Events

Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Outdoor Patio

Join our new Teen Free Play Chess Club, where chess enthusiasts of all skill levels can gather to play, socialize, and enjoy the game together. This is an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction—just chess boards, pieces, and plenty of opportunities for teens to play with fellow participants. Whether you’re a beginner looking for casual games or an experienced player w

Project Healthy Bones

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Project Healthy Bones is a 24-week exercise and education program for older women and men at risk for, or who have, osteoporosis. The program includes exercises that target the body’s larger muscle groups to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. The 24-week curriculum also features sessions on the importance of exercise, nutrition, safety, and drug therapy. Please wear comfortable clot

Summer Teen Volunteer Training

Glen Rock - Main Area

Training session for teens that are interested in signing up to volunteer at the Glen Rock Library this summer Before you attend a training session please complete the following items : Fill out this Teen Volunteer Application if you have not already done so Review all available summer volunteering opportunities Sign up for specific activities via SignUpGenius or as directed Questions? Email krist

Sweet Treat Challenge

River Edge - Children's Department

Sweet Treat Challenge - Scavenger Hunt for children of all ages. Find the clues, answer the questions, get a sweet treat! Drop-in anytime between 10:00 - 7:00 PM.

Makerspace

Saddle Brook - Young Adult Area

Make an appointment to complete a personal project. Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace such as the heat press, Cricut, mug press, button maker, and sublimation printer. PATRONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING THEIR OWN DESIGN OR IMAGE . Staff will not imagineer a design for you. Please have your design and ideas prepared and ready to share before scheduling

Children's Program

Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space

Tiny Art Show Canvas Pickup

Lodi - Adult Area

Pick up a mini canvas at the reference desk! Bring your canvas home to work on your painting. Return your finished work to the library by July 6th to be displayed in the Tiny Art Show for the duration of our Summer Reading Program. All participating paintings will be entered into the Tiny Art Show contest. Winner will receive a prize. While supplies last.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.

Drop-In "Summer is Sweet" Sign Craft

Lyndhurst - Children's Room

Stop by the Children's Room all week long to complete our "Summer is Sweet" sign craft. While supplies last.

High School Summer Reding Challenge

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

High School Summer Reading Challenge June 12-September 7 Log the books you read and earn rewards. Receive a gift card after you read and log your 3rd book. Every participant who meets the challenge requirements gets entered into our Grand Prize raffle—winner announced September 15th during school hours! Log books on beanstack. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking pa

ESL Conversations on Zoom

Rutherford Free Public Library

Join Miss Tati on Zoom for ESL Conversation! This class is open to all English language learners. Please email Miss Tati to receive the Zoom link.

Mindful Breath and Movement

USDR Powers Room

Linda Strauss from One Body Yoga will guide us through mindful breath and movement practices. Drop-in

ESL Conversation Group

Demarest - Teen Room

Improve your English speaking skills through conversation practice here at Demarest! We are a small handful of local students meeting on a weekly basis. Most of us have a basic to intermediate level of speaking. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration required. Our group meets downstairs in the Teen Room at the library , located at 90 Hardenburgh Avenue. Contact geo.v

Crochet Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

All crocheters are welcome to join the Crochet Club! Gather with others as you work on your own projects. Supplies are provided by the Library. Please note: there is no teacher, so this is not a good program for someone who wants to learn. But if you have a little experience and are looking for a fun informal environment this is the program for you! Registration is recommended.

Children's & Teen Summer Reading Begins today! Click here to register!

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department, Ridgefield Park - Reference Room

We have three different summer reading programs this year. They are: Early Literacy Program (Infants to Entering Kindergarten) School-Age Children (Entering 1st - 6th grade) Teens (Entering 7th grade - 12th grade) After you register, please stop by the library and pickup your reading log.

Storytime

Rochelle Park - Main Room

Every week we'll be having our new afternoon Storytime on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM! We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Family Care Pavilion Maternity Hospital Tour

4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

Chair Yoga

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

*Ridgefield adults. Registration is required.

Chair Yoga

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

American Heart Association - Family & Friends

KRAFT, Classroom B