Bookies Book Club

The Bookies are not affiliated with the Glen Ridge Public Library. This group is not accepting new members at this time.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Branching Out Story Time

Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skil......More

Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Free SAT Prep Course (Virtual)

Get ready for the SAT with a special live workshop series led by Brian Stewart, author of Barron’s ACT/SAT/PSAT prep books and president of BWS Education Consulting.Each session runs 6–7 PM Eastern and covers key SAT topics—from reading strategies to grammar essentials ......More

Get ready for the SAT with a special live workshop series led by Brian Stewart, author of Barron’s ACT/SAT/PSAT prep books and president of BWS Education Consulting.Each session runs 6–7 PM Eastern and covers key SAT topics—from reading strategies to grammar essentials to using Desmos for Math.Registration is REQUIRED at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JFUn39OJTIOQ-jQqWLf0kQ for all Wednesday sessions and https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ykvZepx8Qt-L6prBNFwm-w for Monday, March 9th.

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Sprouting Up Story Time

Your little one is growing up fast.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactio......More

Your little one is growing up fast.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Spanish Club (grades 5, 6 & 7)

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and partic......More

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy ta......More

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Play with Blocks

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

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5

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.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Play Group

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 their children while participating in the group. No registration is re......More

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 their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Mindfulness with Find That Pause

Welcome to Find that Pause mindfulness community class!All classes are on Saturdays at 9:15 AM - 10.00 AM E.S.T. via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOqsrTorHdwZ9iPYQ-3Ghy_7HO1gRXjK#/registrationClass Schedule Winter/Spring 2026: Jan 3,10,17,24,31 Feb......More

Welcome to Find that Pause mindfulness community class!All classes are on Saturdays at 9:15 AM - 10.00 AM E.S.T. via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOqsrTorHdwZ9iPYQ-3Ghy_7HO1gRXjK#/registrationClass Schedule Winter/Spring 2026: Jan 3,10,17,24,31 Feb 7,21,28 (not Feb 14th winter vacation) March 7,14,21,28 April 11,18,25 ( not April 4 for Easter) May 2,9,16,30 ( not May 23 Memorial Day weekend) June 6,13,27 ( not June 20)

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Table Ping Pong

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

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Little Seeds Story Time

We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds story time class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers ......More

We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds story time class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers participate in a curriculum that encourages vocabulary, social skills and confidence in movement. Storytimes are for Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

French Club (grades 5 & 6)

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learn......More

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge resdents.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Cookbook Club Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Glen Ridge Public Library's Cookbook Club. If you are interested in joining, please email [email protected] for more information.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Play Group

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 their children while participating in the group. No registration is re......More

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 their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Book Club (Grades 3-5)

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 Ridge residents.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Chess Class (Grades 1-9)

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 for four weeks on November 11, 18, 25 and December 2Please plan on attending all classes. Glen Ridge re......More

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 for four weeks on November 11, 18, 25 and December 2Please plan on attending all classes. Glen Ridge residents only.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Branching Out Story Time

Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skil......More

Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Chocolate Making - Teens

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Free SAT Prep Course (Virtual)

Get ready for the SAT with a special live workshop series led by Brian Stewart, author of Barron’s ACT/SAT/PSAT prep books and president of BWS Education Consulting.Each session runs 6–7 PM Eastern and covers key SAT topics—from reading strategies to grammar essentials ......More

Get ready for the SAT with a special live workshop series led by Brian Stewart, author of Barron’s ACT/SAT/PSAT prep books and president of BWS Education Consulting.Each session runs 6–7 PM Eastern and covers key SAT topics—from reading strategies to grammar essentials to using Desmos for Math.Registration is REQUIRED at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JFUn39OJTIOQ-jQqWLf0kQ for all Wednesday sessions and https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ykvZepx8Qt-L6prBNFwm-w for Monday, March 9th.

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Sprouting Up Story Time

Your little one is growing up fast.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactio......More

Your little one is growing up fast.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and te......More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Spanish Club (grades 5, 6 & 7)

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and partic......More

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Play with Blocks

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

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5

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.

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Fun with a Community Helper - Dentist

This interactive presentation includes:Storybook Reading: Read a children's book about visiting the dentist.Brushing Demonstrations: Show the children how to properly brush their teeth using a puppet."Show and Tell" with Dental Tools: Introduce children to basic dental ......More

This interactive presentation includes:Storybook Reading: Read a children's book about visiting the dentist.Brushing Demonstrations: Show the children how to properly brush their teeth using a puppet."Show and Tell" with Dental Tools: Introduce children to basic dental tools such as a mirror, a tooth model, and dental floss. Allow them to handle these tools under supervision.Song and Dance: Teach a lively song about brushing teeth and incorporate simple dance moves that the children can follow along with.Healthy Snack Sorting: Sorting game with pictures of different foods, categorizing them as "Healthy for Teeth" and "Not Healthy for Teeth." Discuss the impact of various foods on dental health and encourage them to identify tooth-friendly snacks like fruits and vegetables.Dental Health Coloring Sheets: Provide coloring sheets featuring dental health themes

Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library