Events

Tween/Teen Rocketry Club

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Join students from Bergen County Academies Rocketry Club and learn about physics, rockets & aerospace with like minded individuals. This program is for students entering 4th grade and above.

Adult Board Game Day

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join us for an afternoon of board games and card games at the library! This program is for adults and older teens. We will have plenty of games here to play, but feel free to bring one of your own if you'd like to try it with a group (time permitting). Please email Justin ( [email protected] ) to let us know you'll be joining us. This program will take place in the meeting room on

Gallery Reading for Bereaved Parents Only With Karenna Lakshmi

Rezvani Meeting Room

Please only register if you are serious, so we can give other people a chance to receive a message. See attached flyer below for more information.

Special Needs Social Group

Garfield - Community Room

Saturday June 27th from 1:00-2:00PM Who Is It For? Children with special needs who are ages 7 to 15 years old. Parents must stay for the duration of the program. What To Expect? A relaxed group with a low-pressure, inclusive environment for children to participate in activities at their own pace while caregivers connect. Free Group. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Ave

Adult Craft - ART ON FIRE - with Nick! (REGISTRATION FULL)

Garfield - Community Room

Alcohol ink art is a super fun, free-flowing painting style where bright, fast-drying inks glide across glass. Instead of careful brushstrokes, you get to play—tilting, blowing, or gently nudging the inks with rubbing alcohol to watch them swirl and blend on their own. The result? Colorful, dreamy, and totally one-of-a-kind designs that feel a bit like magic in motion. Reserve your spot toda

Outdoor Concert: The Hambones Classic Country & Rock n' Roll Show!!

Glen Rock - Outside

Join us at the Glen Rock Public Library for The Hambones Classis Country & Rock n’ Roll Show!! The Hambones are a 4pc band specializing in Classic Country and Rock n’ Roll. We perform classics from Johnny Cash & Elvis to today’s stars like Zac Brown & Chris Stapleton. The concert will be on the front lawn of the library. Please make sure to bring your own chair. The library will

[Hybrid] Just the Facts: the Nonfiction Only Book Club - Skeletons on the Zahara by Dean King

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack - Zoom

This month we will discuss: Skeletons on the Zahara: a True Story of Survival by Dean King The horrendous ordeal of 11 American seamen, shipwrecked on the Atlantic coast of North Africa and then sold into slavery, grippingly chronicled by adventure writer King (Harbors and High Seas, 1996, etc.). The War of 1812 had just ended, and Captain James Riley was hungry to get back to work on the brig Com

[RESCHEDULED] (R) Community Baby Shower

Hackensack - Auditorium

Saturday, June 27th from 2-3pm New parents (of babies 0-6 months old) and expecting parents are invited to join us for our fifth annual Community Baby Shower sponsored by the Hackensack Elks Club. Registration is required. Each expecting/new parent may bring one guest. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

Conversation Circle - LAST MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER

Hasbrouck Heights - Trustee Conference Room

***Patrons must fill out an application and wait for confirmation. Applications are available at the Circulation and Reference Desks. For anyone wishing to improve speaking English. Feel more confident when speaking English by practicing in a relaxed and supportive environment with tutors that care about developing your English skills, and other students with similar goals. Conversation circle top

All-Ages Family Storytime

Hasbrouck Heights - Children's Creativity Room

Families are invited for stories, songs, and fingerplay. All ages welcome.

Father's Day Program: Hair Braiding

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for this Father-Daughter program and spend time with your daughter learning how to do different braids!

Crafting with Maria - Summer Garland

Lyndhurst - Staff Room

All supplies provided. Run by Library Assistant Maria Lee. This program is for adult Lyndhurst residents only. Must be 18 years or older. Unfortunately, due to space constrictions, we cannot accommodate children at this event.

Pastel Ice Cream Cones

Lyndhurst - Children's Room

Create an oil pastel ice cream cone drawing. Presented by Meg's Artistry. All supplies provided. For ages 6-11.

Bereavement Support Group

Hackbarth Auditorium

Join us on Saturdays at 10:30 am for a bereavement support group for survivors of loved ones lost to suicide. We welcome anyone who has experienced this particular tragic loss. There are no expectations of anyone who chooses to attend.

Open Makerspace

Maywood - Makerspace

Adults and accompanied children are welcome to drop in and use our Makerspace. Materials must be purchased and some tools/materials might not be available. Check-in with staff prior to using the space is required.

Open Piano Sessions

Hackbarth Auditorium

ESLClass

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

This conversational English as a Second Language class is open to all adults. Registration is required.

Children's Yoga w/Mr. Jaymeen

Oakland - Meeting Room

Oakland children, ages 5-11, are invited to join a Children's Yoga Class with our certified instructor, Mr. Jaymeen. Please bring a mat. Registration is required, and is now being taken.

Krafty Kids Workshop

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Make your art a part of the craft mural that will go on the wall at the library! Taught by Miss Cara. For ages kindergarten (5 years) - 3rd grade. Registration required.

World Cup Celebration

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Come celebrate soccer with other fans! Soccer-related games, activities, and crafts. Make sure to bring your FIFA World Cup trading stickers if you are interested in trading with other fans!