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Tuesday, June 30
Baby & Me, Newborn-age 2
Emerson - Meeting Room
Parents and caregivers , this class is for you and your little ones, just follow along! Join us for an introduction to songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes! Newborn to Age 2. Open to all families. Registration is required for each date per child. Register each child's name, or parent/guardian if preferred. Tuesdays at 11am: April 7th - June 30th / *No Class 5/12 & 6/23 Reg
American Revolution Trivia Contest
Englewood - Online
The Englewood Public Library hosts an American Revolution Trivia Contest on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. As the United States marks its historic 250th anniversary, the Englewood Public Library is inviting local history buffs and patriots to prove their knowledge of the nation’s founding at the upcoming American Revolution Trivia Contest. You must register in order to receive the Zoom
Kate @ Garretson Farm
Fair Lawn - Outside
Cupcake Wars
Fair Lawn - Level B Room
Decorate a cupcake! Most creative cupcake wins a prize! For incoming grades 7-12.
General Charles Lee: Renegade Revolutionary
Fort Lee - Meeting Room
General Charles Lee, who became the Continental Army's second-in-command early in the American Revolutionary War, was a former British military officer who turned revolutionary. He was one of the earliest advocates for American independence, and one of the most complex and controversial figures of the American Revolution. General Lee fought on and off the battlefield for democracy, freedom of cons
Children's Library Card Art Contest (PreK-Grade 5)
Franklin Lakes Public Library
The Franklin Lakes Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative by participating in a library card design contest! The winning submissions will be printed in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September 2026! There will be one first place winner for each category: adults, teens, and children. Stop by the Children's Room on select dates throughout May and June
Tech Assistance Tuesdays
Garfield - Main Room
Have questions about using your devices? Your reference librarian is here to help! Stop by the reference desk anytime between 12-8pm on Tuesdays. Please come with your own device and questions. Can't make it Tuesday? Schedule a 1:1 appointment at the reference desk any time. Free Event. No Registration Required. Tech assistance includes: Operating smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other tech de
June Teen Drop-In Craft: PRIDE Month edition
Garfield - Karen's Corner (teen Room)
🌈✨ June Teen Drop-In Craft Series ✨🌈 Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Garfield Public Library! Every Tuesday in June, teens are invited to stop by and create fun wearable items to show off their pride, support, and allyship. 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 📅 Tuesdays: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 & 6/30 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM 👥 For Teens We’ll provide materials, ideas, and instructions for a variety
General Fiction Book Club Meeting
Garfield - Main Room
Join us in-person to discuss our June 2026 pick ( The Frozen River) & pick up a copy of our next pick at one of our two discussion sessions: Thursday June 25th at 1pm Tuesday June 30th at 6pm Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800
Tiny Tots Storytime
Glen Rock - Children's Room
Get ready for stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement with Miss Libby! This program is designed for 1-3 years old but all ages are welcome. No registration required!
Teen ATC Club
Quiet Room 1
Join our Teen ATC Club this summer! We will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 11am. Each week we'll work based on a different theme to create sets of artist trading cards (ATCs) - mini works of art to trade with your fellow teen artists. All cards and art supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! There are only two rules for creating ATCs - they must be 2.5"x3.5" and they are made to be trad
Afternoon Art -
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 - July 7 - July 14 - July 21 - July 28 - August 4 - August 11 - Questions? Email [email protected] We thank the Friends of the Glen Rock Library for their generous funding of our Summer Reading Programs!
Inspect Your Gadget
Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room
Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]
Music & Movement
Hackensack - Auditorium
Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for children and their caregivers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.
(YA) Teen Summer Reading Cupcake Kickoff
Hackensack - Auditorium
Join us for our Teen Summer Reading Kickoff, where we will be decorating cupcakes, making a summer playlist and meeting some new friends! Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 2026 grads). Advanced sign up for this event is not required, although registering the summer reading program before June 30 will help you earn extra points tow
Conversation Circle
Hasbrouck Heights - Trustee Conference Room
***Patrons must fill out an application and wait for confirmation. Applications are available at the Circulation and Reference Desks. For anyone wishing to improve speaking English. Feel more confident when speaking English by practicing in a relaxed and supportive environment with tutors that care about developing your English skills, and other students with similar goals. Conversation circle top
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.
African Americans During the Revolutionary Era
Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room
This lecture explores the sometimes overlooked issues of how the American Revolution impacted people of African descent as well as ways that they participated in the Revolutionary movement. Individual contributions will also be examined with special attention to African Americans in New Jersey. About Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall holds a Ph.D. in African American Studies and has