Events

Beginner American Mah-Jongg Open Play

Demarest - Community Room

Come to The Demarest Library on Wednesday evenings to practice Mahjong with other beginners! THIS IS NOT A CLASS IT IS A CASUAL SPACE FOR BEGINNERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!

JUV Books & Crafts Storytime (for Ages 2-5 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library. For children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Facebook and Instagram page for closures.

More Than a Book Club

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

A book club for adults with intellectual disabilities aged 21+ (and their caregivers). For more information, call the Library and ask for Tina.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Dumont - All Purpose Room 1

Concert Series

Dumont - Outdoor Patio

Vera & the Force will perform on the patio weather permitting. Please bring a chair/ Food and drinks are allowed. Thee concert will be indoors if it is raining and there is no need to bring a chair

Summer Music & Movement with Miss Maria

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Join Miss Maria for stories and scarf songs! All ages are welcomed. Due to the popularity of the program, East Rutherford residents will have priority when registering.

The Great Books Club, Adults

Emerson - Conference Room

The Great Books Club is a literature discussion group that meets the last Wednesday of the month. New members welcome, just stop by!

Summer Reading Kickoff: Foam Party (Ages 7 to 11) SESSION 1

Englewood - Front Lawn

Join the Summer Reading program and cool off at our foam party (weather permitting) on the library front lawn! This is SESSION 1 4:00 to 4:30 PM , only for children ages 7 to 11 years . Please fill out one registration form per child. What should you bring to a foam party? SWIM ATTIRE or extra clothes SHOES YOU DON’T MIND GETTING WET Towel Sunscreen Goggles (optional) *Please cancel your reg

Summer Reading Kickoff: Foam Party (Ages 4 to 6) SESSION 2

Englewood - Front Lawn

Join the Summer Reading program and cool off at our foam party (weather permitting) on the library front lawn! This is SESSION 2 4:30 to 5:00 PM , only for children ages 4 to 6 years . Please fill out one registration form per child. What should you bring to a foam party? SWIM ATTIRE or extra clothes SHOES YOU DON’T MIND GETTING WET Towel Sunscreen Goggles (optional) *Please cancel your regi

French Conversation (Zoom)

Englewood - Online

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email [email protected]

Super Summer Launch (Families of All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room, Fair Lawn - Outside

Wednesday, June 24 from 3:00pm-4:00pm Families of All Ages No registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Kick off summer with Jay Jay the Bubble Guy, songs from Miss Sam, & games galore from our Teen Advisory Board!

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.

Library Board Meeting

Fair Lawn - Board Room & Online

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Children's Library Card Art Contest (PreK-Grade 5)

Franklin Lakes Public Library

The Franklin Lakes Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative by participating in a library card design contest! The winning submissions will be printed in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September 2026! There will be one first place winner for each category: adults, teens, and children. Stop by the Children's Room on select dates throughout May and June

Tai Chi Class with Alex Perkel

Rezvani Meeting Room

Alex is a certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor with extensive training, including studies at the renowned Shaolin Monastery in China. Additionally, he has participated many time's in the U.S. Open Martial Arts Competition, further deepening his experience in these traditional arts. His goal is to share the benefits of Tai Chi with others, promoting relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

Home Ec Savory Day: Cold Wraps

Garfield - Community Room

Free Play!

Glen Rock - Children's Room

18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is still playtime at the library! Sensory Playtime is on hold while construction is going on, but we will have a free play time in the Children's Room. No need to register, just come to the library and play!

Knit & Crochet Club (Adults)

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Adults are invited to join us at the Glen Rock Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together. This is a drop-in event; registration is not required.