Events

Stress Less & Color

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Relax and enjoy a fun coloring session for adults. Coloring pages and supplies will be provided. No experience needed - just come, color, and have fun! For adults. Registration required.

DIY Flower Pen

Bergenfield - Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor)

Decorate a pen with a unique faux flower to inspire your writing, homework & notes. For Grades 6 -12. Registration is required on our online. Children Grades 5 & Under will not be able to register for this 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.

Teen Craft Kit

Bogota - Young Adult Area

Stop by the library to pick up our newest activity for teens! Kits will be available to pick up inside the library. No registration or reservations required. Please note that crafts are available on a first come, first served basis. Only 1 craft per person permitted. Be sure to share your craft results to our Facebook or Instagram pages - @bogotalibrarynj!

Legends of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Adults 18+

A book talk in tales told by faux candlelight. The factually based of lore of the spirits surrounding “the ghost of Hessian trooper whose head was carried away be a cannonball during the Revolutionary War.” Stories told by Master Storyteller, Jonathan Kruk, from his book, "Legend and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley”. Open to All Patrons, Ages 18+. Registration + Libra

The Caregiver's Essential Toolkit: 5 Steps to Get Organized

Englewood - Online

Caregiver Nancy Oh from Bonya Cares will present a caregiver's workshop on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. You MUST register in order to receive the Zoom link. The link will be sent out ONE hour before the program starts. This program is a practical virtual workshop to help caregivers organize essential medical, insurance, and logistical information. Participants will learn the five key cat

TV Theme Songs Music Bingo

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Do you like trivia, BINGO, and the TV Theme Songs? Put your hands together for Music Bingo! We'll be listening to them songs from many different shows as we play. This program is for adults and teens.

(YA) Teen Tuesday: Hyperactive Trivia

Hackensack - Auditorium

We give you all the answers; you have to find it quickly and race across the room to earn points. Winning team will earn a small prize. All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

[R] Community Pilates Series: Session 1

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a FREE 50-minute pilates class with instructor Chanae Hodge, founder of Figurehouse Pilates. Open to adults with all levels of experience. Attendees must bring their own mats. Registration is required. Please register for only one of the three time slots so that other patrons may have the opportunity to benefit from this wellness program. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@johnsonli

[R] Community Pilates Series: Session 2

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a FREE 50-minute pilates class with instructor Chanae Hodge, founder of Figurehouse Pilates. Open to adults with all levels of experience. Attendees must bring their own mats. Registration is required. Please register for only one of the three time slots so that other patrons may have the opportunity to benefit from this wellness program. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@johnsonli

(R) Writer's Workshop

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Calling all poets, short story writers, novelists, and memoirists to participate in Johnson Public Library's new writer's workshop. We will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 PM. Bring a short sample of what you're working on to the meeting. Everyone will have the opportunity to read their work and receive and give supportive constructive feedback. To register, please contact

[R] Community Pilates Series: Session 3

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a FREE 50-minute pilates class with instructor Chanae Hodge, founder of Figurehouse Pilates. Open to adults with all levels of experience. Attendees must bring their own mats. Registration is required. Please register for only one of the three time slots so that other patrons may have the opportunity to benefit from this wellness program. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@johnsonli

Crafts-to-Share Club

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Knitting, crocheting, embroirdery, and sewing are only a few examples of what you can do in the Crafts to Share Club. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Donate to those in need! Create baby blankets, hats, and scarves, and the library will find a local organization to donate them to. Need yarn? No problem! Our generous library community donates yarn for crafters to use for donation proje

Kids Garden Club

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

ACTIVTY TO BE DETERMINED - CHECK BACK Please register to let us know you are coming! Ages 5 and up. ________________________ The Kids Garden Club is sponsored by the Friends of the Hillsdale Free Public Library

TASS Presents: Downsizing made easy

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

TASS Presents: Downsizing made easy October 13, 12:30-1:30pm (Tuesday) A light lunch will be provided to those who register. This program is open to all adults. You do not need to be a Paramus Resident. Registration begins on September 8 via www.paramuslibrary.org .

Macrame with Ji

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Adult Program "Macrame Witch" Tuesday, October 13th 6pm - 7pm Join Ji as she shows you how to macrame. Create a beautiful macrame witch (doll) for your autumn decoration. This handmade ornament will add witchy vibes for Halloween! Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Ji at [email protected]

Navigating Critical Changes in Admissions Testing

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

Virtual Program For Parents and Teens in grades 9 - 12 Tuesday, October 13th 8pm - 9pm College admissions testing requirements and policies are changing fast. Understanding how all the pieces fit together is key for students who want to keep every opportunity open. Join us for a clear rundown of what you really need to know—and the common myths to avoid—so you can make better decisions

Mah Jongg Club

River Vale - Community Room

Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Adult players only. Experienced players only at this time. Remember to bring your current year Mah Jongg card and your own Mah Jongg tiles, if possible! No need to sign up - Just come and enjoy the game!

Whispers in the Pines: A Legend From Each of NJ's 21 Counties

Rutherford - Auditorium

This immersive program takes audiences on a suspenseful journey through all 21 counties of the Garden State, uncovering cryptids, ghost stories, and regional folklore—from Sussex County’s Big Red Eye to the phantom lights of Cape May. Each tale is rooted in local lore and presented with captivating visuals, historical context, fun facts, and interactive storytelling. Time for Q&A and l

Teen & Tween STEM Workshop: Science of Magic!

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Learn fun science with hands-on activities ! Learn the secrets behind famous magic that you can recreate for yourself! (Ages 8-14 Only) Space is limited . Pre-registration is required .

Halloween Potion Bottles

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Come to the library on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to create your own Halloween Potion Bottles. Using food coloring and mica powder, create some spooky decor for Halloween. This program is for patrons ages 12 and up. Registration is required. PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES AFTER THE PROGRAM HAS STARTED, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN