Things To Do in Demarest, NJ

Summer Little Wigglers Storytime @ the Gazebo

Demarest - Gazebo

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Gazebo for stories, songs, and fun all summer. This program is for infants to toddlers and their caregivers. No registration required! When the weather is nice, we'll meet at the Demarest Gazebo. Otherwise, we will meet at the Library. Check our social media pages or call the library the morning of for updates! When are the classes? Storytime is on Mondays from 10:30 -

Sourdough Storytime (Ages 4 - 8)

Demarest - Program Room

Pooja Makhijani, author of Bread is Love will teach kids to make their own sourdough starter! Join us for a read aloud of her book, followed by the sourdough activity. Registration is required. Please only register each child. Pooja's book will be available for purchase with partial proceeds going to the Friends of the Demarest Library.

Tai Chi (Adults) TIME CHANGE FROM 6 PM TO 10 AM

Demarest - Demarest Middle School New Gymnasium

** NOTICE: DUE TO A CONFLICT WITH THE SUMMER CONCERTS, WE HAVE MOVED THE TIME FROM 6:00 - 7:00 PM TO 10:00 - 11:00 AM AT THE DEMAREST MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW GYMNASIUM 568 PIERMONT RD, DEMAREST, NJ 07627 ** Tai Chi is a moving meditation and an ancient martial art that includes many health benefits such as -Improving balance -Building bone mass -Improving memory -Strengthening and lubricating the joints

ESL Conversation Group

Demarest - Teen Room

Improve your English speaking skills through conversation practice here at Demarest! We are a small handful of local students meeting on a weekly basis. Most of us have a basic to intermediate level of speaking. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration required. Our group meets downstairs in the Teen Room at the library , located at 90 Hardenburgh Avenue. Contact geo.v

Beginner American Mah-Jongg Open Play

Demarest - Community Room

Come to The Demarest Library on Wednesday evenings to practice Mahjong with other beginners! THIS IS NOT A CLASS IT IS A CASUAL SPACE FOR BEGINNERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS

Little Wigglers Playtime

Demarest - Children's Room

Drop in for puzzles, games, and social time! For ages 0-4 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Cookbook Club

Demarest - Community Room

View our cookbook schedule for this year here . There will be some copies of the cookbook available to check out at the main circulation desk, and you can request your own copy with the link above. The Cookbook Club: Meets on the second Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) Each participant prepares a recipe from that month’s cookbook to share Come enjoy the dishes, as well as discuss

SOAR Summer Camp July13 - 17th: Nature Art Grades 1-3

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Summer Little Wigglers Storytime @ the Gazebo

Demarest - Gazebo

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Gazebo for stories, songs, and fun all summer. This program is for infants to toddlers and their caregivers. No registration required! When the weather is nice, we'll meet at the Demarest Gazebo. Otherwise, we will meet at the Library. Check our social media pages or call the library the morning of for updates! When are the classes? Storytime is on Mondays from 10:30 -

Adult Book Club

Online

This lively group of avid readers enjoys in-depth discussions of popular and classic literary works. New members are always welcome, including non-residents. Copies of the next month's book to be read are available at the upstairs circulation desk. Find the list of books being read and discussed here. The book club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm, excepted when noted otherwise. Thi

Tai Chi (Adults) TIME CHANGE FROM 6 PM TO 10 AM

Demarest - Demarest Middle School New Gymnasium

** NOTICE: DUE TO A CONFLICT WITH THE SUMMER CONCERTS, WE HAVE MOVED THE TIME FROM 6:00 - 7:00 PM TO 10:00 - 11:00 AM AT THE DEMAREST MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW GYMNASIUM 568 PIERMONT RD, DEMAREST, NJ 07627 ** Tai Chi is a moving meditation and an ancient martial art that includes many health benefits such as -Improving balance -Building bone mass -Improving memory -Strengthening and lubricating the joints

ESL Conversation Group

Demarest - Teen Room

Improve your English speaking skills through conversation practice here at Demarest! We are a small handful of local students meeting on a weekly basis. Most of us have a basic to intermediate level of speaking. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration required. Our group meets downstairs in the Teen Room at the library , located at 90 Hardenburgh Avenue. Contact geo.v

SOAR Program Series - World of Littles (Ages 6 - 9)

Demarest - Program Room

SOAR presents World of Littles for ages 6 - 9. Go on a nature walk and explore the miniature wildlife that supports the environment in a big way! Small but mighty, insects, chipmunks, snails, and other tiny animals make our world so cool! After exploring, you’ll decorate your very own puzzle and mini bugs to take home! **These programs are funded by the Demarest Nature Center, Demarest Envio

Beginner American Mah-Jongg Open Play

Demarest - Community Room

Come to The Demarest Library on Wednesday evenings to practice Mahjong with other beginners! THIS IS NOT A CLASS IT IS A CASUAL SPACE FOR BEGINNERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS

Knitting Club (Zoom)

Online

Talk patterns and projects, share tips and tricks, and socialize while you slip stitches. New members & out-of-towners always welcome! Meetings are held via Zoom. Email [email protected] to receive a link to join. (Please note: this is not a class!) The Demarest Knitting Club also meets on the first Wednesday of the month in person: bccls.libcal.com/calendar/demarest/KnittingClub26

Little Wigglers Playtime

Demarest - Children's Room

Drop in for puzzles, games, and social time! For ages 0-4 and their caregivers. No registration required.

SOAR Summer Camp July 20 - 24th: Feathered Friends Grades 4-7

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Soar Science Camp July 27 - 31: Who Lives There? Grades 6-8

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SOAR Summer Camp July 27 - 31: Who Lives There? Grades 5-8

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Community Trail Walk

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.com/assets/images/dnwalk.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

Community Trail Walk (August 1st)

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.com/assets/images/dnwalk.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

Monthly Community Trail Walk

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.org/photocontest/2026/brook_taide.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

SOAR Summer Camp

SOAR Summer Camp August 3 - 7: Nature Art Grades 1-3

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SOAR Summer Camp

SOAR Summer Camp August 10-14: Feathered Friends Grades 4-7

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SOAR Summer Camp

Community Trail Walk

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.com/assets/images/dnwalk.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

Community Trail Walk (September 5th)

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.com/assets/images/dnwalk.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

Monthly Community Trail Walk

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.org/photocontest/2026/brook_taide.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

DNC Board Meeting

Demarest Borough Hall, 118 Serpentine Rd, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

Meeting Venue https://www.demarestnaturecenter.org/assets/images/demarestboro.jpg #NS

Demarest Day-TBD

Oktoberfest

Community Trail Walk

Oktoberfest - Demarest Duck Pond

Demarest Duck Pond, 24 Park St, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.org/assets/images/fall-festival/craft2007a.jpg More Details are here https://www.demarestnaturecenter.org/fall-festival/

Community Trail Walk

Birdwatching & nature Walk with Don Torino

Community Trail Walk (November 7th)

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.com/assets/images/dnwalk.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

Monthly Community Trail Walk

Wakelee Field Playground, Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627, USA

https://www.demarestnaturecenter.org/photocontest/2026/brook_taide.jpg Community Trail Walk (possible link with National Trails Day to Improve trails)

DNC Board Meeting-Holiday Party