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The library will be CLOSED Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th
Our Hoopla and Libby digital collections are always available! Both are accessible for free with your library card!
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Events for Adults
(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)
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ESL Classes
Fridays
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Adults, join us for a series of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. As this is a very popular program, please be sure you can attend all sessions before registering. Registration is required.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Star Wars Trivia
Monday - May 5th
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
Whether you’re a Jedi Master or just a young Padawan, come challenge yourself to Star Wars Trivia! Compete solo or in a team. May the Force be with you! ✨
Click here to register.
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Movie Matinee for Adults: Cabrini
Tuesday - May 6th
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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Adults, join us for a Monday afternoon movie!
Cast: Cristiana Dell'Anna, John Lithgow, David Morse
Synopsis: After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children.
Rating: PG-13
Click here to register.
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Creative Wellness Series: Watercoloring and Mindfulness for Adults
Wednesdays - May 7th, 14th and 21st
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Join us for the Creative Art and Wellness Series, where art and relaxation come together to support your well-being! In a warm and welcoming space, you'll explore creative expression while learning simple techniques to manage stress and boost self-awareness. No experience needed—just bring yourself and enjoy the calming process of watercolor painting.
All materials are provided by Mid Bergen Regional Health Commission.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Adult Glass Beaded Jewelry
Wednesday - May 7th
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Join us for a jewelry making event just for adults! Spark creativity as you create your own ring. Guided by our guest instructor, you'll learn basic techniques and create dazzling treasures to take home!
Registration is required and limited. If you do not show up on time, your spot will be forfeited.
Click here to register.
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Adult Yoga
Thursday - May 8th & May 22nd
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
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Join us for an adult yoga class in the new library! Bring a yoga mat and some water to stay hydrated.
Click here to register
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Monday Afternoon Book Club
Monday - May 12th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club
Wednesday - May 14th
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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For the month of May both book clubs will be discussing the tender and powerfully affecting novel, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Join us for a great discussion! 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!
An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.
New members are always welcome!
Click here to register for the afternoon session.
Click here to register for the evening session.
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Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Concert
Thursday - May 15th
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Experience deep relaxation and healing through crystal bowls tuned to 432Hz and 44Hz. During this Sound Bath Concert, the soothing vibrations will guide you into a Theta brainwave state, promoting stress relief, emotional healing, and mental clarity. Each bowl is carefully selected for its precise tuning and resonance, ensuring an effective therapeutic experience. Lie back and let the healing sounds restore balance to your mind and body.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel to lay down during the concert.
Click here to register.
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A Financial Crimes & Social Media Scams Presentation
Monday - May 19th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Join detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit for an eye-opening presentation on social media scams, identity theft, and the impact of financial crimes on the community. Learn how to recognize common scams, safeguard your personal information, and take steps to protect yourself online.
The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and get expert advice from Financial Crimes Unit personnel.
Click here to register.
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Chair Yoga for Adults
Tuesday - May 20th
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Join us with Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission as they lead a monthly series of chair yoga classes.
Chair Yoga provides a gentle yet effective form of exercise tailored for individuals who may have limited mobility or prefer to practice yoga while seated. This class focuses on improving flexibility, strength, and relaxation through a series of seated yoga poses and breathing exercises.
Come as you are and with a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Click here to register
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Long Term Care: Know your Options
Wednesday - May 21st
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Long-term care involves a variety of services designed to meet a person’s health or personal care needs when they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own, to help them live as independently and safely as possible. Studies have shown that most adults do not feel prepared to handle the costs of long-term care and have not taken financial or practical steps to plan for care needs that might arise in the future.
Click here to register.
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Cook the Books! Book Club
Wednesday - May 21st
6:30 PM to 8:00 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 My Mexican Kitchen: 100 Recipes Rich with Tradition, Flavor, and Spice by Eva Longoria.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Beginner's Line Dancing
Wednesday - May 28th (first class!)
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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Youth Events
(registration opens 2 weeks before each program & event)
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Music & Movement
Wednesday - May 7th
1:00 PM to 1:45 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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Mommy & Me Yoga Class
Thursday - May 8th
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
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Join us for some yoga fun and let's learn some moves together. Please be sure to bring a yoga mat or towel to the event. Bring a water bottle too, to stay hydrated!
Click here to register.
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Bright & Early Storytime
Tuesday - May 13th, 20th and 27th
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Start your day off on the right foot by listening to a fun story!
Click here to register.
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The Seeing Eye Puppy Program
Tuesday - May 13th
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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The Seeing Eye Puppy program based out of Morristown will educate participants about blindness and how people who are blind gain greater independence through Seeing Eye dogs. During this presentation, you'll discover how we breed, raise, and train puppies to become service dogs and how they get matched with their forever homes.
Registration is required and limited. If you do not show up on time, your spot will be forfeited.
Click here to register.
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Crafternoon: Bird Feeder
Thursday - May 15th
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Make a popsicle stick birdfeeder for your feathered friends or a box for your own keepsakes.
Click here to register.
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Reading to Rosie
Friday - May 16th
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Children of all ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled afternoon of reading to our favorite friend, Rosie! Rosie is a therapy dog who loves getting read to!
Heads up! Not only does Rosie love reading, but she also loves giving kisses and getting bellyrubs.
Click here to register.
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Tween/Teen Manga Club
Monday - May 19th
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
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Come to our 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.
Click here to register.
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Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer
Wednesday - May 21st
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Stand Out for College, LLC is offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application.
Click here to register.
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Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday - May 29th
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
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Join us for the book club! We will talk about the book and play a game. Snacks will be provided. Open to kids in Grades 1-3.
A copy of the book can be picked up at the front desk.
Click here to register.
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Children's
Take Home
Craft Kits
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Be sure to stop by on
May 2nd & May 23rd for this month's craft kits!
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| Got questions about any of these events? Email us at wallcirc@bccls.org or call us at 973-471-1692 | | |
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