Andrew Schwarz delivers an all live, 70’s style rock concert faithful to the spirit of the classic, early Elton John recordings. You will hear such classics as Bennie and the Jets, Crocodile Rock, and Tiny Dancer, to deeper cuts like Madman Across the Water, All the Girls Love Alice, and Funeral For a Friend.  Registration is required, priority given to Mahwah residents with a Mahwah Library card. Mahwah residents may register starting 4 weeks prior to the event; non-Mahwah residents may register starting 2 weeks prior to the event. * This program is a replacement for the Raconteur Radio War of the Worlds

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play various PS4 & Xbox One video games.  Board games will also be available to play.

In these 45 minute classes, teens in grades 5 – 8 will be learning basic levels of programming through fun activities, and have the ability to work in groups which will help build confidence and prepare participants for future coding classes.Classes will run on Mondays & Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Monday, September 13th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Friday, August 13 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

Join us to decorate delicious cookies! 

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR EITHER THE TO GO EVENT OR THE IN PERSON EVENT. Duplicates will be removed. 

Pick up a cookie kit to take home and decorate!

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR EITHER THE TO GO EVENT OR THE IN PERSON EVENT. Duplicates will be removed. 

Ages 4+We have mats, please bring water. Masks and registration are required. Mahwah residents have priority. 

Author Paul Kahan will discuss his book on one of Philadelphia’s most well known landmarks, the Eastern State Penitentiary. Paul Kahan presents the history of this revolutionary penitentiary, from its inception as a model of the revolutionary Pennsylvania System of incarceration in 1829 to the demands for its closure in the wake of ever increasing violence in 1971.

This is a Zoom event so register online (Don’t forget to give us your email address). Registration will close at 3PM before the event and we’ll send you the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time.

Join Joan Tarrant for an hour long gentle yoga. Bring your mat, blanket, blocks, tissues, water and comfortable clothes. This is a great opportunity to stretch, breathe, move, and relax together doing gentle yoga poses, then partake in a deep relaxation with Tibetan Singing Bowls during the meditation.   This program is offered both in person and via Zoom.  If you want to join via Zoom, registration is necessary (don’t forget to give your email address).  Registration will close 24 hours before the event and we’ll send you the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time.

Teens in grades 5 and up can stop by the Teen Section to pick up a special craft to make at the library, or take home.  While supplies last.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to chat about great books and earn a small snack!  Participants can read and chat about whatever books they like.  

Ages 7-12. Goo or witch’s brew? Either way it’s perfect for a Halloween Trick-or-Treat! Join Miss Rola for a slimy creation you can squish, stretch, and poke. Registration is required. 

The craft workshop series is back in the library with a Turkey Votive Ceramic Craft.
The instructor is Sorin Lungu from Creatively Yours a ceramic painting and
glass fusion studio in Ridgewood and Tenafly. All attendees at the hour and a
half workshop will get hands on experience and create their own Holiday Ceramic. This program is offered both in person and as a take away
kit.  There will be a $25.00 non refundable
supply fee that must be paid at the time of registration.   Registration is at the Check Out Desk.  Take Away Kits can be picked up beginning October
27th. 

The Mahwah Library Writers’ Collective meets weekly with the goal to support adult writers at all levels who are committed to their work. The collective will allow writers of fiction and creative non-fiction to share their stories and receive constructive feedback and you do not need to be published to join. To encourage the writing process, we recommend that members attend regularly and have material ready to share every 4 to 6 weeks. Please email Nick Johns at nicholas.johns.nj@gmail.com to register and for program information.

All agesJoin Miss Kate and Miss Rola for pajama storytime! Wind down with songs and stories and take home a craft. Registration is required.

The world is a hectic place (even more so now), meditation has been known to reduce stress, relieve pain, and recharge mind and body. Many people are enjoying the benefits of meditation: companies like Google, Proctor and Gamble, Target, General Mills, organizations like the United States Marine Corp, the Chicago Bulls (under Coach Phil Jackson), some public schools, and even a U.S. Congressman. Leena Unnikrishnan and Nirmal Mukhi have over 20 years experience practicing Sahaja Meditation. No registration is necessary.

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for babies! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Stories, music, and early literacy for children birth – 23 months. Through story time interactions your baby will develop language and social skills! Registration is required. If you would like to attend the class after registration has closed, please call 201.529.7323 ext 230 

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for toddlers! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Games shouldn’t just be for children. Join us for Dominoes or Scrabble for Adults. (It all depends on the mood of the group each day) Don’t know how to play dominoes and scrabble? No worries, instruction will be available for beginners. Dominoes has been around for centuries and Scrabble since 1938. If you already know how to play then you are invited to join us too. The best part? It’s free – just stop by and join in the fun!

Stories, music, and early literacy for children 2 year – pre-k. Through story time interactions your baby will develop language and social skills!  Registration is required. If you would like to attend the class after registration has closed, please call 201.529.7323 ext 230

Teens in grades 5 and up can stop by the Teen Section to try to find all of the hidden objects in a special puzzle for a small reward.

Teens in grades 5 and up can pick up a special kit which will help them transform ordinary rocks into spooky, creepy creations!

Registration is required.

Registration starts on Monday, September 27 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224 or online.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play a few rounds against their friends. 

Ages 4 – 8 Children will be introduced to Spanish in this fun and interactive class! The class is taught by a certified teacher who is fluent in both languages, so join us for this exciting program.

Registration is required. If you are having trouble registering, please contact the children’s information desk at 201.529.7323

Are you a
business owner or entrepreneur looking to improve your business English?  Join our free 4-week English Conversation
Class! (for those with high intermediate English skills)  – Build confidence!  – Network with other entrepreneurs!  – Have fun!  This program is an
on-line event and requires registration on the SCORE Northeast New Jersey
website. Follow this link to  register:  https://northeastnj.score.org/content/take-workshop-279

In 1929 most stock investors believed the market would rise forever. Economist Irving Fisher proclaimed, “Stock prices have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.” The October 1929 crash brought the Roaring Twenties to a shuddering halt. Unemployment would rise to 25% and the Great Depression that followed would last 12 years. But not all investors would lose. Jesse Livermore nicknamed The Boy Plunger bet against the market and would earn 100 million dollars from the crash of 1929. Rick Feingold teaches American Business History at Bergen Community College and holds an MBA from Penn State University.  This program is both in person in the library and live streaming via Zoom.  Register is necessary on mahwahlibrary.org events calendar (Don’t forget to give us your email address).  Registration will close at 3PM on the day of the event.   We will send everyone the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time  You can join us in person or on Zoom

Preschool story time is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 3-5 and includes a new craft every week! If you would like to attend the class after registration has closed, please call 201.529.7323 ext 230

A filmed version of the popular stage musical, in which a feisty drag queen attempts to rescue a shoe factory by designing fabulous and fetishistic footwear. 2019. 2h 15min.  No registration necessary.

If you’re suffering from back pain, a physiatrist (a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation) can assist you in managing and treating your condition. Learn how physiatry takes a whole-body approach looking at a patient holistically from Valley Medical Group’s Dr. Jack Annunziato.

Registration is by calling 1-800-VALLEY 1 (1-800-825-5391) or online by going to https://www.valleyhealth.com/events. If after you register, you need to cancel please email us at CommunityHealth @ValleyHealth.com

In light of current circumstances, The Valley Hospital will use Zoom to hold this seminar virtually. You will receive a reminder e-mail the day before the event with the link to join the virtual meeting as well as step-by-step instructions on how to join.

A filmed version of the popular stage musical, in which a feisty drag queen attempts to rescue a shoe factory by designing fabulous and fetishistic footwear. 2019. 2h 15min.  No registration necessary.

What is it?  Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk to solve a puzzle and earn a small reward.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.  

In these 45 minute classes, teens in grades 5 – 8 will be learning basic levels of programming through fun activities, and have the ability to work in groups which will help build confidence and prepare participants for future coding classes.Classes will run on Mondays & Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Monday, September 13th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Friday, August 13 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

**Due to unforeseen circumstances todays event is cancelled. It will be rescheduled and previous registrations will be honored.** Join us as we draw different Halloween masks! We will draw our own detailed masks and use pastels and chalk to finalize our masterpieces!  Registration is required. This program is for children in grades 3-5

Ages 4 -5Early Literacy is a great way to instill a love of reading and learning in your young child. Join a certified teacher in learning important sight words and begin your journey in discovering books! This is a six week class that builds on previous weeks. 

Registration is required.  If you are having trouble registering, please contact the children’s information desk at 201.529.7323

As COVID
resurges, businesses continue to struggle with hiring employees. Small
businesses can take advantage of our increasingly rich and diverse communities
by hiring immigrants and also complying with Form I-9. This workshop will
discuss how immigrants enrich our community, how to hire them and what is
needed to comply with form I-9 which all employers must use to verify the
identity and employment authorization of individuals hired. What attendees will
take away: § Summary of 2020 demographics in NJ § Understanding our immigrant
population make up § Review of Form I-9 process in hiring Presenter:  Michael Wildes, Esq., Wildes & Weinberg,
PC  This program is an
on-line event and requires registration on the SCORE Northeast New Jersey
website. Follow this link to  register:  https://northeastnj.score.org/content/take-workshop-279

The world is a hectic place (even more so now), meditation has been known to reduce stress,relieve pain, and recharge mind and body. Many people are enjoying the benefits of meditation: companies like Google, Proctor and Gamble, Target, General Mills, organizations like the United States Marine Corp, the Chicago Bulls (under Coach Phil Jackson), some public schools, and even a U.S. Congressman. Leena Unnikrishnan and Nirmal Mukhi have over 20 years experience practicing Sahaja Meditation. This is a Zoom event so register online (Don’t forget to give us your email address).  Registration will close 24 hours before the event and we’ll send you the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time.

Games shouldn’t just be for children. Join us for Dominoes or Scrabble for Adults. (It all depends on the mood of the group each day). Don’t know how to play dominoes and scrabble? No worries, instruction will be available for beginners. Dominoes has been around for centuries and Scrabble since 1938. If you already know how to play then you are invited to join us too. The best part? It’s free – just stop by and join in the fun!

Teens in grades 5 & up can stop by the Teen Department every Monday to try and break a special, fun “emoji” code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Teens and “tweens” in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Teen Department and will be able to pick what they’ll watch, from a selection of popular movies that the staff will have on hand.

Young artists can use their imagination to create whatever they can come up with on our Friday Crafternoons. Art supplies will be in the children’s room without limitations on creativity! 

meetings

Students in grades 9 – 12 can take the test online with a live proctor through Revolution Prep, and get a baseline score.  Prior to the test, Revolution Prep will send an email with details on how to access the testing materials, scoring app, and online testing room.  After the test scores are received immediately via the Revolution Prep scoring app you’re invited to review your student’s scores, for free, with our dedicated academic Advisor at a time convenient for you. During the session, they will breakdown your child’s score to understand areas of strength and weakness and develop a custom preparation plan. 

Registration is required.

To register visit: http://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/137937

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for babies! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for toddlers! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky / Mysterious and spooky / They’re all together ooky / The Addams family. Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle. 1991. PG-13. 1h 39min There is no registration.  

Ages 3 and upCome on in, the play-doh barbershop is open! Time to make colorfully creative hairstyles.Registration is required. Visit the children’s section to pick up your kit or call 201.529.7323 for curbside pickup.

Teens in grades 5 & up can stop by the Teen Department every Monday to try and break a special, fun “emoji” code and decipher the message for a small reward.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play various PS4 & Xbox One video games.  Board games will also be available to play.

Do you know if you are nocturnal, diurnal, or crepuscular? Teens in grades 5 & up can join educators from the Tenafly Nature Center and find out! Through live animal demonstrations, learn about local species that inhabit the dark. From owls to opossums, learn about the amazing adaptations creatures possess to roam the nighttime landscape.  

Registration is required.

Registration begins on Friday, October 1 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224 or online.

In these 45 minute classes, teens in grades 5 – 8 will be learning basic levels of programming through fun activities, and have the ability to work in groups which will help build confidence and prepare participants for future coding classes.Classes will run on Mondays & Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Monday, September 13th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Friday, August 13 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

Enjoy stories from through the Garden State, ‘the Diner Capital of the World” – sentimental recollections from diner owners, diner employees and loyal diner customers. Hear about the history of New Jersey’s diners business, and provide details on the era of lunch wagons from the 1890s and early 1900s. Diner experiences — good food, slice-of-life encounters with friends and strangers, and the heartfelt memories they inspire — reflect the state’s spirit, culture and mythology. Author Michael C. Gabriele has worked as a journalist, freelance writer and author for more than forty years including “Stories from New Jersey Diners – Monuments to Community”. This program is both in person in the library and live streaming via Zoom. Registration is necessary on mahwahlibrary.org events calendar (Don’t forget to give us your email address). Registration will close at 3PM on the day of the event. We will send everyone the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time. You can join us in person or on Zoom.

Teens in grades 5 & up will make an awesome Faux Leather Cord bracelet which they can keep for themselves or give as a gift.

Registration is required.

Registration starts on Saturday, October 2 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224 or online.

The Mahwah Library Writers’ Collective meets weekly with the goal to support adult writers at all levels who are committed to their work. The collective will allow writers of fiction and creative non-fiction to share their stories and receive constructive feedback and you do not need to be published to join. To encourage the writing process, we recommend that members attend regularly and have material ready to share every 4 to 6 weeks. Please email Nick Johns at nicholas.johns.nj@gmail.com to register and for program information.

All agesJoin Miss Kate and Miss Rola for pajama storytime! Wind down with songs and stories and take home a craft. Registration is required.

The world is a hectic place (even more so now), meditation has been known to reduce stress, relieve pain, and recharge mind and body. Many people are enjoying the benefits of meditation: companies like Google, Proctor and Gamble, Target, General Mills, organizations like the United States Marine Corp, the Chicago Bulls (under Coach Phil Jackson), some public schools, and even a U.S. Congressman. Leena Unnikrishnan and Nirmal Mukhi have over 20 years experience practicing Sahaja Meditation. No registration is necessary.

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for babies! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Stories, music, and early literacy for children birth – 23 months. Through story time interactions your baby will develop language and social skills! Registration is required. If you would like to attend the class after registration has closed, please call 201.529.7323 ext 230 

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for toddlers! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Games shouldn’t just be for children. Join us for Dominoes or Scrabble for Adults. (It all depends on the mood of the group each day) Don’t know how to play dominoes and scrabble? No worries, instruction will be available for beginners. Dominoes has been around for centuries and Scrabble since 1938. If you already know how to play then you are invited to join us too. The best part? It’s free – just stop by and join in the fun!

Stories, music, and early literacy for children 2 year – pre-k. Through story time interactions your baby will develop language and social skills!  Registration is required. If you would like to attend the class after registration has closed, please call 201.529.7323 ext 230

Teens in grades 5 and up can stop by the Teen Section to try to find all of the hidden objects in a special puzzle for a small reward.

Teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play a few rounds against their friends. 

Ages 4 – 8 Children will be introduced to Spanish in this fun and interactive class! The class is taught by a certified teacher who is fluent in both languages, so join us for this exciting program.

Registration is required. If you are having trouble registering, please contact the children’s information desk at 201.529.7323

Come learn about healthy options at that family or friends’ Holiday gathering as well as how to enjoy the foods you love without over doing it. Time to focus on nutritious, seasonal eating that includes fresh foods you will love for their taste and health benefits! Jennifer Shukaitis, MPH is a faculty member in the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences at Rutgers Cooperative Extension. During her time there, she has implemented programs in nutrition and wellness to audiences ranging in age from pre-school to older adults. She has also partnered with FoodCorps, the NJ Department of Agriculture, and several schools and non-profits to implement farm-to-school programming throughout New Jersey. This is a Zoom event so register online (Don’t forget to give us your email address). Registration will close at 3PM before the event and we’ll send you the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time.

There’s no school today, so teens in grades 5 and up can drop in to the Inbetween to play various cool Nintendo Switch games.  

Preschool story time is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 3-5 and includes a new craft every week! If you would like to attend the class after registration has closed, please call 201.529.7323 ext 230

A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country. 2015 TV-MA 2h 17min. No registration necessary.

A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country. 2015 TV-MA 2h 17min. No registration necessary.

What is it?  Teens in grades 5 and up can drop by the Teen Services Desk to solve a puzzle and earn a small reward.

In these 45 minute classes, teens in grades 5 – 8 will be learning basic levels of programming through fun activities, and have the ability to work in groups which will help build confidence and prepare participants for future coding classes.Classes will run on Mondays & Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Monday, September 13th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Friday, August 13 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

Create your own beautiful landscape collage. Learn how different colors layer on top of each other to create different colors, shades and tints! Registration is required. This program is for children in grades K-2.

Ages 4 -5Early Literacy is a great way to instill a love of reading and learning in your young child. Join a certified teacher in learning important sight words and begin your journey in discovering books! This is a six week class that builds on previous weeks. 

Registration is required.  If you are having trouble registering, please contact the children’s information desk at 201.529.7323

Anytime, anywhere you are! New book each month.

Every month, our book club gathers on Facebook to read “Book to Film” classics like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Godfather, Great Gatsby, Jaws, and more! Read the book and watch the film in your own time within the month. The Facebook-based book club is led by two Mahwah Library staffers (Andrew and Joy) and is perfect for the busy reader, whether you are an avid bibliophile or casual reader. https://ww.facebook.com/groups/mahwahlibrarybookclub

The world is a hectic place (even more so now), meditation has been known to reduce stress,relieve pain, and recharge mind and body. Many people are enjoying the benefits of meditation: companies like Google, Proctor and Gamble, Target, General Mills, organizations like the United States Marine Corp, the Chicago Bulls (under Coach Phil Jackson), some public schools, and even a U.S. Congressman. Leena Unnikrishnan and Nirmal Mukhi have over 20 years experience practicing Sahaja Meditation. This is a Zoom event so register online (Don’t forget to give us your email address).  Registration will close 24 hours before the event and we’ll send you the Zoom meeting number, password, and URL meeting link at that time.

Games shouldn’t just be for children. Join us for Dominoes or Scrabble for Adults. (It all depends on the mood of the group each day). Don’t know how to play dominoes and scrabble? No worries, instruction will be available for beginners. Dominoes has been around for centuries and Scrabble since 1938. If you already know how to play then you are invited to join us too. The best part? It’s free – just stop by and join in the fun!

Young artists can use their imagination to create whatever they can come up with on our Friday Crafternoons. Art supplies will be in the children’s room without limitations on creativity! 

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for babies! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

 Move, sing, dance, and have fun; join Miss Christina for Jiggly Wiggly for toddlers! 

This program requires registration. Mahwah residents have priority. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Forever Young is one of the area’s premier oldies bands. This 6-member band will entertain us with music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s such as Dion & the Belmonts, Jay & the Americans, The Duprees, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Ventures, The Platters and more. Registration is required, priority given to Mahwah residents with a Mahwah Library card. Mahwah residents may register starting 4 weeks prior to the event; non-Mahwah residents may register starting 2 weeks prior to the event.