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Divorce Coach Lecture with Tracey Bee

Bergenfield Public Library

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Concert: Marc Berger ***Bring your lawn chairs and blankets*** Concert will be held outside

Franklin Lakes Public Library

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Saturday Concert: The Divas Band

Hasbrouck Heights Free Public Library

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Fungi of New Jersey

River Edge Public Library

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Star Wars Dungeons & Dragons

Saddle Brook Free Public Library

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Thursday, September 24

Arts & Culture

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!

Leonia Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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

Leonia Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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.

Lyndhurst Public LibraryMore info →
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DNA Detectives

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

Learn how DNA, Genealogy and Genetics are solving cold cases and bringing criminals to justice in this 3 part series with local author, Tom Riley. Genealogy is more than the study of old bones and bloodlines. Modern advances in forensics using DNA, Genetics and Genealogy are cracking cold cases and are bringing perpetrators of horrendous crimes to justice. It has led to the capture and incarcerati

Northvale Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

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.

Oakland Public LibraryMore info →
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Mindful Yoga

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:30pm September 3rd & 24th Stay fit and healthy with yoga, led by instructor Jaime! Sign-ups required - Register online REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS $5.00 suggested donation per class Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or [email protected]

Ramsey Free Public LibraryMore info →
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Thursday Morning Book Club

River Vale - Community Room

Calling all morning people and aspiring early risers! We have a new book group that will meet monthly on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Come start your day with a cup of tea and an informal, lively discussion of the book selection of the month followed by conversation about book suggestions and recommendations. Please email Lorissa.Lightman@rivervale. bccls.org with any questions. Schedule: Janua

River Vale Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz

Online

GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man . What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run q

Rutherford Free Public LibraryMore info →
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Dungeons and Dragons

Conference Room

Join Game master Gio for a high seas pirate themed D&D adventure! The seas call out as a new found island has been recently discovered, with your crew being tasked to investigate! Come learn to play D&D as you sail the high seas, befriend or vanquish mysterious creatures, and maybe find some buried treasure! The first session will be session 0, where we will be creating your characters and going o

Upper Saddle River Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents as we gather for one reason...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Multiple viewings of these excellent short films will be scheduled between September 24 and October 4. Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film!

Westwood Public LibraryMore info →
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Spanish Class for Adults

Rutherford - Glass Room

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.

Rutherford Free Public LibraryMore info →
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Community Service Club

Rutherford - Mezzanine Chestnut

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, September 3, 10, 17 & 24 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.

Rutherford Free Public LibraryMore info →
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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.

Lodi Memorial LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz

Maywood - Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual author talk: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author REGISTER This program was made possible with funds generously provided by the Hackbarth Foundation. Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we

Maywood Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Kid's Craft Squirrel

Northvale - Children's Room

Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up. Please contact the library if you can no longer attend so we can let those on the waitlist have a chance

Northvale Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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.

Ridgefield Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Thursday Night Book Club, Adults

Emerson - Conference Room

Thursday, September 24th @ 6:30pm The Thursday Night Book Club will be discussing “The Museum of Extraordinary Things” by Alice Hoffman. Historical Fiction. Contact the Library for more information! Books are available to check out at the Emerson Library. Upcoming Meetings: 10/22 "The Dive from Clausen’s Pier" by Alice Hoffman. Coming of Age.

Emerson Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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.

Old Tappan Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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.

Old Tappan Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

ADDITIONAL TIME - 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

Demarest Public LibraryMore info →