Events

American Revolution Trivia Contest

Englewood - Online

The Englewood Public Library hosts an American Revolution Trivia Contest on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. As the United States marks its historic 250th anniversary, the Englewood Public Library is inviting local history buffs and patriots to prove their knowledge of the nation’s founding at the upcoming American Revolution Trivia Contest. You must register in order to receive the Zoom

Kate @ Garretson Farm

Fair Lawn - Outside

Cupcake Wars

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Decorate a cupcake! Most creative cupcake wins a prize! For incoming grades 7-12.

General Charles Lee: Renegade Revolutionary

Fort Lee - Meeting Room

General Charles Lee, who became the Continental Army's second-in-command early in the American Revolutionary War, was a former British military officer who turned revolutionary. He was one of the earliest advocates for American independence, and one of the most complex and controversial figures of the American Revolution. General Lee fought on and off the battlefield for democracy, freedom of cons

Papermaking!

Franklin Lakes - Front Patio

Kootz Band

Rezvani Meeting Room

Teen ATC Club

Quiet Room 1

Join our Teen ATC Club this summer! We will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 11am. Each week we'll work based on a different theme to create sets of artist trading cards (ATCs) - mini works of art to trade with your fellow teen artists. All cards and art supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! There are only two rules for creating ATCs - they must be 2.5"x3.5" and they are made to be trad

Afternoon Art -

Quiet Room 1

Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for a different art project each week. For students entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required. June 30 - July 7 - July 14 - July 21 - July 28 - August 4 - August 11 - Questions? Email [email protected] We thank the Friends of the Glen Rock Library for their generous funding of our Summer Reading Programs!

Music & Movement

Hackensack - Auditorium

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for children and their caregivers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

(YA) Teen Summer Reading Cupcake Kickoff

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for our Teen Summer Reading Kickoff, where we will be decorating cupcakes, making a summer playlist and meeting some new friends! Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 2026 grads). Advanced sign up for this event is not required, although registering the summer reading program before June 30 will help you earn extra points tow

African Americans During the Revolutionary Era

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

This lecture explores the sometimes overlooked issues of how the American Revolution impacted people of African descent as well as ways that they participated in the Revolutionary movement. Individual contributions will also be examined with special attention to African Americans in New Jersey. About Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall holds a Ph.D. in African American Studies and has

Adult Paint Night: Desert Sunrise

Lodi - Upstairs

Instructor Libby Norris will teach you how to paint a desert sunrise in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Registration is required.

BBQ Sauce Tasting & DIY Dry Rub

Hackbarth Auditorium

For adults only *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 the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish t

TEEN Nutrition Program

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Join New Milford ShopRite Dietitian Nutritionist Lynette Hem-Lee for an informative look at summer hydration. We will have tasty healthy snacks! This event is open to students in grades 6-12 (incoming middle schoolers welcome!)

Adult Nutrition Program

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Join New Milford ShopRite Dietitian Nutritionist Lynette Hem-Lee for a healthy summer recipe! Registration is required .

Ice Cream Truck - Summer Reading Kick-Off Event!

Oakland - Library

Pet Rock Painting

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Are you ready to rock? With outdoor paint and river stones, make a friend or a beautiful addition to your garden. Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, must be ENTERING 1st GRADE. Register one child at a time.

Teen Plot Twisters Book Club: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Come chat about Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz with other friendly book fans. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk prior to the event. Teens only. No registration is required for this event. Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Teeny Time

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Teeny Time Tuesdays June 30-July 28 10:00-10:30 am 1½ -2½ with parent/caregiver 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, website,

Little Bookworms

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Little Bookworms Tuesdays, June 30-August 4, 10:30–11:00am 6 months to 2.5 years old. Register for the entire session June 23. PARAMUS RESIDENTS ONLY 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