Events

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 12- September 7 We want you to read, we want you to log, we want you to win! Log books you read to yourself, books you read to your partner, books you read to your children, log books you read to your goldfish. Each title you log and review you write will enter you into a virtual weekly raffle for gift cards to movie tickets to AMC theaters. Participants will re

High School Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

High School Summer Reading Challenge June 12-September 7 Log the books you read and earn rewards. Receive a gift card after you read and log your 3rd book. Every participant who meets the challenge requirements gets entered into our Grand Prize raffle—winner announced September 15th during school hours! Log books on beanstack. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking pa

Design Your Own Patriotic Buttons

Bergenfield - Children's Room (2nd Floor)

Come into the Children’s Room and make your own patriotic button to celebrate “America 250”. For all ages. Drop-in program. Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to have your child appear in a photo, let a staff member know.

Yarntwisters (Virtual)

Online

All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link.

JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Children Ages 3-5 Years Old with a Caregiver) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children ages 3 - 5 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

Library Closes at 5

Englewood - Administration Offices

America250 Film Series: "1776"

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

"1776" will be the final film in the America250 Film Series at the Englewood Library on Thursday, July 2, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Room 2. The program is free and open to the public. Because space is limited, those who register will have priority. You will need to register below. The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Conti

14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: Calvin Hill Quartet

Englewood - Front Lawn

In case of rainouts, the concerts will be added to the end of the schedule. This year the concerts will be 7:30-9 with no intermission. If you want a chair or blanket, you MUST bring your own. Please note that on July 2, the concert will take place at 7:30, but the library building closes at 5.

Paint a Fourth of July Picture with Laura **THIS PROGRAM IS HELD AT SUNRISE OF FRANKLIN LAKES**

Franklin Lakes - Front Patio

This takes place at Sunrise of Franklin Lakes. Address: 728 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 This is open to five library patrons. Join the Sunrise group and create a beautiful painting.

(YA) Teen Gameshow

Hackensack - Auditorium

Name the song, run around, complete physical and mental challenges, and answer lots of fun questions in this team challenge, featuring different pop culture themed rounds. The winning team will receive extra points toward summer reading. 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

First Thursday Gallery Reception Featuring John Zollo

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Join us in our beautiful art gallery to see the latest exhibit and meet the artist! There is no registration necessary and all are welcome. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 201-343-4169 x22.

Sound Stage Music - 250th Anniversary Event!

Oakland - Library

Join Sound Stage Music for their "Voices of America: 250 Years of Song" program! Oakland children, ages 2 & up, will enjoy a live guitar performance featuring classic American folk, patriotic, and family-friendly songs.

Historical Society Mtg.

Oakland - Meeting Room

July Painting with Wendy

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Paint a beautiful painting with Wendy as your creative guide. Adults only. Registration required. Registration opens a week prior to event at 5pm. If you are not a resident of Palisades Park and are interested in attending the program, please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Happy 250th Birthday America!

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Happy 250th Birthday America! Thursday, July 2 2:00-2:45pm Ages 4-8 Make your own patriotic wand to wave at the parade! Register beginning June 18. 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

Novels at Night

Paramus - Bonefish Grill - 601 From Road

Novels at Night July 2, 7:30-8:30pm (Thursday) Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Copies of the book will be available at the Main Library. This book club is for adults over 21 years old and meets at Bonefish Grill, 601 From Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652. The library will supply light appetizers for the group. Register on paramuslibrary.org starting June 4. Out of town residents should email [email protected]

Read Together Book Club: Grades K - 1

River Vale - Community Room

Join us for the Read Together Book Club meeting for grades K-1! We will read Hats Off for the Fourth of July by Harriet Ziefert together and then do a themed craft. You do not need to read or pick up the book ahead of time as we will read it during the club meeting! Registration is required.

Magic Show (all ages)

USDR Powers Room

Program Details Unearth a magical story with magician Steve Woyce! The library will become a magic dinosaur museum where the audience helps bring a dinosaur book to life with magic, build a dinosaur skeleton, and even see Steve face off in a Who Would Win? Dino vs. Magician challenge! Age Range This program is for all ages . Registration Required Each family must register to attend . Family progra