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Thursday, July 16
George Washington in New Jersey, Adults 18+
Emerson - Meeting Room
Join us for a lecture with local historian William P. Schumer on "George Washington in New Jersey" celebrating America's 250th! Thursday, July 16th @ 6pm Registration Required Online. Library Card Required. Open to Emerson Residents Only. Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked.
Writers Workshop
Englewood - Meeting Room 2
Writers will get together to read their work and encourage each other. The meetings will be held in Room 2.
14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: Chris Beck
Englewood - Front Lawn
In case of rainouts, the concerts will be added to the end of the schedule. This year the concerts will be 7:30-9 with no intermission. If you want a chair or blanket, you MUST bring your own.
Diamond Painting for Teens
Fair Lawn - Reference Room
Create a mini sparkling diamond painting for your room! Relax and listen to music while we "paint". Registration required. For grades 7-12.
Watercolor Class for Adults
Fair Lawn - Level B Room
Come to the library and learn how to paint using watercolors in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! A painting will be demonstrated step-by-step. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. For Fair Lawn adults only.
Wooly Mammoth STEM
Glen Rock - Off-site
THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Ages 7-10 Kids will transform themselves into archaeologists as they study human history and dig up artifacts from species that lived during the Ice Age. Please note that this program will be held at the Glen Rock Annex at 678 South Maple Avenue. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock pa
Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness
Hackensack - Auditorium
A community presentation focused on Immigration Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness (Power of Attorney) will provide important information to help individuals understand their legal rights when interacting with enforcement agencies. The presentation will also highlight the importance of planning ahead to protect children and family members in case of an emergency. Families will learn about Po
(YA) Booktalks and Ice Cream
Hackensack - Auditorium
Find out about some new and exciting books for teens. Bring your library card to check them out! Eat some ice cream while you decide which book you’d love to read. 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 wil
Food for Thought Cookbook Club
Hackensack - Meeting Room
Join us in-person to discuss a cookbook and sample some dishes! Participants are welcome to bring a shareable preparation from the cookbook. If you would like to partake of the food, please bring something you've prepared from the cookbook for others to try. This month we will be discussing and sampling from The Blue Zones American Kitchen by Dan Buettner. Email Eric with questions: eric@johnsonli
Sew Your Own Dino Nugget Plush
Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room
Learn practical sewing skills with Sew-It Workshop while creating your very own dinosaur nugget plush! For grades 5 and up.
Kids Cooking with ShopRite
Haworth - Community/Meeting Room
Registration Required For Ages 5-10 yrs Please note- each child must be registered separately Join ShopRite's Northvale Dietitian Caitlin Rulli as she teaches us how to make YUMMY TREATS. The following 2 items will be made: Triceratops Muffin Dino Dirt Cup Food Allergies or Intolerances??? Please state that on the registration form.
Hillsdale DPW, Police, Fire - Hands On Children's Program
Hillsdale - Patio
Come and explore this hands-on interactive program featuring the Hillsdale DPW, Police and Fire departments! Learn and see up-close these community helper vehicles! All are welcome.
Thursday Book Club
Hillsdale - Story Time Room
Book selections are posted to the website. Send an email to "[email protected]" for more information.
LEGO Builders
Ho-Ho-Kus - Children's Room
LEGO Builders is a STEM program that gives children the opportunity to use various DUPLO and LEGO bricks to tackle challenges and make inventive creations! Meets monthly. Registration is recommended but not required.
MUSIC & MOTION
Montvale - Library Activity Room
Let’s have some fun with Every Little Thing’s Shelly Sontag’s her Music and Movement class. Designed for babies and toddlers, kids will explore the magic of music through movement, rhythm, and play! In this parent-and-child class, we’ll sing, dance, clap, wiggle, and bounce our way through fun, interactive songs that help develop motor skills, language, coordination, and so
TEEN Bingo!
New Milford - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a fun evening of BINGO! Hang out with your friends, have fun, and win some prizes! This program is open to students in grades 6-12 (incoming middle schoolers welcome!)
Unique Creatures!
Oakland - Library
Oakland children, ages 4 & up, will enjoy meeting a variety of live animals. Registration is required.
Arrayspace Gaming - TBA
Oakland - Maker Space
Arrayspace Gaming - TBA
OPL Players Drama Club
Oakland - Meeting Room
Practice Session 2 for the Library's Drama Club. Registered participants will attend. All participants MUST be registered.
Mediumship and Angel Messages from Rosemarie Rubinetti-Cappiello
Oakland - Library
Please join us on this special evening as Rosemarie, author of "Speaking From The Spirit" will engage with the audience thru her gift of mediumship. For the past 25+ years Ro has worked professionally using her skills as an intuitive/medium/psychic/healer to connect people with their loved ones in spirit and to help heal and process their grief. Ro has also helped people remove their hidden uncons