The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13th | |
Events for Adults
(registration opens 2-3 weeks before each program & event)
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Beginner's Line Dancing I Wednesday - October 1st
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Join instructor Joan Colombo as she teaches us how to line dance! Line dancing is a form of synchronized dancing in which dancers are arranged in rows, or lines. Dancers move in unison, so no partners are required. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, line dancing is for everybody! Beginner’s Line Dancing is an easy and energizing way to get some exercise while enjoying some great music and good company.
Click here to register.
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Understanding Medicare
Thursday - October 2nd
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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We invite you to the library to learn more and get a better understanding of Medicare. Fred Ciccone will return to the library to provide a presentation and answer any questions. An outline of the presentation is as follows:
- The Components of Medicare (Parts A, B, C (also called Advantage Plans), D, Supplements) and how they work - what they cover and what they don’t – who provides them
- The Enrollment Process
- The Associated Costs of Medicare
- Additional Benefits and Concerns
- Special considerations for situations like disability, Medicaid, etc
- Q & A
Click here to register.
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Adult Yoga
Thursdays - October 2nd and 23rd
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
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Join us for an adult yoga class! Class is beginner and intermediate friendly. Modifications can always be made for poses to ensure safe movement for your body.
Bring a yoga mat, or a towel, and some water to stay hydrated.
Click here to register.
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Monday Afternoon Book Club
Monday - October 6th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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For the month of October we'll be discussing the sequel novel, Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano. Join us for a great discussion!
From Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead―the hilarious and heart-pounding follow-up to Finlay Donovan is Killing It.
Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today! eBook and eAudiobook are available on the Libby app!
New members are always welcome!
Click here to register.
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Beginner's Line Dancing II Wednesdays beginning October 8th
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Join instructor Joan Colombo for these more advanced lessons of line dancing!
Click here to register.
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POLISH EVENT - Author Talk with Maria Makowiecka
Thursday - October 9th
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Join us at the Wallington Library for an engaging author talk with Maria Makowiecka, as she discusses her book From Wielick to Wola Suchożebrska: A Journey Sparked by One Question Leading to Pan Wołodyjowski and More. Discover how a single question led her on a fascinating journey through Polish history, family roots, and literary exploration. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear Maria share the inspirations behind her book and the stories uncovered along the way. This talk will be in Polish.
Maria Makowiecka is a Polish-American writer with a passion for genealogy, history, and literature. Her debut book, From Wielick to Wola Suchożebrska, traces a personal journey through family stories, Polish heritage, and classic literary influences like Pan Wołodyjowski. With a background in education and community engagement, Maria brings warmth, insight, and curiosity to her storytelling.
Click here to register.
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Movie Matinee for Adults: Encanto
Wednesday - October 15th
2:15 PM to 4:00 PM
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Adults, join us for an afternoon movie!
Pro tip: bring a seat cushion and snack!
Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo
Synopsis: An extraordinary family, the Madrigals, live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except one, Mirabel.
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Click here to register.
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Adult Henna Program
Thursday - October 16th
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Adults are invited to come and have beautiful henna patterns drawn on their hands! Henna is a plant based natural dye. It’s made out of dried leaves. Leaves are ground into a fine powder then mixed with essential eucalyptus oil and water to make a paste which is applied with the help of cones to make beautiful patterns. The finished pattern has a rich brown color upon drying and stays well for 7-10 days!
Wallington patrons will have priority during the first week of registration, beginning October 2nd. Non-residents will be able to register beginning October 9th.
You must enter a library card number to register, regardless of residence. Registrations without a valid library card number will be canceled.
Click here to register.
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ESL Classes
Fridays beginning October 17th
Beginner: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
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Adults, join us for a series of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Classes are a mix of lesson instruction and conversation building. Each class will be a new topic. As this is a very popular program, please be sure you can attend the session before registering.
Click here to register.
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Adult Craft: Glass Beaded Jewelry
Saturday - October 18th
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Join us for a jewelry making event just for adults! Spark creativity as you create your own double strand bracelet. Guided by our guest instructor, you'll learn basic techniques and create dazzling treasures to take home!
Wallington patrons will have priority during the first week of registration beginning September 27th. Non-residents will be able to register beginning October 4th.
You must enter a library card number to register, regardless of residence. Registrations without a valid library card number will be canceled.
Click here to register.
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Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club
Wednesday - October 22nd
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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For the month of October we'll be discussing the sequel novel, Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano. Join us for a great discussion!
From Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead―the hilarious and heart-pounding follow-up to Finlay Donovan is Killing It.
Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today! eBook and eAudiobook are available on the Libby app!
New members are always welcome!
Click here to register.
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Scrabble Club
Monday - October 27th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Come to the library and test your vocabulary by playing Scrabble. Playing Scrabble can improve your memory, focus, and allows you to interact with others!
Click here to register.
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The History of Diners in New Jersey with Michael Gabriele
Tuesday - October 28th
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
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Join us for a nostalgic look at one of New Jersey’s most beloved traditions: Diners. Author Michael Gabriele will be here to share stories from his book "The History of New Jersey Diners" and talk about how these classic spots became such a big part of life in the Garden State. He’ll also be signing copies after the talk.
Click here to register.
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Twin Hearts Meditation and an introduction to Pranic Healing by Apurva
Wednesday - October 29th
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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Join us for an uplifting and restorative session with Apurva Panidhar, featuring gentle exercises, Twin Hearts Meditation, and an introduction to Pranic Healing. This guided program is designed to help promote inner peace, balance, and wellness—no special equipment or floor space needed! Participants can stay comfortably seated in chairs throughout. Whether you’re new to energy healing or simply looking to recharge, this session offers a welcoming opportunity to experience the benefits of healing meditation.
Click here to register.
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Cook the Books!
Thursday - October 30th
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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Enjoy cooking, chatting, and trying new recipes? Join us for Cook the Books! We'll meet once a month to try different recipes from a cookbook. This month's pick is Preppy Kitchen Super Easy: 100 Simple and Versatile Recipes by John Kanell
Pick up your cookbook today. Email your top 2 recipe choices you'd like to make to Risa at dangelo@wallington.bccls.org by October 16th. She will confirm with you which of the two recipes to make.
Registration is required.
Click here to register.
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Youth Events
(registration opens 2-3 weeks before each program & event)
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Code Wiz Robotics Programming
Monday - October 6th
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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Kids between grades 2nd-8th can join us for this STEM program to learn the basics of Robotics. They will get the hands on training to code their working robot models from CODEWIZ !
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Diwali Rhythm Of India Practice Session
Saturday - October 4th
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
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Kids can join us for this exciting practice session once again to refresh their moves on Oct 4th @ 1pm to perform in our upcoming Diwali event!
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Fall Storytime
Tuesdays - October 7th & October 14th
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Kids ages 0-6yrs can join us for a fun filled story time session with dance, music, and craft. They might even get a chance to play with bubbles on a few special summer Storytime sessions.
Click here to register.
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Music and Movement
Wednesday - October 8th
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
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Come join the fun with our music and movement program for babies and toddlers! Inspire wiggles and giggles with the joyful exploration of sound and movement. This program is for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages.
Click here to register.
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Crafternoon- Family Tree -Wednesday - October 8th
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
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Kids make a family tree to "plant" at home!
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Family Movie Night-Encanto
Wednesday - October 15th
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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This month family movie night is "Encanto"
Join us to watch this Oscar winning movie for the Hispanic American Heritage month, kids can wear their favorite Encanto costumes/accessories for this movie night. Snacks will be provided!
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Children's Henna Program
Thursday- October 16th
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Children ages 5-10 are invited to come and have beautiful henna patterns drawn on their hands! Henna is a plant based natural dye. It’s made out of dried leaves. Leaves are ground into a fine powder then mixed with essential eucalyptus oil and water to make a paste which is applied with the help of cones to make beautiful patterns. The finished pattern has a rich brown color upon drying and stays well for 7-10 days!
Limited space available. Registration is required!
Click here to register.
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Bergen County Animal Adoption
Friday - October 17th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Visit the library to meet your next purr-fect family member! Open your home to a new furry friend!
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Jenkinson's Aquarium Presents "Penguin Pointers"
Friday - October 17th
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Waddle into the world of these beloved flightless birds! Learn their basic biology, where they live, the threats they face, how we can help them in the wild, and how we care for this endangered species at the aquarium.
Registration required.
Click here to register.
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Children's Glass Beaded Jewelry
Saturday - October 18th
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Join us for a jewelry making event just for kids ages 8 and up! Spark creativity as children design their own unique name bracelets using colorful beads and threads. Guided by our guest instructor, they'll learn basic techniques and create dazzling treasures to take home!
Due to the personalized nature of this event, supplies are limited and registration will close early. Please be positive you can attend before registering.
Be sure to register the CHILD'S name as we will be preparing the letters for their bracelets in advance.
Limited space available. Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Chinese Mooncake Mid-Autumn Festival
Monday - October 20th
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with us! We'll be making paper lanterns and riddles, and there will be tea and mooncakes to enjoy. This event is open to all ages.
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Halloween Themed Music and Movement
Tuesday - October 21th
11:00 AM to 12:00PM
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Kids can join us for this Halloween themed Music and Movement session wearing their Halloween costumes, treats will be provided!
Registration required!
Click here to register
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Kids Halloween Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday - October 23rd
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
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Kids between grades 2nd- 6th can join for this spooky/humorous Halloween Themed book club to discuss the graphic novel The Okay Witch. Kids can dress up for this themed event. Halloween themed snacks will be provided.
- Discuss book
- Summarize the novel
- Do a Halloween themed craft
- Play a fun game
- Snacks provided
Once registered pick up the book from circulation desk to read.
Click here to register.
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Tween/Teen Manga Club
Monday - October 27th
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
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A space for manga enthusiasts to connect, share their passion, and engage in activities related to the art form, such as discussions, games, and possibly even crafting.
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Halloween Themed Mom and Me Yoga
Thursday - October 30th
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
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Join Mrs. Bhavana for this fun filled, refreshing Halloween themed mom and me yoga session and learn some yoga moves together. Please be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel to the event. Bring a water bottle too, to stay hydrated!
Registration required!
Click here to register.
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Children's
Take Home
Craft Kits
| Be sure to stop by on October 3rd for this month's craft kit! | |
| Got questions about any of these events? Email us at wallcirc@bccls.org or call us at 973-471-1692 | | |
Check Out Some New Releases Hitting Shelves in
October and Visit Us to Find Even More!
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Broken
by X. Fang
Release Date: 10/14/2025
Genre: Picture Book
Age: Children
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Astral Panic
by Katie Hicks
Release Date: 10/7/2025
Genre: Graphic Novel
Age: Middle Grade
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The Scammer
by Tiffany D. Jackson
Release Date: 10/7/2025
Genre: Thriller
Age: Young Adult
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Our Hoopla and Libby digital collections are always available! Both are accessible for free with your library card!
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