Things To Do in Fair Lawn, NJ

Opportunity Center

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Board Game Club (Gr K-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Board Club 4:00-5:00 Grades K-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play some low tech board games in a fun group setting. Try something new or play a tried and true classic!

Adult Coloring

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Carolina to color and chat while we listen to relaxing music. This program is for adults only. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided. Registration required.

Puzzle Exchange

Fair Lawn - Outside

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! If you are done with one of your puzzles and looking for a new challenge, bring in a used (or new) puzzle and feel free to bring home another one. Please make sure all puzzles have all pieces included (we will not be counting them). You may drop off puzzles ahead of time, or if you'd just like to donate and not pick-up. You may begin bringing puzzles to us on Wednesd

Fall 2026 Shelving Volunteer Orientation

Fair Lawn - Children's Room

Board Game Club (Gr 2-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Board Club 4:00-5:00 Grades 2-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play some low tech board games in a fun group setting. Try something new or play a tried and true classic!

Berdan-Grove Park Story Time

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room, Fair Lawn - Outside

Middle School Coding Lab

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

In session 1, everyone will leave with a working game and understand events, loops, conditionals, and variables (the 4 building blocks of all code). In session 2, kids will do a full hackathon creative loop in miniature. Identify a problem, plan, build, demo. For grades 5-8, registration required. A fully charged laptop is needed for this program. Presented by Priya, from Teen Advisory Board.

Spanish Heritage Event

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

More information coming

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.

Library Board Meeting

Fair Lawn - Board Room & Online

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Spanish Heritage Event (Families of All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 6:00-6:45pm Families of All Ages Registration required (use QR code on flier or click here ) Celebrate Latin Heritage month with an author visit, bilingual read-aloud and music!

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Lego Club (Gr K-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Lego Club 4:00-5:00 Grades K-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Calling all architects, builders, and construction workers! Join other Lego enthusiasts after school for free building fun with our massive Lego collection.

Fall 2026 Shelving Volunteer Orientation

Fair Lawn - Children's Room

Opportunity Center

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

TAB Poster Making

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

This is for TAB members only, please email [email protected] with questions.

Spanish Advanced

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.

Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.

ESL Conversation Group

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Liz in the Level B Meeting Room for some informal English conversation. All levels welcome.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe.

Nachos for Teens

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kristiana from ShopRite as we make recipes to honor Hispanic Heritage month - Churro Nachos with a Berry Salsa and Nachos with Cheese Sauce! For grades 7-12. Registration required.

Floral Sessions with Ovi

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Registration required. Create a soft autumn path painting in this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will be guided step-by-step to capture warm fall colors and a peaceful landscape. No experience needed. All materials provided. Ovi Paulter is a Fair Lawn–based artist and founder of Floral Sessions with Ovi, a nonprofit offering community art workshops in local libraries.

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *2 & 3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Homework Help (Gr K-8)

Fair Lawn - Children's Room, Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

National Honor Society students offer FREE drop-in tutoring sessions to K-8 grade students in the Fair Lawn Public Library Children’s Meeting Room. No registration required.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *2 & 3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Crocheting for Teens

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Are you interested in crocheting? Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome at our crocheting hour. Materials will be provided. Registration required. For teens in grades 7-12.

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *2 & 3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Experienced* D'N'D (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Experienced* D'N'D 6:00-6:45pm OR 7:00-7:45pm Grades 4-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play D'N'D with other kids. You provide the imagination, we'll provide the dungeon master & dice! Pick 1 time slot & register once for all 3 sessions. *Participants must have already completed the library’s beginner session.

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Circuit Crash Course (Gr 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Circuit Crash Course Thursday, October 8 from 4:00-4:45pm Grades 3-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play some low tech board games in a fun group setting. Try something new or play a tried and true classic!

Oreo Taste Testing for Teens

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Do you love Oreos? Try our Oreo Taste Test! Join us for a mystery Oreo taste test where you’ll sample a variety of flavors and guess each one. Registration required. For incoming grades 7-12.

Mommy & Me Yoga (Ages 2-5 w/Adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Mommy & Me Yoga Friday, October 9 from 10:30-11:00am Ages 2-5 w/Adult Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only.

Erupting Volcanoes (Gr 1-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Erupting Volcanoes Friday, Oct. 9 from 3:30-4:30pm Grades 1-6 Registration required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Join this hands-on science lab, led by Biancagrace Perera from Seton Hall University, where you’ll learn the science behind chemical reactions, no experience necessary!

Spanish Advanced

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.

Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.

BAMA Music Showcase & Instrument Petting Zoo (Families)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

BAMA Music Showcase & Instrument Petting Zoo Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2:30-3:15pm Families of All Ages No registration required. The Bergen Academy of Music & Arts is hosting a Music Showcase which will provide a space for their students to perform, as well as allowing the community to showcase their own musical skills. After the performance, there will be a short presentation featuring various inst

Friends of the Library Clothing Drive Collection

Fair Lawn - Outside

The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Clothing Drive in collaboration with A&E Clothing Corporation. Gently used clothing, small toys, strollers, accessories, and bikes will be accepted. Please bag all donations. No pillows or blankets will be accepted.

Artist Julia Guzzio Opening Reception

Fair Lawn - Art Gallery

Join us and meet the artist. Light refreshments will be served.

CLOSED: Indigenous Peoples' Day

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

CANCELLED Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

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.

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.

TV Theme Song Music Bingo

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Do you like trivia, BINGO, and 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.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Friends of the Library

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Non-profit fundraising organization to benefit the Library. Open to all!

Experienced* D'N'D (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Experienced* D'N'D 6:00-6:45pm OR 7:00-7:45pm Grades 4-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play D'N'D with other kids. You provide the imagination, we'll provide the dungeon master & dice! Pick 1 time slot & register once for all 3 sessions. *Participants must have already completed the library’s beginner session.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Edison Story Time

Fair Lawn - Outside

Chapter Club (Grades 1-2)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Chapter Club: Grades 1-2 4:00-4:45pm Registration required (see website). Fair Lawn Residents only. All kids read the same book before the meeting, then meet to discuss & play games. Books can be ordered through bccls.org or picked up at the library Circulation desk.

Chapter Club (Gr 1-2)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Chapter Club: Grades 1-2 4:00-4:45pm Registration required (see website). Fair Lawn Residents only. All kids read the same book before the meeting, then meet to discuss & play games. Books can be ordered through bccls.org or picked up at the library Circulation desk.

Family Pumpkin Decorating (Gr K-6 w/Adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Family Pumpkin Decorating 6:30-7:15 Grades K-6 w/Adult Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) * to the library to decorate with your family and our craft supplies! * The library will NOT have pumpkins. The pumpkin you bring can be real or fake (plastic, styrofoam, wood, etc.) but please only bring one per child, as craft supplies are limited.

Edison Story Time

Fair Lawn - Outside

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Sunflower Power (Gr 1-3)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Sunflower Power Friday, October 16 from 4:00-4:30pm Grades 1-3 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Spanish Advanced

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.

Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.

Robotics w/the RoboRaptors

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Come Roar with the Robo Raptors and learn what FIRST ROBOTICS is all about. We are going to share our robotics tips and tricks through activities with our robot, and as a team, spread STEM in our community. Anybody grades 5 and up are welcome to come and have a blast! For students in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Fair Lawn - Level B Room, Fair Lawn - Outside

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will take place in the OEM parking lot next to the library on Fair Lawn Ave. In the case of inclement weather it will be held inside the library. All proceeds from this sale will benefit programming and events at the library.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

ESL Conversation Group

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Liz in the Level B Meeting Room for some informal English conversation. All levels welcome.

Teen Advisory Board Grades (all grades)

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Are you interested in helping make your library a better place while earning volunteer hours? Join the TAB (Teen Advisory Board)! Students that live in Fair Lawn and are in Grades 7-12 are invited to attend monthly meetings to help plan and execute events and other library related things. TAB will be in person. All new members must fill out a volunteer application HERE prior to the meeting.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Fall Friends (Grades K-2)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Fall Friends Monday, October 19 from 7:00-7:30pm Grades K-2 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only.

Homework Help (Gr K-8)

Fair Lawn - Children's Room, Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

National Honor Society students offer FREE drop-in tutoring sessions to K-8 grade students in the Fair Lawn Public Library Children’s Meeting Room. No registration required.

Fall Friends (Gr K-2)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Fall Friends Monday, Oct. 19 from 7:15-7:45pm Grades K-2 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Celebrate how wonder-fall the season of autumn can be through stories, games and a craft.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Experienced* D'N'D (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Experienced* D'N'D 6:00-6:45pm OR 7:00-7:45pm Grades 4-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play D'N'D with other kids. You provide the imagination, we'll provide the dungeon master & dice! Pick 1 time slot & register once for all 3 sessions. *Participants must have already completed the library’s beginner session.

Book Sale Set-Up/Clean-Up

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Readers Rock (Gr 3 & 4)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Readers Rock; Grades 3-4 4:00-5:00pm Registration required (see website). Fair Lawn residents only. All kids read the same book before the meeting, then meet to discuss & play games. Books can be ordered through bccls.org or picked up at the library Circulation desk.

How to Create a Google Business Page

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

FLCC sponsored program

Opportunity Center

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Haunted Library

Fair Lawn - Children's Room

5:30-6:30pm Families of All Ages This event will be held indoors. No registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Wear your costume & come on down for treats–with no tricks! The library’s Teen Advisory Board will provide non-scary Halloween fun and crafts at this popular event. Bring a treat bag for goodies!

Spanish Advanced

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.

Adult Board Game Day

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join us for an afternoon of board games and card games at the library! This program is for adults and older teens. We will have plenty of games here to play, but feel free to bring one of your own if you'd like to try it with a group (time permitting). Please email Justin ( [email protected] ) to let us know you'll be joining us. This program will take place in the meeting room on

Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.

Concert: Richard Baratta Quintet

Fair Lawn - Art Gallery

Richard Baratta has worn many hats over the decades; master drummer, Grammy nominee, film producer, musician, but his latest headwear takes us down a nostalgic road of classic rock and soul recordings from the mid to late 1960’s. Baratta returned to his original love, music, after a very successful 35 year career in the film business. With over 50 years of experience as a jazz drummer he enj

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Art with Em - Opportunity Center

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

ESL Conversation Group

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Liz in the Level B Meeting Room for some informal English conversation. All levels welcome.

Homework Help (Gr K-8)

Fair Lawn - Children's Room, Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

National Honor Society students offer FREE drop-in tutoring sessions to K-8 grade students in the Fair Lawn Public Library Children’s Meeting Room. No registration required.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

A Night with the Founding Fathers - 250th Anniversary

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

ESL for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an ESL class for beginners once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Bookworm Club (Gr 5 & 6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Bookworm Club; Grades 5 & 6 7:00-7:45pm Registration required (see website). Fair Lawn residents only. All kids read the same book before the meeting, then meet to discuss & play games. Books can be ordered through bccls.org or picked up at the library Circulation desk.

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Story Explorers (Ages 3-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Story Explorers Ages 3*-6 for independent listeners 30 minutes of advanced stories, rhymes & fingerplays. *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Tea and Tarot for Beginners

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with the art of mystical tarot? Been curious about just how it all works? Come join Carolina for a fun tea time and tarot program just for teens and adults. We'll go over the deck, do a little demo, have some tea and then practice what we have learned with a deck that you will be able to use but not keep.

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Fright Night (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Fright Night Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 7:30-8:05pm Grades 4-6 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. If spooky & scary stuff is your thing, then this program is sure to make you scream! We’ll start with trivia & the history of horror, followed by leaving thru a lights-out library.

Library Board Meeting

Fair Lawn - Board Room & Online

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