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Full Moon Festival Japanese Tea Ceremony and Mindful eating, adults
Tenafly Public Library
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Dr. James Noble Presents: "What's New In Dementia? From Diagnosis To Treatment"
Demarest Public Library
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Muneer Nasser Trio--Miles Davis & John Coltrane 2026: 100th Birthday Tribute
Englewood Public Library
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Medicare & You Educational Workshop Presented by Retiree Solutions
Garfield Public Library
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Wednesday, October 7
Artful Afternoons - Fall Wreath
Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room
Drop in every Wednesday for a fun-filled afternoon of art! This fun and free-form art program encourages imagination and creativity through hands-on projects. Kids can paint, draw, and create with all kinds of materials. Perfect for ages 4-6. All materials are provided! Join us for a Fall Wreath Craft! Kids will create a colorful autumn wreath using bright fall leaves and seasonal decorations to c
Artist Visit: Casper Manning
Teaneck - Auditorium
Interested in becoming an artist or working within the professional art world? Come to the library and meet our guest artist, Casper Manning! After earning a BFA in Cartooning from the School of Visual Arts, he worked for First Second Books as a designer and now works as a cartoonist and freelance illustrator. He’ll also teach us how to create zines towards the end of this program. Registrat
Drop-In LEGO Club (grades K-5)
Upper Saddle River - Main Library
Program Details Drop in for open building with our collection of LEGO bricks! Age Range This program is for grades K-5 . Registration Not Required No registration. Drop in from 3:00 - 4:30 PM. Children’s programs are priority to Upper Saddle River Library card-holders . Photography Notice Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event, you grant the Upper S
Travel Club
USDR Powers Room
This Program is in person. Registration is required. Come, fellow adventurers, and share your vacation stories with other travelers at our monthly travel club meeting facilitated by Ira Gross, Certified Travel Advisor from Crave Getaways. Get great tips on destinations and travel recommendations, and gain some inspiration for upcoming trips. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or looking to start
Halloween Themed Music and Movement
Wallington - Wallington Veterans Memorial Library
Come join the fun with our Halloween themed music and movement program for babies and toddlers! Inspire wiggles and giggles with the joyful exploration of sound and movement. This program is for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages. Don't forget to wear your Halloween costumes. Registration required!
How to Use Today's AI Tools to Simplify Life
Wallington - Meeting Room
Join us for a deep dive into how AI tools can be leveraged to simplify your daily tasks, enhance productivity, and bring a new level of efficiency to both personal and professional endeavors (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Anthropic's Claude, Gemini, Sora, ElevenLabs, Adobe Firefly, etc.). Back by popular demand, presenter Eddi Khaytman will showcase the various ways you can apply AI to simplify
Spooky Slime (Grades K-2)
Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room
Get ready for some ooey, gooey Halloween fun! Kids will create their own spooky slime using fun colors and creepy-crawly add-ins. Mix, stretch, squish, and customize your slime creation to take home! Friendly Reminder: Please register each child individually. Can’t make it? Please let us know! If your plans change, please cancel your registration using the link in your email or call the libr
Author event with Lisa Roe
Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room
Join the library in welcoming local author Lisa Roe in celebration of her new novel, Big & Lily. A sharply funny, deeply heartfelt novel about two sisters who discover the best way to find yourself is by getting lost. *No purchase necessary to attend, but books will be available to purchase (and have signed) courtesy of Dear Reader Bookstore .
Community-2-Care: Breast Cancer Presentation
Demarest - Community Room
October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us at the library for a presentation on Breast Cancer presented by the Center for Discovery & Innovation, a Member of Hackensack Meridian Health. During this program, patrons will learn about breast health, the importance of screenings, and other resources and information.
Toddler Cooking Class with Culinary Creatives
Allendale - Quilt Room
Ages 2-4. We will be making a simple recipe and trying new foods with Registered Dietician Nicole Sayre. Learn some new skills and have a great snack! Please register ONLY for (child) participants. Do not register adults/caregivers. Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (within two days of the program) ca
Seasonal Soup Cooking Class
Allendale - Quilt Room
There's nothing quite like a homemade soup on a cool fall day. In this hands-on class, we'll make a warm, nourishing soup completely from scratch using seasonal fall produce packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Developed by a Registered Dietitian, you'll learn cooking technique alongside the nutritional benefits of eating with the seasons, and walk away with a recipe you'll come back to
Kids Snack Class
Rezvani Meeting Room
Learn to make easy snacks from Melissa, a registered dietician. Age 3-Grade 5. Franklin Lakes Residents only please. Registration required. Note all food allergies upon registering.
Armchair Art Tours - "Show Me the Money (When He Was Young)"
John W. Salzig Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of art history and appreciation with Dr. Mike Norris! Although Monet lived long (1840-1926), this talk will focus on the Impressionist’s first thirty years, from his birth to when he and his family escaped to England from the Franco-Prussian War. That was when Monet learned to use bright colors in broken brush strokes. His paintings captured everyday life, especially t
CANCELLED: Toddler Cooking Class with Culinary Creatives
Allendale - Quilt Room
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Ages 2-4. We will be making a simple recipe and trying new foods with Registered Dietician Nicole Sayre. Learn some new skills and have a great snack! Please register ONLY for (child) participants. Do not register adults/caregivers. Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (with
Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Pick Up Starts)
Demarest - Children's Room
Families are invited to have fun and decorate a pumpkin for display and voting! All submitted entries will get a participation prize. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category (family and youth by ages) which will be voted on by staff and patrons. Pick up starting the 7th Return by the 22nd On display from October 23rd - Nov 2nd You must sign up to participate. Sign up for th
Spanish Language Class Drop-In
Harold Ficke Conference Room
Join us for a drop-in Spanish Language Class, taught by Lourdes! This class is open to all skill levels and is a precursor to possible further Spanish Language classes, depending on patron needs! If you want to learn Spanish at the library, you don't want to miss this class!
CARTOON WORKSHOP
Montvale - Library Activity Room
Join us for a fun and creative cartoon drawing workshop! Children will learn step-by-step drawing techniques as they create a featured character and bring it to life on paper. This month, we will be drawing Jack Skellington! 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 th
Read to a Dog (5+)
Demarest - Program Room
Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+ . Children should be beginning to read and use this 10 minute slot to practice their reading development in a judgement free zone (there should be no caregiver reading).
CANCELLED: Seasonal Soup Cooking Class
Allendale - Quilt Room
There's nothing quite like a homemade soup on a cool fall day. In this hands-on class, we'll make a warm, nourishing soup completely from scratch using seasonal fall produce packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Developed by a Registered Dietitian, you'll learn cooking technique alongside the nutritional benefits of eating with the seasons, and walk away with a recipe you'll come back to
Office of New Americans Overview: Supporting New Jersey's Immigrant Communities
Hackensack - Auditorium
Learn about ONA core programs and initiatives, including refugee resettlement, publicly funded legal services, language access and community resources. This program is in partnership with The New Jersey Office of New Americans. All are welcome.