Events

Crafty Creations

Hackensack - Children's Room

Fridays at 10am for incoming grades K-2 Explore your creative side in the Children’s Room every Friday morning for a drop-in craft program. Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact the Children's Department at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

(YA) Free for All Friday

Hackensack - Auditorium

This laid back event is perfect for teens who are looking for a place to hang out with their friends. Every week we’ll have video games (PS4, Switch, Wii), laptops and board games available. Activities including perler beads, bracelet making, legos, drawing and more will rotate each week. Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 20

Library Closing at 2:00PM

Haworth - Library

Spanish Storytime

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Come and disfrutar (enjoy) a bilingual cuentas (stories). Located in the Salzig Room. Best for ages 6 months to 4 years.

"Jiggly Wiggly" w/Ms. Christina

Oakland - Meeting Room

"Jiggly Wiggly" is a fun-filled music & movement program for Oakland children, ages 2 & up, and their caregivers. Registration is required.

Friday Flicks

Old Tappan - Community Room

We'll be screening . Join us, there will be snacks! Please be advised this film is rated .

Intermediate English Conversation for Adults

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

This class is for those who are higher than basic and it is covered many English learning skills. Registration needed and before registration new students need to take a small replacement test (Interview). Please contact [email protected] to help you with it.

Play and Stay!

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Play and Stay! Fridays, July 10-August 7 10:00-11:00 am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for an hour of free play. No 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

Young Artists

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Young Artists Fridays, July 10-August 7 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 -5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for a weekly craft. No 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 t

Lunch with the Librarian

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Lunch with the Librarian Fridays, July 10-August 7 11:45 a.m. All ages. You bring lunch, we’ll bring the stories, drinks, and dessert. No 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

Story Time for Babies

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

In-Person Program For newborn - 3 years old Fridays from 10:30am - 11am in the Children's Room July: 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Bring your little ones as they play from 10:30-10:45, then read 2 books, and sing a few songs! Drop in! No sign-ups required Questions? Contact Ms. Catherine at [email protected]

D.I.Y. Crafternoons

Saddle Brook - Children's Program Room

Make freestyle crafts every month with everyday materials! No registration, all materials will be provided.

Friday Friends

Washington Twp - Community Room

Babies up to 2 years and a caregiver. This is a drop in program limited to 20 children. To be on our mailing list for updates please register .

Game Day

Washington Twp - Storytime Room

Grades 3 and up. Fridays July 10-August 14 at 3:45. Play chess, board games or Bloxels game design. Please register.

Library Playgroup

Westwood - Children's Room

Visit us on Friday mornings for our Library Playgroup. Meet new families and have some fun.

Toddler Imaginative Play

Ho-Ho-Kus - Children's Room

Join us in unstructured free play! Imaginative play fosters creativity and problem-solving. Children will enhance their social skills, empathy, and language in our stimulating environment. This is a great opportunity for toddlers to engage with peers and caregivers to connect with each other. Registration is recommended but not required . Adults do not need to register.

Story Time and Craft

Maywood - Children's Room

Join Miss Alicia for stories, songs, and crafts! This program is for children ages 2 to 5 years. 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, websi

Positive Actions for Kids with NJ4S! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

This program helps learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence. For children grades 2-4

Playtime

Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room

Have fun and make new friends! Caregiver supervision is required.

Coloring, Crafts, & Conversation!

Washington Twp - Community Room

Calling all coloring fans, stitchers, knitters, crocheters, and more! Coloring and crafting are fun ways to reduce stress, relax, and keep your mind active. Coloring supplies will be provided or you can bring your own craft project to work on.​​ Don't want to work on a craft? No problem - join in for conversation and coffee or tea!