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 r......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

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

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use......More

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive. You will learn:To rethink anxiety from being a “disease” to being a normal human emotion;How to use anxiety to increase our self-compassion;How to harness the power of anxiety to enhance emotional intimacy; and How can anxiety help us accomplish what we truly want in life?About the Author: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED. David is available for organization speaking and consultation via his website www.dhrosmarin.com

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Branching Out Story Time

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

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. 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

Sprouting Up Story Time

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

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. 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

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

Mother's Day Craft - Drop In

Mother's Day is May 11th! Join us to make that special gift for Mom.

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

Multimedia Art Projects

Join us for a multimedia art class led by local resident Papa Gora Tall. All supplies will be provided. Ages 16 .

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Little Seeds Story Time

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

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 – 23 months, the Little Seeds storytime 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

Regular monthly meeting of the Glen Ridge Public Library's Cookbook Club.If you are interested in joining please contact [email protected]. New members must be Glen Ridge Residents.

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 r......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

Branching Out Story Time

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

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.It’s time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class. 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

YA Felted Bird Magnet

Christine Hsiao of Wooley Pets returns with a new felting craft -Zoom in on Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00 PM to learn how to create a Eurasian Blue Tit magnet!!YA Program | grades 6 | Registration Required

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermar......More

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect.Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Board of Trustees Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Sprouting Up Story Time

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

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. 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

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