(R) Homework Helper

For grades K-6Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program. Caregivers can register here to get their child started. T......More

For grades K-6Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program. Caregivers can register here to get their child started. The student and volunteer will pick a day and time that works for both of them. Meetings must take place in the Children's Room for one hour every week.If you are in grades 7-12 and would like to be a Homework Helper volunteer, please fill out an application. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-3434169 x14.

Hackensack - Children's Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Sensory Free Play

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and belowJoin us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Caregivers must be present at all times. Materials were generously sponsored by The Greater Alliance ......More

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and belowJoin us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Caregivers must be present at all times. Materials were generously sponsored by The Greater Alliance Hopes & Dreams Foundation for Children.Registration is not required.Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Hackensack - Children's Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Crafternoon

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6We will be exploring different crafts every week with Mr. Gavin! This program will take place in the Children's Room. Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis.Questions? Contact Gavin......More

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6We will be exploring different crafts every week with Mr. Gavin! This program will take place in the Children's Room. Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis.Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Hackensack - Children's Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

[Online/In Person] Virtual and In Person ESL Conversation Class

Virtual and in person ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registr......More

Virtual and in person ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required if attending in person. Questions contact Michelle at [email protected] attend for the class through Zoom click below:Monday ESL Class

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Yarn Works Club

Join fellow yarn lovers for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and needlework. Beginners welcome! Bring a project that you have been working on or have wanted to start. Participants must bring their own materials such as needles, hooks, yarn, thread, etc. We will meet ......More

Join fellow yarn lovers for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and needlework. Beginners welcome! Bring a project that you have been working on or have wanted to start. Participants must bring their own materials such as needles, hooks, yarn, thread, etc. We will meet on the final Monday of the month. No registration is required.For more information, please contact Gavin at [email protected].

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Music & Movement

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5Sing and dance at our music and movement time for children and their caregivers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required.Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Community Outreach with The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Representatives from The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources will be on hand to offer helpful resources and answer questions. They offer 24/7 hotline number cards, giveaways, and information regarding their programs, such as support groups and educational courses. T......More

Representatives from The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources will be on hand to offer helpful resources and answer questions. They offer 24/7 hotline number cards, giveaways, and information regarding their programs, such as support groups and educational courses. They can connect anyone in need with Recovery Support Services available on the spot. Narcan and Fentanyl Testing Strips will also be available. All of their information, giveaways, and services are free of charge.If you have any questions regarding the outreach tables or about the recovery support services available at The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, please call their 24/7 hotline at 201-589-2976.

Hackensack - Front Lobby, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

(YA) Teen Tuesday: Hanging Plant Holder

Make a hanging plant holder and plant some seeds! Weather permitting we will be out on the front lawn of the library. This is the last Teen Tuesday of the school year.All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack - Outside: Library Courtyard; Front Lawn, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Barks & Books: Read with RJ

Tuesday, May 20th at 3:30pm for children of all agesMeet our newest therapy dog, RJ! RJ is a beautiful bullmastiff who loves to be read to. Registration is not required but is suggested for those that wish to receive an email reminder the day of. This program is in par......More

Tuesday, May 20th at 3:30pm for children of all agesMeet our newest therapy dog, RJ! RJ is a beautiful bullmastiff who loves to be read to. Registration is not required but is suggested for those that wish to receive an email reminder the day of. This program is in partnership with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Hackensack - Children's Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club

Sea parte de nuestro Club de Lectores para adultos donde hablaremos de libros escritos en Español.El libro de este mes es: La Otra Julia por Mayra Santos-FebresLa corta e intensa vida de Julia de Burgos en la voz de una escritora que nos revela otro rostro de la icónica......More

Sea parte de nuestro Club de Lectores para adultos donde hablaremos de libros escritos en Español.El libro de este mes es: La Otra Julia por Mayra Santos-FebresLa corta e intensa vida de Julia de Burgos en la voz de una escritora que nos revela otro rostro de la icónica poeta puertorriqueña.Copias del libro están disponibles en el catálogo en bccls.orgSi desea más información o inscribirse, póngase en contacto con [email protected] part of our Adult Book Club where we will be discussing books written in Spanish. This program will be facilitated only in Spanish. This month's Book of the Month is: La Otra Julia por Mayra Santos-FebresThe short and intense life of Julia de Burgos in the voice of a writer who reveals another face of the iconic Puerto Rican poet.Copies of the book are available in the catalog at bccls.org. For more information or to register, please contact [email protected].

Hackensack - Periodicals/Leap Space, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Story Time

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 2-5Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for toddlers featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served b......More

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 2-5Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for toddlers featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Hackensack - Children's Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

(R) LEAP iPad Intermediate Class

Do you know someone with a change in vision?If you are 55 or older with a vision change, free assistive technology classes are available.iPad Class – Intermediate: iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course. In this class, you will build on your basic iPad skills......More

Do you know someone with a change in vision?If you are 55 or older with a vision change, free assistive technology classes are available.iPad Class – Intermediate: iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course. In this class, you will build on your basic iPad skills to learn more about the accessibility features and assistive apps available to you. iPads will be available for use in class. However, if you have your own iPad or iPhone, feel free to bring it with you. The accessibility features on the iPad and the iPhone are the same.There are four classes in this series: Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, 14, and 21 from 10 am-12 pm. Call Stephen Felle - Outreach Librarian to register.New Jersey State Library TBBC800-792-8322 ext. 812 Questions? Email [email protected] or call 201-343-4169 x35.

Hackensack - Periodicals/Leap Space, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

[Online/In Person] Virtual and In Person ESL Conversation Class

Virtual and in person ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registr......More

Virtual and in person ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required if attending in person. Questions contact Michelle at [email protected] attend for the class through Zoom click below :Wednesday ESL Class

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

(R) Hackensack Creates...Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

Welcome back to Hackensack Creates-the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the library Auditorium to put together something fun. Adults age 18 only please.This month we will be making some small air dry clay trays.Please register by......More

Welcome back to Hackensack Creates-the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the library Auditorium to put together something fun. Adults age 18 only please.This month we will be making some small air dry clay trays.Please register by Monday, May 19. To register fill out the form below. Questions? Email [email protected].

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Gaming Club

Wednesdays at 3:30pm for grades 3-6Drop by and play some games in the library’s auditorium! No registration is required.Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

(R) Hackensack Creates...Air Dry Clay Trinket Trays

Welcome back to Hackensack Creates-the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the library Auditorium to put together something fun. Adults age 18 only please.This month we will be making some small air dry clay trays.Please register by......More

Welcome back to Hackensack Creates-the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the library Auditorium to put together something fun. Adults age 18 only please.This month we will be making some small air dry clay trays.Please register by Monday, May 19. To register fill out the form below. Questions? Email [email protected].

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Baby Lap Time

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and belowJoin Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required.Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Hackensack - Children's Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Veterans Benefits Q&A

You have questions, Guy has answers! Guy Vanterpool, a representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs is available to discuss Vet Center services including:*Benefits assistance and referral*Job counseling and referral*Readjustment counseling, marital and family co......More

You have questions, Guy has answers! Guy Vanterpool, a representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs is available to discuss Vet Center services including:*Benefits assistance and referral*Job counseling and referral*Readjustment counseling, marital and family counseling*Substance abuse information and referral*Sexual trauma counseling and referral*Bereavement CounselingThe information session will be tailored according to your questions, if you have any. If you don't, then bring a pen and paper and be prepared to learn something new!There is no need to register. You can come in to the library meeting room or click the link below to join on Zoom. If you can't make it this time the program is held on the 4th Friday of the month January-October.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89083421665Questions? Email [email protected] or call 201-343-4169 x22.

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack - Zoom, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Just the Facts: the Nonfiction Only Book Club - The Body by Bill Bryson

This month we will discuss: The Body: a Guide for Occupants by Bill BrysonBill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this......More

This month we will discuss: The Body: a Guide for Occupants by Bill BrysonBill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. As Bill Bryson writes, "We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted." The Body will cure that indifference with generous doses of wondrous, compulsively readable facts and information.Please feel free to join us. We ask that you read at least 200 pages of the book if you wish to participate in the discussion. Questions? Contact Kate Cannarozzi, (201) 343-4169, [email protected]

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Fit To Be Lit Book Club Discussion

Come join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion of some of today's best literary fiction! This month's title is The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obrecht:Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, the youngest of The New Yorker’s twenty best Am......More

Come join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion of some of today's best literary fiction! This month's title is The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obrecht:Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, the youngest of The New Yorker’s twenty best American fiction writers under forty, has spun a timeless novel that will establish her as one of the most vibrant, original authors of her generation.In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with “the deathless man.” But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her—the legend of the tiger’s wife. To register, contact: [email protected]

Hackensack - Gallery Space, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

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Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

[Online/In Person] Virtual and In Person ESL Conversation Class

Virtual and in person ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registr......More

Virtual and in person ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required if attending in person. Questions contact Michelle at [email protected] attend for the class through Zoom click below :Wednesday ESL Class

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Open Mic Night

Poets, comedians, musicians, and more are all welcome. Even if you would just like to provide a supportive listening ear for the performers, please join us for our monthly Open Mic Night.If you would like to perform, sign up with MCs Jonny Werdz and Teddy Coluca when yo......More

Poets, comedians, musicians, and more are all welcome. Even if you would just like to provide a supportive listening ear for the performers, please join us for our monthly Open Mic Night.If you would like to perform, sign up with MCs Jonny Werdz and Teddy Coluca when you arrive. Doors open at 6:45.Notes for performers:*Please keep content rated R and under.*5 minutes maximum for each performer.Light refreshments will be available.Be aware that this event may be shared on social media.Questions? Email [email protected]

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library