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Gary Lucas' Gods & Monsters

Debonair Music Hall

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Sunday Afternoon Concert: Rave On

Ramsey Free Public Library

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Annual Parish Picnic and International Heritage Mass

Jersey Catholic (NJ Diocese)

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Parish Picnic To Close 130th Anniversary

Jersey Catholic (NJ Diocese)

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Manor House Tours

NJ Botanical Garden Events

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Tuesday, September 22

Kids & Family

DIY Fall Wreath & Story

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Welcome the autumn season with this fall story and craft. We’ll create a wreath that you can hang all season long! For Grades K - 3. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to regis

Bergenfield Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Chess Class (Ages 6 to 11)

Englewood - Children's Room

Grandmaster Mackenzie "Mac" Molner of Dwight-Englewood School will offer a free introduction to chess for k ids ages 6 to 11 years on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 PM . Please fill out one registration form per child. This program is limited to Englewood Residents Only. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend. Attendees will be admitted to the program only if arrival is within 10 min

Englewood Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Books & Learning

Hackensack Medical Center Wellness Screenings

Fair Lawn - Outside

***WALK-IN ONLY. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE LIBRARY.*** The Hackensack Medical Center mobile Wellness Screening van will be on Parmelee Ave. from 10am to 12 pm. Screening and assessment services are provided at no cost, and offer a wide range of screenings, assessments and health education services including: Blood pressure screening Glucose testing Visual acuity screening Me

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

1970s Music Bingo

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Do you like trivia, BINGO, and the music of the 1970s? Put your hands together for Music Bingo! We'll be listening to songs from different genres as we play. This program is for adults and teens.

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

(YA) Teen Tuesday: Gagaball

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack - Outside: Library Courtyard; Front Lawn

Join us for a fun game of Gagaball (like dodgeball in a pit) on the front lawn of the library. (In case of rain, we will be in the auditorium). All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

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Kids & Family

Paint a River through a Forest Landscape with Wendy

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Paint an autumn landscape of a river through forest landscape with step-by-step instruction from Wendy. Teens 13 and up only . Registration required. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at: [email protected]

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Books & Learning

Empower Yourself - Senior Living Talk Series

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Empower Yourself- Senior Living Talk Series Essential Insights on Death, Dying with Dignity September 22, 1:00-2:30pm (Tuesday) The decisions you make today can provide comfort, dignity, and peace of mind tomorrow. Join trusted professionals for an informative discussion on planning ahead with confidence. There will be pizza served at this event. This program is open to all adults. You do not need

Paramus Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Engineering Challenge for Teens

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Teen Program - Ramsey Residents Have Priority Grades 6 - 12 Tuesday, September 22nd 4pm - 5pm Come join Ms. KerryAnn from the Learning Exchange for a fun and creative engineering challenge! Put your problem solving skills to the test with a team-building task and figure out the best solution to our fall challenge! Sign-ups required - Register online ** Ramsey Residents have priority regi

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Books & Learning

Cinema Studies: Wilder & the War

Rutherford - Auditorium

Our Cinema Studies curriculum continues this fall, meeting on September 1, October 6, and November 10. Each month, Rutgers PhD student and cinema studies scholar Jeff Hughes will lead a lecture and discussion on the work of Billy Wilder. September's session will focus on his film A Foreign Affair . Please note, this is not a film screening; attendees are encouraged to watch the film ahead of time

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Books & Learning

Cheese and Book Tasting

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Come to the library on September 22 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM and "taste" some new books. These books will be paired with cheeses that originate in the regions the books are set in. This program is for ages 15 and up. Registration is required. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR NON-SADDLE BROOK RESIDENTS WILL OPEN 48 H

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Kids & Family

WeDo Robotics 2.0 (grades 1-3)

USDR Powers Room

Program Details An introduction to robotics and programming where students build with specialized LEGO bricks, motors, and gears, then bring creations to life with basic coding. Age Range This program is for grades 1-3 . Registration Required Each child must be registered individually to attend . Children’s programs are priority to Upper Saddle River Library card-holders . Photography Notice

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Fitness & Wellness

Movie Matinee for Adults: The Devil Wears Prada 2

Wallington - Meeting Room

Adults, join us for an afternoon movie! Pro tip: bring a seat cushion and snack! Cast : Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt Synopsis : Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Rating : PG-13 Runtime : 1 hour 59 minutes Trailer

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Arts & Culture

Picturebook Art

Washington Twp - Storytime Room

Ages 3-6- Hear some wonderful stories with beautiful art. Make an art project. This month we are reading Mo Willems books and trying collage art. Please register.

Washington Township Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Cookies & Canvases

Washington Twp - Storytime Room

For grades 6 - 12 9/22, 10/13, 11/17, 12/8 - 1 Tuesday a month at 6:30pm Paint night with snacks! Come to the Library and paint your take on the inspiration image. Enjoy cookies and snacks while getting creative! ​ ​ Click here to register

Washington Township Public LibraryMore info →
Food & Cooking

Cooking with ShopRite (Grades K-3)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join ShopRite's Dietitian Nick O. as he teaches us how to make YUMMY TREATS. The following 2 items will be made: -TBD -TBD Food Allergies or Intolerances??? Please state that on the registration form.

Westwood Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Tech Classes - Morning Sessions

Wyckoff - Main Floor

Time slots: 10:00-10:30 or 10:30-11:00 One half hour time slot per person. Sign up in person at the reference desk, by calling 201-891-4866 ext. 205, or by emailing [email protected] One session per person a month. Limited to Wyckoff residents. Tech assistance includes:* -Operating smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other devices -Accessing library apps and databases -How to use social media

Wyckoff Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Tech Classes - Afternoon Sessions

Wyckoff - Main Floor

Time slots: 2:00-2:30 or 2:30-3:00 One half hour time slot per person. Sign up in person at the reference desk, by calling 201-891-4866 ext. 205, or by emailing [email protected] One session per person a month. Limited to Wyckoff residents. Tech assistance includes:* -Operating smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other devices -Accessing library apps and databases -How to use social media, in

Wyckoff Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

ZUMBINI TIME with TINA

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Zumbini is a music and movement class for children 6 mths-4. Led by Tina of Zubini Time, children can enjoy rhythm and dance while building their social, motor, and cognitive skills. This is a grown-up and child program. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS library card number. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than 10 minutes after the sc

Montvale Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Guatemala: The Heart of Central America

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join us as professional traveler Chris McCormack shares his stories and photos from his travels to Guatemala. Uncover the country’s landscapes, culture, history, and people through the eyes of an experienced traveler. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about his adventures in this intriguing country! This program will take place in the Library Activity Room.

Montvale Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Modern Egyptology: Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

After years of delays, Egypt’s most ambitious museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), is now open and welcoming visitors. This talk explores what makes it so monumental, from its cutting-edge design to a vast collection of ancient treasures, including never-before-seen artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb. We’ll look at how Egypt is reclaiming its past and reshaping the field of Egy

Hillsdale Free Public LibraryMore info →