Events

Read Out Loud Tween Book Club

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

For tweens entering grades 6-8 in September. Join us weekly in July on Thursdays at 2pm to read The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall. There is no need to read the book in advance (but it’s okay if you already have!) because we will be reading out loud, together, each week. Copies of the book will be provided at the meeting. Shy? Don’t like reading out loud? That’s okay - you won&rs

Tots Storytime and Craft(2-4 years)

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music, movement and socialization for your little one(s) with Tots Storytime. We will make a craft related to the story. Storytime is geared towards ages 2-4 Registration is required for this event. Each Child Must be Registered Separately.

Coffee, Cookies and Conversation

Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space

Jurassic Park Mini Garden

Lyndhurst - 3rd Floor

Create a Jurassic Park Mini Garden: 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. Presented by the Girl S

Little People Storytime

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Join us for storybook read alouds and songs! Ages 6 months – 3 1/2 years old. Caregiver participation is required. Registration required . New Milford residents will have preference in available spots. After 2 consecutive absences without notice, your spot will be given to a wait list participant. For more information please e-mail our children's librarian Miss Shannon at: childrens@newmilfo

Preschool Storytime

Oakland - Story Tower

Join Ms. Debbie for stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Teen Drop-In Craft

Oakland - Maker Space

Make a craft with Ms. Vi! Open to teens in 6-12 grade, no registration required.

Monthly Evening Book Club

Oakland - Maker Space

Monthly Evening Book Club

Summer Adventures

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Summer Adventures Thursdays July 9-August 6 4:00-4:45 pm Entering grades 1-4 July 16: Erupting Volcano July 23: Dinosaur Garden July 30: Rock Painting August 6: Dino Dirt Cups Paramus residents only. Register one week in advance. 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

Mindful Yoga

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

In-Person Program Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:30pm July 16th & 30th Stay fit and healthy with yoga, led by instructor Jaime! Sign-ups required - Register online REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS $5.00 suggested donation per class Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or [email protected]

Toddlertime (1.5-2.5yrs.)

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and crafts geared specifically for kids age 19months- 2.5yrs. and their caregivers IMPORTANT: System allows only one registration per email. if you are registering more than one child, please add them as a guest or use an alternate email.

Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and crafts! IMPORTANT: System allows only one registration per email. if you are registering more than one child, please add them as a guest or use an alternate email.

Color and Craft for Adults

Wallington - Meeting Room

Enjoy a calm, welcoming space to unwind, color, and work on your own craft projects. Adult coloring books and supplies will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring personal projects such as knitting, crocheting, or embroidery. No instruction — just creativity, conversation, and community.

Green Hour

Washington Twp - Outdoor Garden

Ages 2-6 and their families. Stop by our outdoor space, rain or shine, for a fun outdoor activity. Check our website for monthly activities.

Read With Me

Washington Twp - Community Room

For children ages 5-7 and their adult caregiver. Helpful lessons for families on reading and literacy will be taught each week by a former teacher. Please register on July 9 link.

Bubbles and Chalk

Wood-Ridge - Library Lawn: Back

Come see us on the library lawn for some outdoor fun! There will be bubbles, chalk, hula hoops and more! Ages 2-5. Siblings can register together in one spot. This event is weather permitting. In ase of rain, it will be cancelled.

Pilates for Strength & Balance (IN PERSON)

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Childbirth Preparation (Lamaze)

140 E. Ridgewood Ave, Suite 501N, Paramus

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

Tenafly - Children's Room

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School. Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our collection. Teen volunteers can also read to children not quite ready to read on their own. Reading with a teen buddy helps new and emerging readers gain confidence and independence while practicing read

Open Crafting, ages 6+

Tenafly - Teen Space

No registration. Drop in for an open crafting time. We supply the space and materials & you supply the creativity. Supplies and suggested project vary from week to week. From fossils to bugs to clay or stamps, each crafting session has a theme or a special material for participants to use. We'll provide examples and guidance, of course, but participants are free to create anything they wish with t