Events

Mocktail Mixology

Old Tappan - Community Room

Join Raven Ellis of Raven's Reserve Event Planning and Mobile Bartending for a fun evening of mixing and tasting mocktails. Class limited to 25 people. $5 registration fee. Old Tappan residents given preference.

Make a Soccer Ball Pillow

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Make a soccer ball pillow in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Teens only. Supplies limited. First come; first served. No registration required. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at [email protected]

Create a Sea Glass Gnome with Crafty Kit

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Create a whimsical sea glass gnome in a relaxing, hands-on workshop led by Crafty Kit in which participants will design a charming, coastal-inspired decor piece. Adults only. Registration required. Registration opens at 5pm a week prior to the event. Questions or not a Palisades Park resident and want to be added to the waitlist? Contact Jacqueline at [email protected]

Paramus High School Drama Sunset Boulevard

Paramus - Bandshell - 116 E. Century Road

Paramus High School Drama Excerpts from Sunset Boulevard July 16–18, 7:00pm, Paramus Bandshell

Tween Cooking Corner

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For grades 4 & 5 Thursday, July 16th 6:00pm - 7:30pm Flip the script and join us for a delicious breakfast-for-dinner cooking night where tweens whip up tasty favorites and have fun in the library! Sign-ups required - Register online **Please register each child individually** Questions? Contact Ms. Maggie at [email protected]

Teen Thursdays: Crochet Club

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Stop by the library to work on your own crochet project! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own!

Storytime for children 0-5 yrs with caregiver

Large Meeting Room

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME - Stories and play for children up to age 5 with caregiver. No registration. Please check library calendar for updates day of program.

Arts & Crafts for Children Ages 5-6

Large Meeting Room

Dino Shaker Art & Craft (Ages 5–6) Children will create their own dinosaur shaker through a fun, hands-on art activity. This session supports early learning skills while building confidence and creativity. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library of River Edge

Lego Challenge Club: Lego Volcanoes

River Vale - Community Room

For Grades K - 5 Registration is required. Design a Lego Volcano and watch it erupt!

Inquiring Minds Book Club (Non-Fiction) - How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them by Jason Stanley

Teaneck - Auditorium

Join us for this month's Inquiring Minds Book Club. In How Fascism Works, Yale philosopher Jason Stanley identifies ten pillars of fascist politics, arguing that fascism isn't just about dictators but is a political strategy using an "us vs. them" mentality to dismantle democracy, often through propaganda, anti-intellectualism, and creating a sense of victimhood, all while evoking a mythic past. C

Teen/YA ArtyTime Paint Party

USDR Powers Room

Wendy from ArtyTime will provide step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful summer-themed painting on canvas. All materials and snacks provided. Registration required . For Upper Saddle River cardholders entering grades 5-12 only. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event, you grant the Upper Saddle River Library full rights to use the images for fundra

Enchanting Tales with Princess Belle

Wallington - Meeting Room

Meet and greet with Princess Belle. Listen to the princess story, do a fun crown craft, sing and dance with Princess Belle. Don't forget to wear your Royal attire to take Royal pictures with our Princess:) Registration required!

Read to Fiona

Washington Twp - Storytime Room

Grades K-5. Read to our wonderful therapy dog.

Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime is an interactive and engaging storytime concert for young children and their grown-ups. In this program, Mr. Corbitt sings and reads classic pop songs in picture book form, including “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie, “Octopus’ Garden” by The Beatles, and “One Love” by Bob Marley, among many others. In between these musica

Adult Book Group: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

The Adult Book Group takes place in our Upstairs Meeting Room and all adults are welcome to join. Copies of the book are available at the Library a month prior to each discussion. Please note that some titles are also available as downloadable ebooks and eaudio books. Please register for each month you plan to attend.

Dinosaur Puppet Show featuring Lucky Duck Puppets

Wood-Ridge - Boro Civic Center

Join us for a high energy, interactive puppet show showcasing our summer reading theme of UNEARTH A STORY! Siblings may register with one email. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program. This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library

The Escapist Reader Book Club

Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room

The Escapist Reader Book Club does not meet in July.

DIY Braided Bookmark

Wyckoff - Rizzo Children's Library

Join us to create a fun paper braided bookmark that you can use for your next reading adventure. This event is hosted by Robyn from Maker Space.

Wine & Design, Bouquet Making

Monthly Morning Networking (7/16/26)

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