Bergen County Events Calendar

Tech Assistance with Library Staff

Ramsey - Teen Room

Come in for a half hour, one-on-one tech class with a library staff member. These classes cover general Internet and device use, use of library tools (Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, etc) and use of library equipment (printing, scanning, copying), assistance with using various mobile devices and other general assistance. No assistance with personal documents or online activities, including purchasing, sell

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

Virtual Program For Parents and Teens in grades 9 - 12 Wednesday, November 18th 7:30pm - 8:30pm We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changing landscape. The session will cover current college admissions trends and strategies, the evolvi

Preschool Pals Storytime! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 2 - 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy an hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child.

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Mother Goose Time

Saddle Brook - Children's Program Room

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storytime room. No registration, but space is limited. Spaces are first-come-first-served.

Beginner ESL Class

Teaneck - Auditorium

New to English? Join our Beginner ESL Class at Teaneck Public Library. Practice basic English for everyday life in a friendly and supportive setting. Wednesdays, 10:00–11:00 AM Teaneck Public Library Registration is required and space is limited. Teaneck residents are given priority.

Movers & Shakers

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and move! This high-energy program is perfect for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. Together, we’ll enjoy lively music, rhymes, scarves, shakers, and movement activities that build coordination, rhythm, and early literacy skills. Friendly Reminder: Please register each participating child individually. Thank you!

Music with Miss Kally

Wood-Ridge - Boro Civic Center

Join us to shake, wiggle, sing, and dance! This program is for babies and toddlers. You MUST BE REGISTERED to attend. ( not on the waitlist) Siblings can be registered together with one email. Registration begins the week before each class. Please arrive to the program room no earlier than 5 minutes before class.

Storytime and Fall Frame Craft

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 2-4 Drop by for a few stories and a fall-themed frame craft! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (within three days of the program) cancellations (three or more occurrences within a two month period) will also result in a strike. After two strikes, you will not be able to register for programs for

Tech for Seniors: Scams

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

Learn about AI, what to do when you get a scam, how to safeguard yourself. text, emails, get real life examples, and more. Part one will be on November 11th and part two will be on November 18th. It is important to come to the first session before joining the second session.

Virtual Guided Meditation Series

Join us for six relaxing virtual guided meditation sessions led by certified instructor Amy Rutledge. November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23. No experience necessary. Register for as many sessions as you want! This is a virtual class. A Zoom link will be sent, via email, on the day of the event.

Cranberry STEM

Old Tappan - Children's Room

How tall can you build with cranberries and toothpicks? Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Cookbook Club: Cravings by Chrissy Teigen

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00PM Join us for our next meeting where we will be cooking and sampling recipes from Cravings by Chrissy Teigen How it works: check out the cookbook from the front desk, make a recipe from the cookbook and bring it to share with other members Join us on the 3rd Wednesday night of every month for food and fun! All skill levels welcome! Registration is required Cravings

Visit with Bentley the Therapy Dog

Allendale - Children's Room

Come visit with Bentley the miniature sheep-a-doodle. Read, draw pictures and enjoy spending time with a great dog!

Crochet Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

All crocheters are welcome to join the Crochet Club! Gather with others as you work on your own projects. Supplies are provided by the Library. Please note: there is no teacher, so this is not a good program for someone who wants to learn. But if you have a little experience and are looking for a fun informal environment this is the program for you! Registration is recommended.

Fall Music and Movement with Miss Maria

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Lego Club

Garfield - Community Room

Come out and play with Lego Blocks with us! Create your own design or participate in the day’s challenge! Open to children ages 5 and up. Wednesday November 18th 4:00 – 5:00 PM Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026

Free Play!

Glen Rock - Children's Room

18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is playtime at the library! The Children's Room will become a free play social hour for toddlers Wednesday mornings in September. No need to register, just come to the library and play!