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Garden State Home Grown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians
Bogota Public Library
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A Poetry Gathering with Maria Mazziotti Gillan & Lisa Coll Nicolaou
Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public Library
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Thursday, October 8
Master the Tiles: Beginner Mahjong
Lodi - Upstairs
A six-week beginner friendly Mahjong series that invites new players to learn the game step by step. Learn the tiles, the suits, and simple strategies in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No experience required! Learn something new and connect with other players. Registration is required. Please visit this link to register for Beginner Mahjong.
Thursday Night Book Club - Wonder of Lost Causes
Lodi - Conference Room
Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout – 440 pages In this unforgettable novel, perfect for fans of An Unexpected Grace and A Dog’s Way Home, a single mom and her chronically ill child receive a valuable lesson from an unlikely source—a very special dog who unexpectedly enters their lives and shows them that one person’s lost cause can be another’s greatest gift . . .
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Lyndhurst - 3rd Floor
Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Or are you already a player and looking for another game? Join us every Thursday from 4-5. We will explore classic DnD as well as other RPG systems. Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 to 17.
Mahjongg for Beginners Series
New Milford - Small Meeting Room
Join instructor Michelle Kushner of StacyMahJongg to learn how to play American Mahjongg in this beginner series for New Milford residents! This is a 5-week series with limited space. Please do not register if you are unable to make it to all 5 sessions. Dates are as follows: 10/8 ; 10/15 ; 10/22 ; 10/29 and 11/12.
Tots Library Club (TLC)
Oakland - Story Tower
A program designed for the youngest library users (Birth to 2-yrs.-old), and their caregivers. A brief meet-and-greet will be followed by songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.
Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years
Old Tappan - Community Room
This new 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.
All In-One Art Class
Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road
All In-One Art Class October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19, 12pm - 1:30pm (Thursday) **Discover Your Creative Potential with "All in One Art"!** Join us for engaging art lessons tailored for all levels and ages, led by renowned artist Sungho Choi. Experience step-by-step techniques in still life, landscape, and portrait drawing and painting. You choose which medium to work in - charcoal, p
Fall Book & Jewelry Fair
Ramsey - Meeting Room
Friends of Ramsey Library Fall Book and Jewelry Fair Thursday, October 8th: 10am - 6:30pm Friday, October 9th: 10am - 4:30pm Saturday, October 10th: 10:15am - 4:30pm Sunday, October 11th: 12pm - 2:00pm (bag sale) Browse an assortment of books, jewelry and more at our annual Book & Jewelry Fair. It is the perfect time to start your holiday shopping while supporting our Library. All proceeds go to f
Toddlertime (1.5-3yr)
Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room
Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as the system allows only one registration per email.
Thriller Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Teaneck - Auditorium, Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox
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! Please note: This program will take place on the lower level of the library. The elevator is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Ridgefield Park - Adult Reading Room
The Friends of the Ridgefield Park Public Library is a citizen volunteer organization that encourages involvement in supporting our public library. All are invited to join as a member or event volunteers.
Toddlertime
Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room
Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as the system allows only one registration per email.
Community Service Club
Rutherford - Mezzanine Chestnut
Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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.
Thursday Night Book Club - Remarkably Bright Creatures
Lodi - Conference Room
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – 384 pages After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquaint
Kids Jiggly Wiggly
Rezvani Meeting Room
Enjoy music, movement, and storytime fun with Ms. Christina. All ages. Franklin Lakes residents will receive priority registration. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration required. In order to allow Franklin Lakes residents priority registration, our class list will be set for a low number until we are able to sort the list manually between residents and non-residents. We
Traditional Asian Art for Adults and Teens
John W. Salzig Meeting Room
Join us for a four-week craft series on Traditional Asian Art from Thursday, October 1st to Thursday, October 29th. Please note: There is no meeting on Thursday, October 22nd. Registration is required. Registering for one class will register you for all classes. You must be able to show up to all four classes to register. This class is for adults only.
Beginner Mah Jongg Class
Allendale - Reading Room
THIS CLASS IS FULL - Registration is closed We are excited to offer our Beginner Mah Jongg Course again! This course will be offered on the following dates - October 1, October 8, October 15 and October 22, 2026. These dates are all Thursdays and the class will run from 7pm-9pm in the Reading Room. This four-session course is designed specifically for beginners and is a progressive learning experi
Spanish Class for Adults
Rutherford - Auditorium
Learn Spanish for real this time with Miss Tati. These classes are ideal for travelers and social interactions, with the goal of building fluency through real-life conversations. No experience is required; this is a beginner-level class. Registration is required in person at the main desk.