Events

Kids Chess Club

Demarest - Program Room

Come play chess with players of all levels. This event will take place at the library in the children's area. As always, children ages eight and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and children cannot visit the library alone until the age of eleven. Registration is not required, but space and chessboards are limited. Your child may have to wait for a turn to play, but we encourage

(R) Adult Guitar Classes

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Guitar classes are for adults only; no prior experience is necessary. Participants must have their own acoustic guitar, as guitars will not be provided. Priority registration will be given to Hackensack residents. Registration opens August 8th. For questions, please email or call Michelle at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 ext. 34 .

(R) Beginner Guitar Class

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Beginner guitar classes are open to children and teens ages 8–17 . Participants must bring their own acoustic guitar; guitars will not be provided. Registration opens August 8 Questions? Contact Michelle at 201-343-4169 ext. 34 or [email protected] .

Yoga Basics Mind and Movement-Valid Hillsdale Cardholders prioritized

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Join Joyce for a morning yoga treat. Please bring your own mat. Registration is required as space is limited. Valid Hillsdale Cardholders will receive priority at registration.

The Better Leader Book Club

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

The Better Leader Book Club October 3, 9:45am- 10:45am (Saturday) Book: A man's search for meaning by Viktor E. Frankl A monthly Saturday morning book club where we come together to explore business and leadership through a different impactful book each month, share thoughtful conversation, and connect ideas to real-world experience. Open to leaders at every stage. Books will be available to borro

Understanding Your Social Security Benefit Options

River Vale - Community Room

Join us for a free educational retirement planning class for adults age 55-70. This course will focus on strategies to minimize the high impact of taxation over the rest of your lifetime. Hosted by SOFA USA, A Nationwide 501(c)3 Nonprofit since 1993. Presented by Fortunato S. Puleo.

Find That Pause: Mindset Tools for a Healthy Life

Rutherford Free Public Library

October's theme is Radical Acceptance. The optional featured reading selection is Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. Learn powerful practices to let go of resistance, embrace yourself fully, and meet life with greater compassion and clarity. Each class starts with an introduction to theory and brain science, followed by a short gentle movement practice and a mindfulness meditation. Time for questio

Used Book Sale

Rutherford - Auditorium

Support the Friends of the Library by shopping their semiannual used book sale! Take advantage of the best deals in town on gently used books. The Friends of the Library will be collecting books for their Spring Book Sale from Monday, September 14 through Saturday, September 26. Only book donations will be accepted for this sale; no CDs or DVDs, please. We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, o

Krafty Kids Workshop

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Make your art a part of the craft mural that will go on the wall at the library! Taught by Miss Cara. For ages kindergarten (5 years) - 3rd grade. Registration required.

Spanish Advanced

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.

Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.

(YA) (R) Coding Class

Hackensack - Oritani Teen Space

Learn how to code in Python with Code Unlocked! Beginners are welcome! This program is open to Hackensack residents who are in Grades 7-12 only. This is a 4 week class and you must attend all four classes to participate. Space is limited to six participants so please do not sign up for this class unless you are able to make all four sessions. Registration is required. Please email keri.adams@hacke

Children's Yoga w/Mr. Jaymeen

Oakland - Meeting Room

Oakland children, ages 5-11, are invited to join a Children's Yoga Class with our certified instructor, Mr. Jaymeen. Please bring a mat. Registration is required, and is now being taken.

Rutherford Day

Rutherford Free Public Library

Stop by the our booth at Rutherford Day to sign up for a library card, grab some giveaways, learn about our services, and more! This event will take place across the street from the library in Lincoln Park.

Community Trail Walk

Dave Fitzgerald

Find Us in the Community

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meditation

Allendale - Loft

Enjoy the benefits of Meditation in a group setting.

Beginner Korean Class

Harold Ficke Conference Room

Only for those that can read and write in Hangul No class on 9/26 and 10/31

Book Donations Accepted

Ramsey - Meeting Room

Donations of books for the upcoming Fall Book and Jewelry Fair will be accepted on the following days: Saturday, October 3rd: 10am - 4pm Sunday, October 4th: 12pm - 3pm Monday, October 5th: 10am - 8pm Tuesday, October 6th: 10am - 8pm Wednesday, October 7th: 10am - 12pm Please donate only gently used popular titles. No text books, magazines, condensed books and NO MILDEW.