Events

Children's Library Card Art Contest (PreK-Grade 5)

Franklin Lakes Public Library

The Franklin Lakes Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative by participating in a library card design contest! The winning submissions will be printed in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September 2026! There will be one first place winner for each category: adults, teens, and children. Stop by the Children's Room on select dates throughout May and June

Storytime with Miss Emily

Lodi - Children's Room

Join Miss Emily for stories and songs.

Happy 250th Birthday America

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Happy 250th Birthday, America June 30, July 1, OR 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, June 22. 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 the

Social Scene of Bergen County Event

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Back to the Future Movie Marathon. Please contact the Social Scene of Bergen County for more information.

Conversation Circle

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

Game Lounge

Hasbrouck Heights - Children's Creativity Room

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Mahjong Club

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Toddler Drop-In Sensory Hour

Maywood - Children's Room

Stop by the children's room to explore books and our special collection of sensory materials. Ideal for toddler ages 2-5 years. **This program is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ as part of the Level Up Your Library mini-grant program. LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.** Photographs and/or video may be taken at this

Advanced ESL

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

For high intermediate and advanced ESL students who want to strengthen all their English skills. Classes will take place in-person at the library. Registration not required! For more info call: 201-585-4150 Learn to read advanced texts (like the NY times) by recognizing context. Improve listening skills. Work on pronunciation, intonation, and phrasing.

STORY TIME W/MISS RENEE

Park Ridge - Library

Tai Chi

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

*Ridgefield adults. Registration is required.

Basic ESL

Rutherford - Auditorium

Basic English language instruction for beginner to intermediate level adult students taught by a certified ESL instructor. Classes are free. Registration is required, please see the circulation desk or email [email protected] for more information.

Intermediate ESL

Rutherford - Auditorium

Intermediate English language in-person instruction for intermediate level adult students taught by a certified ESL instructor. Classes are free. Registration is required, please see the circulation desk or email [email protected] for more information.

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 request the Zoom link.

Mahjong Play Group

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

The library provides Mahjong sets and card tables. Please bring your own player card.

Drop-In Bug Jar Craft

Lyndhurst - Children's Room

Stop by the Children's Room all week long to complete our bug jar craft. While supplies last.

Movie Matinee

Allendale - Loft

Join us for our weekly movie!

REC Program

Large Meeting Room

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required. This club meets weekly. (1h

Open Make Appointment

Wyckoff - Maker Space

Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace! You'll have exclusive access to the Makerspace with staff on-hand to assist for this 45 minute time slot where you can focus on your current crafts and projects. Open Make appointments are limited to one time slot per week. If your project requires more time please email Robyn at [email protected] for furthe