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Thursday, June 25
Dino Putt Putt STEM
Glen Rock - Off-site
THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Ages 7-10 Participants will design and build a dinosaur-themed mini golf course while discussing dinosaurs and the Jurassic period. Please note that this program will take place at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex at 678 South Maple Avenue. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons hav
250th Lecture: Baron von Steuben Presented by Glen Rock Pride
Glen Rock - Main Area
Baron von Steuben is remembered as one of the key military leaders who helped transform George Washington’s Continental Army during the American Revolution. This special library program will explore his remarkable life, military legacy, and the growing historical discussion surrounding his personal relationships and identity through the lens of LGBTQ+ history. Using primary sources, historic
Adult Coloring Club
Hackensack - Meeting Room
Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's new adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available. Registration is not required, but suggested for notice of changes.
Conversation Circle
Hasbrouck Heights - Trustee Conference Room
***Patrons must fill out an application and wait for confirmation. Applications are available at the Circulation and Reference Desks. For anyone wishing to improve speaking English. Feel more confident when speaking English by practicing in a relaxed and supportive environment with tutors that care about developing your English skills, and other students with similar goals. Conversation circle top
Basic Computer Skills Part 2 (of 2)
Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room
Basic Computer Skills: What You Actually Need to Know (2 Part Series) Feeling a little lost when using a computer? You’re not alone—and this class is designed to make everything finally click. We’ll break down the essentials in plain English, including: The difference between the internet and a browser Tabs, links, and how to navigate Files vs. folders (and where things actually
Game Lounge
Hasbrouck Heights - Children's Creativity Room
Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.
Chair Yoga
Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space
Join us for gentle morning stretch. Registration is not required and all are welcome.
Coffee, Cookies and Conversation
Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space
Knitting Class 2 week project
Hillsdale - Meeting Room
Knitted Pouch/Case Come join us to knit this fun little textured pouch with a button-close flap! It's great for carrying small electronics, a book, craft supplies, and more! The sample size is a little small for most books, but we want the project to be manageable within the allotted time—instructions will be provided to adjust the size up or down to use as a glasses case or to accommodate l
La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club
Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space
The La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club with Kamila is for those who have some experience speaking Spanish but want to brush up, practice, or connect with other like-minded people. We provide a space as well as a native language speaker to support and immerse you in informal conversation. Each meeting is centered around a topic question as well as some grammar practice. Registration is NOT require
Unique Creatures
Ho-Ho-Kus - Off-Site
A live animal show presented by Unique Creatures that gives kids a chance to meet and learn about some of the most interesting animals from all over the world. Attending adults do not need to register, only children. This will be at the Sycamore Community Church, located at 32 Sycamore Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 .
Tiny Art Show Canvas Pickup
Lodi - Adult Area
Pick up a mini canvas at the reference desk! Bring your canvas home to work on your painting. Return your finished work to the library by July 6th to be displayed in the Tiny Art Show for the duration of our Summer Reading Program. All participating paintings will be entered into the Tiny Art Show contest. Winner will receive a prize. While supplies last.
Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution: Gilbert Stuart, Portraitist of the Founding Fathers
Lodi - Upstairs
Learn about Gilbert Stuart, who painted some of the most important Americans of his time, including the portrait of George Washington that appears on the one-dollar bill. Works of art from East Coast institutions will be highlighted in this talk. Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) produced more than 1,000 portraits in his lifetime as he worked in eight cities: Newport, Rhode Island; Edinburgh; London; Dub
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Lyndhurst - Staff Room
Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Or are you already a player and looking for another game? Join us every Thursday from 4-5. We will explore classic DnD as well as other RPG systems. Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 to 17.
Baby Story Time
Maywood - Children's Room
Join us at the library for stories for our littlest learners! Ideal for newborns through age 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, websit
Zentangle with Mimi
Oakland - Maker Space
Please join us for this fun creative class using colored gel pens, graphic pens, charcoal pencils, watercolors, shaders and toned papers on a variety of shaped tiles.
Children's Program
Palisades Park - Meeting Room
More information coming soon!