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Wednesday, August 5
Afternoon Movie - Jaws (1975)
Oradell - North Reading Room
Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 in the North Reading Room for an afternoon movie. This month's movie is JAWS (1975). When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
Wednesday Afternoon Movies
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Fancy a break in the middle of the week? Come to the library at 1:00pm to watch a movie with us! Pick up a flyer at the library for a full list of this month's showings.
Math Bingo
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)
Have fun playing bingo while reviewing grade level addition and subtraction problems. For Grades 1 - 3. 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 registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Please be advise
Crochet Club
Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center
All crocheters are welcome to join the Crochet Club! Gather with others as you work on your own projects. Supplies are provided by the Library. Please note: there is no teacher, so this is not a good program for someone who wants to learn. But if you have a little experience and are looking for a fun informal environment this is the program for you! Registration is recommended.
Beginner American Mah-Jongg Open Play
Demarest - Community Room
Come to The Demarest Library on Wednesday evenings to practice Mahjong with other beginners! THIS IS NOT A CLASS IT IS A CASUAL SPACE FOR BEGINNERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS
Summer Music & Movement with Miss Maria
East Rutherford - Meeting Room
Join Miss Maria for stories and scarf songs! All ages are welcomed. Due to the popularity of the program, East Rutherford residents will have priority when registering.
Fossil Finders, Grades K-3
Emerson - Meeting Room
Join Kristi Hendrick, member of the Delaware Paleotological Society and The Southwest Florida Fossil Club, for a hands-on experience discovering h eavy dinosaur footprints, Oviraptor eggs, Dugong (fossilized manatee bones), f ossilized fish, and much more! Open to the Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades K-3. Registration Required. Wednesday, August 5th @ 10:30am Registration O pens June 1st a
Myron the Magnificient Magic Show (Ages 4 to 11)
Englewood - Children's Room
A magic show for kids ages 4 to 11 with Myron the Magnificient will take on Wednesday, August 5 at 4:00 PM . Please fill out one registration form per child. *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 time.
French Conversation (Zoom)
Englewood - Online
Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email [email protected]
Game Day (Gr 1-6)
Fair Lawn - Meeting Room
Game Day Grades 1-6 Wednesdays from 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Unearth some fun and make new friends while playing a variety of physical games aimed for all levels of ability.
Diamond Painting Bookmarks
Fair Lawn - Level B Room
Join Carolina for a relaxing hour of Diamond Painting a beautiful Celestial Bookmark. All supplies will be provided by the library. Class is open to Fair Lawn Residents only 18+.
Pajama Jamboree (Ages 2-5 w/Adult)
Fair Lawn - Meeting Room
Pajama Jamboree Ages 2-5 w/Adult Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Throw on your comfy cozies for bedtime stories &songs.
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 in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.
Advanced DND (Gr 4-6)
Fair Lawn - Meeting Room
Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Beginners : for new players July 8 Advanced: July 15-29 OR August 5-19 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Dive into this role playing adventure game as you roll the dice and make your choices. Since the game builds, please don’t sign up unless you can make all three sessions (register once for all 3 sessions) . Participants M
CONCERT: One Fine Tapestry: A Carole King Tribute Performance by Gerard and Diane Barros
Rezvani Meeting Room
Join Gerard and Diane at the library as they salute the legendary singer/songwriter and cover several of her great solo hits and classics she wrote for other artists, such as the Drifters, Shirelles, Chiffons, Everly Brothers, James Taylor, Beatles, Monkees and more!
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.
Free Play!
Glen Rock - Children's Room
18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is still playtime at the library! Sensory Playtime is on hold while construction is going on, but we will have a free play time in the Children's Room. No need to register, just come to the library and play!
Knit & Crochet Club (Adults)
Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1
Adults are invited to join us at the Glen Rock Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together. This is a drop-in event; registration is not required.
Animal Art Class
Glen Rock - Main Area
HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM* Ages 6-10 This exciting program includes a 30 minute wildlife program with 3-4 animals followed by a 30 minute art session where kids will make a mini terrarium! Registration is required. *Registration for High-Demand programs is limited to Glen Rock Library cardholders for the first week. Registration for non-Glen Rock cardholders begins on the 23rd.