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Garden State Home Grown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians
Bogota Public Library
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A Poetry Gathering with Maria Mazziotti Gillan & Lisa Coll Nicolaou
Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public Library
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Tuesday, October 13
Picturebook Art
Washington Twp - Storytime Room
Ages 3-6- Hear some wonderful stories with beautiful art. Make a pop up art project based on the book Little Kitten by Nicola Killen. Please register.
Friends Tuesday Matinee, adults
Tenafly - Friends Room
No registration. Tenafly Library Friends present... movie TBD
K-3: Crafternoon Zombie Mason Jars
Makerspace
Make your own zombie mason jar with Ms. Hope. For grades K-3. Registration required.
Adult Craft Session
Oradell - Junior Room
Join Linda to make TWO Thanksgiving crafts! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
The Great Pumpkin Paint Off! (IN PERSON)
Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Get Swinging with Mobility Clubs, adults
Tenafly - Friends Room
Registration required. Register once for the entire series of 4 classes. You may not have heard of them before but clubs in one form or an other have been used as an exercise tool for centuries. Mobility Club practice offers a low-impact, functional workout alternative to yoga and tai chi, suitable for all fitness levels. Watch this short video to learn more. Benefits of Mobility Clubs: Gentle on
Toddler Tales, Ages 2 to 5
Tenafly - Children's Room
No registration. Fall session runs Tuesday, September 22 through November 17, 2026. Get ready for this active and interactive story time! You'll hear stories, sing songs, and play games. These activities help toddlers expand their vocabulary while they begin to understand the link between speech and the written word. You'll have fun with your toddler while they practice their language and gross mo
Read to a Dog
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)
Come practice your reading skills with a very special listener! You’ll get a turn to sit with a friendly therapy dog for a fifteen minute reading session. Gain confidence in your abilities with a non-judgmental (and furry) reading partner. Once you've registered: youth services staff will call you to reserve your fifteen minute time slot. If you haven't heard word from youth staff, please ca
Reorganize Your Life: Well-Being, Purpose, and New Beginnings | Reorganiza tu Vida: Bienestar, Propósito y Nuevos
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)
The program is designed as a progressive journey rather than six independent workshops. Each session builds upon the previous one, allowing participants to reflect, learn practical strategies, and leave with something they can apply to their daily lives. Session 1 – ¿Dónde estoy y hacia dónde quiero ir? Self-awareness, life assessment, values, strengths, and identifying
Introduction to Crochet With Silvana Tabacci: Candy Corn for Halloween
Demarest - Community Room
Studies show that crocheting is beneficial for mental health, and a great way to unwind. Come join us and unleash your creativity in the fiber arts! This two week, 4 hour workshop is an introduction to the art of crochet. Attendees will complete a candy corn plush by the end of the workshop. Attendees will also learn: Basic stitches such as the foundation chain and single crochet. Introduced to fi
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: October 6th - December 15th / *No Class 11/17 Reg
Switch Club, Grades 3-5
Emerson - Conference Room
Join the Switch Club! The Children of Emerson in Grades 3-5 are welcome to play our Switch on the flat screen TV, or on their personal device with friends/peers. Limited space. Registration is required for each child per date. For children age 8, a parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of game. Tuesdays, October 6th - December 15th @ 3:30pm *Not Meeting 11/3
Not-So-Young-Adult Book Club
Fair Lawn - Reference Room
YA books are not just for the young! Come and join a lively discussion with other adults. New people are always welcome. This meeting will be in-person. Registration is not required, however you may email [email protected] to get meeting reminders and updates.
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
(R) Homework Helper
Hackensack - Children's Room
For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program. Caregivers can register here to get their child started. The student and volunteer will pick a day and time that works for both of them. Meetings must take place in the Children's Room fo
Monthly Activity Kits for Kids
Hackensack - Children's Room
Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Monday. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.
Music & Movement
Hackensack - Auditorium
Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.
Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club
Hackensack - Gallery Space
Sea parte de nuestro Club de Lectores para adultos donde hablaremos de libros escritos en Español. Cadaver Exquisito por Agustina Maria Bazterrica Esta novela de ficción nos muestra un mundo donde el canibalismo es legal debido a un virus mortal que afectó a los animales. Es una lectura indispensable para quien busca una distopía inteligente, que hace reflexionar profun
Scrabble Club
Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space
Do you know all the two- and three-letter words from aa to zzz but have nowhere to use them? Do you love games that combine strategy, knowledge, and luck but no one to play with? Are you tired of sitting home watching TV but have nowhere to go? Well, we’ve got the answer: the Hillsdale Library Scrabble Club. The Scrabble Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm to
Mah Jongg Lessons
Ho-Ho-Kus - Library
Beginner Mah-Jongg lessons. Supplies will be provided. Must commit to attending all 5 sessions. Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 Exclusively for Ho-Ho-Kus residents . Registration will open on Thursday, August 20 at 8:30pm. * Registering for the September 15 date enrolls you in the full 5-class schedule. No need to register for each class individually.