Events

Toys in Box 3D Printing Program

Hackbarth Auditorium

Learn how 3d printers work and make your Own 3D print keychain to take home! For Grades: 2-8 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 onli

Tween DIY: Creating with Clay

Makerspace

Make your own clay dinosaur figurines. For Grades 4-8 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, an

CARTOON WORKSHOP

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Hey, young artists! Join us for a fun and creative cartoon drawing workshop where children will learn to draw Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat. Ages 5 and older.

Fraud and Scam Prevention

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Join representatives from Bank of America for an informative program on how to recognize and avoid common scams. Learn about the tactics scammers use—such as impersonation, urgent requests for money, and unusual payment methods—and how to spot the warning signs. Practical tips will be provided to help protect your personal and financial information, along with steps you can take if you

WEEK 3 Craft Bag (to go)

Oakland - Children's Room

Stop by for a grab-and-go craft bag! One craft bag per child, please. Registration is not required.

Retired Teacher's Book Club

Oakland - Meeting Room

Retired Teacher's Book Club

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Kindergarten, Here I Come! Wednesdays, July 15-August 5 11:15 am-12:00 pm For children entering Kindergarten in September. Crafts, stories, and fun activities. Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning July 1. 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 ot

Wacky Wednesdays - COLA's Cold-blooded World

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Wacky Wednesdays Wacky Wednesdays are made possible through a generous donation from the Paramus Cultural Arts Council. COLA’s Cold-blooded World Wednesday, July 15 6:30pm Ages 4-10 Get up close and personal with snakes, lizards, and other cold-blooded creatures. Register beginning July 1. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library

FUN & FITNESS

Park Ridge - Community Center

Teen Crafting With Ms. Ji

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program "Build an Action Figure" For grades 6 - 12 Wednesday, July 15th 4:00pm - 5:00pm Come and build your very own action figure using 3D printed parts! Sign ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Ms. Ji at [email protected]

Tween Crafting With Ms. Ji

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program "Build an Action Figure" For grades 4 & 5 Wednesday, July 15th 4:00pm - 5:00pm Come and build your very own action figure using 3D printed parts! Sign ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Ms. Ji at [email protected]

Dino Slime

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Kids will make create their own slime to take home in this hands-on slime lab! IMPORTANT: System allows only one registration per email: If registering more than one child, please add them as a guest or use alternate email. Thank you!

"BREAKOUT OF THE BOX BOOK CLUB" for Grades 6 - 12

Large Meeting Room

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX TO BREAK INTO THE BOX! Book Club for Young Adults entering 6th - 12th grade. Each Wednesday, club members will meet to discuss the weekly book and combine book clues with critical thinking to break into a locked box. Similar to escape rooms, this program combines competition and creativity to give students a unique and fun reading experience! Snacks are also provided. Club me

Tea Rex Party (Grades K-2)

River Vale - Community Room

Dress for Tea or as T-Rex and come to our Tea Rex Party! We will be reading a book, learning proper tea etiquette, playing a game, doing a craft, and drinking Iced Tea with cookies! For Grades K - 2 Registration is required. This program may not be suitable for those with allergies. Please contact Miss Rebecca at [email protected] with any questions or concerns!

The Lost Cities of the Mayans

River Vale - Community Room

Hidden beneath the dense jungles of Central America, ancient Mayan cities like Tikal and El Mirador reveal towering temples and complex structures built centuries ago. This engaging 60-minute program explores how these sites were discovered, what archaeologists have learned from them, and why the stories of the Maya continue to captivate and inspire us today. This program is open to everyone. Regi

Line Dancing for Beginners

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

SUMMER READING: Girl Scouts Jurassic Park Mini Garden

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Move over fairy gardens. We’re building our own Jurassic Park (mini-garden version)! Using plants and seedlings, you’ll create and take home a mini-Jurassic Park garden just big enough for a small plastic tiny dino to call home. Learn about the different dinosaur eras and which dinosaurs roamed the earth during each timeframe. For girls and boys ages 7-10 Space is limited. Pre-registra

Adult Craft: Glass Painting Workshop

Teaneck - Auditorium

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun-filled, relaxing glass painting class! No experience needed; choose from a wine glass, beer mug, beverage glass, or plate. Registration is required and opens on June 15 at 9am Teaneck residents only.

Drop-In Family Fun: Jigsaw Puzzles (all ages)

USDR Powers Room

Program Details From games to LEGOs to a movie night, bring the family for drop-in activities on Wednesday evenings! June 24th: Board Games July 8th: Zootopia 2 Movie July 15th: Jigsaw Puzzles July 22nd: LEGO Night July 29th: Mario Kart Age Range This program is open to all ages , but recommended for ages 4 and up . All children must have an adult present. Registration Not Required No registration

Cooking the Books

Upper Saddle River - Adult Solarium

This Program is in person. Registration is required. Brocc Your Body is a highly popular food blog created by Carissa Stanton which is known for simple, balanced, and "seriously so good" recipes that blend healthy, veggie-forward meals with indulgent, comfort-food favorites. Select one of Carissa’s recipes from either her cookbook or her blog, create the dish as written (no substitutions) an