Events

Coloring & Conversations (Adult Program)

New Milford - Small Meeting Room

Come by the New Milford Public Library to relax, color, and converse! Coloring pages, alcohol markers & colored pencils will be available. This will be a repeat program that occurs on the second Saturday of every month.

Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years

Old Tappan - Community Room

This class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone has room to move, so registration will be required and enforced. Priority given to Old Tappan Residents. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately.

Baby Bookworms - PreWalkers (Ages Birth to 18 mos)

Old Tappan - Community Room

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Tell Me a Story

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Tell Me a Story Thursdays July 2-August 6 10:00-10:45 am 2 ½-5 with parent/caregiver 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, website, s

Happy 250th Birthday America

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Happy 250th Birthday, America June 30, July 1, OR 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, June 22. 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 the

Kids' Craft

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 PM to make a kids' craft!

Pre-School Storytime

Saddle Brook - Children's Program Room

Ages 3.5 to 5. Located in the storytime room. Doors open at 10am. No registration.

Dungeons & Dragons

Teaneck - Teen Area - Lower Level

Step into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons at Teaneck Public Library! Join Ms. Lydia for an immersive adventure with a team of various players. Both beginners and experienced players welcomed!

Afternoon Movie

USDR Powers Room

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Tasty Tales

Oradell - Junior Room

Sink your teeth into a good book! Listen to a story, then make your own snack-craft. All snacks will be nut free. Not recommended for children below age 5. Registration required.

Community Service Club

Rutherford - Mezzanine Chestnut

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, July 1, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 3 - 4:30pm to earn volunteer time. We will be making cards for lonely elderly folks or coloring for the library display. All supplies will be provided; bring your creativity! Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Baby Time, Ages 0 to 2

Tenafly - Children's Room

No registration. Summer session runs Thursday, June 25 through August 6, 2026. Your baby will hear stories, sing songs and move to fingerplays in this active and interactive story and play time. Activities are designed to expose your baby to a large vocabulary as well as encourage social interaction.

JUV Lapsit Storytime (for Ages 0-2 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library storytime For children ages 0 - 2 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.

Qigong / Meditation with Tara Farley: PLEASE REGISTER: SPACE IS LIMITED

Rezvani Meeting Room

Please arrive by 9:00 am. Breathing techniques that support the well-being of the heart Increase the breathing capacity of the lungs Aid in the detoxification of the liver Bringing our thoughts into a state of neutrality to release worry and anxiety Qigong can be practiced standing or sitting. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

Tiny Tots Story Time

Garfield - Children's Room

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

Kids' Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library

Garfield - Community Room

Kids’ Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library Thursday June 25th at 2:00 PM - ZOOTOPIA Thursday July 2nd at 2:00 PM - NATIONAL TREASURE Thursday July 9th at 2:00 PM - CHICKEN LITTLE Thursday JULY 16th at 2:00 PM - ENCANTO Thursday JULY 23rd at 2:00 PM - LUCA Free Events No Registration Required Kids’ Afternoon Movies are sponsored by: Garfield Friends of the Library Garfield Public Lib

Little Hands Crafts

Glen Rock - Children's Room

Ages 18m - 4 Bring your little ones to the library for a drop-in craft! The projects will be simple enough for little hands to do. No registration required, while supplies last. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Hello Friends Storytime

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Let's read and sing together! Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Goodnight Friends Storytime on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM!

All-in-One Art Class: Open Session

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

All-in-One Art Class: Open Session June 4 – August 27 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Professor Choi may be traveling this summer, but that doesn’t mean the creativity has to stop. This open art session will take place every Thursday throughout the summer and is open to anyone interested in developing their artistic skills. Attend weekly or drop in whenever you have a free afternoon. You&rsquo