Events

Kate at Kiddie Academy

Fair Lawn - Outside

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Since 1967, NNJLS has been providing Free civil (non-criminal) legal help to no- and low-income individuals in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. NNJLS’s mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of our tri-county community, as no one should be denied a meaningful opportunity to have their day in court simply because they cannot afford a lawyer. NNJLS attorneys

Teen Tie-Dye

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Turn some of your white stuff (t-shirts, pillowcases...anything really) into something new by tie-dying it! We'll provide all the dye, just bring one or two of your white items. We'll listen to music and have fun being crafty! Registration is required. For incoming Grades 7-12. DRESS FOR MESS!

Read to a Dog (All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Garfield Public Library Tabling Event with Hackensack Meridian Health - Community Wellness Van Visit

Garfield - Main Room

Please stop by for your free wellness screening with Hackensack Meridian Health in our parking lot between 2:30pm-4:30pm. The screening and assessment services are provided at no cost, and offer a wide range of screenings, assessments and health education services including: ■ Blood pressure screening ■ Glucose testing ■ Visual acuity screening ■ Overall health and cardiovascular assessment ■ Indi

LEGO Club - Session 1

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Grades K-5 Come to the library and build whatever your imagination can dream up at Lego Club! This is a freeform program, no instructions needed! Registration is required, please sign up for only one session.

LEGO Club - Session 2

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Grades K-5 Come to the library and build whatever your imagination can dream up at Lego Club! This is a freeform program, no instructions needed! Registration is required, please sign up for only one session.

250th Lecture: Lafayette 101 – Why We Celebrate the Marquis!

Glen Rock - Main Area

Who was this French guy, Lafayette? What was his background? What did he really look like? What motivated him to come to America and get involved with our war with Britain? Come and find out the answers to these questions and more! Illustrated Lecture by John Becica, Ho-Ho-Kus Native, Graduate, Lafayette College Class of 1969, Life Member, American Friends of Lafayette

(YA) Open Mic, Karaoke & Tik Tok Dance Party

Hackensack - Auditorium

Show off your skills! You can sing a song, read a poem, play an instrument, or perform a dance routine by yourself or in a group. You can join us on stage or be part of the audience. 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, although registering the summer reading program befor

Yarn Club for Kids

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Thursdays: July 9th, July 23rd and August 6th at 2:30pm for grades incoming 4-6 Does your child enjoy yarn crafts or want to learn how to crochet or knit? Join our new bi-weekly Yarn Club for Kids! It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4-6 to explore a new artistic skill, get creative and make new friends. Participants should bring their own supplies such as yarn, crochet hooks, knitti

Library Tours/Tours por la Biblioteca

Hackensack - Front Lobby

Enjoy a VIP tour of the library. Learn about the fascinating history of JPL. Tours are in English or Spanish. Registration is suggested but not required. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Michelle at [email protected] _____ Disfrute de una visita VIP a la biblioteca. Conozca la fascinante historia de JPL. Las visitas se realizan en inglés o español. Se recomienda inscribirse,

HAMILTON Sing-A-Long

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate America’s 250 birthday with a showing of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton . Sing-a-long and learn the history of the ten-dollar founding father Alexander Hamilton. The movie is rated PG-13 for "language and some suggestive material" and runs 2 hours 40 minutes. Please be reminded that per library policy, any child 8 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Miss Shelley Storytime with a Twist

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga presents Storytime with a Twist Yoga Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Storytime is geared towards ages 2-4 Registration is required for this event. Each Child Must be Registered Separately.

Paper Roll Decorating for Children

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Decorate toilet paper and paper towel rolls with templates or your own designs. For grade K-6 ! No registration required.

Magna-Tiles

Ho-Ho-Kus - Children's Room

Magna-Tiles are magnetic building tiles that encourage creative engineering. Come and use our assortment of tiles to stretch your imagination and creativity. This program aids children in developing problem solving and motor control skills. Registration is recommended but not required.

Dinosaur Putt-Putt with Challenge Island

Lodi - J/YA Area

Join Challenge Island to design and build a dinosaur-themed mini golf course. For K-5. Registration Required.

Thursday Night Book Club - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

Lodi - Conference Room

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller – 298 pages ​ Beverly Underwood and her arch enemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually rea

Murder, Mystery, and Magic!

Montvale - Library Activity Room

In the role of a hard-boiled detective, magician and mind reader Mark Zacharia will come to investigate ... a murder! Everyone's a suspect. Many will be interrogated. One will be found guilty. Will it be you? Come prepared to be amazed and amused. But be warned: you'll die laughing! This event will take place in the Library Activity Room.

Painting with U Paint Studio-Beach scene-"Jersey Shore"

Oakland - Maker Space

Please join us as our local artists from U Paint Studios guides us through panting a pretty summer theme "Jersey Shore" picture to take home.

Oakland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Oakland - Maker Space

Oakland Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting OPEN TO PUBLIC!