Miss Jolie Move and Groove Show (all ages)

We invite all ages to join Miss Jolie for music, movement & lots of fun! Miss Jolie is a children’s book author, recording artist, and musical entertainer from Wayne, New Jersey! Miss Jolie offers (in person/outdoor) music & movement classes for families in Wayne & Mont......More

We invite all ages to join Miss Jolie for music, movement & lots of fun! Miss Jolie is a children’s book author, recording artist, and musical entertainer from Wayne, New Jersey! Miss Jolie offers (in person/outdoor) music & movement classes for families in Wayne & Montclair, New Jersey, in addition to visiting schools & libraries all week long! Miss Jolie also entertains at children’s birthday parties, family gatherings & private events all over New Jersey.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Drop-In Roblox and Board Games (all ages)

All kids are invited to play some games at the Kearny Library.  We will have some laptops available for Roblox, along with our collection of board games.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Back to School Film Festival: Cars 3 (G / 102 min.)

Join us throughout September as we feature some movies perfect for heading back to school.  All films will be shown on the lower level of the Main Library, where we will serve snacks and light refreshments. All are welcome, but please note the rating of each film…

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Art w/ Angel Thompson (1st grade & up)

Join our resident artist, Angel Thompson, for another unique art project at the Main Library. Open to all children in 1st grade and up.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Drop-In Yarn Club (teens & adults)

All teens and adults are invited to bring their own yarn project and join our group every Wednesday evening.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

America 250 Painting Workshop w/ Culture Chauraha (teens and adults)

Join us as we welcome back Culture Chauraha for an America 250 Painting Workshop! This program will be open to teens and adults. Workshop presented by Smriti Sangal from Culture Chauraha.  For more information, check her out on Instagram @CultureChaurahaUSA

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Manhattan Short Film Festival

In September and October, the Kearny Library will host the Manhattan Short Film Festival once again.  Come catch one of the screenings and vote for the best film.  Each show will include all ten finalist short films.  They will be shown on: Thursday, September 24 at 1 P......More

In September and October, the Kearny Library will host the Manhattan Short Film Festival once again.  Come catch one of the screenings and vote for the best film.  Each show will include all ten finalist short films.  They will be shown on: Thursday, September 24 at 1 PM (Branch Library)Saturday, September 26 at 12 PM (Main Library)Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM (Branch Library)Wednesday, September 30 at 5 PM (Main Library)Thursday, October 1 at 10 AM (Main Library)MANHATTAN SHORT is a worldwide event taking place in over 400 venues across six continents. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Ten films screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified. The Final Ten MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from nine countries with films from Moldova, Ireland, Russia, Australia, Cuba, South Africa, Georgia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and the US.  The Final Ten short film selections feature narratives that are dramatic, sometimes humorous, occasionally magical and always inspirational! This program is free of charge and all adults are welcome to participate. For more information on this or any of our programs, please call the library at (201) 998-2666 or visit our website at www.kearnylibrary.org.

Branch Library, 759 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, 07032, United States

Branch Fall Art Craft Day (all ages)

The Kearny Branch Library invites all children 1st grade and up to a special Fall Craft Workshop. Help us celebrate the season! Attendees will get the chance to work on several fun Fall projects. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis......More

The Kearny Branch Library invites all children 1st grade and up to a special Fall Craft Workshop. Help us celebrate the season! Attendees will get the chance to work on several fun Fall projects. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please plan on arriving early.

Branch Library, 759 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, 07032, United States

Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5)

Come join us at the Kearny Main Library for a preschool storytime for ages 0 to 5.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Manhattan Short Film Festival

In September and October, the Kearny Library will host the Manhattan Short Film Festival once again.  Come catch one of the screenings and vote for the best film.  Each show will include all ten finalist short films.  They will be shown on: Thursday, September 24 at 1 P......More

In September and October, the Kearny Library will host the Manhattan Short Film Festival once again.  Come catch one of the screenings and vote for the best film.  Each show will include all ten finalist short films.  They will be shown on: Thursday, September 24 at 1 PM (Branch Library)Saturday, September 26 at 12 PM (Main Library)Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM (Branch Library)Wednesday, September 30 at 5 PM (Main Library)Thursday, October 1 at 10 AM (Main Library)MANHATTAN SHORT is a worldwide event taking place in over 400 venues across six continents. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Ten films screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified. The Final Ten MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from nine countries with films from Moldova, Ireland, Russia, Australia, Cuba, South Africa, Georgia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and the US.  The Final Ten short film selections feature narratives that are dramatic, sometimes humorous, occasionally magical and always inspirational! This program is free of charge and all adults are welcome to participate. For more information on this or any of our programs, please call the library at (201) 998-2666 or visit our website at www.kearnylibrary.org.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States

Drop-In Yarn Club (teens & adults)

All teens and adults are invited to bring their own yarn project and join our group every Wednesday evening.

Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States