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Arts & Culture

“Celebrate America Concert”

NJ Palisades Events

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Arts & Culture

The Art of Hand Lettering

Allendale - Lee Memorial Library

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Kids & Family

Glowing Bouncy Moon Rocks

Bergenfield Public Library

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Kids & Family

Virtual Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

Bergenfield Public Library

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Kids & Family

Spotted Canvas: Ceramic Painting for Kids

Bogota Public Library

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Thursday, July 9

Books & Learning

Dinosaur Putt-Putt with Challenge Island

Lodi - J/YA Area

Join Challenge Island to design and build a dinosaur-themed mini golf course. For K-5. Registration Required.

Lodi Memorial LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Thursday Night Book Club - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

Lodi - Conference Room

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller – 298 pages ​ Beverly Underwood and her arch enemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually rea

Lodi Memorial LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Murder, Mystery, and Magic!

Montvale - Library Activity Room

In the role of a hard-boiled detective, magician and mind reader Mark Zacharia will come to investigate ... a murder! Everyone's a suspect. Many will be interrogated. One will be found guilty. Will it be you? Come prepared to be amazed and amused. But be warned: you'll die laughing! This event will take place in the Library Activity Room.

Montvale Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Painting with U Paint Studio-Beach scene-"Jersey Shore"

Oakland - Maker Space

Please join us as our local artists from U Paint Studios guides us through panting a pretty summer theme "Jersey Shore" picture to take home.

Oakland Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Oakland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Oakland - Maker Space

Oakland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting OPEN TO PUBLIC!

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Kids & Family

Escape Room: Sabotage on the High Seas

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Have fun and use your critical thinking skills to collaborate and solve clues in this sabotage on the high seas themed escape room. Teens only. Spaces limited. Registration required. Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Palisades Park Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Hamilton Sing-Along

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Hamilton Sing- Along July 9, 6:30-9:15pm (Thursday) Don’t miss your shot! Join us for a Hamilton Sing-Along as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Whether you know every word or just enjoy the music, this is a welcoming event for all fans. Lyrics will be provided, and costumes are encouraged (but not required). Be in the room where it happens- we’d love to see you

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Crafts & Making

Crafting with Debbie

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program "Sea Glass American Flag" Thursday, July 9th 1:00pm - 2:00pm Celebrate America's 250th Birthday! Take beautiful sea glass and create an American flag. Sign-ups required - Register online **RAMSEY RESIDENTS HAVE PRIORITY REGISTRATION** Questions? Contact Debbie at 2019-327-1445 or [email protected]

Ramsey Free Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Zoophoria: Animal Show for Kids! - Registration Required, Space Limited

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Meet a variety of creatures like reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates! Get hands-on and learn some amazing facts about their diet, habitat, and behavior! Thursday, July 9 th , 2026 6:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. Registration is REQUIRED for each child attending the eve nt!

Ridgefield Park Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Rock Painting - Drop-In Craft for Ages 7+

Large Meeting Room

Drop-In Craft: Rock Painting - Drop-in and paint a rock for your garden or for a friend. All materials provided, while supplies last. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library of River Edge .

River Edge Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Movie Club

River Vale - Community Room

Do you love movies and discussing them with others? Then join the library movie club! This is a watch first, meet later group. Pick up a copy of the movie from the library and watch at your own convenience, then meet at the library on the first Thursday morning of the month for a lively discussion with some light refreshments. Copies will be available at the front desk. Please register to reserve

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Arts & Culture

Dungeon Master Club: Run your own game!

River Vale - Community Room

For Grades 3 - 5 Registration is required. Welcome to the Dungeon Master Club! In this club, we will take turns being the Dungeon Master in our own campaigns! We will start each club by rolling the dice to see who is the DM and who are the players. You will learn how to be a DM by playing and running your game. Bring your plans or just a character and let's get rolling! This club will meet on the

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Books & Learning

Thriller Book Club: God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Teaneck - Auditorium, Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room

While the elevator is not working, this Book Club will meet on the main floor, in the Parker Room. Copies of the book club books will be available for pickup at the front/circulation desk, a month prior to each meeting .

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Books & Learning

Coffee Talk Book Club

Upper Saddle River - Adult Solarium

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Kids & Family

Teen/YA Candy Bingo

USDR Powers Room

Play Bingo for candy prizes. Registration required . For Upper Saddle River cardholders entering grades 5-12 only. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event, you grant the Upper Saddle River Library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library&rsquo

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Books & Learning

All About Owls with The Raptor Trust

Wallington - Meeting Room

Deepen your understanding of wild birds and environmental stewardship! Students will learn: The habitats where birds thrive, hunt, nest, and migrate The impact of human behavior on wild bird populations Practical ways we can address environmental challenges to support our feathered friends Plus there will be a special owl guest! Registration Required!

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Books & Learning

Cook the Books!

Wallington - Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Enjoy cooking, chatting, and trying new recipes? Join us for Cook the Books! We'll meet once a month to try different recipes from a cookbook. This month's pick is The Mediterranean dish : simply dinner : more than 125 easy Mediterranean diet-inspired recipes to eat well and live joyfully by Suzy Karadsheh. Email Risa at [email protected] by June 1st with your top two recipe choices. Sh

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Community & Civic

Beetle Water Color

Washington Twp - Storytime Room

Make a beautiful water color beetle. Grades 1-5.

Washington Township Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Tween Night- Loomed Pot Holder

Washington Twp - Storytime Room

For Grades 3-6. Learn how to make this retro fun craft.

Washington Township Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Little Makers Storytime

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join us for a fun program for ages 18 months–4 years and their caregivers. Each session features an interactive storytime followed by a hands-on activity inspired by the book. Some sessions will include building with DUPLO bricks, while others will feature creative Play-Doh fun. Children will have time to create, explore, and play while developing early literacy and fine motor skills.

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