Events

Craft: Korean Pellet Drum

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Celebrate Chuseok by making a 도 - a Korean hand drum! All ages. No registration required.

Kids' Craft - Paper Plate Fall Truck

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

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

Quick Craft: Puffy Paint Leaves

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

The leaves are turning beautiful orange, reds, and yellows - let's use some puffy paint and decorate our own autumn leaves!

DROP IN: LEGO FREE PLAY ALL AGES

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

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!

Jiggly Wiggly

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 0-5, registration only required for child participants, not caregivers Come hang out with Ms. Christina as we sing, dance, and play some music! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (within three days of the program) cancellations (three or more occurrences within a two month period) will also result

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.

Food for Thought Book Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

The September Food for Thought title is Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is recommended." Ever since her dad left them twenty years ago, it’s been just Madeline Hill and her mom on their farm in Coalfield, Tennessee. While it’s a bit lonely, she sometimes admits, and a less exciting life than what she imagined for

Graphic Novel Book Club (Ages 7 - 10)

Demarest - Program Room

Introducing the Graphic Novel Book Club! We will have a book discussion, themed snacks, and recommendations on what to read next! Read the graphic novel before the meeting (but if you didn't finish, we still invite you to come and join us)! Best for ages 7 - 10 (Grades 2 - 4) We are discussing A Fishboy Named...Sashimi by Dan Santat (Released April 2026) Copies are available to check-out at the Ch

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.

Friends of the Library Clothing Drive Collection

Fair Lawn - Outside

The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Clothing Drive in collaboration with A&E Clothing Corporation. Gently used clothing, small toys, strollers, accessories, and bikes will be accepted. Please bag all donations. No pillows or blankets will be accepted.

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.

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

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

Adult Coloring Club

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book and coloring tools or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available for use. Join the club and drop in at any point within the time window. Registration is not required, but suggested for reminders and notice of changes. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@