Events

Baby Time, Ages 0 to 2

Tenafly - Children's Room

No registration. Summer session runs Thursday, June 25 through August 6, 2026. Your baby will hear stories, sing songs and move to fingerplays in this active and interactive story and play time. Activities are designed to expose your baby to a large vocabulary as well as encourage social interaction.

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

Open Crafting, ages 6+

Tenafly - Teen Space

No registration. Drop in for an open crafting time. We supply the space and materials & you supply the creativity. Supplies and suggested project vary from week to week. From fossils to bugs to clay or stamps, each crafting session has a theme or a special material for participants to use. We'll provide examples and guidance, of course, but participants are free to create anything they wish with t

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

Design Your Own Patriotic Buttons

Bergenfield - Children's Room (2nd Floor)

Come into the Children’s Room and make your own patriotic button to celebrate “America 250”. For all ages. Drop-in program. Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to have your child appear in a photo, let a staff member know.

A Club in Motion - Club Swinging Exercises

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a Mobility Club. It will help improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and posture. Suitable for everyone and all fitness levels, the class will be conducted at a gentle pace, focusing on proper form and breaking movements down step by step. Move better. Feel better. T

Unearth a Story-Storytime

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Kids ages 3-5 can join Mr. Tommy for the summer with Unearth a Story-Storytime! The book selections will be inspired by our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story. Register one spot per child. Please note: 7/16 will be a special guest event and there will be no storytime on 7/23

Unearth a Craft at the Library!

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Kids ages 3-7 can come make a craft inspired by our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story! Register one spot per child.

Tech Help

Want to improve your computer or tablet skills? Need a refresher on how to access the library's digital collection of e-books and e-audiobooks? Come see our technology assistant to receive one-on-one lessons. Click here to sign-up or call the Cresskill Public Library to schedule an appointment.

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!

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.

JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Children Ages 3-5 Years Old with a Caregiver) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children ages 3 - 5 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

Library Closes at 5

Englewood - Administration Offices

America250 Film Series: "1776"

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

"1776" will be the final film in the America250 Film Series at the Englewood Library on Thursday, July 2, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Room 2. The program is free and open to the public. Because space is limited, those who register will have priority. You will need to register below. The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Conti

14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: Calvin Hill Quartet

Englewood - Front Lawn

In case of rainouts, the concerts will be added to the end of the schedule. This year the concerts will be 7:30-9 with no intermission. If you want a chair or blanket, you MUST bring your own. Please note that on July 2, the concert will take place at 7:30, but the library building closes at 5.

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.

Paint a Fourth of July Picture with Laura **THIS PROGRAM IS HELD AT SUNRISE OF FRANKLIN LAKES**

Franklin Lakes - Front Patio

This takes place at Sunrise of Franklin Lakes. Address: 728 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 This is open to five library patrons. Join the Sunrise group and create a beautiful painting.

Tiny Tots Story Time

Garfield - Children's Room

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

Kids' Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library

Garfield - Community Room

Kids’ Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library Thursday June 25th at 2:00 PM - ZOOTOPIA Thursday July 2nd at 2:00 PM - NATIONAL TREASURE Thursday July 9th at 2:00 PM - CHICKEN LITTLE Thursday JULY 16th at 2:00 PM - ENCANTO Thursday JULY 23rd at 2:00 PM - LUCA Free Events No Registration Required Kids’ Afternoon Movies are sponsored by: Garfield Friends of the Library Garfield Public Lib