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Remarkable Raptors with Tenafly Nature Center

Oradell Public Library

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Arts & Culture

Tal Naccarato - Unplugged: Folk, Blues, and Americana

Allendale - Lee Memorial Library

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Gemstone Excavation

Bergenfield Public Library

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Bendy Bookworm Yoga

Bogota Public Library

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Crafts & Making

Afternoon Craft, Grades 3-6

Emerson Public Library

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Tuesday, July 7

Kids & Family

Remarkable Raptors with Tenafly Nature Center

Oradell - Junior Room

Meet a live hawk and owl and discover how amazing birds of prey are. Discover what specifically makes a bird a raptor while learning about both diurnal and nocturnal adaptations and how they utilize their senses to locate and obtain their prey. Children below age 5 not permitted. Registration is required.

Oradell Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Tal Naccarato - Unplugged: Folk, Blues, and Americana

Allendale - Quilt Room

Tal Naccarato – Unplugged: Folk, Blues, & Americana Opening Program of the Lee Memorial Library Concert Series - The Beat of America: 250 Years of Music Join us for the inaugural program in Lee Memorial Library’s concert series, The Beat of America: 250 Years of Music , a celebration of the diverse musical traditions that have shaped the American experience. Award-winning guitarist, so

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Kids & Family

Gemstone Excavation

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Learn how geologists dig up minerals and gemstones and where can you find them in nature. Then pick and chisel to excavate your own gemstone. Only one kit per registered child. For Grades 2 - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Only one adult per registere

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Kids & Family

Bendy Bookworm Yoga

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Join Bendy Bookworm for a fun Yoga and storytime event! This program is perfect for kids in grades K-2. Stomp, stretch, and ROAR your way into the world of stories with Bendy Bookworm Yoga! Spark curiosity and dino-sized joy as we unearth a yoga adventure together. This is one kids yoga class that’s truly dino-mite!

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Crafts & Making

Afternoon Craft, Grades 3-6

Emerson - Meeting Room

July 7th: DIY Cardboard Dino! Practice using the ChompSaw and create your own cardboard dinosaur! Instructions and most assembly pieces are included. ChompSaw is not included with Grab & Go. During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will be available for pick up the morning of the scheduled craft. Registration is required for each craft. One (

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Kids & Family

Wiggle & Giggle (Ages 0 to 5)

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee of Explorer's Playgroup for children ages 0 to 5 will take place on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 AM. Please fill out a separate registration form for each child. Due to space restrictions, one caregiver per family please. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend a program. **Attendees will not be admitted to the program if arrival is 10 minutes after start tim

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Books & Learning

Knit and Crochet with Tina

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

Knit and Crochet with Tina taught by Tina Munson Learn to knit and crochet--or practice your skills--in this introductory class. Please bring a skein of medium weight (#4) yarn, a pair of # 9 knitting needles, and a size J-10 crochet hook. We will teach two basic stitches, the knit stitch and the single crochet. All levels are welcome. Begin your adventure in knitting and crocheting with us! If yo

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Fitness & Wellness

Tea @ 2: The Lion Women of Tehran

Glen Rock - Reading Room

Join us as we discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets

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Arts & Culture

Afternoon Art - Glow-in-the-Dark Geodes

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for a different art project each week. For students entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required. June 30 - Fireworks July 7 - Glow-in-the-dark geode painting July 14 - Neon dinosaur July 21 - Tape resist canvas art July 28 - Mixed media fossil August 4 - Sparkling gemstone art August 11 - Sun & ocean watercolor Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@g

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Books & Learning

Library Tours / Tours por la Biblioteca

Hackensack - Front Lobby

Enjoy a VIP tour of the library. Learn about the fascinating history of JPL. Tours are in English or Spanish. Registration is suggested but not required. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Michelle at [email protected] _____ Disfrute de una visita VIP a la biblioteca. Conozca la fascinante historia de JPL. Las visitas se realizan en inglés o español. Se recomienda inscribirse,

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Kids & Family

(YA) Graphic Novel Workshop

Hackensack - Auditorium

Get recommendations for comics you’ll like, draw your own comic and more at this fun event for graphic novel readers and budding artists alike. Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 2026 grads). Advanced sign up for this event is not required, although registering the summer reading program before June 30 will help you earn extr

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Books & Learning

Young Writers Workshop

Hackensack - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 7th at 2:30pm for incoming grades K-6 If you are interested in submitting a story or poem for this year’s Young Writers Competition, please stop by! We will answer any questions you may have about the competition, go over the rules and offer some general writing advice. Plus, you’ll get the chance to meet some of your fellow writers! Questions? Contact Gavin at gavin.godb

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Arts & Culture

Crafternoon with Garden Arts

Hackbarth Auditorium

Make Your Own Jurassic Geodes For Grades: K-3 Registration required. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press

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Kids & Family

ZUMBINI TIME with TINA

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Zumbini is a music and movement class for children 6 mths-4. Led by Tina of Zubini Time, children can enjoy rhythm and dance while building their social, motor, and cognitive skills. This is a grown-up and child program. Registration is required 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 "LIB

Montvale Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Outdoor Yoga

Montvale - Memorial Reading Garden

Join registered yoga teacher Shelley Sontag for two early evening yoga sessions, 7/7 and 7/28. Please bring your own yoga mat. Sign up for each session separately. This program will take place in the Library Reading Garden. We will move to the Library Activity Room in the event of bad weather.

Montvale Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

90s Nostalgia Craft: Perler Bead Coasters (Adult Program)

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

This summer, summon back your childhood with this fun nostalgia craft that has been upgraded for adults! We will use perler beads to make beautiful floral coasters (or any design you imagine)! Priority is given to New Milford residents.

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Kids & Family

Pasta Paleontology

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Did you ever think different pasta shapes looked like dinosaur bones? Let’s build edible skeletons with pasta! Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, must be ENTERING 1st GRADE. Register one child at a time.

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Arts & Culture

Terrific Tuesdays - Suit & Mai Tai: Yacht That Rocks!

Paramus - Bandshell - 116 E. Century Road

Paramus Cultural Arts Council Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series The Valley Hospital Paramus Bandshell 116 E. Century Road (behind the Library) • All concerts 7:00pm* June 30 – North Jersey Concert Band (Michael Roth, Director) July 7 – Suit & Mai Tai: Yacht That Rocks! (Thank you, Valley Hospital!) July 14 – Midnight Rock Show: Tribute to Arena Rock July 21 – The

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Kids & Family

Tot Yoga

Ramsey - Meeting Room

I n-Person Program For ages 1 - 3 years Tuesday, July 7th 11:00am - 12:00pm Tot Yoga is a playful, interactive class designed for little ones to move, connect with their caregivers, and explore together. **THIS PROGRAM IS FOR RAMSEY RESIDENTS ONLY** Sign-ups required - Register online Please register each child individually! Questions? Contact Ms. Maggie at [email protected]

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Kids & Family

Teen Tuesday - Taco Tuesday

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program "Taco Tuesday" For grades 6 -12 Tuesday July 7th 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Tuesdays are back and that means it's Taco Tuesday! Make tacos and add all of you favorite toppings! **This is a food-based program which will include the following allergens** Beef Tomatoes Lettuce Wheat Corn Chili Onion Soy Sriracha El Paso Taco Seasoning Sign-ups required - Register online **RAMSEY RESIDENTS

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