Events

Paper Mache Basket

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

Registration required. Ridgefield adults.

Welcome Mat Painting Class

Flu Vaccine Clinic

Emerson, NJ

Kids' Craft - Goth Glue Spider Web

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Join us at the library on Thursdays at 4:30 PM for our weekly halloween themed crafts

Baby Time, Ages 0 to 2

Tenafly - Children's Room

No registration. Fall session runs Thursday, September 24 through November 19, 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.

Morning Book Club, adults

Tenafly - Friends Room

Registration is not required. Participants read the book before the meeting. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk of the library. Discussion book: The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony Plot summary from the BCCLS online catalog "In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this swe

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

Tenafly - Children's Room

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School. Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our collection. Teen volunteers can also read to children not quite ready to read on their own. Reading with a teen buddy helps new and emerging readers gain confidence and independence while practicing read

Afternoon Stories for K-1st graders

Oradell - Junior Room

Join Ms. Chris for a fun filled half hour of afternoon stories and crafts in the picturebook room. Please note: this is for K-1st graders and their caregivers only and registration is required since space is limited. See you there!

Intro to Canva

Bergenfield - Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor)

We will navigate the foundational features of Canva that will help you create amazing flyers and presentations for school or social media. Please bring your own laptop and open a free Canva account prior to attending the first class. For Grades 6 -12. Registration is required on our online calendar; participants must register and attend both classes . Children Grades 5 & Under will not be able to

Zumba with Mini

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Get moving and have fun in this high-energy Zumba class with Mini! Enjoy a mix of upbeat music and easy-to-follow dance fitness routines designed for all fitness levels. Come ready to dance, exercise, and have a great time in a welcoming group atmosphere. For adults. No registration required.

Yarntwisters (Virtual)

Online

All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link.

Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 to 2)

Englewood - MacKay Room

Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19 . Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with toys and books. Drop in, no registration.

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.

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.

Machine Learning Workshop

Glen Rock - Teen Room

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS** For grades 6-8 This class is run by Arjun Yuvaraj, a GRPL Teen Volunteer, and will run on Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm for 6 weeks beginning September 17

Baby Lap Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Yarn Club for Kids

Hackensack - Children's Room

Thursdays at 3:30pm for grades 4-6 Does your child enjoy yarn crafts or want to learn how to crochet or knit? Join our new bi-weekly Yarn Club for Kids! It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4-6 to explore a new artistic skill, get creative and make new friends. Participants should bring their own supplies such as yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles or thread. Library materials are l

Lit Ladies Book Club

Ho-Ho-Kus - Adult Room

Have you been looking for an excuse to read classic books written by women? Look no further! We have lively discussions about books written by notable ladies from previous centuries on alternating months. October 8: Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell December 1: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

Korean Language Class - Beginner Level 3

Harold Ficke Conference Room

Korean Beginner Level 3 is a class for students who already know basic Hangul reading and writing. At this level, students learn basic vocabulary and sentence patterns to have simple everyday conversations. The class includes practice in speaking, reading, and writing simple Korean. Please note, you only need to register once to take part in the entire 10-week course!

Teen Volunteering: Theater Club

Leonia Public Library

Open recruitment: In the future volunteers will act out a children’s book theater production for kids at the library. Volunteers will practice, produce, schedule, and create this production. Practices happen every month. Please know your availability before you join. We will make our monthly schedule during this orientation session