Things To Do in Montvale, NJ

MUSICAL STORYTIME with MR. CORBITT

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Get ready for a fun, engaging musical experience with Mr. Corbitt’s Musical Storytime! Mr. Corbitt brings his vast musical background and love for teaching and working with children together for this energetic and enriching storytime/sing-along for parents and children alike. This class is best suited for 6mths - 4 years old. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a c

Seed Saving: Gardens of Sol

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join Brittney from Gardens of Sol for a Seed Saving program. Learn how to harvest, process, and save seeds from your garden so you can regrow your favorite plants. You'll leave with your own collection of organic seeds to plant next season! Registration is limited to 20 adults with a valid BCCLS Library card. This program will take place in the Library Activity Room.

KID'S CLAYTIME WITH CREATING WITH CLAY

Montvale - Library Activity Room

We’re excited to partner with Creating with Clay, LLC to offer a hands-on pottery experience just for kids! Young artists will explore the joy of working with clay as they shape, mold, and create their own unique masterpieces. Come get your hands a little messy and discover the magic of clay! Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS library card number.

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Montvale - Library Activity Room

The Manhattan Short Film Festiva l is a worldwide event where 10 short films screen simultaneously in over 500 venues across six continents for one week, and the audience votes to decide the winners . How It Works Simultaneous Screening: The festival takes place over a single week. For the 29th annual event, screenings run from September 24 to October 4, 2026. Audience as Judge: Every attendee rec

Collaborative Care: What It Means for Patients

Explore the value of team-based healthcare and the shift towards collaborative care. Learn how coordinated, integrative approaches improve outcomes and how patients can benefit. This is a virtual program run by Valley Hospital in partnership with the Montvale Library. A Zoom link will be sent to you on the date of the event.

MUSIC & MOTION

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Let’s have some fun with Every Little Thing’s Shelly Sontag’s her Music and Movement class. Designed for babies and toddlers, kids will explore the magic of music through movement, rhythm, and play! In this parent-and-child class, we’ll sing, dance, clap, wiggle, and bounce our way through fun, interactive songs that help develop motor skills, language, coordination, and so

Craft: Halloween Pumpkin, Woolly Pets

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join us for this hands‑on adult needle‑felting workshop, where you will craft a charming Fall scene featuring a Halloween Pumpkin. Using a barbed needle to repeatedly poke and shape soft sheep’s wool, you’ll learn how to sculpt fibers into an expressive, three‑dimensional figure. Instructor Christine Hsiao of Woolly Pets will guide you step by step through the entire process, making it

COOKING FOR KIDS with FOOD EXPLORERS

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Who wants to do some cooking? Food Explorers will be here to guide you through a journey of new foods and flavors, making a yummy treat! Get ready to measure, stir, and create! This program is for 7 years and older. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS library card number. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than 10 minutes after the schedul

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Montvale - Adult Meeting Area

Learn or refresh your Mah Jongg skills in this six-week beginner series, taking place on 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10. Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game that combines strategy, skill, and social interaction as players match tiles to create specific patterns. Sign up once for all four sessions. Registration is limited to twelve participants, so sign up today. You must be a Montvale Lib

MP MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Celebrate the fall through music with MP MUSIC ! Sing along, move to the beat, and enjoy seasonal songs, instruments, and interactive musical fun designed to get little ones moving and making music. Space is limited. Registration is required and is only valid with a complete BCCLS Library card number. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time

Chair Yoga for Adults

Montvale - Adult Meeting Area

Come join us for a half-hour chair yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Shelley Sontag. Increase strength and mobility using gentle, easy-to-follow movements. All skill levels are welcome. Tuesday, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 at 10am. Register once for all four sessions. This program will take place in the Adult Meeting Area.

CARTOON WORKSHOP

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join us for a fun and creative cartoon drawing workshop! Children will learn step-by-step drawing techniques as they create a featured character and bring it to life on paper. This month, we will be drawing Jack Skellington! Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS Library card number. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than 10 minutes after th

Sound Therapy for Relaxation & Renewal

400 Market Street Suite 310 Montvale, NJ

Borscht Belt Entertainment: Comedy and Music in the Mountains

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join local author and historian Alex Prizgintas for the third program in his series exploring the history of the Borscht Belt. Discover how entertainment evolved from the early boarding-house era and legendary hotel Tummlers to the comedians and musicians who made the Borscht Belt famous, including Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks, Red Buttons, and Sid Caesar. Featuring historic artifacts, audio excerpts,

MUSIC & MORE with WIN AT FUN

Montvale - Library Activity Room

J oin Miss Winter of Win at Fun for a lively, interactive program filled with music, movement, and plenty of playful surprises! Kids will be entertained and engaged as they sing, move, and join in the fun. Ages 6 mths- 4. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS Library card number.

MUSICAL MUNCHKINS

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Musical Munchkins is a music program complete with engaging songs, fingerplays and interactives. Led by experienced teachers, their approach blends melody and movement to nurture creativity, teach music fundamentals, and foster a lifelong love for music. This is a grown-up and child program for ages 0-4. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS library card n

KIDS' CRAFT: Going Batty for Needle Felting

Montvale - Library Activity Room

PLEASE NOTE: 3:45 pm start time Kids, come try your hand at needle felting and create your own Halloween bat with Woolly Pets Needle Felting! Kids will learn how to use a special felting needle to shape soft wool fibers into a fun, fuzzy creation to take home. A creative way to get into the Halloween spirit! Ages 7 and older. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complet

Found Drowned: The Jersey Horror

Montvale - Library Activity Room

In the summer of 1873, the body of an “unknown woman” was recovered from the Hudson River along the Palisades. Her identification by her fiancé a few days later would lead to a fascinating story, culminating in lurid press reports and accusations of murder. P ublic historian Eric Nelsen shares some of the insights he has uncovered since he came upon this “Jersey Horror&rdq

Found Drowned illustrated talk

Montvale Public Library, 12 Depiero Dr # 100, Montvale, NJ 07645, USA

Illustrated talk with Eric Nelsen for the Montvale Public Library. Please visit the Library's calendar to register to attend! In the summer of 1873, the body of an “unknown woman” was recovered from the Hudson River along the Palisades. Her identification by her fiancé a few days later would lead to a fascinating story, culminating in lurid press reports and accusations of murder. Public historian

BABY & ME YOGA

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join us with Bozza Yoga and enjoy creative yoga poses, movements, and fun! Come, meet friends, and improve hand-eye coordination and motor skills through yoga! This class is for children aged 6 mths- 4 years and is a grown-up and child program. Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS library card number. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than

Live Concert: The Purple Glove Band

Montvale - Adult Meeting Area

Join us for an afternoon of live music with Purple Glove Band, a Bergen County-based group with roots in Closter. The band performs a lively selection of classic rock favorites, bringing together a shared love of music, community, and fun. Come enjoy a relaxed afternoon of familiar songs and great live music. This concert will take place in the Adult Meeting Area.

Montvale Library Cookbook Supper Club

Montvale - Adult Meeting Area

MUSICAL STORYTIME with MR. CORBITT

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Get ready for a fun, engaging musical experience with Mr. Corbitt’s Musical Storytime! Mr. Corbitt brings his vast musical background and love for teaching and working with children together for this energetic and enriching storytime/sing-along for parents and children alike. This class is best suited for 6mths - 4. Registration is required. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more

CRAFTY TALES WITH PHHS FUTURE EDUCATORS

Montvale - Library Activity Room

THE PHHS FUTURE EDUCATORS are back with some awesome Halloween and fall-themed stories and crafts. Ages 4 and older are welcome. Join us! Space is limited. Registration is required and only valid with a complete BCCLS Library card number. Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time will not be admitted to the program. Please look for "LIBCAL" em

Navigating Medicare

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Confused about Medicare Open Enrollment? Join Harriet Einschlag from Bergen County SHIP for an informative program covering Medicare Advantage Plans, Prescription Part D Plans, Medigap policies, and other common Medicare questions. SHIP provides free, unbiased assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, helping participants better understand their coverage and insurance options. This educational program

DOG 1 PET PARTNERS READ WITH ME PROGRAM

Come and read to a trained therapy dog at Montvale Library! Children can practice their reading skills and bolster their self-confidence by reading aloud to some great listeners. These therapy dogs are “all ears” when it comes to listening to stories. Each reading session is 1:1 and 10 minutes long. Registration is required for each reader. This is for ages 6 years and older. Please pl