Events

Kids Craft and Learning Kit Grab & Go

Franklin Lakes Public Library

Grab & Gos are available for pickup at the library starting at 10AM. First come, first served as there is a limited amount available. For kids in Grades 5 and below.

Toddler Imaginative Play

Ho-Ho-Kus - Children's Room

Join us in unstructured free play! Imaginative play fosters creativity and problem-solving. Children will enhance their social skills, empathy, and language in our stimulating environment. This is a great opportunity for toddlers to engage with peers and caregivers to connect with each other. Registration is recommended but not required . Adults do not need to register.

Story Time and Craft

Maywood - Children's Room

Join Miss Alicia for stories, songs, and crafts! This program is for children ages 2 to 5 years. 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, websi

Positive Actions for Kids with NJ4S! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

This program helps learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence. For children grades 2-4

Book Donations Accepted

Rutherford Free Public Library

The Friends of the Library accept donations of gently used books each month for inclusion in their semiannual used book sales. All proceeds benefit library programs and services. Please place donations on the shelves in the designated collection area during regular business hours. Donations may not be left outside or in the book drop. No CDs, VHS, or DVDs. Books must be in good condition and free

Playtime

Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room

Have fun and make new friends! Caregiver supervision is required.

Rec Bridge Club

USDR Fleming Room

Coloring, Crafts, & Conversation!

Washington Twp - Community Room

Calling all coloring fans, stitchers, knitters, crocheters, and more! Coloring and crafting are fun ways to reduce stress, relax, and keep your mind active. Coloring supplies will be provided or you can bring your own craft project to work on.​​ Don't want to work on a craft? No problem - join in for conversation and coffee or tea!

Quilting Club (IN PERSON)

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tot Time

Cresskill - Program Room

Come and listen to some stories, sing some fun songs, and have fun with bubbles with Ms. Marianne! No registration required.

Picture Bingo

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Picture Bingo Entering Pre-K - Grade 8 Friday, June 26 - Friday, August 7 3:30 - 4:30pm No Registration Required Play Picture Bingo at the Reid Branch Library and win tasty prizes. 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

Family Movie Matinee

Large Meeting Room

TBA Please bring your own snacks. Children age 8 and younger MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library of River Edge.

Makerspace

Saddle Brook - Young Adult Area

Make an appointment to complete a personal project. Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace such as the heat press, Cricut, mug press, button maker, and sublimation printer. PATRONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING THEIR OWN DESIGN OR IMAGE . Staff will not imagineer a design for you. Please have your design and ideas prepared and ready to share before scheduling

Summer Movie Series

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Pokemon Club

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Ages 8-14 Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Nintendo Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck of Pokémon cards? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch console and Pokémon game installed and an active Nintendo Online subscription if you want to link battle or trade Pok&eac

Summer Movie Series

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Stop by the library to enjoy a matinee movie showing this summer! Call and ask the library for the list of movies for each month. Registration required.

MAHJONG

Park Ridge - Community Center

Storytime with Miss Emily

Lodi - Children's Room

Join Miss Emily for stories and songs.

Lego Club

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Do you love LEGO? Do you wanna show off or learn some new building techniques? We're here to help at this weekly LEGO club! This event will take place at the library.

Mindful Breath and Movement

USDR Powers Room

Linda Strauss from One Body Yoga will guide us through mindful breath and movement practices. Drop-in.