Teen Station: Code Breaker Puzzle, Coloring Pages, and Origami

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the National Park-themed coloring pages insp......More

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the National Park-themed coloring pages inspired by the upcoming 250th birthday of the USA, or solve our code breaker puzzle inspired by World Baking Day (May 18th)! Share a picture of your Teen Station creations on Instagram or Facebook and tag us at @wmtl_library or #wmtl_library! For teens (grades 6-12). No registration is required.

YA

Stitches

StitchesWednesdays 1:00-2:00Library Conference Room Stitches, the library’s knitting group is back! We invite all of those interested in needle arts to attend for a friendly community meeting to work on projects, be a mentor, or just to have fun! We welcome all levels, ......More

StitchesWednesdays 1:00-2:00Library Conference Room Stitches, the library’s knitting group is back! We invite all of those interested in needle arts to attend for a friendly community meeting to work on projects, be a mentor, or just to have fun! We welcome all levels, including beginners, to join us on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. with your knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint supplies! Registration is not required, just stop by the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor to participate! If you have any questions, please stop by the Adult/Teen Services Desk, email [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Library Conference Room

Art Adventures with Meg's Artistry: Bloom & Brush Watercolor Flowers

Art Adventures with Meg’s Artistry – Wednesday, May 6 @ 4:00 p.m. Join artist and art teacher Meg Martinelli from Meg’s Artistry for a hour fun and creative art class where young artists will design their very own flower bouquet! In this step-by-step class, children wil......More

Art Adventures with Meg’s Artistry – Wednesday, May 6 @ 4:00 p.m. Join artist and art teacher Meg Martinelli from Meg’s Artistry for a hour fun and creative art class where young artists will design their very own flower bouquet! In this step-by-step class, children will learn how to draw various types of flowers and create a charming brown bag bouquet. Grades 2-4 / Registration Required ***Please register each child individually*** Please contact the Children’s Room at 973-728-2823 or stop by with any questions.

Children’s Room

Writer's Café for Teens

Writer’s Café – Wednesday, May 6th starting at 6:30 pm Writer’s Café is WMTL’s monthly creative writing group just for teens. All experience levels are welcome, whether novice writers or expert authors! Join us at our drop-in session with your imagination and inspiratio......More

Writer’s Café – Wednesday, May 6th starting at 6:30 pm Writer’s Café is WMTL’s monthly creative writing group just for teens. All experience levels are welcome, whether novice writers or expert authors! Join us at our drop-in session with your imagination and inspiration. We’ll supply all the paper, pencils, and snacks at each session! Snacks & refreshments will be provided. This program is for teens (grades 6 – 12). Location: 2nd Floor – Library Conference Room Registration is recommended. Drop in visits are welcome too!  If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Library Conference Room

Gentle Yoga with Michelle

Gentle Yoga with Michelle is a less intense, non-strenuous, and quieter form of yoga that focuses on revitalizing the body, relaxing the mind, and reducing stress from within. Michelle Brook is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. W......More

Gentle Yoga with Michelle is a less intense, non-strenuous, and quieter form of yoga that focuses on revitalizing the body, relaxing the mind, and reducing stress from within. Michelle Brook is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. Wednesday, May 6th6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Gentle Yoga with Michelle is an IN-PERSON only program that is offered twice this month. This session will take place in Rooms 6 & 7. This registration is limited to 15 participants. Please bring a yoga mat, Mexican blanket, other small blanket, or a large towel with you for the class. These will be used for sitting and to cushion the knees. *Each registrant must complete their own waiver form* Register and complete the required waiver form below. *Please note* registration will open for West Milford residents on April 10th @ 10:00 a.m. You must have a valid West Milford Township Library card to register. Each participant must register individually with their own library card. All others may register beginning on April 17th. Please feel free to contact us @ 973-728-2822 for assistance.

Room 6 & 7

STEAM Lab - Chromatography Flowers

STEAM Lab – Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00 p.m. Kids in 1st – 6th grades can build, design, and test their creations at the library! Can you make flowers with every day materials? Find out in May’s STEAM Lab challenge! This program is for children in grades K-6. Registration ......More

STEAM Lab – Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00 p.m. Kids in 1st – 6th grades can build, design, and test their creations at the library! Can you make flowers with every day materials? Find out in May’s STEAM Lab challenge! This program is for children in grades K-6. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please stop in or call the Children’s Services desk @ 973-728-2823

Children’s Room

On the Big Screen: Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (PG-13)

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (2025) Bruce Springsteen (Jeremy Allen White), a young musician from New Jersey, changes the world with his music. This is the story of how he created his solo acoustic album, Nebraska, as well as one of his most popular songs, Born ......More

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (2025) Bruce Springsteen (Jeremy Allen White), a young musician from New Jersey, changes the world with his music. This is the story of how he created his solo acoustic album, Nebraska, as well as one of his most popular songs, Born in the USA, with the E Street Band. This film was based on Warren Zanes’ book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska.  Saturday, May 9th 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Room 6 & 7 on the 2nd floor of the library. No registration required.

Room 6 & 7

Teen Station: Code Breaker Puzzle, Coloring Pages, and Origami

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the National Park-themed coloring pages insp......More

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the National Park-themed coloring pages inspired by the upcoming 250th birthday of the USA, or solve our code breaker puzzle inspired by World Baking Day (May 18th)! Share a picture of your Teen Station creations on Instagram or Facebook and tag us at @wmtl_library or #wmtl_library! For teens (grades 6-12). No registration is required.

YA

Chapters - Theo of Golden

The May book discussion title is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a novel about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder.   Monday, May 11th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM  ......More

The May book discussion title is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a novel about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder.   Monday, May 11th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM   We’ll meet in the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation desk.

Library Conference Room

Coloring Crew

Coloring Crew meets every Monday! 2:00-3:30 PM Enjoy coloring, conversation, and company with WMTL’s coloring club for adults. We’ll supply the coloring pages, tools, and space. You supply the conversation, company and creativity. No need to register. Just drop by the L......More

Coloring Crew meets every Monday! 2:00-3:30 PM Enjoy coloring, conversation, and company with WMTL’s coloring club for adults. We’ll supply the coloring pages, tools, and space. You supply the conversation, company and creativity. No need to register. Just drop by the Library Conference Room on the second floor.

Library Conference Room

Manga Book Club for Teens

Manga Book Club: Monday, May 11th starting at 4:00 pm Do you love anime and manga? Are you interested in Japanese culture? Then this is the place for you! Each month we’ll discuss and read the first few volumes of a manga title, enjoy some snacks, and meet fellow anime ......More

Manga Book Club: Monday, May 11th starting at 4:00 pm Do you love anime and manga? Are you interested in Japanese culture? Then this is the place for you! Each month we’ll discuss and read the first few volumes of a manga title, enjoy some snacks, and meet fellow anime and manga fans! Manga of the Month – Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama  (volumes 1 & 2) Location: Library Conference Room (second floor) Registration is required for this program. | Snacks will be provided at this program. | For teens (grades 6-12). If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Library Conference Room

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club – Monday, May 11th @ 6:00 p.m. Our Pokémon Club is for Pokémon enthusiasts who collect cards and build decks for battle. If you love these things, and hanging out with others who do too, then this is the club for you! Please bring your own cards, as they ar......More

Pokémon Club – Monday, May 11th @ 6:00 p.m. Our Pokémon Club is for Pokémon enthusiasts who collect cards and build decks for battle. If you love these things, and hanging out with others who do too, then this is the club for you! Please bring your own cards, as they are not provided. If you are just starting to learn about the game, and want to check it out, you are welcome too! Registration is required. The club is for ages 7-12. *Please register each child individually* If you have any questions, please stop in or call the Children’s Services desk @ 973-728-2823

Children’s Room

Meet Us at the Nosenzo Pond StoryWalk!

Meet Us at the Nosenzo Pond StoryWalk! Tuesday, May 12th @ 1:30 p.m. Families Welcome! Did you know that West Milford has a StoryWalk? It is located at the Nosenzo Pond Park, on Nosenzo Pond Road! Read-a-long with us together! This StoryWalk will be bird focused, we’ll ......More

Meet Us at the Nosenzo Pond StoryWalk! Tuesday, May 12th @ 1:30 p.m. Families Welcome! Did you know that West Milford has a StoryWalk? It is located at the Nosenzo Pond Park, on Nosenzo Pond Road! Read-a-long with us together! This StoryWalk will be bird focused, we’ll read Bird Builds a Nest: A First Science Storybook written by Martin Jenkins and illustrated by Richard Jones. StoryWalks were designed as a way for families to get out into nature and exercise, while sharing stories. West Milford’s StoryWalk is sponsored by West Milford’s Community Services & Recreation, and us – The West Milford Township Library!! Come and join us!

Coffee Talk Lecture: Migratory Birds with The Audubon Society

Coffee Talk Lecture: Migratory Birds with The Audubon SocietyTuesday, May 12 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 The New Jersey Audubon Society presents an informative lecture about spring migratory birds in our area. The lecture will be followed up with an optional sh......More

Coffee Talk Lecture: Migratory Birds with The Audubon SocietyTuesday, May 12 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 The New Jersey Audubon Society presents an informative lecture about spring migratory birds in our area. The lecture will be followed up with an optional short outdoor walk to see some birds! Join this Coffee Talk Lecture by registering below! Registration is required. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Room 6 & 7

Brown Bag Book Club – Grades K-2

The Brown Bag Book Club meets Tuesday, May 12th @ 6:00 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club is for kids in grades K-2 and it’s always reader’s choice so that each child can read a book that matches with their ability. This creative program is part show-and-tell, and part book talk ......More

The Brown Bag Book Club meets Tuesday, May 12th @ 6:00 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club is for kids in grades K-2 and it’s always reader’s choice so that each child can read a book that matches with their ability. This creative program is part show-and-tell, and part book talk making book club a fun experience for beginning readers! The book club works like this: Register for the club.Stop by the Library to pick up the supplies – a brown paper bag with questions in it. Everyone answers the same questions! And choose a book to read (or you can read one you have at home)!Read the book and answer the questions and paste the paper to the front of the bag, then choose something to put in your bag that relates to the story – that’s where the show-and-tell comes in!Bring your story and your bag to the Library on book club day!Registration is required. *Please register each child individually* If you have any questions, please stop in or call the Children’s Services desk @ 973-728-2823

Children’s Room

Library Board of Trustees

The monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor on: Tuesday, May 12th @ 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. No registration is required.

Library Conference Room

Stitches

StitchesWednesdays 1:00-2:00Library Conference Room Stitches, the library’s knitting group is back! We invite all of those interested in needle arts to attend for a friendly community meeting to work on projects, be a mentor, or just to have fun! We welcome all levels, ......More

StitchesWednesdays 1:00-2:00Library Conference Room Stitches, the library’s knitting group is back! We invite all of those interested in needle arts to attend for a friendly community meeting to work on projects, be a mentor, or just to have fun! We welcome all levels, including beginners, to join us on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. with your knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint supplies! Registration is not required, just stop by the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor to participate! If you have any questions, please stop by the Adult/Teen Services Desk, email [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Library Conference Room

Crazy 8's Craft Club

Crazy 8’s Craft ClubWednesday, May 13 @ 4:00 p.m. There’s a club for ages 8-14 who like to craft and try new things! It’s the Crazy 8’s Craft Club! This month we are decorating flower cookies! Registration is required.

Children’s Room

Chapters - Theo of Golden

The May book discussion title is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, an unforgettable novel about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder.   Monday, May 11th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, May 13......More

The May book discussion title is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, an unforgettable novel about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder.   Monday, May 11th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM   We’ll meet in the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation desk.

Library Conference Room

Coffee Talk Lecture: U.S. National Parks

Coffee Talk Lecture: U.S. National ParksThursday, May 14 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Journey along with Chris McCormack as he discusses adventure plans and cost-saving tips for exploring our most breathtaking national parks in the United States. Join this Coffe......More

Coffee Talk Lecture: U.S. National ParksThursday, May 14 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Journey along with Chris McCormack as he discusses adventure plans and cost-saving tips for exploring our most breathtaking national parks in the United States. Join this Coffee Talk Lecture by registering below! Registration is required. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822. __________________________________________________________________________________ Chris McCormack is an adventure photographer and travel speaker who shares real-world stories designed to challenge comfort zones and shift perspective. He does not speak from theory. Every program, every image, and every story comes from places he has explored, experiences he has lived, and moments that have shaped how he sees the world. In 2014, a decision to study abroad in Australia became the turning point that reshaped the direction of his life. What started as a single experience quickly grew into a deeper pursuit of exploration, connection, and personal growth. Through his travels, Chris has learned that growth does not happen in comfort. It happens when you step into the unfamiliar, take risks, and allow the experience to change you. That perspective now drives everything he does from the way he captures moments through photography to the way he speaks and the immersive travel experiences he creates for others. Chris’s work is not about checking places off a map. It is about what those experiences reveal, and how they challenge people to rethink what is possible in their own lives. Chris has been featured in Wayne Lifestyle Magazine, the Hugo Almeida Podcast, and Overland Expo articles.

Room 6 & 7

Decorate-A-Graduate-Cap

Decorate-A-Graduate-Cap: Thursday, May 14th starting at 4:30 pm Getting ready for your graduation ceremony and haven’t decorated your graduation cap? Then stop by the library and bring your graduate cap for this decoration workshop! We’ll have all necessary supplies and......More

Decorate-A-Graduate-Cap: Thursday, May 14th starting at 4:30 pm Getting ready for your graduation ceremony and haven’t decorated your graduation cap? Then stop by the library and bring your graduate cap for this decoration workshop! We’ll have all necessary supplies and tools to help you design your cap! This program is intended for graduating students. Location: 2nd Floor – Room 1 & 2 Registration is required. | Snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Room 1 & 2

Fascinating Figures: Samuel Morse

Fascinating Figures: Samuel Morse – Story & ActivityThursday, 5/14 @ 6:00 p.m. Join us for a special storytime for grades K-2 with Miss Terri! Step inside the magical world of young Samuel Morse, the creator of the Morse Code! After storytime, Terri will lead the group ......More

Fascinating Figures: Samuel Morse – Story & ActivityThursday, 5/14 @ 6:00 p.m. Join us for a special storytime for grades K-2 with Miss Terri! Step inside the magical world of young Samuel Morse, the creator of the Morse Code! After storytime, Terri will lead the group in a fun craft! Please register below to attend.

Children’s Room

Coffee Talk Lecture: Remembering the Revolution

Coffee Talk Lecture: Remember the RevolutionSaturday, May 16 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Joel Farkas returns with another topic for our America250 series this time focusing the war as a whole. Mark Twain once said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good ......More

Coffee Talk Lecture: Remember the RevolutionSaturday, May 16 | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Joel Farkas returns with another topic for our America250 series this time focusing the war as a whole. Mark Twain once said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” How do you remember the founding of our country as the truth or a good story? In this lecture Joel will talk about the poem Paul Revere’s Ride, the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware, Bunker Hill, The Declaration of Independence, George Washington’s false teeth, and a whole lot more! Join this Coffee Talk Lecture and America250 program by registering below! Registration is required. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Farkas is a graduate of Ohio State University and served as an officer in the United States Army. He has lectured extensively on the American Revolution, and will be doing so here at the library in 2026! He is a Lecturer at the Lifelong Learning Institute at Fairleigh Dickinson University and was a volunteer docent at Washington’s headquarters in Morristown, NJ where he received the National Park Service Centennial Volunteer Challenge Award.

Room 6 & 7