Events

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 12- September 7 We want you to read, we want you to log, we want you to win! Log books you read to yourself, books you read to your partner, books you read to your children, log books you read to your goldfish. Each title you log and review you write will enter you into a virtual weekly raffle for gift cards to movie tickets to AMC theaters. Participants will re

High School Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

High School Summer Reading Challenge June 12-September 7 Log the books you read and earn rewards. Receive a gift card after you read and log your 3rd book. Every participant who meets the challenge requirements gets entered into our Grand Prize raffle—winner announced September 15th during school hours! Log books on beanstack. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking pa

Baby ER/Night With a Pediatrician

140 E. Ridgewood Ave, Suite 501N, Paramus

Shake, Rattle & Soul

The Stage at Riverside County Park–South, North Arlington

1960s–70s Pop & Rock. Free outdoor concert at 7:00pm. Bergen County Concerts in the Park 2026 series.

Teen Crafting with Decoupage, teen ages 11+

Tenafly - Friends Room

Registration required. For teens ages 11+ only. Work with Ms. Florence to decorate sea shells and other objects with decoupage.

Remarkable Raptors with Tenafly Nature Center

Oradell - Junior Room

Meet a live hawk and owl and discover how amazing birds of prey are. Discover what specifically makes a bird a raptor while learning about both diurnal and nocturnal adaptations and how they utilize their senses to locate and obtain their prey. Children below age 5 not permitted. Registration is required.

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Oradell - Lower Level Meeting Room

Tal Naccarato - Unplugged: Folk, Blues, and Americana

Allendale - Quilt Room

Tal Naccarato – Unplugged: Folk, Blues, & Americana Opening Program of the Lee Memorial Library Concert Series - The Beat of America: 250 Years of Music Join us for the inaugural program in Lee Memorial Library’s concert series, The Beat of America: 250 Years of Music , a celebration of the diverse musical traditions that have shaped the American experience. Award-winning guitarist, so

Gemstone Excavation

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Learn how geologists dig up minerals and gemstones and where can you find them in nature. Then pick and chisel to excavate your own gemstone. Only one kit per registered child. For Grades 2 - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Only one adult per registere

Let's ADHD Together!

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Makers Lab (Grades K-2)

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Kids in grades K-2 can come do STEAM inspired projects. Teamwork and creativity will be encouraged. Register one spot per child.

Bendy Bookworm Yoga

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Join Bendy Bookworm for a fun Yoga and storytime event! This program is perfect for kids in grades K-2. Stomp, stretch, and ROAR your way into the world of stories with Bendy Bookworm Yoga! Spark curiosity and dino-sized joy as we unearth a yoga adventure together. This is one kids yoga class that’s truly dino-mite!

Afternoon Craft, Grades 3-6

Emerson - Meeting Room

July 7th: DIY Cardboard Dino! Practice using the ChompSaw and create your own cardboard dinosaur! Instructions and most assembly pieces are included. ChompSaw is not included with Grab & Go. During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will be available for pick up the morning of the scheduled craft. Registration is required for each craft. One (

Knit and Crochet with Tina

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

Knit and Crochet with Tina taught by Tina Munson Learn to knit and crochet--or practice your skills--in this introductory class. Please bring a skein of medium weight (#4) yarn, a pair of # 9 knitting needles, and a size J-10 crochet hook. We will teach two basic stitches, the knit stitch and the single crochet. All levels are welcome. Begin your adventure in knitting and crocheting with us! If yo

Felt a Koala with Christine

Rezvani Meeting Room

Join Christine and learn how to felt a wool Koala.

YA Career Prep Workshop

Garfield - Community Room

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Garfield - Karen's Corner (teen Room)

📣 Hey Garfield Teens! Want to Make a Difference? Build Your Resume? Have a Say in Your Community? 📣 Join the Garfield Public Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) ! We’re looking for students in grades 8–12 . 📍 500 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026 🍪 Snacks provided! Come brainstorm ideas for teen events, make recommendations, and earn volunteer hours —all while having fun with f

Tea @ 2: The Lion Women of Tehran

Glen Rock - Reading Room

Join us as we discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets

Afternoon Art - Glow-in-the-Dark Geodes

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for a different art project each week. For students entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required. June 30 - Fireworks July 7 - Glow-in-the-dark geode painting July 14 - Neon dinosaur July 21 - Tape resist canvas art July 28 - Mixed media fossil August 4 - Sparkling gemstone art August 11 - Sun & ocean watercolor Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@g

Library Tours / Tours por la Biblioteca

Hackensack - Front Lobby

Enjoy a VIP tour of the library. Learn about the fascinating history of JPL. Tours are in English or Spanish. Registration is suggested but not required. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Michelle at [email protected] _____ Disfrute de una visita VIP a la biblioteca. Conozca la fascinante historia de JPL. Las visitas se realizan en inglés o español. Se recomienda inscribirse,