Events

Drop-In Tech Tutor

Rochelle Park - Main Room

Stop by for help with all your tech needs! We will assess your problems and search for a solution.

Manhattan Short 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!

Little Learners

Wyckoff - Children's Program Room

Wyckoff children ages 3-5 years to attend independently or with a caregiver, will enjoy stories, crafts and songs! When you register for a class, you will automatically be registered for all the remaining classes. Please register each child separately.

Sensory Story and Play Time

Wood-Ridge - Children's Room

Join Miss Lauren for stories, playdough, simple crafts and sensory bins and toys for fall! Ages 2-5. Registration is required.

Teen Volunteer Training: Shelf Reading

Glen Rock - Main Area

Training session for teens that are interested in volunteering as a shelf reader at the library. If you have shelf read in the past, a training session is not necessary unless it's been a while and you'd like a refresher. Before you attend a training session please complete the following items : Fill out this Teen Volunteer Application if you have not already done so Sign up for specific sections

Talk to the Social Work Intern

Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)

The Bergenfield Library strives to develop cooperative relationships with community organizations and local governmental agencies. To further the our goal of connecting our community with the resources you need, we offer the services of our Social Work intern (Master of Social Work student) who can assist you with: Finding community resources and providing agency referral Completing applications f

JUV Lapsit Storytime (for Ages 0-2 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library storytime For children ages 0 - 2 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Facebook and Instagram page for closures.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

General Fiction Book Club Meeting

Garfield - Main Room

Join us in-person to discuss our September 2026 pick ( Anita de Monte Laughs Last) & pick up a copy of our next pick at one of our two discussion sessions: Tuesday September 22nd at 6pm Thursday September 24th at 1pm Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

LEGO Club

Glen Rock - Community Room

Grades K-5 Come to the library and build whatever your imagination can dream up at Lego Club! This is a freeform program, no instructions needed! Registration is required.

Game Lounge

Hasbrouck Heights - Children's Creativity Room

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Tots Storytime and Craft(2-4 years)

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music, movement and socialization for your little one(s) with Tots Storytime. We will make a craft related to the story. Storytime is geared towards ages 2-4 Registration is required for this event. Each Child Must be Registered Separately.

Mahjong Club

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Hello Friends Storytime

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Let's read and sing together! Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Goodnight Friends Storytime on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM!

Friends Fall Book Sale

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

September 24-28, Paramus Residents Only Preview Night. You must show ID at the door!

Book Donations Accepted

Rutherford Free Public Library

The Friends of the Library accept donations of gently used books each month for inclusion in their semiannual used book sales. All proceeds benefit library programs and services. Please place donations on the shelves in the designated collection area during regular business hours. Donations may not be left outside or in the book drop. No CDs, VHS, or DVDs. Books must be in good condition and free

Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime (WW only)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime is an interactive and engaging storytime concert for young children and their grown-ups. In this program, Mr. Corbitt sings and reads classic pop songs in picture book form, including “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie, “Octopus’ Garden” by The Beatles, and “One Love” by Bob Marley, among many others. In between these musica

English as a Second Language: Mid-Summer Session

Online

Join Ms. Donna for English as a Second Language classes! This class welcomes English students of all levels. This session goes from August 17 to September 25, 2026.

Intermediate ESL

Rutherford - Auditorium

Intermediate English language in-person instruction for intermediate level adult students taught by a certified ESL instructor. Classes are free. Registration is required, please see the circulation desk or email [email protected] for more information.

Chair Yoga - Advanced

Washington Twp - Community Room

Advanced chair yoga. Chair poses as well as more standing poses and some mat based poses on the ground depending on the class. Fall Session Information: Fall Session begins 9/10 and goes through 12/3 for 10 sessions. No class 11/5 or 11/19. Registration for TWP Residents: 8/27. Registration for everyone: 8/31. $20 for Township Residents. $50 for out of town patrons. Cash or check made out of Frien