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

Magic Show

Prepare to be amazed by Cesar The Magnificent Magician! Magic show for children and parent or caregiver. Everyone who plans to attend must register for a seat.Seating is limited. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Glen Ridge - Town Council Chambers, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Big Library Read Book Discussion: "Uncommon Measures" by Natalie Hodges

Join us for a discussion of “Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time” by Natalie Hodges as part of the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From May 15-29, library card holders can enjoy “Uncommon Measure: A Jo......More

Join us for a discussion of “Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time” by Natalie Hodges as part of the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From May 15-29, library card holders can enjoy “Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time” by Natalie Hodges as an ebook and/or audiobook for free through the Libby app. During this two-week program, readers around the globe can access the title without waitlists or holds and join the conversation in-person or via Zoom at this hybrid event.“Uncommon Measure” explores the intricate relationship between time, consciousness, and music through the lens of a young Korean American violinist. After performance anxiety derails her dream of becoming a concert soloist, Hodges embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Blending personal narrative with illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, she reflects on family, prejudice, and the search for meaning. Through this genre-defying memoir, Hodges reimagines a life once defined by classical music, now moving toward the freedom of improvisation.**This event will be held as a hybrid program in the Library's Meeting Room and via Zoom courtesy of the Meeting Owl provided by the Friends of the Glen Ridge Library.

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room

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

Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists

Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hopes for animals that have been rediscovered, hope in the form of newly-discovered......More

Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hopes for animals that have been rediscovered, hope in the form of newly-discovered animals, and hope that we might hear the warning call and act to preserve the amazing biodiversity of our fragile planet for future generations to come.You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet. In this talk, you will discover: Animals that are no longer with usEndangered animals at risk of extinctionOrganizations that aim to protect animal lifeStrategies for preserving biodiversityExtinctopedia provides a fascinating catalog of life on earth and encourages the reader to find ways of preserving the incredible diversity of species, so we may all thrive and life itself can endure on this amazing and beautiful planet.About the Presenters: Brian Gratwicke is a conservation biologist and leads the amphibian conservation programs at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Brian’s focus is building capacity to conserve amphibians in Appalachia and Panama, developing outreach and educational programs and exhibits to build public support for amphibian conservation, and research to develop tools to reintroduce amphibians back into the wild. At SCBI, Brian collaborates with Panamanian conservation biologists and zoo partners to build an ex-situ amphibian facility in Panama. The Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Gamboa maintains and grows captive assurance populations of species most heavily affected by the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus. One major research focus is developing applied solutions for the amphibian chytrid fungus, including research into the area of beneficial skin bacteria and identifying genetic traits associated with resistance to the disease. He also conducts research into emerging diseases and the effects of climate change on Appalachian salamanders.Gratwicke grew up in Zimbabwe and began his conservation work researching the impacts to freshwater fish in Africa. In 2000, he was awarded a Rhodes scholarship that took him to Oxford, where he studied marine fish communities in the British Virgin Islands for his doctorate. After completing his doctorate, Gratwicke moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a program administrator and then assistant director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Save the Tiger Fund.Dr. Gina Della Togna is a researcher and conservationist, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Dr. Della Togna earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, with a specialization in Molecular and Cell Biology, from the University of Maryland, USA. Her groundbreaking research focuses on the reproductive biology of amphibians and the development of Assisted Reproductive Technologies for endangered species facing challenges in reproduction. As the co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group ARTs and Biobanking working group since 2017 and co-author of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP), Dr. Della Togna plays a vital role in advancing conservation efforts for amphibian species worldwide. Additionally, she is part of the IUCN SSC ASG Atelopus Task Force and member of the Atelopus Survival Initiative, co-chairing the Ex Situ Working Group. Dr. Della Togna serves on the Advisory Board of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, further showcasing her commitment to species preservation. Her dedication to amphibian conservation extends to her involvement in global, regional, and local initiatives, where she fosters collaborations and spearheads innovative projects to safeguard amphibian populations. Her expertise and passion have made her a leading figure in the field of conservation biology, inspiring positive change for the future of amphibians and their ecosystems.

Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Wicked Screening Event

Get ready to see the unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe movie, "Wicked" at Glen Ridge Public Library! grades 6 | Registration Required

Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library

Toddler Skills

Drop in for some fun! Practice developmental skills for school readiness such as tracing patterns, color, shapes, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, etc.Each week will be a different activity.

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