Events

Knitting Club (In Person)

Demarest - Quiet Room & Online

Talk patterns and projects, share tips and tricks, and socialize while you slip stitches. New members & out-of-towners always welcome! The first meeting of the month is held upstairs at the Demarest Library. Email [email protected] for more information. (Please note: this is not a class!) The Demarest Knitting Club also meets on the third Wednesday of the month over Zoom: bccls.libcal.c

America Birthday Party, Ages 3-12

We're throwing America a Birthday Party Celebrating 250 Years! Celebrate America with games, refreshments including cupcakes & cookies, activities, and much more! Wear your best red, white & blue or patriotic attire. Registration required for each child. Open to Residents of Emerson Only. Suitable for Ages 3-12, younger siblings welcome. Wednesday, July 1st @ 12-2pm Registration Opens June 1st at

Scavenger Hunt All Month (Children's Room)

Englewood - Children's Room

Kids of all ages are invited to participate in scavenger hunts around the Children’s room. For the month of July the theme is Dinosaurs! Kids can pick up their “I Spy” checklists from the Children’s desk. Drop in, no registration.

From Rebellion to Independence: The Story of America's Revolution

Englewood - Online

This program is presented by Mario Medici and is sponsored by The Friends of the Englewood Library. On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. “With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history.” This Powerpoint program is a historical and chronological account of the American Revolution and major e

America250 Celebration (Gr K-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

America250 Celebration Grades K-6 Wednesday, July 1 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Experience the American Revolution with help from period representatives from the Garretson Farm. Special guests and surprises will bring the fun as we ring in this historic event.

Stars and Stripes Mason Jar

Garfield - Community Room

Wednesday July 1st at 11 AM Kids of all ages are welcome to create a Stars and Stripes Mason Jar with us. All supplies will be provided. Free Event. Registration Required. Call of stop in the library to register Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Ave Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

Adult Craft Pipe Cleaner Fireworks Flowers

Garfield - Community Room

Home Ec: Dessert Day Mini Cinna Buns

Garfield - Board Meeting Room

🍽️ Home Ec: Dessert Day Mini Cinna Buns 📅 July 1 | ⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM Learn how to make delicious mini cinna buns using simple, easy-to-find ingredients—minimal cooking required! 👥 Open to teens & young adults 📲 Register by calling 973-478-3800 or scan the QR code on the flyer Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

Mr Corbitt

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Registration is required for this event. Each Child Must be Registered Separately. Space is limited. In the event someone cancels their registration people will be moved off the waiting list. Mr. Corbitt music classes build a musical foundation for the early childhood age group by encouraging musical play and introducing simple music theory exercises that connect our tykes’ musical world to

Haworth Swim Club Meeting

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Meeting in person

Summer Reading Super Bubble Kickoff Party 2:00PM Show

Lodi - J/YA Area

Everyone Loves Bubbles! You get to enjoy a colorful rainbow of bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Enjoy music, bubbleology, games and comedy.

Summer Reading Super Bubble Kickoff Party 2:30 PM

Lodi - J/YA Area

Everyone Loves Bubbles! You get to enjoy a colorful rainbow of bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Enjoy music, bubbleology, games and comedy.

Anime Club (Grades 6-12) Anime Club

Lodi - Upstairs

Come watch a popular anime while doing a craft and enjoying Japanese snacks!

Blind Date with a Book

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Blind Date with a Book July 1st-July 31st Entering grades 8-11 Come in and check out our specially wrapped books to find your next read! Show us your receipt and receive a special treat! 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 li

SNAKES & SCALES

Park Ridge - Library

LIVE animals SIGN UP required

Party Like it's 1776 - Craft Edition!

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For grades K - 5 Wednesday, July 1st 2:00pm - 4:00pm Get in the spirit of America’s 250th by creating fun, patriotic hands-on crafts and some red, white, and blue fun! Sign-ups required - Register online **THIS PROGRAM IS FOR RAMSEY RESIDENTS ONLY** **Please register each child individually** Questions? Contact Ms. Maggie at [email protected]

Patriotic Pastry Party

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program - Adults Wednesday, July 1st 7:00pm - 8:00pm Happy Birthday 'Merica!! Let's celebrate America's 250th! Get into the festive spirit by baking and decorating firework themed cupcakes! Sign-ups required - Register online **RAMSEY RESIDENTS HAVE PRIORITY REGISTRATION** Questions? Contact Debbie at 2019-327-1445 or [email protected]

Resin STAR Pendant Necklace for Tweens and Teens

Large Meeting Room

Make Your Own Jewelry Workshop for Tweens and Teens. Create a beautiful custom resin STAR necklace using dried flowers, sequins, glitter and UV resin. All materials provided. Registration required - River Edge residents only. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library of River Edge

Children's Bingo

River Vale - Community Room

For grades 1-5 Play bingo for a chance to win a prize! Registration is required.

BEYOND BOOKWORMS: Evening Adult Book Club

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

We invite you to join us Wednesdays at 6:30 PM for the following sessions of Beyond Bookworms: February 4 - The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood March 4 - The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath April 1 - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann May 6 - Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella June 10 - The Girl From Guernica by Karen Robards July 1 - Listen For The Lie by Amy Tintera