Events

Tell Me a Story

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Tell Me a Story Thursdays July 2-August 6 10:00-10:45 am 2 ½-5 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, s

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.

Kids' Craft

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 PM to make a kids' craft!

Pre-School Storytime

Saddle Brook - Children's Program Room

Ages 3.5 to 5. Located in the storytime room. Doors open at 10am. No registration.

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USDR Fleming Room

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

Teen Cupcake Decorating Competition: Red, White, & Blue Edition (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Use your cupcake decorating skills to create the best design using only red, white, and blue icing, sprinkles, candy, and other toppings. Cupcakes will be judged on creativity and overall design, and the top scorer will win a prize! Please list any allergies when registering.

Tasty Tales

Oradell - Junior Room

Sink your teeth into a good book! Listen to a story, then make your own snack-craft. All snacks will be nut free. Not recommended for children below age 5. Registration required.

Movie in the Park: Zootopia 2

Bogota - Olsen Park

The Bogota Public Library and the Recreation Committee are pleased to again bring you Summer Movie Nights in Olsen Park! Bring your own chairs and blankets and come enjoy an outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 ! Snacks will be provided by the Recreation Committee and the Library will have goodies to give out, too. The movie will start about a half hour after sunset. We hope to see you there! Summary:

Romance Book Club

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to discuss our romance book club book. This month's book: The Ex-Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Adopt a Dino

Glen Rock - Teen Room

Adopt a Dinosaur this summer at the Glen Rock Library! Check an item off the Teen Summer Challenge list by adopting a dinosaur. Choose your dinosaur egg from our hatchery, name your dino and fill out an adoption certificate, then take it on adventures this summer! The more challenges and adventures it (and you) participate in, the more chances you'll have to win prizes and earn tickets for our end

Teen Board Game Night: Hues & Cues

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Join us on Thursday July 2 at 6:30pm for a fun evening of Hues and Cues - a guessing game of colors and clues! Questions? Email [email protected]

USA Party

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Let’s celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! The event will include patriotic themed stations, such as a craft and Bingo! RSVP recommended. For more information please e-mail our children's librarian Miss Shannon at: [email protected] or call 201-262-1221 ext 205

Paint a Patriotic Suncatcher

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday by painting a patriotic suncatcher perfect for hanging in any window! Teens only. No registration required. Supplies limited. First come; first served. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at [email protected]

Paramus PD vs FD 4th of July Softball Game

Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, Paramus

The annual Frank 'Dutch' Cleenput 4th of July PD vs FD Softball Game. Police vs Fire Department. 8:00 PM.

Family Framed Rope / Rock Picture

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

Ridgefield adults - registration required.

Community Service Club

Rutherford - Mezzanine Chestnut

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, July 1, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 3 - 4:30pm to earn volunteer time. We will be making cards for lonely elderly folks or coloring for the library display. All supplies will be provided; bring your creativity! Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Breastfeeding Support Group In-Person

140 E. Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, Suite 501N