2 Wayne Public Library · 8.8 mi · Wayne
Ages 5–12 Family fun
Calling all young artists! In celebration of Children's Book Week, November 9 - 15 we're having a Design a Bookmark Contest!
3 New Rochelle Public Library · 14.7 mi · New Rochelle
Ages 11–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
For Tweens and Teens entering grades 6-12. Stop by and make a paper squishy pal. While supplies last! No registration required!
3 New Rochelle Public Library · 14.7 mi · New Rochelle
Ages 11–12 Games & play
For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12! Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X! Bring a friend!
3 New Rochelle Public Library · 14.7 mi · New Rochelle
Ages 11–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
For Tweens and Teens entering grades 6-12. Stop by and play on our Oculus Quest 3! No registration required.
4 Gotta Go Gaming Hub & Sci-Tech Learning Center · 16 mi · Jersey City
All ages Family fun
5 Millburn Free Public Library · 18.8 mi · Millburn
All ages Family fun
Connect with K’NEX! Children are invited to come and build with the K'NEX building toys this afternoon.
6 Johnson Public Library (Hackensack) · 2.9 mi · Hackensack
Ages 5–12 Family fun
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!
7 Fort Lee Public Library · 6.9 mi · Fort Lee
Ages 7–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Bring your creativity and spend your afternoon at the library making fun crafts. Nov. 4 Perler Beads For ages 7 & Up. Fort Lee Cardholders Only. Registration required.
2 Wayne Public Library · 8.8 mi · Wayne
Ages 5–12 Family fun
Kids Helping Kids (KHK) is a free tutoring program run by the Wayne Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society. KHK provides homework and studying help in all subjects.
8 Hoboken Public Library Grand Street Branch · 13 mi · Hoboken
All ages Games & play
Join us at the Grand Street Branch on Wednesdays for a half-hour of movement-based learning and interactive play! Open to children of all ages.
9 Harrison Public Library · 18.5 mi · Harrison
Ages 8–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Beginners and experienced players welcome, grades 3 - 6! Learn how to play chess from Volunteer Doug or sharpen your skills against other players!
10 Glen Ridge Public Library · 11.4 mi · Glen Ridge
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
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.
3 New Rochelle Public Library · 14.7 mi · New Rochelle
Ages 11–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stressed? Need to relax? Come to the Teen Room and take a moment to pause and relax with registered therapy dog Izzy or Milo.
11 Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn) · 3.7 mi · Fair Lawn
Ages 2–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child.
12 Teaneck Public Library · 4 mi · Teaneck
Ages 4–6 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
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.
13 Englewood Public Library · 5.2 mi · Englewood
Ages 5–9 Arts & crafts
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.
14 Ridgefield Park Public Library · 5.4 mi · Ridgefield Park
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Enjoy creating seasonal crafts with Ms. Teresa! For children in grades K-6. Registration is REQUIRED for EACH participating child due to LIMITED SUPPLIES.
15 Riverfront Library · 8.5 mi · Yonkers
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Kids can practice reading to Cooper, a certified therapy dog who works with R.E.A.D.
2 Wayne Public Library · 8.8 mi · Wayne
Ages 5–10 Family fun Sign-up needed
Sign up for the new Book Buddies program where you will be paired up with a reading mentor.
16 Sai Rao Public Library of North Bergen · 8.9 mi · North Bergen
Ages 3–7 Family fun Sign-up needed
The Early Literacy Program is a program where students can become familiar with the alphabet and build skills that will help them begin to read.
17 Pearl River Public Library · 9.4 mi · Pearl River
All ages Games & play
Drop-in and play with LEGOs and make all kinds of cool projects with friends! This is a free play event, so let your imagination take you anywhere you want to go!
18 Williamsbridge Oval · 10.1 mi · Bronx
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
NYC Parks, in partnership with the Misty Copeland Foundation, invites childrenages 6 – 14 years to enroll in the BE BOLD afterschool dance program, a funintroductory ballet class…
19 Bronxville Public Library · 12 mi · Bronxville
Ages 10–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Onshape Boat Race is a new two-day course. On the first day, participants will learn fundamental CAD skills in Onshape in order to make a small boat.
20 Finkelstein Memorial Library · 12.7 mi · Spring Valley
All ages Reading & languages Sign-up needed
Reading is fun with a buddy! Your child will practice their phonics and decoding skills in a relaxed environment alongside our teen volunteers by playing literacy games and…
21 West Orange Public Library · 13.9 mi · West Orange
All ages Games & play
Explore different stimulating sensory filled stations. For newborns - 5 years old.
3 New Rochelle Public Library · 14.7 mi · New Rochelle
Ages 4–12 Storytime
Wednesdays, September 16 - December 09, 2026 (except Wed., Nov. 11); for children ages 4 to 12 yrs.
22 Great Neck Library · 18.7 mi · Great Neck
Ages 9–12 Arts & crafts
Attention tween writers, artists, and crafters! Join us at the main library on November 4th at 4pm to create your very own zines.
23 Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library · 19.1 mi · Garnerville
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Stop in anytime between 4pm- 6pm to make a fun craft. Every week will be something new. We will use recycled materials as well as paper, paint, and glue so dress accordingly.
24 Rye Free Reading Room · 20 mi · Rye
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Each week come to the library for a fun craft that you get to take home! This program encourages creativity and the development of fine motor skills in a relaxed social setting.
17 Pearl River Public Library · 9.4 mi · Pearl River
Ages 10–12 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Take your robotics skills to the next level! Over three sessions, participants will build and program robots to tackle real-world conservation challenges inspired by bird…
25 Valley Cottage Library · 14.4 mi · Valley Cottage
Ages 3–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Ages 3-5 years. Please choose Wednesdays OR Thursdays. September 23 – December 2 (No program Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & Nov. 25).
3 New Rochelle Public Library · 14.7 mi · New Rochelle
Ages 2–12 Science & STEM
Wednesdays, September 16 - December 9 (except Wed., Nov. 11); for children ages 2 to 12 yrs. It’s a free-build block party with the ever-popular Legos!
26 Color Me Mine · 15.3 mi · New City
Ages 3–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
Join us at Color Me Mine in New City to listen to a story and paint. PARENTS CAN PAINT TOO - BUT PLEASE REGISTER YOURSELF IN ADDITION TO YOUR CHILD!
27 Maplewood Memorial Library · 17.7 mi · Maplewood
Ages 4–5 Storytime
For ages 4 and up A bilingual storytime in French and English, presented by Mrs. Aissata local library supporter, native French speaker.
28 Great Neck Library Station Branch · 19.9 mi · Great Neck
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Join us at Station in a fun reading of Polar Bear Night by Lauren Thompson. Learn a few interesting facts about polar bears before making a STEM themed craft.
22 Great Neck Library · 18.7 mi · Great Neck
All ages Arts & crafts
For teens 7th grade and up. A picture's worth a thousand words, but both are even better!
16 Sai Rao Public Library of North Bergen · 8.9 mi · North Bergen
Ages 3–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
Through fun animal poses, interactive stretching, and gentle breathing exercises, kids will explore movement, build balance, and learn simple ways to calm their minds.
22 Great Neck Library · 18.7 mi · Great Neck
Ages 10–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP FOR *THIS* EVENT, THE FIRST CLASS IN THE SERIES (IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE) -- THIS SIGNS PEOPLE UP FOR THE FULL SERIES OF CLASSES.
8 Hoboken Public Library Grand Street Branch · 13 mi · Hoboken
Ages 9–11 Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Organized jointly with Stevens Institute of Technology, a math circle exposes participants to interesting, challenging, and fun mathematical activities composed by faculty in the…
29 BCCLS - North Bergen Public Library · 8.9 mi · North Bergen
All ages Family fun