Events

Arty Time

Oakland - Maker Space

Please join Wendy Sommers as she guides Oakland residents with creating a pretty picture. Art project attached.

Silent Reading Party

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Monday, June 29th 7:00pm - 8:00pm Get some books, bring a blanket and enjoy comfy chairs and silent reading time at the library. We’ll have coffee and snacks, soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. Stay after to chat and hang out with fellow book lovers. Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Matt at [email protected]

Furoshiki Wrapping Workshop

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

*Ridgefield adults. Registration is required.

Campfire Storytime

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Summer is here and school is out! Let's celebrate with some fun camp-inspired stories! Plus, we'll have some snacks and a craft to make! Ages 6+

Library LEGO Mania

Large Meeting Room

ATTENTION LEGO ENGINEERS! Join us for a LEGO Block Party were you can create, explore and connect with the wonderful world of LEGO! All LEGO designs will be displayed in the library. No registration - this is a drop-in program. All ages welcome. Children 5 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Switch Club: Grades 6 - 8

River Vale - Community Room

Stop at the library after school to play with the library's nintendo switch! We will be choosing between Super Smash Bros and Mariokart! The library has 4 controllers. If you bring your own controllers, you are responsible for keeping track of them. For Grades 6 - 8 Drop In. No registration Required.

SUMMER READING: Dinosaur Magic!

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Kick off Summer Reading at the Saddle Brook Free Public Library with Dinosaur Magic! Magician Jim Vagias will wow audiences with magic, comedy, and puppetry. Geared to ages 4+. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Saddle Brook residents may register starting June 1st.

Crafting with Lino Print (Tote Bag edition)

Teaneck - Teen Area - Lower Level

Join Ms. Lydia for a crafting workshop at Teaneck Public Library! We'll be making Linocut designs to be printed onto tote bags to take home. Registration required and materials will be provided.

Eco Book Club Meeting

Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room

Join Eco Book Club hosted by Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Teaneck Public Library! Eco Book Club is a wonderful gathering of folks who share a love of nature and care for the earth. All are welcome to join in the friendly conversation at our monthly meetings or read along at home. This meeting will be held at Teaneck Library in the Parker Room. This month, we will be discussing The Beast in the Cl

Scrabble Club - Afternoon

Wallington - Meeting Room

Come to the library and test your vocabulary by playing Scrabble. Playing Scrabble can improve your memory, focus, and allows you to interact with others!

Interactive Bug Movie

Washington Twp - Community Room

Enjoy a classic movie with games, food, and crafts. Grades K-5. Please register.

Book Club

Washington Twp - Community Room

Join us to discuss this month's book selection, title coming soon. Click here to register for the book club mailing list.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group

Wyckoff - Monroe Room

For Wyckoff residents in grades 6-12 only. Looking to play Dungeons & Dragons but don’t have a group? Swing by the library to chat about it with other interested players!

Read with Oliver

Garfield - Children's Room

Oliver, the therapy dog, will be at the library for children ages 5 and above to read to. Readers will have a 10 minute session with Oliver. Registration is required. Monday June 29th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Call or Stop in the Library to Register Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

Email Basics - Adult Tech Classes Week 3

Harold Ficke Conference Room

Join us on Mondays at 1-2pm for weekly tech classes! Each week, we'll tackle a different aspect of technology to make sure you have the right skills to thrive in an increasingly digitized world! The schedule is as follows: June 15th - Basic Computer Skills June 22nd - iPhone + Android Skills June 29th - Email Basics July 6th - Cyber Security Basics July 13th - How to Access Digital Library Resourc

Creating with Clay: Strawberry Dish Project

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Make a sweet summer keepsake with Creating with Clay! Participants will design and decorate a charming strawberry dish, creating a colorful, one-of-a-kind piece to take home. Registration is limited to 25 adults with valid library cards. This program will take place in the Library Activity Room.

Adult Summer Reading Program June 29-August 1st, 2026

Metal Detecting and You

Wood-Ridge - Library Lawn: Back

Join us to learn the art of metal detecting. We'll be learning about how to use them, best practices, how to find hot spots, and we'll get to use a real metal detector! This event is for teens and adults, and will be on the Library's back lawn.

Edgewater Fireworks

Veterans Field, Edgewater

Fireworks display at Veterans Field. 6 PM start. Rain date: Tuesday June 30. Part of Edgewater Celebrates America's 250th. Sponsored by the Edgewater Mayor & Council and American Legion Post #116.

Scavenger Hunt: Parasaurolophus (all ages)

Upper Saddle River - Main Library

Program Details Each week, find a new dinosaur hidden in the Children’s Area to earn a treat! Age Range This program is for all ages . Registration Not Required No registration. Participate anytime during library hours! Children’s programs are limited to Upper Saddle River Library card-holders . Contact Information Email [email protected] with any questions.