Things To Do in River Vale, NJ

Movie Matinee

River Vale - Community Room

The Sheep Detectives 2026 PG 1h 49m George Hardy, a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realise at once that it was

D&D Adventure Club

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades 3 - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on September 22 at 1pm. Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! If you have fun, consider coming back next month to go on our next DnD Adventu

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Sound Bath Experience

River Vale - Community Room

Indulge in a serene sound bath that weaves together the calming power of breath, guided meditation, and immersive sounds, promoting deep relaxation as you "bathe" in the vibrations and frequencies from crystal bowls, chimes, etc. This practice can be done seated in a chair. If you would prefer to lay down, please bring your own mat/blanket. This program is for ages 18 and older. River Vale residen

A Guide to Better Sleep for Older Adults

River Vale - Community Room

Join us for an informative session on achieving better sleep as you age. Learn about common sleep changes, effective habits for a restful night, and which foods to avoid before bed. We'll also discuss when it's time to speak with a doctor about your sleep concerns. Start your journey to more energized days! Register online to reserve a seat.

Chair Yoga

River Vale - Community Room

Chair Yoga will be held in-person. Doors open for River Vale residents at 2:15 PM . Any remaining seats open for non-residents at 2:30 PM. ----- What is Chair Yoga? This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. The class begins with a brief meditation, followed by gen

Read Together Book Club: Grades K - 1

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 1. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on September 24 at 1pm. We will read together and then do a themed craft. You do not need to read or pick up the book ahead of time as we will read it during the club meeting! We will be reading Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Perfect Pumpkin by Kallie George.

First Friday: Neil Diamond tribute show

River Vale - Community Room

Neil Dankman performs some of Neil Diamond’s most popular songs and shares stories about one of America’s legendary singer-songwriters. Dankman, himself, is a well-known entertainer who has delighted audiences throughout the Metropolitan area for over 45 years! Please register to reserve a seat.

Understanding Your Social Security Benefit Options

River Vale - Community Room

Join us for a free educational retirement planning class for adults age 55-70. This course will focus on strategies to minimize the high impact of taxation over the rest of your lifetime. Hosted by SOFA USA, A Nationwide 501(c)3 Nonprofit since 1993. Presented by Fortunato S. Puleo.

Pre-K Story Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 2-5. Come listen to great stories and enjoy fun songs and coloring! Sign up for the Story Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/94eJwXi/story

Understanding Your Social Security Benefit Options

River Vale - Community Room

Join us for a free educational retirement planning class for adults age 55-70. This course will focus on strategies to minimize the high impact of taxation over the rest of your lifetime. Hosted by SOFA USA, A Nationwide 501(c)3 Nonprofit since 1993. Presented by Fortunato S. Puleo.

Pumpkin Spice Tier List Challenge

River Vale - Community Room

Is Pumpkin Spice worth the hype? Let's find out together! Join this taste testing challenge where we will be tasting different Pumpkin Spice Snacks, and ranking it on our Tier List. This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies. Contact Miss Rebecca at [email protected] or call the library for more info. For Grades 6 - 8 Only Registration is required.

Cuentos Juntos! Interactive Spanish Storytime

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months - 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on September 29 at 1pm. Join us for a fun interactive Spanish Storytime with Miss Cristina! Children are introduced to Spanish through songs, movement, stories, and playful activities designed for early childhood. This program focuses on active learning and exposure to

Movie Matinee

River Vale - Community Room

My Left Foot 1989 R 1h 43m Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker won Oscars for their performances in this moving biography of Dublin artist Christy Brown, who was afflicted with cerebral palsy.

Paper Bag Haunted House

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on September 29 at 1pm. Make an adorable Haunted House to decorate your house for the Halloween season! Registration is required.

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Children's Bingo

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on September 30 at 1pm. Play bingo for a chance to win a prize! Registration is required.

Feng Shui 101: Feng Shui Your Space for Abundant Living

River Vale - Community Room

Feng Shui 101: Feng Shui Your Space for Abundant Living with Certified Feng Shui Practitioner Lois Kramer-Perez What if the key to a happier, healthier and more abundant life was hiding in plain sight, right inside your own home? Feng Shui principles have sustained thousands of years because they work. In this fun and engaging evening, Lois Kramer-Perez brings her signature warmth and expertise to

Movie Club

River Vale - Community Room

Do you love movies and discussing them with others? Then join the library movie club! This is a watch first, meet later group. Pick up a copy of the movie from the library and watch at your own convenience, then meet at the library on the first Thursday morning of the month for a lively discussion with some light refreshments. Copies will be available at the front desk. Please register to reserve

Chair Yoga

River Vale - Community Room

Chair Yoga will be held in-person. Doors open for River Vale residents at 2:15 PM . Any remaining seats open for non-residents at 2:30 PM. ----- What is Chair Yoga? This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. The class begins with a brief meditation, followed by gen

Knit and Crochet Group (ESL Room)

River Vale - Small Conference Room

Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. New members of all skill levels are welcome!

Musical Munchkins with Miss Hallie

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 2 at 1pm. Join us for a fun and musical class with Miss Hallie. Musical Munchkins is a music class with instruments, puppets, props, and more!

Storytime with a Twist - Kids Yoga

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 3 at 1pm. Storytime and Yoga are put together to make this fun program to get kids moving, brought to you by Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga.

Story Time with a Twist - Kids Yoga

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 3 at 1pm. Story Time and Yoga are put together to make this fun program to get kids moving, brought to you by Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga.

Mah Jongg Club

River Vale - Community Room

Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Adult players only. Experienced players only at this time. Remember to bring your current year Mah Jongg card and your own Mah Jongg tiles, if possible! No need to sign up - Just come and enjoy the game!

Movie Matinee

River Vale - Community Room

Send Help 2026 R 1h 53m Linda Liddle and Bradley Preston are two colleagues who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

7th-8th Grade D&D Club

River Vale - Community Room

For Grades 7 - 8 Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! In this session, we will go on an adventure in the Forgotten Realm! Bring a character or choose from the premade characters and let's get ready to roll! SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Things you need to know before pl

Friends of the Library Book Group

River Vale - Community Room

The Friends of the River Vale Library Book Group usually meets every second Wednesday of each month at 6:50PM in the Community Room. Please see dates below. Newcomers are always welcome! September 9, 2026 - French Braid by Anne Tyler Discussion Leader: Jeanne Martine October 14, 2026 - Atonement by Ian McEwan Discussion Leader: Vivienne Levenson November 11, 2026 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick Disc

Chair Yoga

River Vale - Community Room

Chair Yoga will be held in-person. Doors open for River Vale residents at 2:15 PM . Any remaining seats open for non-residents at 2:30 PM. ----- What is Chair Yoga? This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. The class begins with a brief meditation, followed by gen

Lego Challenge Club: Haunted House

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grade K - 5. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 8 at 1pm. Registration is required. Build a Haunted House with spooky lego fun inside!

Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 9 at 1pm. Join us for a fun music class with Miss Bee! Miss Bee is the lead of Explorer's Playgroup, a vibrant music and movement enrichment program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Through singing, dancing, instrument play, and joyful exploration, Mi

Friends of the Library Book Sale

River Vale - Community Room

Come to the library and shop the Friends of the Library book sale! Bring your own re-usable bag and find your next great read!

An Afternoon of Comedy with VoiceScapes Audio Theater

River Vale - Community Room

VoiceScapes is a modern day audio theater company formed in 2012 and made up of award-winning professional sound engineers, actors, writers and producers. They perform short, contemporary original plays, both comedy and drama, complete with music and recorded sound effects. Get ready to laugh out loud and be transported through their collection of very funny comedies and thought-provoking dramas.

Pre-K Story Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 2-5. Come listen to great stories and enjoy fun songs and coloring! Sign up for the Story Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/94eJwXi/story

Switch Club: Grades 6 - 8

River Vale - Community Room

Stop at the library after school to play with the library's nintendo switch! We will be choosing between Super Smash Bros and Mariokart! The library has 4 controllers. If you bring your own controllers, you are responsible for keeping track of them. For Grades 6 - 8 Drop In. No registration Required.

Chit Chat Club

River Vale - Community Room

Join us for a morning of coffee and socializing with your neighbors! This group is the perfect place to reconnect with old friends or meet new ones. This program will be facilitated by the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission. Please register so we know how many to expect.

Movie Matinee

River Vale - Community Room

The Ballad of Wallis Island 2025 PG-13 1h 39m The film will chart the story of an eccentric lottery winner, Charles, who lives alone on a remote island but attempts to turn his dreams into reality by hiring his favourite musician, Herb McGwyer, to play an exclusive, private gig. Unbeknownst to Herb, Charles has also hired Herb's ex-band mate and ex-girlfriend, Nell, with her new husband in tow, to

Cartooning Workshop: Stuart from Minions

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 13 at 1pm. Learn how to draw and paint Stuart from the Minions Franchise with Artist John Monton. Come back to the library tomorrow at 4 PM to watch the newly released Minions and Monsters! For Grades 2 - 5 Registration is required.

Cartooning Workshop: Stuart the Minion

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 13 at 1pm. Learn how to draw and paint Stuart from the Minions Franchise with Artist John Monton. Come back to the library tomorrow at 4 PM to watch the newly released Minions and Monsters! For Grades 2 - 5 Registration is required.

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Kids Movie Matinee: Minions and Monsters

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 14 at 1pm. Minions and Monsters 2026 PG 1h 30m Grab some popcorn and watch the new Minions Movie! Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after u

Library Board Meeting

River Vale - Community Room

Chair Yoga

River Vale - Community Room

Chair Yoga will be held in-person. Doors open for River Vale residents at 2:15 PM . Any remaining seats open for non-residents at 2:30 PM. ----- What is Chair Yoga? This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit. The class begins with a brief meditation, followed by gen

Knit and Crochet Group (ESL Room)

River Vale - Small Conference Room

Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. New members of all skill levels are welcome!

Pre-K Story Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 2-5. Come listen to great stories and enjoy fun songs and coloring! Sign up for the Story Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/94eJwXi/story

6th Grade D&D Club

River Vale - Community Room

For those in Grade 6 Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! In this session, we will go on an adventure in the Forgotten Realm! Bring a character or choose from the premade characters and let's get ready to roll! SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Things you need to know befor

Mah Jongg Club

River Vale - Community Room

Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Adult players only. Experienced players only at this time. Remember to bring your current year Mah Jongg card and your own Mah Jongg tiles, if possible! No need to sign up - Just come and enjoy the game!

Movie Matinee

River Vale - Community Room

Passenger 2026 R 1h 37m A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses a horrific accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon they're being pursued by a demonic stalker who's impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go.

D&D Adventure Club

River Vale - Community Room

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades 3 - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 20 at 1pm. Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! If you have fun, consider coming back next month to go on our next DnD Adventure

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Adult Craft: Painted Ceramic Skulls

River Vale - Community Room

Drop in to paint a ceramic skull while listening to some cozy beats. This program is for River Vale residents ages 18 and older. Registration with a valid library card is required. Registration for non-residents will open one week before the program.