Events in Bergen County

Find the best family-friendly events happening in Bergen County

Take-Home Craft

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

For Pre-K-Grade 3 Come to the library and grab a take home craft you can do at any time! Supplies are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. This program is kindly sponsored by the F...

Interactive Movie Night

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Grades 6 - 12. It’s time to run amok amok amok (hint!) during this interactive movie showing with games, snacks, and activities! Movie title available on our website.

(Ya) Teen Advisory Board Meeting

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Help us make the library a great place for teens! We'll meet once a month to discuss ideas for our teen programs, collection and room and make plans for the future. You'll earn volunteer hours for par...

Scary Story Book Club

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Come grab a seat by the "Campfire" and hear some spooky stories! - No assigned book! Listen to a short story and bring your favorite spooky read to share.

Paint Night

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join Ms. Lydia for a whimsical paint night at the Teaneck Public Library! Registration required and please arrive on time. Materials provided, teens can display their paintings at the library, and tak...

"The Twilight Swim" Reading And Book Signing With Author Jan Balakian

📍 Englewood Public Library

Author Jan Balakian joins us  on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Mackay Room to read from her debut novella, "The Twilight Saga." "The Twilight Swim" centers on an aunt and her niece, from Tena...

French Conversation (Zoom)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email kathysteinsmith@gmail.com

Spooky Ghost Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us for a "Thriller" of a night at 381 Center Street for spooky stories and some haunting fun.  See attached flyer for more details.  No registration required.  All ages invited.

Grab & Go Crafts For Kids!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Stop by the children's department for a pre-cut Grab & Go craft! No registration required, but while supplies last. 9/17 Back to School Backpack Craft 10/1 Torn Paper Owl 10/15 Scarecrow Headband 10/2...

Scavenger Hunt, Ages 3-12 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Children are invited to come to the Children's Room and participate in our Halloween Scavenger Hunt!

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Tell Me a Story Thursdays October 15-November 19 10:00 - 10:45 am 2 ½-5 year olds with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or ...

Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 To 2)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19. Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with ...

Music & Movement - 18 Months - 6 Years

📍 Old Tappan Public Library

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone ...

Baby Story Time

📍 Maywood Public Library

Join us at the library for stories for our littlest learners! Ideal for newborns through age 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library ...

Babytime Storytime (Birth-23 Months)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons! We'll sing songs, nursery rhymes, and read a few board books geared towards those from ages birth-23 months in our Kid’s Place. If weather...

Juv Lapsit Storytime (For Ages 0-2 Years With A Caregiver) No Registration

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library storytime For children ages 0 - 2 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Lib...

Little Listeners Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 3-5 Years Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join Mr. Tommy for storytime at the library! This program will be geared towards children ages 3-5. Registration is required and one spot per family. Please note: There will be no storytime on 12/24 a...

Tales For Tykes

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

Storytime for ages 3-5 without a caregiver. Registration is required.

Tiny Tots Story Time

📍 Garfield Public Library

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

Tots Library Club (Tlc)

📍 Oakland Public Library

A program designed for the youngest library users (Birth to 2-yrs.-old), and their caregivers. A brief meet-and-greet will be followed by songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Books And Bubbles

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and bubbles while building early li...

Kids Jiggly Wiggly

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Enjoy music, movement, and storytime fun with Ms. Christina. All ages. Franklin Lakes residents will receive priority registration. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration req...

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Tell Me a Story 2 ½ to 4 years old Thursdays October 15 - November 19 10:30 – 11:15am Registration for the entire session begins Thursday, October 8. Paramus Residents Only Photographs and/or video ma...

Hello Friends Storytime

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Let's read and sing together!  Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Go...

Little People Storytime

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for storybook read alouds and songs! Ages 6 months – 3 1/2 years old. Caregiver participation is required. Registration required. New Milford residents will have preference in available spots....

Miss Shelley Storytime With A Twist

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga presents Storytime with a Twist Yoga *For extra Halloween fun, wear your costumes!* Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Regis...

Toddlertime

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as t...

Baby Time, Ages 0 To 2

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Fall session runs Thursday, September 24 through November 19, 2026. Your baby will hear stories, sing songs and move to fingerplays in this active and interactive story and play time....

Italian Storytime (Ages 18Months -4 Years Old)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month with a special storytime! Children will enjoy stories in both Italian and English, along with a traditional Italian nursery rhyme. A fun and engaging way for ...

Little Learners

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us for a fun-filled hour of early literacy and creativity! Designed specifically for children ages 2 to 5, each weekly session features an interactive read-aloud story followed by a hands-on craf...

Baby Bookworms - Prewalkers (Ages Birth To 18 Mos)

📍 Old Tappan Public Library

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registrati...

Tumbling Tots Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 2-5.

Sensory Story And Play Time

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Miss Lauren for stories, playdough, simple crafts and sensory bins and toys for fall!  Ages 2-5.  Registration is required.

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime (3-5Yr)

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and activities geared specifically for children age 3-5 years old and their caregivers NOTE: If registering more than one child, please add them as a guest.

Music In Motion With Miss Shelley (Ages 1 - 5) Halloween Special

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join Miss Shelley from our Yoga for Littles - Storytime with a Twist Classes for Music in Motion. This class is a 30-min children’s music class with movement, songs and instruments with the wonderful ...

Jiggly Wiggly

📍 Allendale's Lee Memorial Library

Ages 0-5, registration only required for child participants, not caregivers Come hang out with Ms. Christina as we sing, dance, and play some music! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all w...

Afternoon Storytime (Birth-5 Years)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and move about.We might even dance a little! Storytime will be downstairs at the Bellevue Avenue Branch, Kid...

Knots And Tangles: Teen Fiber Arts, Ages 12-18Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and chatting. No experience? No problem! We can teach you a new skill or help you puzzle through a pattern. Supplies will be provide...

Community Service Club

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3 - 4:30pm to earn volunteer time. We will be making cards for lonely elderly folks or coloring...

Haunted Library (Kids All Ages)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Kids of all ages are invited to stop by the Children's Room which has been decorated for Halloween! Drop in any time between 3 and 8 PM on Thursday, October 29 wearing your costume and collect treats....

Youth Story Board - Grades 4-6

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Future authors of Glen Ridge, welcome to Youth Story Board! Youth Story Board (YSB) is a 5-week creative writing workshop for youth (grades 4-6) , each session teaches specific storytelling skills, al...

(Ya) Pop Up: Halloween Sewing Craft

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Learn sewing skills as you make an adorable cauldron decoration. Space is limited to the first 15 students in attendance. All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12.  No adva...

Roll For It - Cancelled

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Curious about tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons? Ever wanted to play pretend with your friends and create epic adventures through storytelling and rolling dice? We'd like to welcome y...

Chess Club

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Fall session will be starting on Thursday, October 8th 3:30--4:30pm. Sign up sheet and permission slips are available at the circulation desk. Completed permission slips must be returned before child ...

Decorate A Cupcake

📍 Paramus Public Library

Decorate a Cupcake October 27, 28, OR 29 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30  --  4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, October 19. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. B...

Spooky Storytime & Crafts

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Hear some (not so) spooky stories from Rachel and do some simple seasonal crafts! Costumes encouraged! All ages. No registration required.

Traditional Asian Art For Adults And Teens

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us for a four-week craft series on Traditional Asian Art from Thursday, October 1st to Thursday, October 29th. Please note: There is no meeting on Thursday, October 22nd. Registration is required...

Black Cat Diamond Painted Magnets For Teens

📍 Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Public Library

Create a sparkling Black Cat Diamond Magnet! Relax and listen to music while we "paint". Registration required. For grades 7-12.

Game Lounge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Halloween Story & Craft

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us for stories, and a craft. Best for children ages 3 and up with an adult. Registration is required.

Spooky Cupcake Wars (Grades 3-5)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Let the spooky decorating competition begin! Each participant will decorate their own cupcake. Once everyone is finished, we'll vote to see which cupcake earns the title of spookiest cupcake. Friendly...

Teen Volunteer Training: Shelf Reading

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Training session for teens that are interested in volunteering as a shelf reader at the library. If you have shelf read in the past, a training session is not necessary unless it's been a while and yo...

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

After School Adventures

📍 Paramus Public Library

After School Adventures 4:00-4:45 pm Grades K-4 October 29: Halloween mini mummy pizzas November 12: Fall Leaves Whirligigs November 19: Model Magic pumpkin pie sculptures Join us for fun each Thursda...

Children'S Program: "Unearth Your Story"

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

We will go on a dancing adventure with some really cool dinosaurs! Kids will pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked this p...

Growing Together: A Seasonal Adventure (Grades K-2)

📍 Bogota Public Library

Kids in grades K-2 can join NJ4S for a fun interactive program that explores feelings, kindest, and what makes them special. Register one spot per child.

Family Halloween Party!

📍 Demarest Public Library

Come join us at the Demarest Library for a spooky fun Family Halloween Party! We will have Halloween themed sensory bins, create your own potions, adopt a monster, a scavenger hunt, and more! NOTE: Re...

Lego Club (Ages 4+)

📍 Bergen County Library System

We have the LEGOs, you bring your creativity! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Seton Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids ages 3 years old to preschool are welcome to join us for an interactive storytime and sing-along, featuring student readers from Seton Hall University.

Zoophoria Pumpkin Painting

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 22 at 1pm. If you are not registered, we can not guarantee a seat ...

Teen Henna Designing

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Teen Program Grades 6 - 12 Tuesday, October 29th 4pm - 5:30pm Our Henna (Mehendi) Workshop is a beginner-friendly, hands-on session that introduces participants to the art and cultural signi...

Pokemon Club

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Catch the fun at Pokémon Club! Join us each month for Pokémon-themed games, activities, and challenges. Meet other fans, show off your skills, or learn new ones, and have fun exploring the world of Po...

Read To A Dog

📍 Cresskill Public Library

Come practice your reading skills with certified therapy dog, Izzy!

Ceramic Sugar Skull Painting Program

📍 East Rutherford Library

Seton Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids ages 3 years old to preschool are welcome to join us for an interactive storytime and sing-along, featuring student readers from Seton Hall University.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Or are you already a player and looking for another game?  Join us every Thursday from 4-5. We will explore classic DnD as...

Build Your Own Monster Plush Buddy (One Per Family)

📍 Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Kids can join us for this fun event to make their own plush buddy and take them home, after a naming ceremony. Buddies will be provided with their birth certificates. Registration required! This is a ...

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Family Halloween Party

📍 Northvale Public Library

PARTY TO BE HELD IN THE NORTHVALE SENIOR CENTER Join us for crafts, Snacks, and a performance by Ron Albanese! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

Kids' Craft - Hanging Bat Craft

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Join us at the library on Thursdays at 4:30 PM for our weekly halloween themed crafts

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Teen Interactive Movie: Corpse Bride (Ages 12-18)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us for some Halloween fun with a spooky interactive movie experience - have snacks and make crafts themed after Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (PG). In this stop-motion film, a nervous young groom nam...

Personalized Astrology Reading - Session 1 (5:30Pm - 6:45Pm)

📍 Bergen County Library System

Receive a personalized astrological birth chart consultation with astrologer Lisa Moore. What does your birth date, time of birth, and location reveal about your personality, relationship style, motiv...

Halloween Mini Golf Party

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Join us for a spooktacular round of Mini Golf at the library!

Build Your Own Pumpkin Teddy Special Halloween Family Story Time

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Children will listen to some fun Halloween stories and build their own pumpkin teddy bear.  Registration is required.

Teen Volunteering: Theater Club

📍 Leonia Public Library

Open recruitment:  In the future volunteers will act out a children’s book theater production for kids at the library. Volunteers will practice, produce, schedule, and create this production. Practice...

Teen Art Night

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for an artsy evening. This month we'll do paint-by-number Halloween scenes. For grades 6-12. Registration is required. This program is generously sponsored by...

Personalized Astrology Reading - Session 2 (6:45Pm - 8Pm)

📍 Bergen County Library System

Receive a personalized astrological birth chart consultation with astrologer Lisa Moore. What does your birth date, time of birth, and location reveal about your personality, relationship style, motiv...

Yoga Class

📍 Allendale's Lee Memorial Library

Enjoy the many benefits of Yoga with instructor Sonia during this free class at the Lee Memorial Library. Allendale residents 16+ only please.

Halloween Storytime

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Halloween is coming! Let's get ready by reading some Halloween books and doing a Halloween craft! Minimum of 5 participants required. Ages 5+

Halloween Flashlight Scavenger Hunt, Grades 2-4

📍 Emerson Public Library

The Children of Emerson in Grades 2-4 are invited to a Halloween Flashlight Scavenger Hunt! When the Library lights go out, search for spooky items on a list with only a flashlight! Open to the Child...

Halloween Trick Or Treat

📍 Paramus Public Library

Halloween Trick or Treat All Ages Friday, October 30 All Day No Registration Required Grab a treat or two, in your costume, at the Reid Branch Library!! Photographs and/or video may be taken at this e...

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.

Scavenger Hunt, Ages 3-12 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Children are invited to come to the Children's Room and participate in our Halloween Scavenger Hunt!

Play With Blocks

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Storytime (Ages 0 To 5)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Separate registration is required for each week of storytime and begins on Mondays at 10 AM. This registration is only for Friday, October 30 at 10 AM. Please fill out one registration form per child....

Friday Friends

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Babies up to 2 years and a caregiver. This is a drop in program limited to 20 children. To be on our mailing list for updates please register.

Play & Stay!

📍 Paramus Public Library

Play & Stay! Fridays October 16-November 20 10:00-11:00am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for an hour of free play! No registration required. Please note: There is no Play & Stay ...

Tot Time

📍 Cresskill Public Library

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

Special Halloween Story Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months - 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 23 at 1pm. Put on your costumes and join Miss Rebecca for a...

Story Time For Babies

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program For newborn - 3 years old Fridays from 10:30am - 11am in the Children's Room October 9th, 16th & 30th Bring your little ones as they play from 10:30-10:45, then read 2 boo...

Littles Monster Mash & Parade (Ages 0-5)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Little friends of the Library! Come in your costume before the 31st. We will dance the Monster Mash and sing some Halloween songs. Then we will parade around the library to say “boo!” and trick-or-tre...

Playtime For Littles (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Drop in for puzzles, games, and social time! For ages 0-4 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Halloween Party, Ages 6 & Under

📍 Emerson Public Library

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES WELCOME! Families of Emerson Only with Children Ages 6 & under are invited to a Halloween Party at the Library! With music, refreshments, games & prizes, you'll be sure to have a sp...

Korean Storytime

📍 Leonia Public Library

한국 동화를 읽고 동요를 함께 불러보아요! 모든 어린이와 가족 여러분을 환영합니다~ 사전 등록을 권장합니다. 6개월부터 4세까지의 어린이에게 가장 적합합니다. 문의 사항이 있으시면 olivia.park@leonia.bccls.org에게 이메일로 보내주세요. Located in the Salzig Room. Registration is encouraged. ...

Playtime

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Discover, play, and connect! This drop-in Playtime for ages babies - 3 years features developmental toys and a welcoming space where little ones and their caregivers can play and make friends.

Toddler Imaginative Play

📍 Bergen County Library System

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 g...

Library Playgroup

📍 Westwood Public Library

Visit us on Friday mornings for our Library Playgroup. Meet new families and have some fun.

Belly Play For Infants & Caregivers, Ages Birth - 12 Months

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Open play time for infants and pre-crawlers with their caregivers. Babies play with toys designed to encourage their physical and intellectual growth while caregivers socialize with e...

Terrific Two'S & Three'S!

📍 Oakland Public Library

Oakland two to three-yr.-olds, and their caregiver, will enjoy stories, songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Young Artists

📍 Paramus Public Library

Young Artists Fridays October 16-November 20 11:00 am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for a weekly craft! No registration necessary. Please note: There is no Young Artists program...

Passport Friday

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us as we travel the world one story and craft at a time! *registration highly encouraged*

Spoooooky Storytime!

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Costumes welcome! Ages 3+. No registration required.

Corpse Bride Movie Matinee

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Join us for a viewing of Corpse Bride. All ages welcome. No registration required. Popcorn will be served. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at: jacqueline.hertz@palisadespark.bccls.org

Obsession (2026; R) - New Movie Screening

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us for a New Movie Screening of Obsession (2026).  Fresh popcorn will be available while supplies last. Free Event. No Registration Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garfield Public Libra...

After School Movie - Scooby Doo Monsters Unleashed (2004)

📍 Oradell Public Library

Chess Meetup For Grades 1-5

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Grab a friend and play a game of chess at the library. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this is not an instructional time.

3Rd-5Th Grade Book Club

📍 Cresskill Public Library

Come and discuss the book Odder by Katherine Applegate Stop by the library to pick up your copy of the book.

Gaming Club (Ages 7 To 11)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Children ages 7 to 11 years are invited to play games with us on Fridays at 3:30 PM: September 18 to November 20. We will have board and card games, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 console for video gaming. ...

Lego Club

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

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.

Picture Bingo

📍 Paramus Public Library

Picture Bingo All Ages Fridays, October 9 - November 20 No Bingo Halloween, Friday, October 23 3:30 - 4:30pm No Registration Required Play Picture Bingo at the Reid Branch Library and win tasty prizes...

Teen Craft Afternoon

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us and make an assortment of crafts! Beading/Jewelry Making Painting Origami Candle Making For 6-12 graders. No registration required.

T(W)Een Hangout

📍 Bogota Public Library

Calling all students in grades 6-12. Come play video games on our Nintendo Switch, play board games, craft, or just hang! Snacks will be provided! Registration Recommended.

Yarn Monster Craft

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Make your own spooky yarn monster with googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennas. For Grades 3 - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must regist...

Open Chess

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Come play Chess with friends! No instruction available at open chess.

Fun Fridays - Tabletop Games

📍 Paramus Public Library

Fun Fridays 4:00-4:45pm (no registration necessary unless otherwise noted) Grades K-4 unless otherwise noted. October 30: Tabletop Games November 6: Movie matinee, 3:00pm The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ...

Fun Friday

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades K - 3 Friday, October 30th 4pm - 5pm Come get crafty with us and unleash your imagination as we whip up some seriously cool STREAM creations! Sign-ups required - Re...

Read To A Therapy Dog

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us for buddy reading that will build confidence, skill, and more with trained therapy dog Ryder!

Scavenger Hunt, Ages 3-12 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Children are invited to come to the Children's Room and participate in our Halloween Scavenger Hunt!

Trick Or Treat At The Library

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Visit the library between 10 AM and 4 PM in costume to Trick-or-Treat. Family program. No registration!

Pumpkin Carving Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Join us for some pumpkin stories! Afterwards we will have a pumpkin carving demonstration. Help Miss Sydney scrap out the pulp and design the face of the jack-o-lantern! All are welcome!

Storytime

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Every week we'll be having our Tuesday and Saturday Storytime in the mornings. We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Halloween Hullaboo!

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us for a full day of Halloween fun at the library! 10:30AM - Make & Take Crafts - Stop by and create a Halloween themed craft! Available while supplies last. 10:30AM - 2:00PM - Dark, Dark Room - ...

Family Storytime

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun family program filled with stories, songs and smiles!

Halloween Dress Up Storytime And Parade (All Ages)

📍 Bergen County Library System

Get into your costumes early and join us in the Community Room for a Halloween themed story time, followed by a parade outside the library to show them off! Register to reserve your spot by clicking t...

Everybody Dance Class!

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us on Oct 17, 24, 31, and Nov 7 from 11:00Am-11:45am A dance class for kids that combines music, movement and fun! Registration is required You can register online, call 973-478-3800 or stop in a...

Drop-In Craft Saturday (All Ages)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Select Saturdays from 11 AM – 4 PM Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last. For more information, visit nutleypubliclibrar...

Saturday Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Miss Jen is back and so is Saturday Storytime!  Families can visit the library for some stories and songs to get your weekend going. Register one child per spot.

Kids Halloween Party

📍 Cresskill Public Library

Come to the library and listen to some spooky music, eat some yummy treats, and do a Halloween-themed craft!

Teen Costume Contest And Craft

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Compete in a costume contest to win cool prizes and create a scary craft. Candy will be served. Teens 13 and up only. No registration required.

D&D: Halloween Edition

📍 Montclair Public Library

Music Of The West African Kora With Sean Gaskell

📍 Englewood Public Library

Enjoy a unique concert experience featuring Sean Gaskell and the African Kora harp. Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. The West African kora is a 21-string harp ...

Scavenger Hunt All Month (Children'S Room)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Kids of all ages are invited to participate in scavenger hunts around the Children’s room. For the month of November the theme is Native American Heritage! Kids can pick up their “I Spy” checklists f...

Fantastic Book Sale--Sunday Bag Sale

📍 Englewood Public Library

$10 a bag! At the Renaissance Building next door. Side Entrance.

French Practice Conversation Group

📍 Englewood Public Library

Via Zoom E-mail director@englewood.bccls.org for Zoom log-in info.

The Jimmy Santa Band

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Join us for a lively afternoon of live music featuring a talented band performing an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, rock and roll, show tunes, standards, and swing. Enjoy familiar favorites from legenda...

Reeds, Rhythm & All That Brass

📍 Bergen County Library System

An Afternoon of Big Band Music Don't miss this glorious tribute to the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s with Reeds, Rhythm & All That Brass (RRB). Featuring the music America danced and swung to du...

Dia De Los Muertos Family Festival

📍 Paramus Public Library

Dia de los Muertos Family Festival Sunday, November 1 2:00pm-3:00pm Ages 4- Grade 4 Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead with us! Register beginning October 18. Photographs and/or video may be...

Diwali Celebration

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, at the library with events that include: bingo, story time, kids’ henna station and crafts, entertainment, a fashion show of traditional clothes, and more. Li...

(R) 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

This program encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. Register here and pick up your reading log at the Children’s Desk. If you have multiple childre...

(R) Homework Helper

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in ...

Monthly Activity Kits For Kids

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Mond...

Little Seeds Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds story time class c...

Game & Gather

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us for weekly game days at the library on Mondays.  Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue ...

Baby Time

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Baby Time Mondays October 12-November 16 10:00-10:20am Birth - 1 ½ with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or video may be ta...

Yoga Story Time

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Ages 2-6 with an adult. No mat needed. Just dress for movement.

Sensory Free Play

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and below Join us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Materials were generously spon...

Pre-K Story Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 2-5. Come listen to great stories and enjoy fun songs and coloring! Sign up for the Story Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/94eJwXi/story

Baby Storytime!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join Ms. Ariel in this special storytime for infants to 2-year-olds! This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, and socialization w...

Little Learners: Storytime & Craft

📍 Westwood Public Library

Bring your little one to a fun, creative morning at the library! Perfect for ages 18 months –4 years old, this program includes a short, engaging story followed by a simple hands-on craft designed for...

Little Wigglers Storytime @ The Library (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Library for stories, songs, and fun in this storytime class. Register online today! Storytime will be held in the Demarest Library Children's Programming Room at 90 Harden...

Storytime With A Twist

📍 Oradell Public Library

Yoga class with Ms. Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga Please register for the number of children attending

Play-Doh Playdate

📍 Montclair Public Library

This hands-on program invites children to explore their creativity and fine motor skills through free play with Play-Doh. Children will engage in sensory exploration, shaping, and molding while learni...

Color Jam

📍 Montclair Public Library

Come join us for a weekly group coloring project while we listen to music together! Different musical genres and decade each week! To stay informed, sign up for one or all of our eNewsletters, click h...

Esl Conversation Group

📍 Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Public Library

Join Liz in the Level B Meeting Room for some informal English conversation. All levels welcome.

Toddler Craft Time

📍 New Milford Public Library

Select Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (10/5, 10/19, 11/2 & 11/16) Enjoy making a themed craft with your toddler. Crafts are best suited for children 2 and older. Crafts are while supplies last. Care...

Storytime & Take-Away Craft

📍 Bloomfield Public Library

Children and their grownups are invited to join us weekly for stories, songs, and a related craft kit to take home. This event takes place outside in the library courtyard, weather permitting. All chi...

Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft

📍 Garfield Public Library

Children of all ages are welcome to stop in the library to make a tissue paper fall tree with us. All supplies will be provided. November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM No registration required Ga...

Play-Doh Playdate

📍 Montclair Public Library

This hands-on program invites children to explore their creativity and fine motor skills through free play with Play-Doh. Children will engage in sensory exploration, shaping, and molding while learni...

1,2,3 Come And Read With Me

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs. Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés. Se requiere regi...

Miss Jolie: Gobble & Groove! Ages 1-6

📍 Emerson Public Library

In this musical program suitable for ages 1-6, we will sing and dance with Miss Jolie! Registration required for each child. The Families of Emerson have priority to register first. Registration Septe...

Homework Help

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Is your child struggling with a homework assignment? Needs more practice reading? Our teen volunteers are here to help. This is a drop-in program, but we ask that the parents stay at the library until...

Table Ping Pong

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Come try your hand at ping pong inside the library in the children's room. Bring a friend!

Lofi & Chill

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Hang out in the downstairs Teen Area after school to chill out to our lo-fi music! Board games, puzzles, card games, and fidgets are available upon request! No registration required.

Adult Craft Mosaic Tile Trivet

📍 Garfield Public Library

Fall Animal Lantern

📍 River Vale Public Library

For 6th grade and up Use Mod Podge and fake leaves to make a beautiful Fall Fox, Owl, or Hedgehog lantern.

Nails & Tales

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Drop in to paint your nails using our polish or bring your own and spend time talking with friends and listening to music. For Grades 6 - 12. Drop-in program. Please be advised that library staff may ...

Crafternoon

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basi...

Storytime With Doc And Dug

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Veteran Doc Schupp and Dug for an unforgettable day of stories, smiles, and community fun. At the event, meet Veteran Doc Schupp as he reads a story and Dug the therapy dog. To make the day even ...

Weekly Lego Club

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Get creative with LEGOs every week! All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 3+, siblings welcome. No registration.

International Games Month Opening Ceremony

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us to learn about the importance of games, get an overview of the month's programming, and trying out our new selection of international games! Registration is not required.

Steam Book Club

📍 Washington Township Public Library

For grades K-2. Listen to a STEAM related book. Play games and do an activity based on the book. Activities include experiments, building with Lego, drawing, crafts, or art. Please register.

Pokémon Club For Kids! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join us to play the Pokémon card game and make some crafts! Card trading will NOT be permitted Provided by ALSC and The Pokémon Club International For children age 5-11 Registration Required

Ravenous Readers

📍 Paramus Public Library

Ravenous Readers Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm Grades 4-6 November 2: Because of Mr. Terupt, Rob Buyea (register beginning October 5) December 7: Winging It, Megan Wagner Lloyd (register beginning November 2) ...

Ai Literacy Lab

📍 Oakland Public Library

AI Literacy Lab is a fun, interactive program for students in grades 2–5 that introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. Students will learn what AI is, how it works, how to prompt it eff...

Crochet Club

📍 New Milford Public Library

Come and crochet! All skill levels are welcome. Mentors will be present to guide beginner crocheters. Supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials! Grades 3+ RSVP for email notificatio...

Period Party Nj4S Collaboration

📍 Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Calling all girls in grades between 5th- 9th Join us for a fun and empowering program where we’ll talk about periods and period care in a fun, educational, and judgment-free way. Learn helpful tips, t...

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Kids Yoga Class: Ages 3 - 5

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Join us for a kids yoga class at the library! Ages 3 - 5. Registration is required! In partnership with VIPeanuts Yoga. For more information, please contact us.

Kids Pipe Cleaner Spiders

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Create a spider decoration from pipe cleaners, pom-poms, and beads! Grades K-5. Registration required.

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

3rd-5th Grade **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons have priority registration for one week, residents of other towns can sign up starting the 23rd.** Sign up to join a small group of adv...

Python I

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS** please note: the start date has been pushed back one week to Monday, October 5 For grades 5-8 Learn the fundamentals of Python in this class! You wi...

Lego Showcase Day

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Get creative with LEGOs, and your creation will be put on display in the library! All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 3+, siblings welcome. No registration.

Yarn Time, Ages 10+ (Adults Welcome)

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. 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...

Yarn Therapy: Evening Edition

📍 Wyckoff Public Library

YARN THERAPY: EVENING EDITION We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday evening of each month at 7pm in Shotmeyer Room Everyone is welcome but no direct instruction is provided. Bring your latest project to s...

Play Group

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with...

Fall Babygarten (23 Months And Younger)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Tuesdays from September 15 to December 8 at 9:30 AM Babies and caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, songs and bounces in our weekly story time for children ages 23 months and under. Registration is require...

Baby & Me

📍 Cresskill Public Library

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

Teeny Time

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Teeny Time Tuesdays October 13-November 17 10:00-10:30am 1½ -2 ½  with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or video may be tak...

Music & Movement

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at mari@...

Toddler Tuesdays

📍 Washington Township Public Library

For ages 2-3 with a caregiver, stories, songs, movement, and more! Please register.

[Outside Org] Homeschool Teen Book Club (High School Aged)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Parent led book club that runs before the main homeschool open house.

Babies In The Library

📍 Montclair Public Library

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session. Make baby's first li...

Jiggly Wiggly Music Class

📍 Montvale Public Library

Shake, bounce, and wiggle at Jiggly Wiggly! This high-energy program is designed for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups to enjoy music, movement, and lots of giggles together. Through songs, rhymes...

Little Bookworms

📍 Paramus Public Library

Storytimes Must be a Paramus Resident Little Bookworms 6 months to 2 ½ years old Tuesdays October 13 - November 17 10:30 – 11:00am Registration for the entire session begins Tuesday, October 6. Photog...

Storytime

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Every week we'll be having our Tuesday and Saturday Storytime in the mornings. We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Tiny Tots Storytime

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Get ready for stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement with Miss Libby! This program is designed for 1-3 years old but all ages are welcome. No registration required!

Toddler Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Ages 2.5 to 3.5 with an accompanying adult. Located in the storytime room. Doors open at 10am. No registration.

Wiggle Worms Story Time

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

For Ages Infant - 3 years old.  Join us for some fun stories, music, and movement.

Books And Bubbles

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and bubbles while building early li...

Storytime

📍 Leonia Public Library

Stories, songs, toys, and a craft! Best for ages 6 months to 4 years. Salzig Meeting Room. Tuesdays at 10:30 am No registration required. Questions? Email Carolyn at carolyn.kosten@leonia.bccls.org

Drop-In Playtime

📍 New Milford Public Library

Playtime is best for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Have some fun and make new friends at this free-play program. Caregiver supervision is required. Registration is not required. For more informatio...

Fall Babygarten (23 Months And Younger)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Tuesdays from September 15 to December 8 at 10:45 AM Babies and caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, songs and bounces in our weekly story time for children ages 23 months and under. Registration is requir...

Babies & Giggles Storytime Cancelled

📍 Bergen County Library System

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 0-2.

Baby & Me, Newborn-Age 2

📍 Emerson Public Library

Parents and caregivers, this class is for you and your little ones, just follow along! Join us for an introduction to songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes! Newborn to Age 2. O...

Fall Storytime

📍 Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Kids ages 0-6yrs will listen to stories, sing and dance for their fav songs.do a craft or a coloring sheet in this event.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Oakland Public Library

Join Ms. Alex for stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Story Time With Miss Lauren

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Miss Lauren for a toddler story time and craft. We will be using various art materials (marker, paint, glue, etc) This program is for kids aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is requir...

Toddler Tales, Ages 2 To 5

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Fall session runs Tuesday, September 22 through November 17, 2026. Get ready for this active and interactive story time!  You'll hear stories, sing songs, and play games.  These activ...

No Babytime Today

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and play for children 0-18 months and their caregivers NOTE: If you are registering more than one child you must add them as a guest as the system allows for only o...

Homeschool Open House (All Ages)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool and make new friends. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books about homeschooling. Bring your favorite board game to share. For mor...

Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft

📍 Garfield Public Library

Children of all ages are welcome to stop in the library to make a tissue paper fall tree with us. All supplies will be provided. November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM No registration required Ga...

Babies In The Library

📍 Montclair Public Library

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session. Make baby's first li...

Teen Gaming:

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Speed your way to the library for Tuesday Afternoon Gaming with friends! For tweens and teens ages 12-18 only!

No Teen Tuesday This Week!

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Enjoy your day off from school!

Dog Man Party, Ages 7-12

📍 Emerson Public Library

Note to Parents: There may be butter-free popcorn. Snacks from home are welcome! Power Up with Reading and join us after school for a Pop-Up Dog Man & Friends party, celebrating the newest release, "D...

Drop-In Lego Challenge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Unleash your creativity one brick at a time! At each event we’ll tackle a new Lego challenge based on a challenge prompt. This program is for children ages 7 and up with an adult, teens and families. ...

Fall Special

📍 Paramus Public Library

Fall Special November 3, 4, OR 5 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, October 26 . Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking p...

T(W)Een Tuesday--Rockhaus Pilates

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

WITH ROCKHAUS A fun, beginner-friendly fitness class where tweens learn proper form, build strength, and gain confidence through simple exercises like squats, lunges, and core work. All fitness levels...

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

📍 Garfield Public Library

📣 Hey Garfield Teens! Want to Make a Difference? Build Your Resume? Have a Say in Your Community? 📣 Join the Garfield Public Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! We’re looking for students in grades...

Teen Volunteering: Set Design & Prop Making Club

📍 Leonia Public Library

Enjoy arts & crafts? Enjoy painting? Help us make sets and props for our next theater production!

Game Lounge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Cooking With Shoprite (Ages 2-4)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Join ShopRite's Dietitian Nick O. as he teaches us how to make YUMMY TREATS. The following 2 items will be made: -TBD -TBD Food Allergies or Intolerances??? Please state that on the registration form.

Dogman Release Party

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Grades 2-5. Join us as we celebrate the release of the newest Dogman book, A Sprinkle in Time. Games, snacks, and more!

Juv Book Club - Story Club (For Kindergarten - 1St Grade) Registration Required

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us at the Library for book discussions and fun book-related crafts/games! Story Club is for children in Kindergarten - 1st Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. A library card is ...

Fall Art Lab - Nature-Imprinted Clay Dish

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Celebrate the season by turning nature's treasures into art! Throughout this series, children will explore a variety of hands-on projects using natural and recycled materials to create beautiful keeps...

Makers Lab (Grades K-2)

📍 Bogota Public Library

Kids in grades K-2 can come do STEAM inspired projects. Teamwork and creativity will be encouraged. Register one spot per child.

The 2026 Best Pet Elections!

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 27 at 1pm. Registration is required. It's Election day! We're cele...

Story Explorers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids in Kindergarten and 1st grade are welcome to join us for an after school storytime, followed by a craft at the Baird Branch Library. Registration is required.

Crafternoon

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Stop by the Teen Area on Tuesdays to create a drop-in craft! Supplies will be provided and no registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons Club, Grp A Ages 10-12 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Ms. Ellie for a Dungeons and dragons adventure!

Stories & Creations

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Join Ms. Celia for a fun-filled program featuring a read-aloud followed by a hands-on craft or activity. Read it. Make it. Love it! For Grades K - 2. Registration is required on our online calendar. O...

Chess Class - Grades 1-9

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn to play and strategize chess. All levels of experience welcome. Grades 1-9. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER. This one hour class meets September 8, 15, 22, 29, October...

Intro To Crochet For Teens

📍 Westwood Public Library

Learn the basic crochet stitches, how to follow a pattern, and how to plan your own future projects after completing small practice pieces! Please plan to attend all 4 sessions.

Once Upon A Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

The first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6pm for Pre-k - grade 1 Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room for an evening of stories, creativity and family fun! We will share picture books and comp...

Teen Fandom Night

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Grades 6 - 12 Love manga, anime, or just all things fandom? Join us for our teen fandom night! Watch an anime classic from a beloved movie studio, snack on ramen and candy, do crafts inspired by your ...

Teen Craft: Fall Watercolor

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Join us for a fun fall watercolor class! All experience levels are welcome; no prior knowledge is required! Materials will be provided; all you need to bring is your creativity! Geared toward ages 12-...

Knit And Crochet With Tina

📍 Englewood Public Library

Knit and Crochet with Tina taught by Tina Munson Learn to knit and crochet--or practice your skills--in this introductory class. Please bring a skein of medium weight (#4) yarn, a pair of # 9 knitting...

Letters Against Isolation Drop In

📍 Garfield Public Library

Drop in anytime on Wednesdays this summer to write Letters Against Isolation, which helps fight loneliness one letter at a time and brings people a sense of connection, improving their mental/physical...

Drop-In Little Ones Storytime (Ages 0-3)

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Program Details Join Miss Lauren for playtime, stories, and songs! The fall schedule will be October 14th thru December 16th (no class 11/11 & 11/25) Age Range This program is for ages 0-3 with a care...

November Craft (To Go)

📍 Oakland Public Library

Craft Bags are available for pick up! This "to go" project is appropriate for children of all ages. Registration is not required.

Baby Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: h...

Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for your little ones featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Re...

Play Cafe

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program For newborns - 3 years old Wednesdays from 10am - 12:00pm September: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October: 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: 4, 11, 18 & 25 Come play, connect, and enjoy a cup...

Bilingual Storytime

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Join Ms. Celia for a fun and educational experience at our Bilingual Storytime. Enjoy stories in Spanish and English featuring picture books, songs, and interactive activities. For Ages 3 - 5. Registr...

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Meet & Play

📍 River Vale Public Library

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent o...

Movers & Shakers

📍 Westwood Public Library

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and move! This high-energy program is perfect for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. Together, we’ll enjoy lively music, rhymes, scarves, shakers, and movement activi...

Pints Storytime, Songs And Play (3M-24M)

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music and socialization for your little one(s) with Pints Storytime. Storytime...

Preschool Storytime & Craft, Ages 2-5

📍 Emerson Public Library

Create a Candy Corn Turkey craft and enjoy storytime with your little one(s). This class is suitable for Ages 2-5 and is structured for Preschool readiness! Wednesday, November 4th @ 10:30am Registrat...

Tales For Tots Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 18 months and up Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Tiny But Mighty Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join Mr. Tommy for a fun storytime geared towards youngsters ages 0-3. This program will include a combination of stories and songs that will keep your children engaged the whole time! One spot per ch...

Toddler Story Time

📍 Oradell Public Library

Toddler story time with Ms. Alyssa Books, music, and movement for ages 18 mos-4 years. Registration is REQUIRED! Please register for the amount of children attending. Adults do not need to register.

Free Play!

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is playtime at the library! The Children's Room will become a free play social hour for toddlers Wednesday mornings in September. No need to register, just come t...

Japanese Storytime

📍 Paramus Public Library

Japanese Storytime Wednesdays, November 4, December 2 10:30-11:15am 本に興味を持ち始めたら～３歳くらいまでのお子様を対象にした日本語でのおはなし会です。お気軽にご参加ください。 Register two weeks in advance. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this ...

Juv Books & Crafts Storytime (For Ages 2-5 Years With A Caregiver) No Registration

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library. For children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Face...

Preschool Pals Storytime! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 2 - 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy an hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/c...

Fall Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM September 16 to December 9 Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, songs, yoga and crafts! Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library. For more...

Free Play Social Time (Birth-5 Years)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us as we make friends and play! The library will provide toys while grown-ups & children can play and socialize with others. Registration is not required. To stay informed, sign up for one or all...

Mother Goose Time

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storyti...

Music With Guitar Bob

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Join Guitar Bob for a fun music program full of singing and dancing! Featuring his original, high-energy songs that have delighted generations of children. Perfect for babies up to 6 years old.

Mother Goose Time

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storyti...

Musical Storytime With Mr. Corbitt, Ages 6 Mos - 4 Yrs.

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Corbitt Williams is an energetic performer and music lover.  He traveled with Disney Cruise lines as a performer and worked as a cabaret singer in New York before discovering his love...

Bilingual Storytime With Our Community Partners

📍 Bloomfield Public Library

Children and their grownups are invited to join us weekly for Bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Cheryl, Ms. Maritza, and our essential workers in the Police and Fire Departments.  This event takes ...

Wednesday Wigglers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Babies, newborn to 24 months are welcome with their adult to join us for a storytime and sing-along at the Baird Branch Library.

Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft

📍 Garfield Public Library

Children of all ages are welcome to stop in the library to make a tissue paper fall tree with us. All supplies will be provided. November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM No registration required Ga...

Wednesday Wigglers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Babies, newborn to 24 months are welcome with their adult to join us for a storytime and sing-along at the Baird Branch Library.

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Books, songs, rhymes and play are the perfect way to inspire a love of literacy and learning in your little ones. This interactive storytime is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-K children. No regi...

Baby Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time is also at 10 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.co...

Baby Storytime

📍 New Milford Public Library

This storytime is for the youngest library goers and their caregivers. Follow along to songs, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes for a good time! Newborns  – 1 year old. Caregiver participation is requir...

Storytime

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Every week we'll be having our new afternoon Storytime on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM! We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Movie Matinee: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) | PG After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox breaks a promise to his wife and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Giving in to his animal insti...

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Books, songs, rhymes and play are the perfect way to inspire a love of literacy and learning in your little ones. This interactive storytime is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-K children. No regi...

Manga & Anime Club

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Try Japanese snacks, watch anime, discuss manga, and talk about other pop culture media with friends!  No registration required, for grades 6-12.

Drop-In Lego Club (Grades K-5)

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Program Details Drop in for open building with our collection of LEGO bricks! Age Range This program is for grades K-5. Registration Not Required No registration. Drop in from 3:00 - 4:30 PM. Children...

Anime Club (Grades 6-12) Anime Club

📍 Lodi Memorial Library

Come watch a popular anime while doing a craft and enjoying Japanese snacks!

Fall Special

📍 Paramus Public Library

Fall Special November 3, 4, OR 5 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, October 26 . Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking p...

Gaming Club

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Wednesdays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 Drop by and play a different game every week in the library’s auditorium - video games, board games, card games and more! Registration is not required. Questions? C...

Video Game Day

📍 Bogota Public Library

Come to the library and play video games from the Nintendo Switch! Registration is required

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Calling all barbarians, clerics, fighters, rogues, and those who have yet to decide their class! Join us on Wednesday, November 4 & 18 from 3:30 - 4:30pm for our Teen Dungeons & Dragons group! In thes...

After-School Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

: Check out this weekly storytime class for kids in grades K-2! 4-year-olds welcome with an adult present. No registration.

Branching Out Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. It’s time to explore the world! S...

Postponed To 11/4 Teen Makers Challenge Club: Diy Escape Room (Gr 6-9)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Create your own escape room challenge! Using the provided materials, you'll create puzzles, ciphers, and codes to design a unique challenge for your peers to solve. Flex your creativity, problem-solvi...

Bookworms Children'S Book Club

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

For Grade 2. Registration required. All are welcome,

Teen Advisory Group

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Teen Advisory Group TAG You can make a difference in your community! Did you know that during 2026 Summer Reading, teen volunteers contributed 100+ hours of their time to help the library community? W...

Artful Afternoons - Marble Fall Leaf Painting

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Drop in every Wednesday for a fun-filled afternoon of art! This fun and free-form art program encourages imagination and creativity through hands-on projects. Kids can paint, draw, and create with all...

Children'S Bingo

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 28 at 1pm. Play bingo for a chance to win a prize! Registration is...

Craft Specials (Ages 5 To 9)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Craft Specials: Bedazzled Dog Man for ages 5 to 9 will take place on Wednesday, November 4 at 4:00 PM. Please fill out one registration form per child. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot a...

Crafty Nights For Kids! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Enjoy creating seasonal crafts with Ms. Teresa! For children in grades K-6. Registration is REQUIRED for EACH participating child due to LIMITED SUPPLIES. September 16th, 2026: Construction Paper Crow...

*Cancelled* Lego Club

📍 Bergen County Library System

LEGO Club is cancelled on this date. Please register for our next meetup - Weds 11/18!

Sensory Frenzy Playtime

📍 Bergen County Library System

Explore different stimulating sensory filled stations. For newborns - 5 years old.

Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Drop in and play chess in an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction. No registration required.

Teen Fall Button Art

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations.  All supplies provided.  Ages 12 to 17.

Read To A Dog (5+)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+. Children should be beginning to read and use this 1...

Kids Build Your Own Monster Plush Session 2

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Please note that this is a repeat of the class from October 22. Build your own monster plush complete with a wishing star. PreK-Grade 5. Registration required. Franklin Lakes residents only please!

Lego Robotics

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Learn robotics with LEGO! The R Child STEAM Center is bringing this popular class to the library. This is a six week class and registration is for all six weeks. Please sign up ONLY if you are sure th...

Read To A Dog (5+)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+. Children should be beginning to read and use this 1...

Read To A Dog (5+)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+. Children should be beginning to read and use this 1...

Teen Zentangle Pumpkins

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for a relaxing and fun art night. We will create one-of-a-kind zentangle pumpkins while sipping on hot cocoa. No prior experience necessary. All supplies provided. This program is for students...

Pumpkin Mua Challenge

📍 Teaneck Public Library

On your mark! Get set! Blend! Got what it takes to be the ultimate MUA for our gourd-eous clientele? Get matched with a pumpkin who needs a makeover! Registration required and materials provided.

Kids Crochet Club

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Learn how to crochet, then make fun projects! Beginners welcome. Ages 8+ Must be Ridgefield resident. If registering more than one child in your family, add them as a guest or use a different email. D...

Library Chef Junior: Rice, Bean, And Cheese Burritos

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

It's National Rice Month! Kids will roll up easy, delicious burritos stuffed with rice, beans, and melty cheese. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime hunger strikes!

Midweek Make

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Join us on the second* Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm for a maker project. November will be held on the first Wednesday, 11/4 and our project is TBD For grades 6-12. Registration is required This p...

Bricks And Motors

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Grades 1-3. Create dynamic projects with special Lego bricks, motors, and coding.

French Conversation (Zoom)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email kathysteinsmith@gmail.com

Sprouting Up Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activitie...

Dinovember Craft Time-Registration Required

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us to make two dinosaur themed crafts.  This program is best for children age 3 and up with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

Baby Lap Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at mari.zigas@hackensack.bccls.org or 201-...

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Tell Me a Story Thursdays October 15-November 19 10:00 - 10:45 am 2 ½-5 year olds with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or ...

Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 To 2)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19. Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with ...

Little Listeners Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 3-5 Years Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join Mr. Tommy for storytime at the library! This program will be geared towards children ages 3-5. Registration is required and one spot per family. Please note: There will be no storytime on 12/24 a...

Tiny Tots Story Time

📍 Garfield Public Library

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

Tots Library Club (Tlc)

📍 Oakland Public Library

A program designed for the youngest library users (Birth to 2-yrs.-old), and their caregivers. A brief meet-and-greet will be followed by songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Books And Bubbles

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and bubbles while building early li...

Pre-School Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

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

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Tell Me a Story 2 ½ to 4 years old Thursdays October 15 - November 19 10:30 – 11:15am Registration for the entire session begins Thursday, October 8. Paramus Residents Only Photographs and/or video ma...

Toddlertime

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as t...

Tots Storytime And Craft(2-4 Years)

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music, movement and socialization for your little one(s) with Tots Storytime. ...

Hello Friends Storytime

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Let's read and sing together!  Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Go...

Little People Storytime

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for storybook read alouds and songs! Ages 6 months – 3 1/2 years old. Caregiver participation is required. Registration required. New Milford residents will have preference in available spots....

Baby Story Time

📍 Maywood Public Library

Join us at the library for stories for our littlest learners! Ideal for newborns through age 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library ...

Babytime Storytime (Birth-23 Months)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons! We'll sing songs, nursery rhymes, and read a few board books geared towards those from ages birth-23 months in our Kid’s Place. If weather...

Juv Lapsit Storytime (For Ages 0-2 Years With A Caregiver) No Registration

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library storytime For children ages 0 - 2 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Lib...

Little Hands Crafts

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Ages 18m - 4 Bring your little ones to the library for a drop-in craft! The projects will be simple enough for little hands to do. No registration required, while supplies last. This program is kindly...

Baby Time, Ages 0 To 2

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Fall session runs Thursday, September 24 through November 19, 2026. Your baby will hear stories, sing songs and move to fingerplays in this active and interactive story and play time....

Tumbling Tots Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 2-5.

Sensory Story And Play Time

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Miss Lauren for stories, playdough, simple crafts and sensory bins and toys for fall!  Ages 2-5.  Registration is required.

All About Owls

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Ages 4 and up. School may be out but the learning continues! Raptor Trust NJ will bring a feathered ambassador to educate us about these amazing creatures.

Popcorn And A Movie (Ages 7 To 11)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Need something to do during teacher's convention? Kids ages 7 to 11 will watch Toy Story 5 and eat snacks on Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 AM.  Registration is required. Please fill out one registrati...

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime (3-5Yr)

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and activities geared specifically for children age 3-5 years old and their caregivers NOTE: If registering more than one child, please add them as a guest.

Fall Culinary Creatives Cooking Class (Ages 6-10)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Thursday, November 5 at 11:30 AM Children can make a unique and healthy recipe with registered dietician Nicole Sayre of Culinary Creatives! For ages 6-10 Registration is required and limited to Nutle...

Cartooning Workshop For Kids Ages 8-12

📍 Bloomfield Public Library

Cartoonist Mike Dawson returns with an all-new presentation, “Cartooning Lessons: Telling Your Stories Using the Language of Comics.” This workshop is for kids ages 8-12 and promises to be "lively, fu...

Afterschool Movie

📍 Emerson Public Library

Chill in the Afternoon with a movie on the big screen! Individually packed snacks and refreshments provided, snacks from home are welcome. Open to all families. Registration recommended, drop-in welco...

Lego Club (Public Schools Closed)

📍 New Milford Public Library

Do you love to create with Legos? At each meeting, children meet to create and share their builds based on a theme. Legos are provided. Ages 6 and up. Drop-ins welcome when space allows.

Celebrate Winnie The Pooh'S 100Th Birthday!

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Ages 4 and up Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! We will be showing Disney's "Winnie the Pooh" movie and decorating birthday cards. Popcorn and water will be served. Registration required. Space ...

"Minute To Win It" Stem Challenge

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

A fun program with quick one-minute challenges to test your brain. For Grades 3 - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each chi...

Afternoon Storytime (Birth-5 Years)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and move about.We might even dance a little! Storytime will be downstairs at the Bellevue Avenue Branch, Kid...

Hunger Games Trivingo

📍 Bergen County Library System

What is Trivingo? It's trivia meets bingo! We will have answers to various trivia questions on our bingo boards -- some answers might come up more than once! Our trivia questions cover the books AND t...

Lego Club

📍 Paramus Public Library

Lego Club Thursday, November 5 3:00pm Ages 4 and up No registration necessary. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to us...

Fall Craft

📍 Montclair Public Library

We will use a sock/other fabric to make a decorative pumpkin.  Feel free to bring an old sock or two.  All other materials will be provided.  Registration is required.

Community Service Club

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, November 5, 12, & 19 from 3 - 4pm to earn volunteer time. We will be making cards for lonely elderly folks or coloring for the...

Snow White (2025; Pg) - New Movie Screening

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us for a New Movie Screening of Snow White (2025).  Fresh popcorn will be available while supplies last. Free Event. No Registration Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garfield Public Libr...

Lego Club, Ages 8-12 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come and let your imagination run wild with LEGOS!!! Children are invited to join the Children's room staff for some LEGO fun using the LEGOS that belong to the library. If children would like to work...

Chess Club

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Fall session will be starting on Thursday, October 8th 3:30--4:30pm. Sign up sheet and permission slips are available at the circulation desk. Completed permission slips must be returned before child ...

Fall Special

📍 Paramus Public Library

Fall Special November 3, 4, OR 5 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, October 26 . Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking p...

Pine Cone Critters

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

A fun craft with Pupurishu Studio! Ages 5+. Registration required.

Yarn Club For Kids

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Thursdays at 3:30pm for grades 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...

Game Lounge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Kids Fall Theme Paint & Sip (Grades K-2)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Join us for a fun and creative Kids Paint & Sip session! Each child will receive a canvas with a pre-traced image, and step-by-step color guidance will be provided as they paint. Kids will have fun pa...

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Read Together Book Club: Grades K - 1

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades K - 1. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on October 29 at 1pm. We will read together and then do a themed craft. You do...

Dosa & Diwali Celebration

📍 Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

🪔 Celebrate Diwali with Dosa, Diyas & Fun! 🥳 Join us for a festive Diwali celebration filled with food, creativity, and family fun! Learn about the traditions and significance of Diwali and enjoy a ...

Seton Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids ages 3 years old to preschool are welcome to join us for an interactive storytime and sing-along, featuring student readers from Seton Hall University.

Bean Turkey Project

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations.   All supplies provided.  For ages 6-12.

Create Your Own Board Game

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun! bring your friends and create your own board game together!

Lego Club

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Calling all LEGO fans! Join us each month for a fun building challenge where kids can create, experiment, and bring their ideas to life. Build, share, and celebrate your LEGO creations with fellow bui...

Seton Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids ages 3 years old to preschool are welcome to join us for an interactive storytime and sing-along, featuring student readers from Seton Hall University.

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Kids' Craft - Autumn Tree Painting

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Join us at the library on Thursdays at 4:30 PM for our weekly halloween themed crafts

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Diwali Celebration

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades: K - 5 Thursday, November 5th 5pm - 6pm Join us in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Learn about the holiday and have fun making crafts to celebrate Diwal...

Teen Creative Corner

📍 Montclair Public Library

Need a break from the usual? Come hang out and get crafty! Try a new craft, chill with friends, and see what you can create. No art skills required - just an hour of creating and having fun. Registrat...

Read-To-A-Dog

📍 Bergen County Library System

For emerging readers who'd like to get some reading practice in (or experienced readers who enjoy reading out loud), our furry friend Oscar is back and ready to listen! Bring your own book or choose s...

Teen Volunteering: Theater Club

📍 Leonia Public Library

Open recruitment:  In the future volunteers will act out a children’s book theater production for kids at the library. Volunteers will practice, produce, schedule, and create this production. Practice...

Vibraphone Jazz Concert: Featuring Vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker And Pianist Allen Farnham

📍 Demarest Public Library

Vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker and pianist Allen Farnham share an engaging set of jazz at the Demarest Library. The November 5th concert will focus on the interplay and communication between the two mast...

Scratch Coding Camp: Create Games, Stories, & Animations

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Scratch Coding Camp: Create Games, Stories & Animations Learn to code by creating! In this three-session Scratch coding camp, elementary and middle school students will use Scratch’s colorful drag-and...

Children'S Room Showcase, Families

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Our Children's Room just got a beautiful, nature-inspired makeover. This fresh new space is designed to spark curiosity, where cozy reading nooks and woodland wonders bring your favorite stories to li...

Yoga Class

📍 Allendale's Lee Memorial Library

Enjoy the many benefits of Yoga with instructor Sonia during this free class at the Lee Memorial Library. Allendale residents 16+ only please.

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.

Play With Blocks

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Storytime (Ages 0 To 5)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Separate registration is required for each week of storytime and begins on Mondays at 10 AM. This registration is only for Friday, November 6 at 10 AM. Please fill out one registration form per child....

Tot Time

📍 Cresskill Public Library

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

Zumbini With Sarah (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join Miss Sarah at the Demarest Public Library for some singing, dancing, and movement! This program is for children ages 0 - 4 and their caregivers. *Registration required Created by Zumba® and BabyF...

November Take Home Craft

📍 Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Sammy the Squirrel Magnet

Friday Friends

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Babies up to 2 years and a caregiver. This is a drop in program limited to 20 children. To be on our mailing list for updates please register.

Play & Stay!

📍 Paramus Public Library

Play & Stay! Fridays October 16-November 20 10:00-11:00am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for an hour of free play! No registration required. Please note: There is no Play & Stay ...

Story Time For Babies

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program For newborn - 3 years old Fridays from 10:30am - 11am in the Children's Room November 6th, 13th & 20th Bring your little ones as they play from 10:30-10:45, then read 2 bo...

Cuentos Juntos Interactive Spanish Storytime (Ages 0-5)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Children are introduced to Spanish through songs, movement, stories, and playful activities designed for early childhood. This program focuses on active learning and exposure to the Spanish language, ...

Cutie Crawlers (Ages Birth To Non-Walkers)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Crawlers come meet new crawlers! (Tummy time babies too.) We will host free-play for babies who are not yet walking on their own.

Fall Two-Year-Old Story Time

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Fridays at 10:30 AM September 18 to December 11 Join us for a weekly story time featuring stories, rhymes, music, and crafts just for children aged 2! Registration is required and limited to Nutley Pu...

Playtime

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Discover, play, and connect! This drop-in Playtime for ages babies - 3 years features developmental toys and a welcoming space where little ones and their caregivers can play and make friends.

Read, Move, & Groove

📍 Leonia Public Library

The Little Gym of Englewood presents: Read, Move, & Groove! Registration required. For ages 0-3. Located in the Salzig Meeting Room.

Stay & Play Storytime, Ages 1-3

📍 Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Victoria for storytime and stay for playtime! All children are welcome, suitable for ages 1-3. Registration required online. A parent/guardian is required to remain in the room for the durat...

Playtime For Littles (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Drop in for puzzles, games, and social time! For ages 0-4 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Library Playgroup

📍 Westwood Public Library

Visit us on Friday mornings for our Library Playgroup. Meet new families and have some fun.

Wobbly Walkers (Toddlers Who Are Walking To Age 35 Months)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Walkers come meet new walkers! Let's get out of the crawlers' way! We will host free-play for toddlers who are able to walk independently.

Toddler Imaginative Play

📍 Bergen County Library System

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 g...

Belly Play For Infants & Caregivers, Ages Birth - 12 Months

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Open play time for infants and pre-crawlers with their caregivers. Babies play with toys designed to encourage their physical and intellectual growth while caregivers socialize with e...

Terrific Two'S & Three'S!

📍 Oakland Public Library

Oakland two to three-yr.-olds, and their caregivers, will enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Young Artists

📍 Paramus Public Library

Young Artists Fridays October 16-November 20 11:00 am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for a weekly craft! No registration necessary. Please note: There is no Young Artists program...

Lego Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

We have the LEGOs. Bring your creativity! Duplos for younger children are also provided.

Kids & Coins Academy (Ages 5-12)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Friday, November 6 at 2:00 PM Have you ever wondered how money actually works? Join Kids & Coins Academy for a fun program where children will build financial literacy skills and learn about money wit...

Kids Kraft: Pinecone Creatures, Ages 5 - 8

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Marjoriet from Pupurishu Studios will be presenting a creative workshop for children ages 5 to 8. Register to ensure that your child has a place! There will be pinecones aplenty and tons of supplies t...

Nintendo Switch Club

📍 Oakland Public Library

Come play Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Switch Sports and more! Open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. No registration required!

Fun Fridays - Movie Matinee

📍 Paramus Public Library

Fun Fridays 4:00-4:45pm (no registration necessary unless otherwise noted) Grades K-4 unless otherwise noted. November 6: Movie matinee, 3:00pm The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Rated PG) November 13: Pok...

Lego Club, Ages 5-7 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come and let your imagination run wild with LEGOS!!! Children are invited to join the Children's room staff for some LEGO fun using the LEGOS that belong to the library. If children would like to work...

D.I.Y. Crafternoons

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Make freestyle crafts every month with everyday materials! No registration, all materials will be provided.

Gaming Club (Ages 7 To 11)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Children ages 7 to 11 years are invited to play games with us on Fridays at 3:30 PM: September 18 to November 20. We will have board and card games, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 console for video gaming. ...

Lego Club

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

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.

Picture Bingo

📍 Paramus Public Library

Picture Bingo All Ages Fridays, October 9 - November 20 No Bingo Halloween, Friday, October 23 3:30 - 4:30pm No Registration Required Play Picture Bingo at the Reid Branch Library and win tasty prizes...

Teen Club: Loops & Laughs

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Get hooked on crochet with Marion at Teen Club: Loops & Laughs! This group will meet on Friday, November 6 & 20 at 3:30pm to work on our crochet or friendship-bracelet-making skills while chatting wit...

Beginner Chess

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Chess instruction provided by Enriched by Q. For beginning players to learn the pieces and basic game play. Grades K-6.

Bioengineered Youth Stem Workshop (For K-8Th Grade)

📍 Leonia Public Library

Play Group

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with...

Bilingual Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Saturdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room as we sing songs and read books in English and Spanish. Registration is not required but craft supplies will be handed out...

My First Hike & Storytime At Goffle Brook Park Ages 2-6

📍 Bergen County Library System

This event combines a nature themed Storytime with the Children's Room staff just inside the park in an open area with a short, guided nature walk led by a Passaic County Park Ranger. This event will ...

Kids Chess Club (Ages 6 - 13)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Come play chess with players of all levels. This event will take place at the library in the children's area. As always, children ages eight and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and...

Library Lego Mania

📍 River Edge Public Library

ATTENTION LEGO ENGINEERS!  Join us for a LEGO Block Party were you can create, explore and connect with the wonderful world of LEGO!  All LEGO designs will be displayed in the library. No registration...

Canvassing For Sopl

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join a team of volunteers to deliver flyers to every house in South Orange. The flyer asks residents to support the new library by donating to the Building Connections Campaign. Sign up to volunteer f...

Drop In Dino Saturdays

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Have a roaring good time with our Drop In Dino-Saturdays. Vote for your favorite dino. Complete a dino scavenger hunt. Make dino arts and crafts.

Read Aloud To Rover (For Independent Readers)

📍 Bergen County Library System

Intimidated to read out loud? Practice with therapy animals from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy from 10am-11am every first Saturday of the month. Registration required and limited. Click here to registe...

Basics Of Chess

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Come learn the first steps of chess and try a game! Open to all ages.

Jumpin' Jamie - Music, Magic And Puppets! *Parent And Children Need To Register.*

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Jump, sing and dance with Jumpin' Jamie! Enjoy this interactive program with music, magic and puppets. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please notify the libra...

Sunshine Toddler Club: Sensory Play Day

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us for a joyful morning of play, stories, songs, and sensory fun designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Everybody Dance Class!

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us on Oct 17, 24, 31, and Nov 7 from 11:00Am-11:45am A dance class for kids that combines music, movement and fun! Registration is required You can register online, call 973-478-3800 or stop in a...

Children'S Local Author Visit

📍 Bloomfield Public Library

Children's author Nicole Castrovinci returns with her newest kids' book, Snowballed!  Adventures abound when “a snowflake lands on a mountaintop. It flips and flops, tumbling down into the valley belo...

Family Game Day

📍 Maywood Public Library

Join us for some family gaming fun.  Choose between video games on the lower YA level tv's or pick a board game to play as a family! Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part...

Drop-In Craft Saturday (All Ages)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Select Saturdays from 11 AM – 4 PM Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last. For more information, visit nutleypubliclibrar...

Family Storytime

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun family program filled with stories, songs and smiles!

Free Play With Bricks (Ages 5 And Up)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

11 AM to 3 PM Saturdays: September 12, October 24 and November 7 Monday, December 28 Drop-in and build with LEGOs! For ages 5 and up. No registration required. For more information, visit nutleypublic...

Free Kids Event: Imagination Builders (Hackensack)

📍 Lakeshore Learning Store

Imagination Builders Featuring Lakeshore Exclusives Young artists and innovators will love our two free in-store events in November! They’ll use Peel & Stick Foam Cubes to design and build 2-D and 3-D...

Family Playtime, Ages 1-3

📍 Emerson Public Library

Families of Emerson with children ages 1-3 are invited to playtime at the Library! This unstructured free-play is geared for children, and their parent/guardian to socialize and interact with others. ...

Stem Saturdays With Mrs.Thressa

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us on as we dive into a S.T.E.M. (Science Technology Engineering & Math) storytime, then engage in an interactive activity that connects to the story! Registration Required Recommended ages 5-11

Truck Day!!!

📍 Oakland Public Library

Oakland's own DPW, Fire Dept., First Aid Squad, and Police Dept. will bring vehicles to the Library's Municipal Parking Lot. Registration is not required.

Family Movie Matinee

📍 Maywood Public Library

Join us in the amphitheater for a screening of Goat (PG). 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 fund...

Mark Zacharia Presents "Murder, Mystery & Magic!"

📍 Bergen County Library System

Audience age from teen through adults of all ages.

Teen Craft - Needle Felting, Ages 11+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

*** Registration required for Teens ages 11+ only. Make a hedgehog-pumpkin needle felting project with Christine Hsiao from Woolly Pets! Felt is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing and p...

Concert: Guitarist Tony Aglione

📍 Englewood Public Library

Guitarist Tony Aglione returns to the Englewood Public Library on Saturday, November 7 at 3 p.m. in the Mackay Room. Tony Aglione is a critically acclaimed instrumental guitarist whose original compos...

French Practice Conversation Group

📍 Englewood Public Library

Via Zoom E-mail director@englewood.bccls.org for Zoom log-in info.

High School Musical Jr.

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Enjoy a performance of High School Musical Jr. presented by the talented young performers of Applause Touring Collective!

Music & Movement: Sensory Story Time

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Have fun singing with Ms. Michelle of MP Music who will lead little ones in a super fun and interactive sensory story time. For Ages 1 - 4. Registration is required on our online calendar. This progra...

(R) 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

This program encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. Register here and pick up your reading log at the Children’s Desk. If you have multiple childre...

(R) Homework Helper

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in ...

Monthly Activity Kits For Kids

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Mond...

Little Seeds Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds story time class c...

Game & Gather

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us for weekly game days at the library on Mondays.  Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue ...

Baby Time

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Baby Time Mondays October 12-November 16 10:00-10:20am Birth - 1 ½ with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or video may be ta...

Pre-K Story Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 2-5. Come listen to great stories and enjoy fun songs and coloring! Sign up for the Story Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/94eJwXi/story

Wiggle & Giggle (Ages 0 To 5)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee of Explorer's Playgroup for children ages 0 to 5 will take place on Monday, November 9 at 10 AM. Please fill out a separate registration form for each child. Due to spa...

Sensory Free Play

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and below Join us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Materials were generously spon...

Grab & Go Crafting For Kids

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Pick-up for Children's For kids ages 3 years - grade 5 Monday, November 9th at 10am Come pick up a Grab 'n Go craft to do at home with the kids! Released on a first come basis Questions? Con...

Baby Storytime!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join Ms. Ariel in this special storytime for infants to 2-year-olds! This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, and socialization w...

Little Learners: Storytime & Craft

📍 Westwood Public Library

Bring your little one to a fun, creative morning at the library! Perfect for ages 18 months –4 years old, this program includes a short, engaging story followed by a simple hands-on craft designed for...

Little Wigglers Storytime @ The Library (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Library for stories, songs, and fun in this storytime class. Register online today! Storytime will be held in the Demarest Library Children's Programming Room at 90 Harden...

Move, Learn, & Grow

📍 Oradell Public Library

Yoga class with Ms. Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga Please register for the number of children attending

Musical Storytime, 6Mo-Age 6

📍 Emerson Public Library

An energetic and enriching storytime singalong, singing across all decades and genres with classic nursery rhymes sung in between each book. Suitable for 6MO-Age 6. Registration Required for each chil...

Rhythm & Rhyme, Ages 2-4 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Parents and children are invited to come and clap their hands and tap their toes with Ms. Chris in the Children's Room!

Story Time

📍 Bergen County Library System

Story time for little ones! Story time is valuable for the development of early literacy skills including sound recognition and vocabulary. It also enhances children's focus, social interaction, commu...

Kids Sensory Play And Storytime (Ages 2-5)

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Interactive storytime with music, movement, and sensory components. Ages 2-5. Registration required.

Play-Doh Playdate

📍 Montclair Public Library

This hands-on program invites children to explore their creativity and fine motor skills through free play with Play-Doh. Children will engage in sensory exploration, shaping, and molding while learni...

Color Jam

📍 Montclair Public Library

Come join us for a weekly group coloring project while we listen to music together! Different musical genres and decade each week! To stay informed, sign up for one or all of our eNewsletters, click h...

Esl Conversation Group

📍 Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Public Library

Join Liz in the Level B Meeting Room for some informal English conversation. All levels welcome.

Storytime - Music In Motion

📍 River Edge Public Library

STORYTIME - Music in Motion - Songs and movement with Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga - All abilities & capabilities welcome. This storytime is ideal for ages 2-5 (or similar developement le...

Play-Doh Playdate

📍 Montclair Public Library

This hands-on program invites children to explore their creativity and fine motor skills through free play with Play-Doh. Children will engage in sensory exploration, shaping, and molding while learni...

Lap Tots

📍 Secaucus Public Library

Toddlers enjoy music, rhymes, finger play and rhythms with their parent or caregiver. For Secaucus Residents Only. Applications can be filled out in advance or on your first visit to the program.

1,2,3 Come And Read With Me

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs. Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés. Se requiere regi...

Romance Book Club

📍 Paramus Public Library

Romance Book Club Monday, November 9 3:00-3:45pm Grades 8-12 A book discussion for romance lovers. Bring your favorite YA romance book. There will be snacks! Register beginning October 12. Photographs...

Homework Help

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Is your child struggling with a homework assignment? Needs more practice reading? Our teen volunteers are here to help. This is a drop-in program, but we ask that the parents stay at the library until...

Teen Drop-In Craft: Tin Foil Stained Glass

📍 Oakland Public Library

Come hang out after school and make a tin foil stained glass window to hang in your locker, place on your desk, or turn into an ornament. No registration required. Open to grades 6-12.

Table Ping Pong

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Come try your hand at ping pong inside the library in the children's room. Bring a friend!

Lofi & Chill

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Hang out in the downstairs Teen Area after school to chill out to our lo-fi music! Board games, puzzles, card games, and fidgets are available upon request! No registration required.

Cheerios Taste Test Challenge

📍 River Vale Public Library

Can you guess the Cheerios flavor solely based on how it tastes? Join this taste testing challenge where we will be tasting multiple different cheerios and determining what it is. This program may not...

Pokémon Meetup (Ages 4 - 10)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Come swap cards with other players and play some Pokémon! The library will have some new cards to add to the mix. Bring your cards, show them off, play games, and trade! This is an unstructured time t...

Secret Ingredient Society

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Come to the Library on Monday, November 9 from 3:30 - 4:30 and learn how to make a healthy meal. You will receive the recipe and be able to taste what is made. Our Dietitian, Julianne Gallo from ShopR...

Weekly Lego Club

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Get creative with LEGOs every week! All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 3+, siblings welcome. No registration.

Family-Friendly Game Gallery

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of gaming! Choose from a variety of board games, card games, video games, and new international games in our catalog- all ages are welcome! No registration required.

Watercolor Trees Craft - Session 1

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Grades Pre-K to 2nd Use watercolors to capture the magic of autumn leaves. Registration is required. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons have priority registration f...

Crafternoon

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basi...

Kids Pottery Making

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Learn how to make Lenape style coil pots. Ages 6+. Must be Ridgefield resident. If registering more than one child in your family, add them as a guest or use a different email. Do not count yourself a...

Diy Self-Care Products

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Learn about the benefits of making DIY, self-care products. We’ll compare natural ingredients against synthetic ones and learn about sourcing natural ingredients and making your own self-care products...

American Girl Doll Club (Or Similar Dolls Welcome!) Grades 1-5

📍 Westwood Public Library

American Girl Doll Club: Beaded Bracelet Making Join us for American Girl Doll Club! Make matching beaded bracelets for yourself and your doll while getting creative and showing off your personal styl...

Steam Book Club

📍 Washington Township Public Library

For grades K-2. Listen to a STEAM related book. Play games and do an activity based on the book. Activities include experiments, building with Lego, drawing, crafts, or art. Please register.

Teen Craft: Diy Pouch Journal Cover (Gr 6-12)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Get creative and make your own unique pouch journal cover! Decorate and personalize your cover with fun stickers and embellishments to create the perfect home for your junk journal!

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Pokémon Club For Kids! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join us to play the Pokémon card game and make some crafts! Card trading will NOT be permitted Provided by ALSC and The Pokémon Club International For children age 5-11 Registration Required

Ai Literacy Lab

📍 Oakland Public Library

AI Literacy Lab is a fun, interactive program for students in grades 2–5 that introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. Students will learn what AI is, how it works, how to prompt it eff...

Crochet Club

📍 New Milford Public Library

Come and crochet! All skill levels are welcome. Mentors will be present to guide beginner crocheters. Supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials! Grades 3+ RSVP for email notificatio...

Drop-In Craft: Cork Painted Pumpkins

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us for creating cork painted pumpkins.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Interested in volunteering? Submit your Teen Volunteer Application and join us for an orientation (which are required for enrollment into the Teen Volunteer Program). You will learn more about how the...

Anime Your Way Drawing Class

📍 Paramus Public Library

Anime Your Way Drawing Class 11/9/26 4:00-5:15 pm Grades 3-6 Learn how to create and draw your own unique anime character with former Simpsons artist Carlos Nieto III. No previous drawing experience n...

Watercolor Trees Craft - Session 2

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Grades Pre-K to 2nd Use watercolors to capture the magic of autumn leaves. Registration is required. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons have priority registration f...

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Read To A Dog!

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Registration Required For Ages 5-10 yrs Please note- each child must be registered separately

Teen Maker Monday: Pumpkins+Hot Glue Guns+Paint=?

📍 New Milford Public Library

For our second Maker Monday, we will be creating adorable cable knit pumpkins. No prior experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. This program is for students in grades 6-12.

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Movie -- The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop

📍 Bergen County Library System

As part of International Games Month, come watch the 2024 documentary The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop. Are games the meaning of life? The Hobby is a funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait o...

Yoga Session

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us for free yoga sessions at the library, led by Oneness Healing.  All ability levels, including beginners, are welcome! Bring your own mat, or use one of ours. Free Event, No Registration Requir...

Pajama Story Time (Ages 2 And Up)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Pajama Story Time Mondays at 6:00 PM on September 21, October 19, November 9 and December 7 Snuggle up in your pj's and get ready for a slumber-tastic story time and craft! Recommended for ages 2 and ...

Teen Cooking Class: Breakfast Burritos

📍 Leonia Public Library

Teens Volunteer!

📍 Bergen County Library System

At this volunteer session, we will be making holiday cards for veterans. Teen Volunteers must be in grades 8 to 12.  Due to the limited number of volunteer hours available we are only able to accommod...

Dungeons & Dragons - Teen Edition

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Monday, November 9, 6pm - 8pm Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken. For grades 6-12 Space ...

Python I

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS** please note: the start date has been pushed back one week to Monday, October 5 For grades 5-8 Learn the fundamentals of Python in this class! You wi...

Yarn Time, Ages 10+ (Adults Welcome)

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. 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...

Concert: Metamorphic Winds- "Hits From Stage And Screen"

📍 Englewood Public Library

Come join us the Metamorphic Winds on their return to the Englewood Public Library on Monday, November 9 at 8 p.m. in the Mackay Room. The group features hits from stage and screen. Join us for an ent...

Play Group

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with...

Fall Babygarten (23 Months And Younger)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Tuesdays from September 15 to December 8 at 9:30 AM Babies and caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, songs and bounces in our weekly story time for children ages 23 months and under. Registration is require...

Baby & Me

📍 Cresskill Public Library

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

Teeny Time

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Teeny Time Tuesdays October 13-November 17 10:00-10:30am 1½ -2 ½  with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or video may be tak...

Toddler Tuesdays

📍 Washington Township Public Library

For ages 2-3 with a caregiver, stories, songs, movement, and more! Please register.

Music & Movement

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at mari@...

Babies In The Library

📍 Montclair Public Library

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session. Make baby's first li...

Little Bookworms

📍 Paramus Public Library

Storytimes Must be a Paramus Resident Little Bookworms 6 months to 2 ½ years old Tuesdays October 13 - November 17 10:30 – 11:00am Registration for the entire session begins Tuesday, October 6. Photog...

Storytime

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Every week we'll be having our Tuesday and Saturday Storytime in the mornings. We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Tiny Tots Storytime

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Get ready for stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement with Miss Libby! This program is designed for 1-3 years old but all ages are welcome. No registration required!

Toddler Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Ages 2.5 to 3.5 with an accompanying adult. Located in the storytime room. Doors open at 10am. No registration.

Wiggle Worms Story Time

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

For Ages Infant - 3 years old.  Join us for some fun stories, music, and movement.

Books And Bubbles

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and bubbles while building early li...

Jiggles And Wiggles

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Sing and dance and get all of your jiggles and wiggles out. For Ages 1 - 4. Registration is required on our online calendar; please register for ALL the sessions you'll be attending. This program is f...

Toddler Playtime!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Have some free-play fun, complete with toys and new friends! For children aged 0-5. Registration is required. Please Note: Cedar Street has street cleaning on Tuesday morning. If you are driving, give...

Storytime

📍 Leonia Public Library

Stories, songs, toys, and a craft! Best for ages 6 months to 4 years. Salzig Meeting Room. Tuesdays at 10:30 am No registration required. Questions? Email Carolyn at carolyn.kosten@leonia.bccls.org

Drop-In Playtime

📍 New Milford Public Library

Playtime is best for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Have some fun and make new friends at this free-play program. Caregiver supervision is required. Registration is not required. For more informatio...

Fall Babygarten (23 Months And Younger)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Tuesdays from September 15 to December 8 at 10:45 AM Babies and caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, songs and bounces in our weekly story time for children ages 23 months and under. Registration is requir...

Babies & Giggles Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 0-2.

Baby & Me, Newborn-Age 2

📍 Emerson Public Library

Parents and caregivers, this class is for you and your little ones, just follow along! Join us for an introduction to songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes! Newborn to Age 2. O...

Fall Storytime

📍 Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Kids ages 0-6yrs will listen to stories, sing and dance for their fav songs.do a craft or a coloring sheet in this event.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Oakland Public Library

Join Ms. Alex for stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Story Time With Miss Lauren

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Miss Lauren for a toddler story time and craft. We will be using various art materials (marker, paint, glue, etc) This program is for kids aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is requir...

Visiting Author For Storytime! Toddler Tales, Ages 2 To 5

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Fall session runs Tuesday, September 22 through November 17, 2026. Guest Reader for Di-NOVEMBER! The Dinosaur Marching Band Parade — Live Library Reading with Sabrina Daneva Get ready...

Babytime (0-18 Mon.)

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and play for children 0-18 months and their caregivers NOTE: If you are registering more than one child you must add them as a guest as the system allows for only o...

Storytime With Miss Jen

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Join Miss Jen for stories, songs, and more. Ages 0-3 years old. Franklin Lakes residents ONLY. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration required. In order to allow Franklin Lak...

Babies In The Library

📍 Montclair Public Library

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session. Make baby's first li...

Jiggly Wiggly

📍 Allendale's Lee Memorial Library

Ages 0-5, registration only required for child participants, not caregivers Come hang out with Ms. Christina as we sing, dance, and play some music! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all w...

Cancelled- Tales For Tykes

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

Storytime for ages 3-5 without a caregiver. Registration is required.

Teen Tuesdays

📍 Paramus Public Library

Teen Tuesdays 3:00-3:45 pm Grades 5-8 November 10: No Bake Oreo Cheesecakes November 17:  Battle Chefs Please note, there is no Teen Tuesday on November 3. Register one week in advance. Paramus reside...

Teen Gaming:

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Speed your way to the library for Tuesday Afternoon Gaming with friends! For tweens and teens ages 12-18 only!

Teen Craft Kit

📍 Bogota Public Library

Stop by the library to pick up our newest activity for teens! Kits will be available to pick up inside the library. No registration or reservations required. Please note that crafts are available on a...

Book Club (Grades 3-5)

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Join this once a month book club for fun reading and engaging activities. A snack will be provided. Please let us know if your child has any allergies. Registration is required and limited to Glen Rid...

(Ya) Teen Tuesday: Tea Party Booktalk

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Join us for a cup of tea and snacks while we tell you about some amazing teen books! All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12.  No advanced sign up is required!

Craft Corner

📍 Oradell Public Library

After school crafting club for children ages 7+ Registration is required to ensure proper supplies

Create A Dino Habitat-Registration Required

📍 Bergen County Library System

Create your own prehistoric habitat.  The library will provide all the supplies.  This program is best for age 5 and up with a caregiver.  Registration is required.

Fall Foliage Painting (Grades K-2)

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Mini Apple Pie

📍 Paramus Public Library

Mini Apple Pie November 10, 11, OR 12 Tuesday. Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Register beginning Monday, November 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By takin...

Switch Club, Grades 3-5

📍 Emerson Public Library

Join the Switch Club! The Children of Emerson in Grades 3-5 are welcome to play our Switch on the flat screen TV, or on their personal device with friends/peers. Limited space. Registration is require...

Teen Volunteering: Set Design & Prop Making Club

📍 Leonia Public Library

Enjoy arts & crafts? Enjoy painting? Help us make sets and props for our next theater production!

Game Lounge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Cooking With Shoprite (Grades K-3)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Join ShopRite's Dietitian Nick O. as he teaches us how to make YUMMY TREATS. The following 2 items will be made: -TBD -TBD Food Allergies or Intolerances??? Please state that on the registration form.

Yoga Mindfulness

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Grades K-5. Begins September 15 at 3:45.Yoga poses,yoga games, breathing, and mindfulness activities. Build balance, focus, and self confidence. Please register.

Juv Book Club - Chapter Club (For 2Nd - 3Rd Grade) Registration Required

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us at the Library for book discussions and fun book-related crafts/games! Chapter Club is for children in 2nd - 3rd Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. A library card is require...

Teen & Tween Stem Workshop: Invention-Ation!

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Learn fun science with hands-on activities! In this class we will discover the invention, most inventions are accidental and in this class we will see which of our most prized possessions came about b...

Paw'S And Tales - A

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - B

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - C

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - D

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Fall Art Lab - Nature Weaving

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Celebrate the season by turning nature's treasures into art! Throughout this series, children will explore a variety of hands-on projects using natural and recycled materials to create beautiful keeps...

Hooray For Pre-K! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join us for a bi-weekly afterschool programs , perfect for 3 & 4 year old RP preschool children! Storytimes will be aligned with the current Ridgefield Park Public Schools curriculum for preschool stu...

Kids Garden Club

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

ACTIVTY TO BE DETERMINED - CHECK BACK Please register to let us know you are coming! Ages 5 and up. ________________________ The Kids Garden Club is sponsored by the Friends of the Hillsdale Free Publ...

Teen Tuesdays: Percy Jackson Club

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Stop by the library to celebrate all things Percy Jackson! In this club we’ll talk about the books, watch clips from the series, compete is a trivia game, and do crafts! For teens in grades 7th - 12th...

Birds In The Neighborhood For Grades 1-5

📍 River Edge Public Library

Birds in the Neighborhood & The Birdseed Bar™ This interactive educational program is about 12 birds that are easy to spot in northern New Jersey.  Participants will learn how to identify each bird by...

Hands On Stem: Popsicle Stick Catapult

📍 Bogota Public Library

Kids in grades K-5 can come and make your own popsicle-stick catapult! Register one spot per child!

Paws & Pages

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids, Tweens and Teens can stop by for Paws and Pages featuring a therapy dog/animal courtesy of Creature Comfort Pet Therapy. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Pine Cone Creatures Workshop For Children

📍 East Rutherford Library

This workshop is going to be led by Pupurishu Studios.  Children will make adorable pine cone creatures.

Pokemon Club

📍 New Milford Public Library

Come and hang out with Pokemon fans! This event will include Pokemon Trading Card Game and activities. Materials are provided. No trading of personal cards is allowed during the program. Registration ...

Teen Making Trail Mix

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Teen Program Grades 6 - 12 Tuesday, November 10th 4pm - 5pm Come make your own trail mix with Morgan, the ShopRite of Ramsey dietitian! Enjoy a mix of grains, fruits, seeds, and more! All ma...

Linocut Bookmarks Craft

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Wanna learn how to carve your own stamp design and create a bookmark to take home? Come to the library to try linocutting with other teens! Registration required and materials provided.

Paw'S And Tales - A

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - B

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - D

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - C

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - A

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - B

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - C

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - D

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - B

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - D

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - A

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - C

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - A

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - B

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - C

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - D

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - A

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - B

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - C

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Paw'S And Tales - D

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 1 - 5 Tuesday, September 15th 4pm - 4:10pm 4:10pm - 4:20pm 4:20pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 4:40pm 4:40pm - 4:50pm 4:50pm - 5pm The child chooses a book they can read to th...

Evening Storytime: Goodnight Friends

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Let's read and sing together!  Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Tuesday? Join us for Hel...

Chess Class - Grades 1-9

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn to play and strategize chess. All levels of experience welcome. Grades 1-9. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER. This one hour class meets September 8, 15, 22, 29, October...

Intro To Crochet For Teens

📍 Westwood Public Library

Learn the basic crochet stitches, how to follow a pattern, and how to plan your own future projects after completing small practice pieces! Please plan to attend all 4 sessions.

Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Luminaries

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Come to the library on Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM  to create some beautiful autumn leaf mason jar luminaries to decorate your table. All materials will be provided. Please only register ...

Mad Science: Pump Up The Volume!

📍 Bogota Public Library

Kids in grades 1-5 can join Mad Science for Pump up the Volume! No need to turn down the volume for this event all about mass and weight. Discover the concept of volume and how it affects the world ar...

"Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction" (On Zoom)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Joe Kane will talk about the pitfalls of compulsive gambling on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is not required and names will not be needed. For the Zoom link, scroll to the bott...

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📍 Tenafly Public Library

Baby Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: h...

Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for your little ones featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Re...

Play Cafe

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program For newborns - 3 years old Wednesdays from 10am - 12:00pm September: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October: 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: 4, 11, 18 & 25 Come play, connect, and enjoy a cup...

Bendy Bookworms

📍 Paramus Public Library

Bendy Bookworms Wednesday, November 11 10:30-11:00am Ages 3-5 Stories, songs, and yoga poses to teach social, emotional, and physical awareness. Register beginning October 28. Paramus residents only. ...

Meet & Play

📍 River Vale Public Library

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent o...

Mother Goose Time

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storyti...

Tales For Tots Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 18 months and up Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Toddler Story Time

📍 Oradell Public Library

Toddler story time with Ms. Alyssa Books, music, and movement for ages 18 mos-4 years. Registration is REQUIRED! Please register for the amount of children attending. Adults do not need to register.

Toddler Time

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

For children ages 18 months- 3 years with a caregiver. Hillsdale cardholders only. Registration required.

Free Play!

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is playtime at the library! The Children's Room will become a free play social hour for toddlers Wednesday mornings in September. No need to register, just come t...

Free Play Social Time (Birth-5 Years)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us as we make friends and play! The library will provide toys while grown-ups & children can play and socialize with others. Registration is not required. To stay informed, sign up for one or all...

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Mother Goose Time

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storyti...

Wednesday Wigglers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Babies, newborn to 24 months are welcome with their adult to join us for a storytime and sing-along at the Baird Branch Library.

Wednesday Wigglers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Babies, newborn to 24 months are welcome with their adult to join us for a storytime and sing-along at the Baird Branch Library.

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Books, songs, rhymes and play are the perfect way to inspire a love of literacy and learning in your little ones. This interactive storytime is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-K children. No regi...

Baby Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time is also at 10 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.co...

Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Luminaries

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Come to the library on Wednesday, November 11 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM  to create some beautiful autumn leaf mason jar luminaries to decorate your table. All materials will be provided. Please only registe...

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Books, songs, rhymes and play are the perfect way to inspire a love of literacy and learning in your little ones. This interactive storytime is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-K children. No regi...

7Th-8Th Grade D&D Club

📍 River Vale Public Library

For Grades 7 - 8 Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! In this ...

Teen/Ya Craft For A Cause- Thanksgiving Cards & Favors

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Drop in any time between 2:45 and 4:30 and make Thanksgiving cards and favors for local residents. All participants will receive community service/volunteer hours. All materials and snacks will be pro...

Gaming Club

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Wednesdays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 Drop by and play a different game every week in the library’s auditorium - video games, board games, card games and more! Registration is not required. Questions? C...

Mini Apple Pie

📍 Paramus Public Library

Mini Apple Pie November 10, 11, OR 12 Tuesday. Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Register beginning Monday, November 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By takin...

Pokemon Club

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

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 ha...

After-School Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

: Check out this weekly storytime class for kids in grades K-2! 4-year-olds welcome with an adult present. No registration.

Branching Out Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. It’s time to explore the world! S...

Page Turners Children'S Book Club

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

For Grade 3. Registration required. All are welcome,

Crafting For Teens With Ms. Ji

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Teen Program "Clothespin Turkey" Grades: 6 - 12 Wednesday, November 11th 4pm - 5pm Let's make this adorable clothespin turkey! It is perfect for the fall season and makes a great decoration ...

Crafting For Tweens With Ms. Ji

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program "Clothespin Turkey" Grades: 4 & 5 Wednesday, November 11th 4pm - 5pm Let's make this adorable clothespin turkey! It is perfect for the fall season and makes a great decora...

Minute To Win It (Ages 7 To 11)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Minute to Win It for ages 7 to 11 will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 4:00 PM. Compete in different challenges and mini-games to see who is the fastest! Please fill out one registration form ...

Escape With Penguin Tbr

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Wednesday, November 11, 5pm-6pm Exclusive Virtual Event with authors Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss hosted by Penguin's To Be Reviewed Teen Galley Program! Mind-bending puzzles & a thrilling author Q&A, ...

Library Chef Teen: Buttermilk Biscuits For The Holidays

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Warm, flaky, buttery biscuits made completely from scratch! Teens will master this classic comfort food just in time to wow everyone at the holiday table.

Explore Machine Learning With Nodelab: A No-Code Ai Workshop

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Explore Machine Learning with NodeLab: A No-Code AI Workshop Ever wondered how machine learning works? In this 5 week hands-on workshop, middle and high school students will explore the ideas behind a...

Teen Advisory Group

📍 Bergen County Library System

High school students: Be a library star & help shape teen services at the library. Earn volunteer hours for attending- new members always welcome! Teen Advisory Group meets in the library teen space. ...

French Conversation (Zoom)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email kathysteinsmith@gmail.com

Table Top/Board Games For Adults

📍 Wyckoff Public Library

Do you love playing board games?   Have you heard of Ticket to Ride, Seven Wonders, Azul, Wingspan,or Carcassonne and wondered what they are all about?   We will have a selection of board games and ca...

Grab & Go Crafts For Kids!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Stop by the children's department for a pre-cut Grab & Go craft! No registration required, but while supplies last. 9/17 Back to School Backpack Craft 10/1 Torn Paper Owl 10/15 Scarecrow Headband 10/2...

Sprouting Up Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activitie...

Baby Lap Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at mari.zigas@hackensack.bccls.org or 201-...

Rhyme Time & Play-Drop In

📍 Bergen County Library System

A time for children and caregivers to interact together singing songs and saying rhymes.  A short play time will follow.  This program is best for children from birth to age three.  No registration re...

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Tell Me a Story Thursdays October 15-November 19 10:00 - 10:45 am 2 ½-5 year olds with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or ...

Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 To 2)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19. Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with ...

Music & Movement - 18 Months - 6 Years

📍 Old Tappan Public Library

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone ...

Baby Story Time

📍 Maywood Public Library

Join us at the library for stories for our littlest learners! Ideal for newborns through age 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library ...

Babytime Storytime (Birth-23 Months)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons! We'll sing songs, nursery rhymes, and read a few board books geared towards those from ages birth-23 months in our Kid’s Place. If weather...

Little Listeners Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 3-5 Years Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime (Ww Only)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime is an interactive and engaging storytime concert for young children and their grown-ups. In this program, Mr. Corbitt sings and reads classic pop songs in picture book ...

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join Mr. Tommy for storytime at the library! This program will be geared towards children ages 3-5. Registration is required and one spot per family. Please note: There will be no storytime on 12/24 a...

Tiny Tots Story Time

📍 Garfield Public Library

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

Tots Library Club (Tlc)

📍 Oakland Public Library

A program designed for the youngest library users (Birth to 2-yrs.-old), and their caregivers. A brief meet-and-greet will be followed by songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Books And Bubbles

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and bubbles while building early li...

Kids Jiggly Wiggly

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Enjoy music, movement, and storytime fun with Ms. Christina. All ages. Franklin Lakes residents will receive priority registration. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration req...

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Tell Me a Story 2 ½ to 4 years old Thursdays October 15 - November 19 10:30 – 11:15am Registration for the entire session begins Thursday, October 8. Paramus Residents Only Photographs and/or video ma...

Toddlertime

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as t...

Tots Storytime And Craft(2-4 Years)

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music, movement and socialization for your little one(s) with Tots Storytime. ...

Hello Friends Storytime

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Let's read and sing together!  Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Go...

Japanese Storytime

📍 Leonia Public Library

Stories, songs, toys, and a craft! Best for ages 6 months to 4 years. Salzig Meeting Room.

Little People Storytime

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for storybook read alouds and songs! Ages 6 months – 3 1/2 years old. Caregiver participation is required. Registration required. New Milford residents will have preference in available spots....

Sensory Play Drop-In Program

📍 River Edge Public Library

SENSORY PLAY DROP-IN PROGRAM for children 18 months to 5 years with caregiver. Sensory play is a type of play that activates and stimulates a child’s senses. The senses are how young children learn ab...

Pre-School Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

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

All-Ages Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

Little ones and caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fingerplay. All ages welcome.

Baby Bookworms - Prewalkers (Ages Birth To 18 Mos)

📍 Old Tappan Public Library

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registrati...

Baby Time, Ages 0 To 2

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Fall session runs Thursday, September 24 through November 19, 2026. Your baby will hear stories, sing songs and move to fingerplays in this active and interactive story and play time....

Tumbling Tots Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 2-5.

Sensory Story And Play Time

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Miss Lauren for stories, playdough, simple crafts and sensory bins and toys for fall!  Ages 2-5.  Registration is required.

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime (3-5Yr)

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and activities geared specifically for children age 3-5 years old and their caregivers NOTE: If registering more than one child, please add them as a guest.

Yarn Therapy: Daytime Edition

📍 Wyckoff Public Library

YARN THERAPY: DAYTIME EDITION We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1pm in the Shotmeyer Room. Everyone is welcome but no direct instruction is provided. Bring your latest project to share with...

Homeschool Meet-Up

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Connect with other homeschooling families in the area! New families welcome! (About 1 hr.) (We usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month, but check our calendar for changes.)

Afternoon Storytime (Birth-5 Years)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and move about.We might even dance a little! Storytime will be downstairs at the Bellevue Avenue Branch, Kid...

Knots And Tangles: Teen Fiber Arts, Ages 12-18Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and chatting. No experience? No problem! We can teach you a new skill or help you puzzle through a pattern. Supplies will be provide...

Adult Craft Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin Tree

📍 Garfield Public Library

Community Service Club

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, November 5, 12, & 19 from 3 - 4pm to earn volunteer time. We will be making cards for lonely elderly folks or coloring for the...

Youth Story Board - Grades 4-6

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Future authors of Glen Ridge, welcome to Youth Story Board! Youth Story Board (YSB) is a 5-week creative writing workshop for youth (grades 4-6) , each session teaches specific storytelling skills, al...

(Ya) Pop Up: Jackbox Games

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Join us for our new Teen Pop Up Events on Thursdays after school. This week's event is: Jackbox Games Pop Up events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is necessary. This...

Roll For It - Cancelled

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Curious about tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons? Ever wanted to play pretend with your friends and create epic adventures through storytelling and rolling dice? We'd like to welcome y...

Afternoon Stories For K-1St Graders

📍 Oradell Public Library

Join Ms. Chris for a fun filled half hour of afternoon stories and crafts in the picturebook room.  Please note: this is for K-1st graders and  their caregivers only and registration is required since...

Afterschool Craft, Grades K-3

📍 Emerson Public Library

Minecraft Sticker Art! Create your own Minecraft art with stickers! During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will be available for pick up the m...

Chess Club

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Fall session will be starting on Thursday, October 8th 3:30--4:30pm. Sign up sheet and permission slips are available at the circulation desk. Completed permission slips must be returned before child ...

Fall Crafts

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Do some simple and fun crafts in honor of Autumn! All ages. No registration required.

Mini Apple Pie

📍 Paramus Public Library

Mini Apple Pie November 10, 11, OR 12 Tuesday. Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Register beginning Monday, November 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By takin...

Miss Bee

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Children age 5 and under are invited to Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee. Storytelling, singing, music and movement will keep the children buzzing with excitement. Registration is Required for this Eve...

Storytime And Pumpkin Wreath Craft

📍 Allendale's Lee Memorial Library

Ages 2-4 Drop by for a few fall stories and then we will make a colorful pumpkin wreath! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, ...

Yarn Club For Kids

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Thursdays at 3:30pm for grades 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...

Game Lounge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Squishy Making Workshop With Tab (Ages 6 - 13)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join the Teen Advisory Board to make your own squishy! Best suited for children ages 6 - 13 Please only sign up each child!

Brick Builders Club (Grades K-5)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Thursdays at 3:45 PM September 17, October 15, November 12 and December 17 Meet up with LEGO fans and work on a building challenge! For students entering grades K-5 in Fall 2026. Registration is requi...

Livie Club (Gr 6-12)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Calling all Olivia Rodrigo fans! Join us at our new Livie fan club where we'll listen to her music, discuss her lyrics, do a craft, and have some snacks! Tweens and teens will get to meet other Olivia...

Parade Engineering

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Grades 2-5 STEAM Teams will celebrate Thanksgiving and the start of the winter holiday season with their own version of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Groups will collab...

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

After School Adventures

📍 Paramus Public Library

After School Adventures 4:00-4:45 pm Grades K-4 November 12: Fall Leaves Whirligigs November 19: Model Magic pumpkin pie sculptures Join us for fun each Thursday afternoon. Register one week in advanc...

Fall Story Time And Craft

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for picture book read alouds and a themed craft! Ages 3 1/2 – 7 Select Thursday's at 4pm 2 sessions: 10/22 & 11/12 Registration required. New Milford residents will have preference in availabl...

Pokemon Club

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Catch the fun at Pokémon Club! Join us each month for Pokémon-themed games, activities, and challenges. Meet other fans, show off your skills, or learn new ones, and have fun exploring the world of Po...

Preschool Drive-In (Ages 3 To 5)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Preschool Drive-In for ages 3 to 5 years will take place on Thursday, November 12 at 4:00 PM. Kids will decorate their own cardboard cars and watch a short film. Please fill out one registration form ...

Dino-Mite Fossil Show

📍 Washington Township Public Library

ages 5-adult Take a walk back in time through the Jurassic World. Meet native and exotic reptiles. See and touch real fossils and fossil replicas.

Furry Tales, Ages 5-10 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Children are invited to come sign up to read to one of our gentle therapy dogs. Registration is in person and can be found at the Children's Room Circulation desk.

Seton Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids ages 3 years old to preschool are welcome to join us for an interactive storytime and sing-along, featuring student readers from Seton Hall University.

Seton Stories

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids ages 3 years old to preschool are welcome to join us for an interactive storytime and sing-along, featuring student readers from Seton Hall University.

Intro To Worldbuilding: Make A Fantasy Map

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Come and discuss the Who, Where, and Why of fantasy and fictional worlds, and make a map of a world YOU create!! For Grades 6 -12. Registration is required on our online calendar. Children Grades 5 & ...

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Kids' Craft - Paper Plate Pie

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Join us at the library on Thursdays at 4:30 PM for our weekly halloween themed crafts

Spark Science Promoting Advancement, Research, & Knowledge

📍 Leonia Public Library

SPARK is a student-led science outreach program designed for children in grades 2–4. Each session focuses on introducing a scientific concept through hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and interact...

Dungeons & Dragons

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Step into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons at Teaneck Public Library! Join Ms. Lydia for an immersive adventure with a team of various players. Both beginners and experienced players welcom...

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.  Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our co...

Teen Game Night

📍 Montclair Public Library

Ready to play? Come hang out, challenge your friends, and get your game on! From board games to card games and everything in between, it’s an hour of friendly competition, laughs, and good vibes. Ever...

Tab

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

Teen Volunteering: Theater Club

📍 Leonia Public Library

Open recruitment:  In the future volunteers will act out a children’s book theater production for kids at the library. Volunteers will practice, produce, schedule, and create this production. Practice...

Scratch Coding Camp: Create Games, Stories, & Animations

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Scratch Coding Camp: Create Games, Stories & Animations Learn to code by creating! In this three-session Scratch coding camp, elementary and middle school students will use Scratch’s colorful drag-and...

Tweensgiving

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades 4 & 5 Thursday, November 12th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Join us for a deliciously fun Tweensgiving as we cook up and enjoy some amazing food you get to help make! On the menu...

Claw Clip Bedazzling (Blinging)

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

Hunger Games Trivia Night

📍 Westwood Public Library

Calling all tributes! Join us for an exciting Hunger Games Trivia Night and put your knowledge of Panem to the ultimate test. Compete head-to-head with fellow fans to win the first-place prize of two ...

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.

Play With Blocks

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Storytime (Ages 0 To 5)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Separate registration is required for each week of storytime and begins on Mondays at 10 AM. This registration is only for Friday, November 13 at 10 AM. Please fill out one registration form per child...

Tot Time

📍 Cresskill Public Library

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

Friday Friends

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Babies up to 2 years and a caregiver. This is a drop in program limited to 20 children. To be on our mailing list for updates please register.

Play & Stay!

📍 Paramus Public Library

Play & Stay! Fridays October 16-November 20 10:00-11:00am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for an hour of free play! No registration required. Please note: There is no Play & Stay ...

Musical Mornings

📍 Oradell Public Library

Music and movement with Ms. Rachel designed to develop early music literacy for toddlers. Registration required.

Story Time For Babies

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program For newborn - 3 years old Fridays from 10:30am - 11am in the Children's Room November 6th, 13th & 20th Bring your little ones as they play from 10:30-10:45, then read 2 bo...

Wiggle And Giggle With Miss Bee

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on November 9 at 1pm. Join us for a fun music class with Miss Bee! Mi...

Juv Music And Movement Class (For Children Ages 5 Years Old And Under With A Caregiver) Registration Required

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Babies, toddlers, and caregivers will move and groove in this fun music class! This program is for children ages 5 years old and under with a caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. ...

Playtime For Littles (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Drop in for puzzles, games, and social time! For ages 0-4 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Cutie Crawlers (Ages Birth To Non-Walkers)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Crawlers come meet new crawlers! (Tummy time babies too.) We will host free-play for babies who are not yet walking on their own.

Library Playgroup

📍 Westwood Public Library

Visit us on Friday mornings for our Library Playgroup. Meet new families and have some fun.

Playtime

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Discover, play, and connect! This drop-in Playtime for ages babies - 3 years features developmental toys and a welcoming space where little ones and their caregivers can play and make friends.

Thanksgiving Story Time (All Ages)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Thanksgiving Story Time with Nutley Family Services Bureau Friday, November 13 at 10:30 AM Join us for a special story time featuring tales of gratitude and a fall craft you can take home! For all age...

Wobbly Walkers (Toddlers Who Are Walking To Age 35 Months)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Walkers come meet new walkers! Let's get out of the crawlers' way! We will host free-play for toddlers who are able to walk independently.

Toddler Imaginative Play

📍 Bergen County Library System

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 g...

Belly Play For Infants & Caregivers, Ages Birth - 12 Months

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Open play time for infants and pre-crawlers with their caregivers. Babies play with toys designed to encourage their physical and intellectual growth while caregivers socialize with e...

Young Artists

📍 Paramus Public Library

Young Artists Fridays October 16-November 20 11:00 am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for a weekly craft! No registration necessary. Please note: There is no Young Artists program...

"Jiggly Wiggly" W/Ms. Christina

📍 Oakland Public Library

"Jiggly Wiggly" is a fun-filled music & movement program for Oakland children,ages 2 & up, and their caregivers. Registration is required.

Sopl Maker Bag

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids & Tweens can pick up a Maker Bag filled with a DIY take-home craft (while supplies last).

Nintendo Switch Club

📍 Oakland Public Library

Come play Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Switch Sports and more! Open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. No registration required!

Chess Meetup For Grades 1-5

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Grab a friend and play a game of chess at the library. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this is not an instructional time.

Afterschool Craft, Grades 4-6

📍 Emerson Public Library

DIY Beaded Plant! Create your own plant with beads to last all year long - no watering required! During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will b...

Kids Traditional Asian Art With Youngmi Chang

📍 Leonia Public Library

Traditional Asian Art with Youngmi Chang. Friday at 3:30pm - 4:30pm. For 2nd - 5th graders. Registration Required.

Lego Club

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

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.

Ya Rock Painting

📍 Bergen County Library System

This easy craft is a great way to add color to any space! All supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own (small) rocks. Ages 12-18

Kids Bingo

📍 Bogota Public Library

Come play Bingo with Mr. Tommy! Registration is required. One spot per child.

Gaming Club (Ages 7 To 11)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Children ages 7 to 11 years are invited to play games with us on Fridays at 3:30 PM: September 18 to November 20. We will have board and card games, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 console for video gaming. ...

Picture Bingo

📍 Paramus Public Library

Picture Bingo All Ages Fridays, October 9 - November 20 No Bingo Halloween, Friday, October 23 3:30 - 4:30pm No Registration Required Play Picture Bingo at the Reid Branch Library and win tasty prizes...

Advanced Chess Instruction

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Enriched by Q will be here to coach well established chess players in strategy. Grades K-6

Financial Literacy With Tab (Ages 8 - 13)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join Anish and Max from the Teen Advisory Board to learn about financial literacy. Best suited for children ages 8 - 13 Please only sign up each child!

Teen First Chapter Friday

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for a new book club where we read the first chapter (or two) of several books and can check out the book you loved the best. Various genres will be represented. This program is for students in...

Board Games

📍 Bergen County Library System

Children 3+ can play various board games & puzzles.

Fun Fridays - Pokemon Club

📍 Paramus Public Library

Fun Fridays 4:00-4:45pm (no registration necessary unless otherwise noted) Grades K-4 unless otherwise noted. November 13: Pokemon Club November 20: Gaming Club December 4: Tabletop Games December 11:...

Lego Club For Kids! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Love LEGO? So do we! Join us at LEGO Club to build and create your own LEGO projects! LEGOs are provided! For children in Grades 1-3 Registration is REQUIRED for EACH participating child due to LIMITE...

Teen Hunger Games Party!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Want to test your game-making skills? Stop by the library to build your own arena! The winner will receive a $25 gift card to AMC. For teens in grades 7th-12th. Registration is required.

Puzzle Challenge Night - Register A Team!

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Form a team of 2-5 students and adults. Register your team once. Puzzle Night invites teams to compete to see who can complete the same 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. At the start of the tournam...

Bilingual Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Saturdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room as we sing songs and read books in English and Spanish. Registration is not required but craft supplies will be handed out...

Kids Chess Club (Ages 6 - 13)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Come play chess with players of all levels. This event will take place at the library in the children's area. As always, children ages eight and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and...

Video Game Free Play (All Skill Levels)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM October 17, November 14 and December 12 Calling all gamers! Join us for some video game fun! Drop-in and play Switch games on the big screen! Open to all skill level...

Drop In Dino Saturdays

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Have a roaring good time with our Drop In Dino-Saturdays. Vote for your favorite dino. Complete a dino scavenger hunt. Make dino arts and crafts.

Family Story Time

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Join us for a short story and circle time followed by play time and a craft for older siblings! Please register to be on our mailing list for updates and cancellations.

Candle Making

📍 Bergen County Library System

Craft your own candle with a cozy warm scent, perfect for fall. Ages 16 - adult. Ho-Ho-Kus residents only. Registration opens Sunday, September 27 at 8pm.

Family Storytime

📍 Paramus Public Library

Saturdays: October 10, November 14, December 12 11:00am Ages 2-6 Join us for stories and songs at our monthly Saturday storytime. No registration necessary.

Family Storytime

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a fun family program filled with stories, songs and smiles!

Saturday Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Miss Jen is back and so is Saturday Storytime!  Families can visit the library for some stories and songs to get your weekend going. Register one child per spot.

Story Time With A Twist - Kids Yoga

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on November 7 at 1pm. Story Time and Yoga are put together to make th...

Thanksgiving Textured Watercolor Painting

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Celebrate the season by creating a festive watercolor painting with a unique textured twist!  Presented by Meg's Artistry.   All supplies provided.  For ages 6-12.

Minecraft Program - Session 1

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Explore a Minecraft world & go on a quest with our special program. Devices provided. Registration required. For ages 7+. Very limited registration! Please cancel if you will not be able to attend. Bo...

Stained Glass Shadow Box - Teen & Adult Crafternoon

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Let your creativity shine! Join us for this hands-on workshop where you paint your own stained glass designs on a shadow box.

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

📍 Bergen County Library System

Happening during our Library Con event! Play a one-shot shortened campaign where you will be able to focus on a specific story arc with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Best for ages 10 and up.

Drop-In Craft Saturday (All Ages)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Select Saturdays from 11 AM – 4 PM Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last. For more information, visit nutleypubliclibrar...

Mel'S Superhero Training Camp

📍 Bergen County Library System

Ready... Set... HERO! 🦸💥 Every Mr. Mel's Action Academy mission is a chance to climb, crawl, explore, and conquer new challenges. The Hero Adventures are packed with obstacle courses, movement, imag...

Star Wars Dungeons & Dragons

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Join us for an intergalactic journey as we play Star Wars Dungeons & Dragons. We're always looking for new members who want to save the galaxy. For ages 10 an up. Snacks provided

(R) Farm Chicks Petting Zoo

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

This event was previously scheduled for Saturday, November 7. Saturday, November 14 at 1pm for children of all ages The beloved Farm Chicks are back with their traditional petting farm! Families are w...

Live Guitar Music And Singing By A Trained Vocalist! Songs From The American Songbook

📍 Bergen County Library System

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Remembering The Ladies: From Patriots In Petticoats To Presidential Candidates

📍 Garfield Public Library

Abigail Adams is visiting the library! Adams famously wrote to her husband, President John Adams, asking that the Continental Congress “remember the ladies” when drafting new laws for our new nation.....

Minecraft Program - Session 2

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Explore a Minecraft world & go on a quest with our special program. Devices provided. Registration required. For ages 7+. Very limited registration! Please cancel if you will not be able to attend. Bo...

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

📍 Bergen County Library System

Happening during our Library Con event! Play a one-shot shortened campaign where you will be able to focus on a specific story arc with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Best for ages 10 and up.

John Lennon: Life, Legend, And Legacy

📍 Bergen County Library System

A presentation by John Paul Groom About the program The beginning of The Beatles took place at a summer garden fete at St. Peter's Church in Woolton, Liverpool, on July 6, 1957, marking a watershed po...

Speed Cubing

📍 Paramus Public Library

Speed Cubing Saturdays, November 14, December 12 3:00-4:00pm Grades 3 and up Bring your Rubik’s cube and other twisty 3-D puzzles. Register two weeks in advance.

Allegro Singers: "A Celebration Of 250 Years Of America"

📍 Englewood Public Library

Join us on Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m., as the Allegro Singers presents "A Celebration of 250 Years of America." Among the joyful music program from American composers will be America The Beautifu...

French Practice Conversation Group

📍 Englewood Public Library

Via Zoom E-mail director@englewood.bccls.org for Zoom log-in info.

Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Mr. Corbitt for an energetic and enriching storytime/singalong/concert hybrid for 6 months - 6 years old.

(R) 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

This program encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. Register here and pick up your reading log at the Children’s Desk. If you have multiple childre...

(R) Homework Helper

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in ...

Monthly Activity Kits For Kids

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Mond...

Little Seeds Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds story time class c...

Game & Gather

📍 Garfield Public Library

Join us for weekly game days at the library on Mondays.  Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue ...

Baby Time

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Baby Time Mondays October 12-November 16 10:00-10:20am Birth - 1 ½ with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or video may be ta...

Pre-K Story Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 2-5. Come listen to great stories and enjoy fun songs and coloring! Sign up for the Story Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/94eJwXi/story

Sensory Free Play

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and below Join us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Materials were generously spon...

Baby Storytime!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join Ms. Ariel in this special storytime for infants to 2-year-olds! This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, and socialization w...

Little Learners: Storytime & Craft

📍 Westwood Public Library

Bring your little one to a fun, creative morning at the library! Perfect for ages 18 months –4 years old, this program includes a short, engaging story followed by a simple hands-on craft designed for...

Little Wigglers Storytime @ The Library (Ages 0 - 4)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Library for stories, songs, and fun in this storytime class. Register online today! Storytime will be held in the Demarest Library Children's Programming Room at 90 Harden...

Mr. Corbitt'S Musical Storytime (Ages 0 To 5)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime for children ages 0 to 5 will take place on Monday, November 16 at 10:30 AM. Please fill out a separate registration form for each child. **This program is for Englewoo...

Music In Motion

📍 Oradell Public Library

Yoga class with Ms. Shelley of Every Little Thing Yoga Please register for the number of children attending

Storytime, Ages 18-24 Mo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come join the Children's Room Staff for stories, crafts and fun each week! This registration is part of a series so when you sign up, you will be registered for all specified classes at this day and t...

Play-Doh Playdate

📍 Montclair Public Library

This hands-on program invites children to explore their creativity and fine motor skills through free play with Play-Doh. Children will engage in sensory exploration, shaping, and molding while learni...

Color Jam

📍 Montclair Public Library

Come join us for a weekly group coloring project while we listen to music together! Different musical genres and decade each week! To stay informed, sign up for one or all of our eNewsletters, click h...

Esl Conversation Group

📍 Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Public Library

Join Liz in the Level B Meeting Room for some informal English conversation. All levels welcome.

Toddler Craft Time

📍 New Milford Public Library

Select Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (10/5, 10/19, 11/2 & 11/16) Enjoy making a themed craft with your toddler. Crafts are best suited for children 2 and older. Crafts are while supplies last. Care...

Little Bookworms Storytime, Ages 1-6

📍 Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Danielle, The Bendy Bookworm, for Yoga and Storytime! Learn silly yoga poses and enjoy a read aloud story with your little one(s)! Suitable for ages 1-6. Registration Required for each child...

Lap Tots

📍 Secaucus Public Library

Toddlers enjoy music, rhymes, finger play and rhythms with their parent or caregiver. For Secaucus Residents Only. Applications can be filled out in advance or on your first visit to the program.

Storytime - Music In Motion

📍 River Edge Public Library

STORYTIME - Music in Motion - Songs and movement with Miss Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga - All abilities & capabilities welcome. This storytime is ideal for ages 2-5 (or similar developement le...

Play-Doh Playdate

📍 Montclair Public Library

This hands-on program invites children to explore their creativity and fine motor skills through free play with Play-Doh. Children will engage in sensory exploration, shaping, and molding while learni...

1,2,3 Come And Read With Me

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs. Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés. Se requiere regi...

Read, Move, & Groove

📍 Leonia Public Library

The Little Gym of Englewood presents: Read, Move, & Groove! Registration required. For ages 0-3. Located in the Salzig Meeting Room.

Diy Trail Mix

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Build your own ultimate trail mix snack! For grades 6-12, no registration required. While supplies last.

Homework Help

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Is your child struggling with a homework assignment? Needs more practice reading? Our teen volunteers are here to help. This is a drop-in program, but we ask that the parents stay at the library until...

Teen Drop-In Craft: Make Your Own Stickers

📍 Oakland Public Library

Come hang out after school and learn an easy way to make your own stickers. No registration required. Open to grades 6-12.

Adult Craft Wine Cork Pumpkin

📍 Garfield Public Library

Switch Club: Grades 6 - 8

📍 River Vale Public Library

Stop at the library after school to play with the library's nintendo switch! We will be choosing between Super Smash Bros and Mariokart! The library has 4 controllers. If you bring your own controller...

Table Ping Pong

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Come try your hand at ping pong inside the library in the children's room. Bring a friend!

Lofi & Chill

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Hang out in the downstairs Teen Area after school to chill out to our lo-fi music! Board games, puzzles, card games, and fidgets are available upon request! No registration required.

Make A Button Bowl

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Let’s celebrate Button Day by making a bowl with actual buttons. For Grades 6 -12. Registration is required on our online calendar. Children Grades 5 & Under will not be able to register for this prog...

Animal Adaptations With Bergen County Zoo

📍 Demarest Public Library

Children of all ages are invited to attend a Bergen County Zoo program. Meet some animals, and learn about animal adaptations! Registration is required. Register each child separately.

Middle School Book Club

📍 Paramus Public Library

Middle School Book Club Monday, November 16: Bloom, Kenneth Oppel (register beginning October 19) Tuesday, December 15: Stargirl, Jerry Spinelli (register beginning November 16) 3:30-4:15pm Grades 6-8...

Crafternoon

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basi...

Farm Chicks Animal Presentation (Grades K-5)

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Lego Club

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Design, build, and play with LEGO! New challenge every month. Ages 6-11. Ridgefield residents only. If registering more than one child in your family, add them as a guest or use a different email. Do ...

Stem Literacy, Grades 3-6

📍 Emerson Public Library

Discover your passion: explore real world technology through STEM! This hands-on experience combines literacy and STEM projects to create and explore after school. Limited space. Registration is requi...

Weekly Lego Club

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Get creative with LEGOs every week! All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 3+, siblings welcome. No registration.

Korean Traditional Games Afternoon

📍 Leonia Public Library

Join us to enjoy and play Korean traditional games. Beginners and experts alike, all are welcome! Come experience gonggi, jegichagi, yutnori, and more! Registration is not required. 한국의 전통놀이를 함께 즐기고 체...

Steam Book Club

📍 Washington Township Public Library

For grades K-2. Listen to a STEAM related book. Play games and do an activity based on the book. Activities include experiments, building with Lego, drawing, crafts, or art. Please register.

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Pickle Party

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join us for a dill-lightful celebration of National Pickle Day with pickle-themed fun and tasty surprises!

Pokémon Club For Kids! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Join us to play the Pokémon card game and make some crafts! Card trading will NOT be permitted Provided by ALSC and The Pokémon Club International For children age 5-11 Registration Required

Puppet Forest Friends & You

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Puppets are utilized to help students learn various social emotional life skills, such as feelings, communication, honesty, trust and respect that they can apply towards positive peer relationships. I...

Ai Literacy Lab

📍 Oakland Public Library

AI Literacy Lab is a fun, interactive program for students in grades 2–5 that introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence. Students will learn what AI is, how it works, how to prompt it eff...

Crochet Club

📍 New Milford Public Library

Come and crochet! All skill levels are welcome. Mentors will be present to guide beginner crocheters. Supplies are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials! Grades 3+ RSVP for email notificatio...

Graphic Novel Book Club (Ages 8 To 11)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Kids ages 8 to 11 years may join our graphic novel book club that meets on Monday, November 16 at 4:00 PM. Visit the Children’s Room to pick up your copy of the book Snowlands by Morr Meroz and read b...

Lego Mania

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come create something new or old out of Legos. For children 7+

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Kids' Yoga Class: Ages 6 - 10

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Join us for a kids yoga class at the library! Ages 6 - 10. Registration is required! In partnership with VIPeanuts Yoga. For more information, please contact us.

Let'S Make: Holiday Dips

📍 Bergen County Library System

Cream cheese dip and a pumpkin pie dip that will leave you feeling thankful for the holiday season.

Read To Dogs, Ages 5+

📍 Tenafly Public Library

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For reluctant and emerging readers. Read to Dogs is held in cooperation with Therapy Dogs of Tenafly. Children read one-on-one to a dog/trainer team for a 20 minute session. ...

Jr. Friends Meeting

📍 Westwood Public Library

Pokemon Party

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Ages 4-7 It's time for young Pokemon fans to have fun at the library! Dress up as a pokemon trainer or your favorite pokemon and play games, trade cards, make a craft, and talk with other Pokemon fans...

Python I

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL EIGHT SESSIONS** please note: the start date has been pushed back one week to Monday, October 5 For grades 5-8 Learn the fundamentals of Python in this class! You wi...

Hooked On Books Reading Club (Grades 4-6)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Mondays at 6:30 PM on September 28, October 26, November 16 and December 14 A book chat with games and awesome activities! For students entering grades 4-6 in Fall 2026. Registration is required. What...

Telescope Night With Pearl Observatory (Ww Only, Ages 5 And Up) At Veterans Memorial Park

📍 Westwood Public Library

Join us for a fun Telescope Night with Pearl Observatory! Look through a real telescope to see the Moon’s craters, Jupiter and its moons, and Saturn’s rings! This event will take place at Veterans Mem...

Family Trivia Night

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Program "Sonic the Hedgehog" Monday, November 16th 6:30pm - 8pm Join us for family team trivia on everything related to the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. We'll have themed trivia, prizes and de...

Yarn Time, Ages 10+ (Adults Welcome)

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. 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...

Yarn Therapy: Evening Edition

📍 Wyckoff Public Library

YARN THERAPY: EVENING EDITION We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday evening of each month at 7pm in Shotmeyer Room Everyone is welcome but no direct instruction is provided. Bring your latest project to s...

Revolutionary Lives Exhibit

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Celebrate Rev 250 with a special exhibit that explores New Jersey's role as the crossroads of the Revolution. This travelling exhibit is sponsored by RevolutionNJ.

Play Group

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with...

Fall Babygarten (23 Months And Younger)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Tuesdays from September 15 to December 8 at 9:30 AM Babies and caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, songs and bounces in our weekly story time for children ages 23 months and under. Registration is require...

Baby & Me

📍 Cresskill Public Library

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

Teeny Time

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Teeny Time Tuesdays October 13-November 17 10:00-10:30am 1½ -2 ½  with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or video may be tak...

Tiny Learners

📍 Washington Township Public Library

A sensory program for children ages 2-5 with an adult care giver.

Music & Movement

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at mari@...

Babies In The Library

📍 Montclair Public Library

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session. Make baby's first li...

Little Bookworms

📍 Paramus Public Library

Storytimes Must be a Paramus Resident Little Bookworms 6 months to 2 ½ years old Tuesdays October 13 - November 17 10:30 – 11:00am Registration for the entire session begins Tuesday, October 6. Photog...

Storytime

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Every week we'll be having our Tuesday and Saturday Storytime in the mornings. We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Tiny Tots Storytime

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Get ready for stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement with Miss Libby! This program is designed for 1-3 years old but all ages are welcome. No registration required!

Toddler Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Ages 2.5 to 3.5 with an accompanying adult. Located in the storytime room. Doors open at 10am. No registration.

Wiggle Worms Story Time

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

For Ages Infant - 3 years old.  Join us for some fun stories, music, and movement.

Jiggles And Wiggles

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Sing and dance and get all of your jiggles and wiggles out. For Ages 1 - 4. Registration is required on our online calendar; please register for ALL the sessions you'll be attending. This program is f...

Jiggly Wiggly, Newborn-Age 2

📍 Emerson Public Library

An introduction to dance and instruments where families will sing, dance, and play while making musical memories. Registration required for each child. Open to All Families with Children, Newborn-Age ...

Toddler Playtime!

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Have some free-play fun, complete with toys and new friends! For children aged 0-5. Registration is required. Please Note: Cedar Street has street cleaning on Tuesday morning. If you are driving, give...

Storytime

📍 Leonia Public Library

Stories, songs, toys, and a craft! Best for ages 6 months to 4 years. Salzig Meeting Room. Tuesdays at 10:30 am No registration required. Questions? Email Carolyn at carolyn.kosten@leonia.bccls.org

Fall Babygarten (23 Months And Younger)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Tuesdays from September 15 to December 8 at 10:45 AM Babies and caregivers enjoy books, rhymes, songs and bounces in our weekly story time for children ages 23 months and under. Registration is requir...

Babies & Giggles Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 0-2.

Holiday Storytime And Craft

📍 River Edge Public Library

THANKSGIVING STORYTIME AND CRAFT -  Join us for stories, craft, and fun for children up to age 5 with their caregivers. No registration.

Preschool Storytime

📍 Oakland Public Library

Join Ms. Alex for stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Story Time With Miss Lauren

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Miss Lauren for a toddler story time and craft. We will be using various art materials (marker, paint, glue, etc) This program is for kids aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is requir...

Toddler Tales, Ages 2 To 5

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Fall session runs Tuesday, September 22 through November 17, 2026. Get ready for this active and interactive story time!  You'll hear stories, sing songs, and play games.  These activ...

Babytime (0-18 Mon.)

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and play for children 0-18 months and their caregivers NOTE: If you are registering more than one child you must add them as a guest as the system allows for only o...

Bilingual Story Time With Ms. Cristina

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program - Ramsey Residents Only Ages: Newborn - 4 years old Tuesday, November 17th 11am - 12pm Join Señora Cristina for a fun and engaging bilingual English/Spanish story time! Ch...

Storytime With Miss Jen

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Join Miss Jen for stories, songs, and more. Ages 0-3 years old. Franklin Lakes residents ONLY. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration required. In order to allow Franklin Lak...

Babies In The Library

📍 Montclair Public Library

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session. Make baby's first li...

Music With Corey

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Music & Magic!

Cancelled-Tales For Tykes

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

Storytime for ages 3-5 without a caregiver. Registration is required.

Storytime, Ages 4&5 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come join Ms. Hestvik for stories, crafts and fun each week! This registration is part of a series so when you sign up, you will be registered for all specified classes at this day and time. If you ca...

Teen Tuesdays

📍 Paramus Public Library

Teen Tuesdays 3:00-3:45 pm Grades 5-8 November 17:  Battle Chefs Please note, there is no Teen Tuesday on November 3. Register one week in advance. Paramus residents only. If you arrive more than 10 m...

Teen Gaming:

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Speed your way to the library for Tuesday Afternoon Gaming with friends! For tweens and teens ages 12-18 only!

Anime Club Grades 6+

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Come talk Anime, Manga, and Ranobe with other folks who like them! We'll be screening episodes and talking them over as well as talking about the library's manga... A snack is provided. Please let us ...

(Ya) Teen Tuesday: Board Games

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

UNO, Apples to Apples, chess and more! Learn to play a new game or enjoy an old favorite. All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12.  No advanced sign up is required!

Craft Corner

📍 Oradell Public Library

After school crafting club for children ages 7+ Registration is required to ensure proper supplies

Prek Crafternoon (3Yrs And Up)--

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Ages 3-5 Come to the library, listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft! Adult must stay with child during the program. Registration is required for this event Please register each child separate...

Drop-In Lego Challenge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Unleash your creativity one brick at a time! At each event we’ll tackle a new Lego challenge based on a challenge prompt. This program is for children ages 7 and up with an adult, teens and families. ...

Leaf Printmaking (Grades 3-5)

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Mini Pumpkin Pie

📍 Paramus Public Library

Mini Pumpkin Pie November 17, 18, OR 19 Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, November 9. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By tak...

Switch Club, Grades 3-5

📍 Emerson Public Library

Join the Switch Club! The Children of Emerson in Grades 3-5 are welcome to play our Switch on the flat screen TV, or on their personal device with friends/peers. Limited space. Registration is require...

Teen Atc Club

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Join our Teen ATC Club! We will meet monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 3:30pm. Each month we'll work based on a different theme to create sets of artist trading cards (ATCs) - mini works of art to trade w...

Teen Volunteering: Set Design & Prop Making Club

📍 Leonia Public Library

Enjoy arts & crafts? Enjoy painting? Help us make sets and props for our next theater production!

Game Lounge

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come to the game lounge & play Nintendo Switch! Play some of our games or bring your own.

Little Explorers: Sensory Play, Stories & Crafts

📍 Westwood Public Library

Join us for an afternoon of discovery! Designed for children ages 18 months–4 years old, this interactive program combines hands-on sensory bin play, an engaging storytime, or a simple craft. Little o...

Create & Design Bracelets

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

You’ll learn about the beautiful patterns used in traditional Native American bracelet design and then create similar ones with craft materials. One bracelet per registered child. For Grades K - 2. Re...

Juv Book Club - Readers Club (For 4Th - 6Th Grade) Registration Required

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us at the Library for book discussions and fun book-related crafts/games! Readers Club is for children in 4th - 6th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. A library card is require...

Storytime, Gr K&1St

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come join Ms. Hestvik for stories, crafts and fun each week! This registration is part of a series so when you sign up, you will be registered for all specified classes at this day and time. If you ca...

K-Pop Music Video Competition

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

This month is the finale session for our K-Pop program! Stop by the library to watch the music videos to see who made the final cut and vote on your all-time favorite! For teens in grades 7th-12th. Re...

Pine Cone Creatures

📍 River Vale Public Library

This program is for River Vale residents in Grades 1 - 5 . Registration required. Registration for non-residents will open on November 10 at 1pm. Turn pine cones and simple supplies into adorable wood...

Lego League

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades K - 3 Wednesday, September 23rd 4pm - 5pm Join us for some Lego fun where you can build whatever you want! Let your creativity run wild! Sign-ups required - Registe...

Slime Time For Teens

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Teen Program Grades 6 - 12 Tuesday, October 20th 4pm - 5pm It's time to slime! Drop by the library after school to mix up a batch of squishy, stress-relieving slime. No registration required...

Story Explorers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Kids in Kindergarten and 1st grade are welcome to join us for an after school storytime, followed by a craft at the Baird Branch Library. Registration is required.

Crafternoon

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Stop by the Teen Area on Tuesdays to create a drop-in craft! Supplies will be provided and no registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons Club, Grp B Ages 10-12 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join Ms. Ellie for a Dungeons and dragons adventure!

Pokemon Meet Up

📍 Bloomfield Public Library

Bring your trading card collection and/or games in the series this summer to play and trade with fellow fans! No registration required. For grades 7 - 12.

Read To A Dog

📍 River Edge Public Library

READ TO A DOG - Children in grades K - 3rd can sign up to practice their reading skills for 10 minutes with “Sammie” our Reading Assistant Dog. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND FOR RIVER EDGE PATRONS ONLY....

Evening Storytime: Goodnight Friends

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Let's read and sing together!  Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Tuesday? Join us for Hel...

Sugarcane (2024) Documentary Screening

📍 Garfield Public Library

Free Event | No Registration Required Native American Heritage Month Screening Join us for a screening of SUGARCANE (2024; R), a documentary following one community's reckoning with the discovery of u...

Chess Class - Grades 1-9

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn to play and strategize chess. All levels of experience welcome. Grades 1-9. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER. This one hour class meets September 8, 15, 22, 29, October...

Autumn Slime

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Let's combine art and science to make our own fall-tastic slime! Ages 6+ Registration Required. Open to everyone 6+.

Intro To Crochet For Teens

📍 Westwood Public Library

Learn the basic crochet stitches, how to follow a pattern, and how to plan your own future projects after completing small practice pieces! Please plan to attend all 4 sessions.

Movie Music Bingo

📍 Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Public Library

Do you like trivia, BINGO, and a lot of songs from movies? Put your hands together for Music Bingo! We'll be listening to them songs from many different movies as we play. This program is for adults a...

Once Upon A Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

The first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6pm for Pre-k - grade 1 Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room for an evening of stories, creativity and family fun! We will share picture books and comp...

Cookies & Canvases

📍 Washington Township Public Library

For grades 6  - 12 9/22, 10/13, 11/17, 12/8 - 1 Tuesday a month at 6:30pm Paint night with snacks! Come to the Library and paint your take on the inspiration image. Enjoy cookies and snacks while gett...

Unique Creatures

📍 Bogota Public Library

Unique Creatures are coming to Bogota Library! Come see some awesome animals! Register one spot per child.

"Enduring Calm: Modern Lessons From Ancient Practices" (Zoom)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Join us for “Enduring Calm: Modern Lessons from Ancient Practices” an author event with Lourdes Laifer, based on her book A Path to Resilience: Small Steps to an Unshakable You. She'll be discussing h...

Knit And Crochet With Tina

📍 Englewood Public Library

Knit and Crochet with Tina taught by Tina Munson Learn to knit and crochet--or practice your skills--in this introductory class. Please bring a skein of medium weight (#4) yarn, a pair of # 9 knitting...

Board Game Night (16+)

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come hang out after hours at the library and play casual board games! We have plenty to play, but you are welcome and encouraged to bring one from home too. Adults and teens 16+.

Drop-In Little Ones Storytime (Ages 0-3)

📍 Upper Saddle River Public Library

Program Details Join Miss Lauren for playtime, stories, and songs! The fall schedule will be October 14th thru December 16th (no class 11/11 & 11/25) Age Range This program is for ages 0-3 with a care...

Letters Against Isolation Drop In

📍 Garfield Public Library

Drop in anytime on Wednesdays this summer to write Letters Against Isolation, which helps fight loneliness one letter at a time and brings people a sense of connection, improving their mental/physical...

Baby Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time will be repeated at 11:15 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: h...

Storytime, Ages 2-3Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come join Ms. Ellie for stories, crafts and fun each week! This registration is part of a series so when you sign up, you will be registered for all specified classes at this day and time. If you canc...

Story Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for your little ones featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Re...

Play Cafe

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program For newborns - 3 years old Wednesdays from 10am - 12:00pm September: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October: 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: 4, 11, 18 & 25 Come play, connect, and enjoy a cup...

Music With Miss Kally

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us to shake, wiggle, sing, and dance! This program is for babies and toddlers. You MUST BE REGISTERED to attend. (not on the waitlist) Siblings can be registered together with one email.  Registr...

Bilingual Storytime

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Join Ms. Celia for a fun and educational experience at our Bilingual Storytime. Enjoy stories in Spanish and English featuring picture books, songs, and interactive activities. For Ages 3 - 5. Registr...

Bilingual Storytime/ La Hora De Cuentos

📍 Paramus Public Library

Bilingual Storytime/ La Hora de Cuentos September 9, October 14, November 18 10:30am Ages 2-5 Come join us for a fun bilingual experience ! Cuentos en español una vez al mes! Register two weeks in adv...

Bookworms Story Time

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

For Ages 3 to 5 years.  Join us for some fun stories, music, and movement.

Creative Movement With Little Dance Project-Registration Is Required

📍 Bergen County Library System

Little Dance Project The Little Dance Project leads dance classes that are artfully designed to make your child’s introduction to dance one that inspires passion and excitement to get moving! This pro...

Meet & Play

📍 River Vale Public Library

Meet and Play is always after the first Baby Time class and before the second Baby Time class! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent o...

Mother Goose Time

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storyti...

Movers & Shakers

📍 Westwood Public Library

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and move! This high-energy program is perfect for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. Together, we’ll enjoy lively music, rhymes, scarves, shakers, and movement activi...

Pints Storytime, Songs And Play (3M-24M)

📍 Haworth Municipal Library

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music and socialization for your little one(s) with Pints Storytime. Storytime...

Story Time With Miss Jane

📍 Rutherford Free Public Library

Infants to 5-year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for storytime with Miss Jane. Each session will include stories, fingerplays, and fun! No registration is required.

Tales For Tots Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 18 months and up Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Tiny But Mighty Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join Mr. Tommy for a fun storytime geared towards youngsters ages 0-3. This program will include a combination of stories and songs that will keep your children engaged the whole time! One spot per ch...

Toddler Play-Doh Morning

📍 Leonia Public Library

Explore and play with Play-Doh!

Toddler Story Time

📍 Oradell Public Library

Toddler story time with Ms. Alyssa Books, music, and movement for ages 18 mos-4 years. Registration is REQUIRED! Please register for the amount of children attending. Adults do not need to register.

Toddler Time

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

For children ages 18 months- 3 years with a caregiver. Hillsdale cardholders only. Registration required.

Free Play!

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is playtime at the library! The Children's Room will become a free play social hour for toddlers Wednesday mornings in September. No need to register, just come t...

Juv Books & Crafts Storytime (For Ages 2-5 Years With A Caregiver) No Registration

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library. For children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Face...

Preschool Pals Storytime! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 2 - 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy an hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/c...

Fall Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM September 16 to December 9 Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, songs, yoga and crafts! Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library. For more...

Free Play Social Time (Birth-5 Years)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us as we make friends and play! The library will provide toys while grown-ups & children can play and socialize with others. Registration is not required. To stay informed, sign up for one or all...

Winnie The Pooh Storytime And Craft

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th birthday with a special storytime followed by a Winnie the Pooh craft to take home. No registration required.

All-Ages Storytime

📍 Bergen County Library System

Little ones and caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fingerplay. All ages welcome.

Mother Goose Time

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storyti...

Music With Miss Kally

📍 Bergen County Library System

Join us to shake, wiggle, sing, and dance! This program is for babies and toddlers. You must be registered to attend. Siblings may be registered together with one email.  Registration begins the week ...

Musical Storytime With Mr. Corbitt, Ages 6 Mos - 4 Yrs.

📍 Tenafly Public Library

No registration. Corbitt Williams is an energetic performer and music lover.  He traveled with Disney Cruise lines as a performer and worked as a cabaret singer in New York before discovering his love...

Wednesday Wigglers

📍 Bergen County Library System

Babies, newborn to 24 months are welcome with their adult to join us for a storytime and sing-along at the Baird Branch Library.

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Books, songs, rhymes and play are the perfect way to inspire a love of literacy and learning in your little ones. This interactive storytime is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-K children. No regi...

Baby Time

📍 River Vale Public Library

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! This Story Time is also at 10 AM. Please only go to one Story Time per day! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.co...

Yoboo Yoga Bootcamp

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Children learn the ability to use Mind, Body, and Spirit with fast, slow, and freezing movements combined with stories and music!  Presented by Fit4Kids. For children 2 years and up.

Storytime

📍 Rochelle Park Public Library

Every week we'll be having our new afternoon Storytime on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM! We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Family Storytime

📍 Montclair Public Library

Books, songs, rhymes and play are the perfect way to inspire a love of literacy and learning in your little ones. This interactive storytime is perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-K children. No regi...

Movie Matinee: Pieces Of April (2003)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Pieces of April (2003) | PG-13 Quirky and rebellious April Burns lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers t...

Teen Take & Make Crafts

📍 Nutley Free Public Library

Stop by the Teen Area to pick up a craft kit! No registration required, for grades 6-12. While supplies last.

Unplugged Game Day

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Drop in with a friend. We will have all sorts of board games available to play.

Pop-Culture Trivia

📍 Bergenfield Public Library

Test your pop-culture knowledge and earn a chance to win a small prize! For Grades 6 - 12. Drop-in program. Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for promotional purpos...

Fun Korean Culture Adventure

📍 Leonia Public Library

A Korean Culture Class with Ji Sun Kim

Gaming Club

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Wednesdays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 Drop by and play a different game every week in the library’s auditorium - video games, board games, card games and more! Registration is not required. Questions? C...

Kids Craft Day

📍 Bogota Public Library

Kids can come to the library and get to make a fun craft and color with Mr. Tommy! Registration is required. One spot per child. This event is perfect for kids in Pre-K to Second grade.

Mini Pumpkin Pie

📍 Paramus Public Library

Mini Pumpkin Pie November 17, 18, OR 19 Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, November 9. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By tak...

Storytime And Fall Frame Craft

📍 Allendale's Lee Memorial Library

Ages 2-4 Drop by for a few stories and a fall-themed frame craft! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (w...

Teen Advisory Group (Tag) - Teen Volunteering

📍 Leonia Public Library

Please Sign up here: https://leoniatag.my.canva.site/join Located in the Teen room.

Decoden Picture Frames (Grades 3–5)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Get creative and make your own picture frame using Decoden cream! Kids in grades 3–5 will decorate their frames with colorful cream and fun embellishments to create a unique design all their own. Add ...

After-School Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

: Check out this weekly storytime class for kids in grades K-2! 4-year-olds welcome with an adult present. No registration.

Branching Out Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. It’s time to explore the world! S...

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

📍 Washington Township Public Library

Grades 2-5. Play a game while you read an adventure book. Each month we will work through a new adventure and get closer to prizes and a party.

Storytime, Ages 4-5 Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come join Ms. Hestvik for stories, crafts and fun each week! This registration is part of a series so when you sign up, you will be registered for all specified classes at this day and time. If you ca...

Teen Advisory Group

📍 Tenafly Public Library

Teen Advisory Group TAG You can make a difference in your community! Did you know that during 2026 Summer Reading, teen volunteers contributed 100+ hours of their time to help the library community? W...

Reading Warriors Children'S Book Club

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

For Grades 4,5,& 6. Registration required. All are welcome.

Craft Specials (Ages 5 To 9)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Craft Specials: Acorn Collage for ages 5 to 9 will take place on Wednesday, November 18 at 4:00 PM. Please fill out one registration form per child. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot atte...

Crafty Nights For Kids! - Registration Required

📍 Ridgefield Park Public Library

Enjoy creating seasonal crafts with Ms. Teresa! For children in grades K-6. Registration is REQUIRED for EACH participating child due to LIMITED SUPPLIES. September 16th, 2026: Construction Paper Crow...

Reading Pals With Juniper Village

📍 Paramus Public Library

Reading Pals with Juniper Village October 14, November 18 4:00-4:45pm Grades K-4 Join us for this intergenerational book group.  When kids read with assisted-living residents, everyone has fun! Regist...

Crocheting For Teens

📍 Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Public Library

Are you interested in crocheting? Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome at our crocheting hour. Materials will be provided. Registration required. For teens in grades 7-12.

Lego Club

📍 Bergen County Library System

All builders are invited to Lego Club! We’ll free-build and have a chance to hang out & discuss all things Lego. We’ll provide the bricks, you supply the ideas! Best for Kindergarten and up. Per libra...

Lego Club

📍 Garfield Public Library

Come out and play with Lego Blocks with us! Create your own design or participate in the day’s challenge! Open to children ages 5 and up. Wednesday November 18th 4:00 – 5:00 PM Garfield Public Library...

Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)

📍 Westwood Public Library

Drop in and play chess in an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction. No registration required.

Dog Man Day!

📍 New Milford Public Library

Calling all Dog Man fans! Join us for a Dog Man-themed afternoon with games, activities and giveaways (while supplies last). Participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a copy the n...

Teen Winter Cardinal Stone Scene

📍 Lyndhurst Public Library

Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations.  All supplies provided.  Ages 12 to 17.

Read To A Dog (5+)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+. Children should be beginning to read and use this 1...

Kids Snack Class

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Learn to make easy snacks from Melissa, a registered dietician. Age 3-Grade 5. Franklin Lakes Residents only please. Registration required. Note all food allergies upon registering.

Read To A Dog (5+)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+. Children should be beginning to read and use this 1...

Read To A Dog (5+)

📍 Demarest Public Library

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting. Children must be at least ages 5+. Children should be beginning to read and use this 1...

Jr. Bingo Night

📍 Secaucus Public Library

Join us for a game of Jr. Bingo! Now at the main library! This month's game theme will be DINOSAURS. Recommended for children ages 4-10. Registration is REQUIRED. Please note: This is a HIGH DEMAND pr...

Kinusaiga: Painting W/ Fabric - Teen & Adult Craft

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn the basics of the Japanese art of creating mosaic-like pictures using fabric. Teen & Adult | grades 6+ | Reg Req OPEN to all

Teen Mini Pretzel Pumpkins

📍 New Milford Public Library

Join us for a delicious evening of making mini pretzel pumpkins. Bring your friends and your appetites! All supplies will be provided. This program is for students in grades 6-12.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

📍 Bergen County Library System

For Grades 7+ Dice, Characters, and all Materials provided! No prior experience required- beginners to experts welcome. A unique and self contained story: no prior or ongoing attendance necessary!

Kids Crochet Club

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Learn how to crochet, then make fun projects! Beginners welcome. Ages 8+ Must be Ridgefield resident. If registering more than one child in your family, add them as a guest or use a different email. D...

Special Needs Social Group

📍 Garfield Public Library

Wednesday November 18th from 6:00 - 7:00PM Who Is It For? Children with special needs who are ages 2 to 6 years old. Parents must stay for the duration of the program. What To Expect? A relaxed playgr...

Sunset Crafts

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

For Pre-K-Grade 3 Come to the library Wednesday evening for a fun drop-in craft project! There is no registration for this program, but supplies are limited and will be on a first come, first served b...

Thanksgiving Pie Party

📍 Ramsey Free Public Library

In-Person Children's Program Grades K - 5 Wednesday, November 18th 6pm - 7pm Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the season and share in the spirit of gratitude at our Annual Thanksgiving ...

Explore Machine Learning With Nodelab: A No-Code Ai Workshop

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Explore Machine Learning with NodeLab: A No-Code AI Workshop Ever wondered how machine learning works? In this 5 week hands-on workshop, middle and high school students will explore the ideas behind a...

Paint Night

📍 Teaneck Public Library

Join Ms. Lydia for a whimsical paint night at the Teaneck Public Library! Registration required and please arrive on time. Materials provided, teens can display their paintings at the library, and tak...

French Conversation (Zoom)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email kathysteinsmith@gmail.com

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

VIRTUAL PROGRAM REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS THROUGH STAND OUT FOR COLLEGE VIA ZOOM:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_7NGg5OQRvaHuMztM22xxQ For an email reminder on the day of the event,...

Virtual Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

📍 New Milford Public Library

This virtual presentation for families of high schoolers to better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changing landscape. The session will cover current...

Zoom: Successfully Navigating College Admissions

📍 Bergen County Library System

Register HERE We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate...

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

📍 Englewood Public Library

Note: Registration is required with the link at the end of this post, not directly through the library. Program Description: We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juni...

Sprouting Up Story Time

📍 Glen Ridge Public Library

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activitie...

Storytime, Ages 2-3Yo

📍 Bergen County Library System

Come join Ms. Ellie for stories, crafts and fun each week! This registration is part of a series so when you sign up, you will be registered for all specified classes at this day and time. If you canc...

Baby Lap Time

📍 Hackensack's Johnson Public Library

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at mari.zigas@hackensack.bccls.org or 201-...

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Tell Me a Story Thursdays October 15-November 19 10:00 - 10:45 am 2 ½-5 year olds with parent/caregiver Photographs and/or ...

Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 To 2)

📍 Englewood Public Library

Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19. Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with ...

Music & Movement - 18 Months - 6 Years

📍 Old Tappan Public Library

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone ...

Baby Story Time

📍 Maywood Public Library

Join us at the library for stories for our littlest learners! Ideal for newborns through age 2. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library ...

Estimulación Musical Para La Primera Infancia (Para Bebés Hasta 3 Años)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Aprende, canta y muévete al tierno ritmo de la música mientras aprendes con tu bebé. Learn, sing and move with your baby in this Immersive Spanish lapsit. To stay informed, sign up for one or all of o...

Juv Lapsit Storytime (For Ages 0-2 Years With A Caregiver) No Registration

📍 Dixon Homestead Library

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library storytime For children ages 0 - 2 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Lib...

Little Listeners Storytime

📍 Harrington Park Public Library

Ages: 3-5 Years Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Registration is required.

Raising Readers (Birth To 5 Years Old)

📍 Montclair Public Library

Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills. Exposing young children to read-alouds, songs, rhymes a...

Storytime

📍 Bogota Public Library

Join Mr. Tommy for storytime at the library! This program will be geared towards children ages 3-5. Registration is required and one spot per family. Please note: There will be no storytime on 12/24 a...

Tales For Tykes

📍 Hillsdale Free Public Library

Storytime for ages 3-5 without a caregiver. Registration is required.

Tiny Tots Story Time

📍 Garfield Public Library

Listen to stories and hear songs. Open for children ages 2-3 years old. Thursdays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM.

Tots Library Club (Tlc)

📍 Oakland Public Library

A program designed for the youngest library users (Birth to 2-yrs.-old), and their caregivers. A brief meet-and-greet will be followed by songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Kids Jiggly Wiggly

📍 Franklin Lakes Public Library

Enjoy music, movement, and storytime fun with Ms. Christina. All ages. Franklin Lakes residents will receive priority registration. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration req...

Music In Motion, Ages 1-4

📍 Emerson Public Library

Join Miss Shelley in this musical element from Every Little Thing Yoga! We'll be singing songs, moving our bodies, and trying our hands at instruments like shaker eggs and jingle bells, all while expl...

Pre-School Storytime

📍 Saddle Brook Free Public Library

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

Tell Me A Story

📍 Paramus Public Library

Tell Me a Story 2 ½ to 4 years old Thursdays October 15 - November 19 10:30 – 11:15am Registration for the entire session begins Thursday, October 8. Paramus Residents Only Photographs and/or video ma...

Toddlertime

📍 Ridgefield Public Library

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as t...

Hello Friends Storytime

📍 Palisades Park Public Library

Let's read and sing together!  Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Go...

Japanese Storytime

📍 Leonia Public Library

Stories, songs, toys, and a craft! Best for ages 6 months to 4 years. Salzig Meeting Room.

Little Hands Crafts

📍 Glen Rock Public Library

Ages 18m - 4 Bring your little ones to the library for a drop-in craft! The projects will be simple enough for little hands to do. No registration required, while supplies last. This program is kindly...

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