Events

Kids' Summer Reading Club

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

June 29th - August 8th for incoming grade 6 and below Kids are welcome to join our annual Summer Reading Club by registering at tinyurl.com/JPLKids2026 . For every five books read and logged, kids will receive a special JPL Summer Reading brag tag. Keep track of the books read on paper logs available for pickup in the Children’s Room. Logs can be submitted to Children’s staff any time

Young Writers Competition 2026

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

From June 29th - August 7th for incoming grades K-6 Do you have a budding author at home or in the classroom? Do you know a young developing artist that is looking for the opportunity to express themselves? Students are welcome to enter the third annual Johnson Public Library Young Writers Competition! From June 30th to August 8th, JPL’s Children’s Department will be accepting original

Nintendo Switch Club

Oakland - Meeting Room

Come play Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Switch Sports and more! Play on the library's Switch 2 or bring your own games and console to play. Open to teens in 6-12 grade, no registration required.

Babytime

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Babytime Mondays June 29-August 3 10:00-10:20 am Birth-1½ with parent/caregiver 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 in the library’s printed and online pub

Creekside Adventures Storytime

Teaneck - Offsite

Explore, create, and discover at Teaneck Creek Conservancy! (Fycke Ln entrance)

Wild STEM

Teaneck - Offsite

Kids ages 6–11 will enjoy hands-on activities, and guided exploration as they connect with the outdoors and discover the wonders of the natural world at Teaneck Creek Conservancy.

Drop-In Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

USDR Powers Room

Program Details Join Miss Erika for a story, songs on ukulele, and a fun activity each week. Please note that if there is a craft, it is limited to 12 children, first come first served. Age Range This program is for ages 3-5 with a caregiver . Registration Not Required No registration. Drop in. Children’s programs are limited to Upper Saddle River Library card-holders . Photography Notice Ph

Conscious Conversations

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Join a conversational group dedicated to nurturing authentic relationships while exploring practical approaches to living a richer, more meaningful life. Attend the whole series or individual conversations. June 29: Mindfulness | July 6: Gratitude July 13: Intention | July 20: Intuition

Newborn Care/Take Care of Yourself/Take Care of Your Baby

140 E. Ridgewood Ave, Suite 501N, Paramus

Outdoor Play, ages 0-5

Tenafly - Outside

No registration. Outdoor Play is a great time for both children and caregivers to interact. Children learn about sharing while engaging with other children and caregivers make connections with other adults. Our outdoor playtime includes a variety of activities from sensory toys to water play which help young children learn about the world and explore. Sensory play is any activity that involves eng

Dig Into a Story!, all ages welcome

Tenafly - Children's Room

Registration required. Register for each class separately. Join Miss Tish for fun stories at the end of the day and maybe nosh on a yummy snack or an activity for the whole family to share. Story lovers of all ages are invited to hear stories about people and traditions from around the world and through history. Each week we will learn about someone or someplace new through stories and activities

Yarn Time, ages 10+ (Adults welcome)

Tenafly - Teen Space

PLEASE NOTE change of start time for the summer. Yarn time will start after the family story time is completed. Registration is not required . Miss Tish loves to knit, crochet, and play with yarn! Join her for an hour or two to work on your own projects or explore a new art form. Miss Tish will help you with your own project to the best of her ability. You will also find an interesting mix of fibe

Chair Yoga & Meditation

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Join a certified yoga instructor, Sujatha Nair, Sky Meditation facilitator and Certified Yoga Facilitator from Art of Living for a session of chair yoga and meditation. Walk-ins welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes. Walk-ins welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes. This program is part of the Mayor's Wellness Program.

Summer Little Wigglers Storytime @ the Gazebo

Demarest - Gazebo

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Gazebo for stories, songs, and fun all summer. This program is for infants to toddlers and their caregivers. No registration required! When the weather is nice, we'll meet at the Demarest Gazebo. Otherwise, we will meet at the Library. Check our social media pages or call the library the morning of for updates! When are the classes? Storytime is on Mondays from 10:30 -

JUV Drop-in Arts and Crafts (Ages 3 - 10 Years Old with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - Auditorium

Stop by the Library on Mondays through the summer for fun self-directed arts and crafts projects! This program is for children ages 3 - 10 years old. A parent, guardian, or other responsible adult must be present. Registration is not required to attend. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY!

ESL Beginner Conversation Group

Dumont - All Purpose Room 1

This is a group class run by an ESL tutor intended for students who have a basic understanding of English but require more practice with speaking/conversation. This is a drop-in group, students are not required to attend each week. Students must register for the ESL program before attending the conversation group. For more information about the ESL program and to schedule an appointment to registe

Summer Storytime with Miss Maria

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Join Miss Maria for stories and songs! All ages are welcomed. Due to the popularity of the program, East Rutherford residents will have priority when registering.

Booked for Staff

Fair Lawn - Classroom

Please see Justin for more info.

Crafternoon

Hackensack - Auditorium

Mondays at 2:30pm for incoming grades 3-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week with Mr. Gavin! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

English Conversation Group

Lodi - Conference Room

A conversation group for Intermediate English Language Learners. Registration is not required. Un grupo de conversación para estudiantes de inglés de nivel intermedio. No es necesario registrarse.