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27 upcoming events

Upcoming Events in Garfield

Monday, November 16

NOV

16

Mon

Books & Learning

Game & Gather

Garfield - Main Room

Join us for weekly game days at the library on Mondays. Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

16

Mon

Food & Cooking

Adult Craft Wine Cork Pumpkin

Garfield - Community Room

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Tuesday, November 17

NOV

17

Tue

Kids & Family

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

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NOV

17

Tue

Books & Learning

Sugarcane (2024) Documentary Screening

Garfield - Community Room

Free Event | No Registration Required Native American Heritage Month Screening Join us for a screening of SUGARCANE (2024; R), a documentary following one community's reckoning with the discovery of unmarked graves at a former Indian residential school, and its journey toward truth and healing. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

17

Tue

Kids & Family

Teen Craft: Mini Paint Night

Garfield - Karen's Corner (teen Room)

πŸ–ŒοΈπŸŽ¨ Teen Craft: Mini Paint Night πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈ Join us on Tuesday, November 17th and get creative for this month's teen craft. Channel your inner Bob Ross and paint happy little canvases! πŸ§‘‍πŸŽ¨πŸ’œ Paint, supplies, and snacks will be available. πŸ“… Tuesday, November 17 | 3:30 PM πŸ“Garfield Public Library – 500 Midland ave, Garfield NJ Come hang out, get creative, and make something unique with us

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Wednesday, November 18

NOV

18

Wed

Fitness & Wellness

Letters Against Isolation Drop In

Garfield - Main Room

Drop in anytime on Wednesdays this summer to write Letters Against Isolation, which helps fight loneliness one letter at a time and brings people a sense of connection, improving their mental/physical health. Letters will be sent to residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes in New Jersey. Free Event. No Registration Required.

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NOV

18

Wed

Kids & Family

Lego Club

Garfield - Community Room

Come out and play with Lego Blocks with us! Create your own design or participate in the day’s challenge! Open to children ages 5 and up. Wednesday November 18th 4:00 – 5:00 PM Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026

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NOV

18

Wed

Kids & Family

Special Needs Social Group

Garfield - Children's Room

Wednesday November 18th from 6:00 - 7:00PM Who Is It For? Children with special needs who are ages 2 to 6 years old. Parents must stay for the duration of the program. What To Expect? A relaxed playgroup with a low-pressure, inclusive environment for children to explore activities at their own pace while caregivers connect. Free Group. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland

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Thursday, November 19

NOV

19

Thu

Kids & Family

Tiny Tots Story Time

Garfield - Children's Room

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

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NOV

19

Thu

Books & Learning

Autumn Big Read Book Club Meeting

Garfield - Main Room

Join us in-person to discuss our Autumn 2026 pick ( Braiding Sweetgrass) & pick up a copy of our next pick at one of our two discussion sessions: Thursday November 19th at 1pm Tuesday November 24th at 6pm Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

19

Thu

Kids & Family

Kids' Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library - TOY STORY 5

Garfield - Community Room

Kids’ Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library TOY STORY 5 Thursday November 19 @ 3:30 PM Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 Free Event No Registration Required Sponsored by: Garfield Friends of the Library

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Saturday, November 21

NOV

21

Sat

Books & Learning

Sugarcane (2024) Documentary Screening

Garfield - Community Room

Free Event | No Registration Required Native American Heritage Month Screening Join us for a screening of SUGARCANE (2024; R), a documentary following one community's reckoning with the discovery of unmarked graves at a former Indian residential school, and its journey toward truth and healing. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

21

Sat

Kids & Family

Special Needs Social Group

Garfield - Community Room

Saturday November 21st from 1:00-2:00PM Who Is It For? Children with special needs who are ages 7 to 15 years old. Parents must stay for the duration of the program. What To Expect? A relaxed group with a low-pressure, inclusive environment for children to participate in activities at their own pace while caregivers connect. Free Group. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland

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Monday, November 23

NOV

23

Mon

Books & Learning

Game & Gather

Garfield - Main Room

Join us for weekly game days at the library on Mondays. Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

23

Mon

Kids & Family

Pine Cone Turkey Craft

Garfield - Children's Room

Get creative and stop in on November 23rd & 24th from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM & November 25th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Garfield Public Library! Children of all ages are welcome to stop in and create a Pine Cone Turkey with us! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

23

Mon

Books & Learning

Fly Me to the Moon (2024; PG-13) - Matinee Movie

Garfield - Community Room

Join us on Monday at 1 PM for a screening of Fly Me to the Moon (2024; PG-13). Fresh popcorn will be available while supplies last. Free Event. No Registration Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garfield Public Library. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

23

Mon

Books & Learning

Sound Bath Session

Garfield - Community Room

Join us for free sound bath healing sessions at the library, led by Oneness Healing. A sound bath is a meditative experience where you lie down and are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations. The sound calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes physical healing. Bring your own mat, or use one of ours. Free Event, No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Ave Garfield, NJ 973-

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Tuesday, November 24

NOV

24

Tue

Kids & Family

Pine Cone Turkey Craft

Garfield - Children's Room

Get creative and stop in on November 23rd & 24th from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM & November 25th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Garfield Public Library! Children of all ages are welcome to stop in and create a Pine Cone Turkey with us! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

24

Tue

Kids & Family

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

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NOV

24

Tue

Kids & Family

Read with Oliver

Garfield - Children's Room

Oliver, the therapy dog, will be at the library for children ages 5 and above to read to. Tuesday November 24th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Registration is required. You can register online, call 973-478-3800 or stop in at the circulation desk. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

24

Tue

Books & Learning

Autumn Big Read Book Club Meeting

Garfield - Main Room

Join us in-person to discuss our Autumn 2026 pick ( Braiding Sweetgrass) & pick up a copy of our next pick at one of our two discussion sessions: Thursday November 19th at 1pm Tuesday November 24th at 6pm Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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Wednesday, November 25

NOV

25

Wed

Books & Learning

LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY

Garfield - Main Room

The Garfield Public Library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 25th at 5:30 p.m., and will reopen on Monday, November 30th at 9:30 a.m.

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NOV

25

Wed

Fitness & Wellness

Letters Against Isolation Drop In

Garfield - Main Room

Drop in anytime on Wednesdays this summer to write Letters Against Isolation, which helps fight loneliness one letter at a time and brings people a sense of connection, improving their mental/physical health. Letters will be sent to residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes in New Jersey. Free Event. No Registration Required.

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NOV

25

Wed

Kids & Family

Pine Cone Turkey Craft

Garfield - Children's Room

Get creative and stop in on November 23rd & 24th from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM & November 25th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Garfield Public Library! Children of all ages are welcome to stop in and create a Pine Cone Turkey with us! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

25

Wed

Crafts & Making

Adult Craft Pipe Cleaner Fall Vine

Garfield - Community Room

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Monday, November 30

NOV

30

Mon

Books & Learning

Game & Gather

Garfield - Main Room

Join us for weekly game days at the library on Mondays. Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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NOV

30

Mon

Books & Learning

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023; R) - Matinee Movie

Garfield - Community Room

Join us on Monday at 1 PM for a screening of Killers of the Flower Moon (2023; R). Fresh popcorn will be available while supplies last. Free Event. No Registration Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garfield Public Library. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

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