Upcoming Events

This concert has been rescheduled for Sunday December 12th at 2PM in the Winter Room.

Prepare to fall in love again with the music of Simon & Garfunkel. From their first startlingly authentic rendition of Sound of Silence, to their playful version of Cecilia, Jeb Guthrie and Jock Guthrie will have every audience member smiling and singing along. Through songs, stories, trivia and humor, Jeb and Jock Guthrie pay homage to the music of Simon & Garfunkel and playfully engage the audience along the way. The show highlights the brothers’ deep spiritual connection to this music, and to the 60s, the period that made it all happen.

This concert will be outside in the front of the library. No registration or tickets are necessary. Attendance is on a first come basis. Bring your own folding chair as chairs will not be provided. Everyone must maintain social distancing.

Teens & tweens in grades 5 & up can join us for a few rounds of the popular online game Among Us!  We will be using text chat only to discuss who is “sus” and who is not; who will be crew mates & who will be imposters?  Let’s play and find out!  There will be 9 spaces per session, and the special code to join will be emailed to participants before the tournament starts that day.  You can play on your computer using STEAM, or download the game for free on your phone.

Registration is required.

Registration can be done by calling 201-529-7323 x 224 or online.

Teens entering grades 5 & up in September can choose either a Shark or a Baby Seal to paint!  Starting on Monday, August 2 participants can pick up a special ceramics craft kit which has all of the specific project materials.  Then, they paint their piece at home and can return it no later than Monday, August 9 so their project can be “fired.  Please remember when registering to check off which animal you prefer.

Registration is required.

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

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, after more than twenty years of planning, fund raising, and construction. Photographer and author Kevin Woyce will show how she was built and what she symbolizes, and introduce some of the people involved in her creation, including sculptor Frederic Bartholdi, engineer Gustave Eiffel, architect Richard Morris Hunt, and newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The program ends with brief histories of Ellis Island and Liberty State Park.
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.

Ages 3 and upHelp the baby bronto break out of its egg! This Play-Doh dinosaur playset lets kids hatch the baby brontosaurus figure and make its neck grow long. Visit the children’s section to pick up your kit or call 201.529.7323 for curbside pickup. Registration is required. We’d love to see completed projects – pictures can be sent to csiciliano@mahwahlibrary.org

Teens (grades 5 & up) can participate in this fun, weekly arts and crafts program while supplies last.  Participants can pickup a “bundle” of materials to use for various small, creative projects, and finish their project at home!  New projects will be available for pickup by the back parking lot door, every Tuesday starting @ 12:30pm.

No registration necessary.

In this one hour class, teens entering grades 4 – 8 in September will learn the three stages of chess, tactics, openings, and more!  After a short lesson, for the remainder of time, they will play others at their skill level. Classes will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 – 3 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Tuesday, July 6th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Monday, June 21 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

Students will have their building and engineering skills put to the test in our Build a Dog House challenge!  Using limited supplies, students will be challenged with constructing a dog house fit to hold Explore Science’s puppy mascot!  We can’t forget the toys and food bowls too!  This event is for teens & tweens entering grades 5 & up in September; participants will be notified when they can pick up their special kit.  Then on Tuesday, August 3 participants will receive the link to a step-by-step instructional video, and will have the chance to follow along at their leisure!

Registration is required.

Registration starts on Saturday, July 3 and can be done by calling 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.

Are you job seeking and need to write or update your resume? Approximately 75% of large companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to search through the 1,000s of resumes received for each job posting. These systems help recruiters narrow the applicant pool by searching for related hard skills, job titles, or qualifications. Learn how to write a winning resume that is ATS ready and get the interview! Debra J. Stark, MA, has been in the role of Career Advisor at Ramapo College of New Jersey for 15+ years serving both students and alumni. 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.

Learn all about butterflies and moths from expert Steve Fratello, also known as The Butterfly Guy. Learn about the differences and similarities between the two insects, their life cycles, and their habitats. No registration is required. 

Join Joan Tarrant for an hour long gentle Zoom yoga.  Have ready 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 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.

All ages.Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 10 AMJoin us for a craft! Pick up the supplies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and make an awesome craft! Crafts will be in a bin by the parking lot doors.No registration is necessary. 

Join Miss Valerie for in-person Jiggly Wiggly! Songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 and under. This program will take place on the grass located near the back right corner of the parking lot. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY. In-person classes take place on 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18.

Jiggly Wiggly is subject to change due to weather; if the class is canceled, a Jiggly Wiggly class will be available on our Facebook page. Masks and social distancing required. Registration is required as space is limited.

Are you in grades 5 & up?  Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros.  Every Wednesday & Friday a new Arena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’s Teen events calendar for that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.  To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas.  The last step is to join our arena mahwahlib and enter today’s special Arena ID: 

No registration necessary.

Teens in grades 5 & up will learn to stitch this Color Changing Chameleon Stuffie!  The Chameleon has a tail that really curls!  Participants will be notified when they can pick up a special craft kit which has all of the specific project materials.  On Wednesday, August 4 they will then receive the link to a step-by-step instructional video, as well as a PDF instructional booklet, and will have the chance to follow along at their leisure!

Registration is required.

Registration starts on Saturday, Jul 3 and can be done by calling 201-529-7323 x 224 or online. 

For children entering Kindergarten and up

Create an awesome dinosaur with acrylic paint! Participants can collect the supplies from the library and then view the instructional video on their own time. Visit the children’s section to pick up your kit or call 201.529.7323 for curbside pickup. Registration is required. 

In this one hour class, teens entering grades 4 – 8 in September will learn the three stages of chess, tactics, openings, and more!  After a short lesson, for the remainder of time, they will play others at their skill level. Classes will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 – 3 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Tuesday, July 6th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Monday, June 21 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

Join us for Thursday Night Yoga!  Get up and get moving with Miss Danielle.  This is a fun, fast paced yoga class that will teach traditional yoga postures to move all that stress right outta you!  Expect to feel good as you move through this practice and improve your strength and flexibility along the way!  Classes can be viewed live on the Mahwah Public Library’s Facebook page.

No registration necessary.

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.

Kids & teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun “emoji” code and decipher the message for a small reward.

No registration necessary.

Participants can pickup a bag which will have a fun hidden objects puzzle & a nice little surprise!  New puzzles will be available for pickup by the back parking lot door, every Friday starting @ 10:00am.

No registration necessary.

Ages 2-5.Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:30 AMEnjoy stories, sing songs, play games, and have fun! Storytimes will be on Facebook at 10:30 AM but can be viewed at any time! 

Are you in grades 5 & up?  Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros.   Every Wednesday & Friday a new Arena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’s Teen events calendar for that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.  To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas.  The last step is to join our arena mahwahlib and enter today’s special Arena ID: 

No registration necessary.

Summer might be coming to an end by Justin Derman will transport you to the Caribbean with the steel drum calypso music of Trinidad and Jamaica. Enjoy such songs as I Shot the Sheriff, Brown Eyed Girl, Under the Sea, Hot Hot Hot, Banana Wind, Tingalayo, Yellow Bird, Matilda, Rum and Coco Cola, Banana Boat Song, Brown Skinned Girl Jump in the Line, Tequila, Tobago Jam, Fungi Mama, Everywhere Calypso, Linstead Market, Come Back Liza, Body Water, and Jamaican Farewell. Justin Derman has performed and toured through the west coast with guitarist Larry Coryell and Laurence Juber from Paul McCartney, other performers include Billy J. Kramer. He is a sought after theater musician, accompanying over 30 different musicals. His performance credits include orchestra percussion, contemporary music, world music and drum set experience. Justin performs frequently with his Jazz Trio and Steel Pan Ensemble while teaching privately and in the Berkeley Heights public schools. Justin performs his steel pans in Caribbean restaurants including Bahama Breeze , Hibiscus in Morristown and Breeze Cafe in Metuchen.This concert will be outside in the front of the library. No registration or tickets are necessary. Attendance is on a first come basis. Bring your own folding chair as chairs will not be provided. Everyone must maintain social distancing.In the event of inclement weather, this concert will be rescheduled to Sunday August, 15th.

Take a virtual tour to check out some of the innovative building techniques and green practices utilized to best support the Center’s dedication to sustainability. Participate in activities from our Youth Climate Program and explore sustainable practices in your own community! This program is for children ages 5 and up. 

Teens & tweens in grades 5 & up can join us for a few rounds of the popular online game Among Us!  We will be using text chat only to discuss who is “sus” and who is not; who will be crew mates & who will be imposters?  Let’s play and find out!  There will be 9 spaces per session, and the special code to join will be emailed to participants before the tournament starts that day.  You can play on your computer using STEAM, or download the game for free on your phone.

Registration is required.

Registration can be done by calling 201-529-7323 x 224 or online.

Teens entering grades 5 – 8 in September can join us for an awesome event!  In this Robotics & Art activity, we will Draw a robot & Build a moving and working Art Bot that creates its own art!  Participants will be notified when they can pick up their supply kits.  Some materials from home may be needed such as scissors, markers, etc.  The instructional video will emailed to everyone on this date, and participants can follow along on their own time.

Registration is required.

Registration starts on Friday, July 9 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224 or online.

All ages

Join us for a some awesome animal cookies kits! Each kit comes with sprinkles, frosting, and two sugar cookies. Please be conscious of your child’s food allergies. Registration is required. Visit the children’s section to pick up your kit or call 201.529.7323 for curbside pickup.

Teens (grades 5 & up) can participate in this fun, weekly arts and crafts program while supplies last.  Participants can pickup a “bundle” of materials to use for various small, creative projects, and finish their project at home!  New projects will be available for pickup by the back parking lot door, every Tuesday starting @ 12:30pm.

No registration necessary.

Eirene John, MD, Primary Care Physician Valley Medical Group

With more focus on COVID-19 vaccines, some have neglected to acquire other needed inoculations. Join us to hear about the newest information regarding vaccinations and updates about their effectiveness.
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 this one hour class, teens entering grades 4 – 8 in September will learn the three stages of chess, tactics, openings, and more!  After a short lesson, for the remainder of time, they will play others at their skill level. Classes will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 – 3 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Tuesday, July 6th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Monday, June 21 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

Teens entering grades 9 – 12 in September can join us for a fun discussion of whatever books they’ve been reading!  We’ll eat snacks, and meet new friends!  The meeting will take place outside, in front of the library.  However, in case of rain the meeting will move indoors.  Participants are required to wear a mask, and can bring their own chair, blanket, or towel to sit on.  

Registration is required. 

Registration starts on Saturday, July 10 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.

Sorin Lungu from Creatively Yours has a special craft for the Summer.  A Summer beach plate with a starfish on it. Registration is required, craft kits are while supplies last, and one per person.  Priority will be given to Mahwah residents with a Mahwah Library Card.  If you are not a Mahwah resident you will be place on the waiting list.

The kit will have all the
necessary project materials and instructions. This project DOES need to be
“fired” and MUST be returned by August 20th to be “fired”.
“Firing” will take 2 weeks so call Tuesday August 31st to see if your
project is back at the library and ready to be picked up.

This craft is for adults only.
Registration is required. Registration starts August 1st on the Mahwah Library
website or by calling 201-529-7323 extension 226. Craft can be picked up at the
library August 11th until August 16th.  If the craft is not picked up by then the kit
will be given to someone on the waiting list.

Join Joan Tarrant for an hour long gentle Zoom yoga.  Have ready 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 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.

All ages.Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 10 AMJoin us for a craft! Pick up the supplies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and make an awesome craft! Crafts will be in a bin by the parking lot doors.No registration is necessary. 

Join Miss Valerie for in-person Jiggly Wiggly! Songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 and under. This program will take place on the grass located near the back right corner of the parking lot. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS INDIVIDUALLY. In-person classes take place on 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18.

Jiggly Wiggly is subject to change due to weather; if the class is canceled, a Jiggly Wiggly class will be available on our Facebook page. Masks and social distancing required. Registration is required as space is limited.

Are you in grades 5 & up?  Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros.  Every Wednesday & Friday a new Arena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’s Teen events calendar for that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.  To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas.  The last step is to join our arena mahwahlib and enter today’s special Arena ID: 

No registration necessary.

Learn to draw a cute Dog In a Bow Tie, by watching this fun tutorial.  All you need to join is a pencil, eraser, & paper!  Since the tutorial will be prerecorded, you can follow at your own pace!

No registration necessary.

Triskaidekaphobia is fear of Friday the 13th. A Museum of Early Trades and Crafts educator will discuss many of our common superstitions and the origins of these strange beliefs. 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.

For children entering first grade and up.

Experiment with watercolor and salt!  Participants can collect the supplies from the library and then view the instructional video on their own time. Registration is required. Visit the children’s section to pick up your kit or call 201.529.7323 for curbside pickup.

Starting today, teens & tweens entering grades 5 & up in September can pick up their special kit to make a beautiful latch hook design of a pair of Lovebirds!  Pictures are always welcome, so please send them to Denise at djukniewicz@mahwahlibrary.org.

Registration is required.

Registration starts on Monday, July 12 and can be done by calling 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.  

In this one hour class, teens entering grades 4 – 8 in September will learn the three stages of chess, tactics, openings, and more!  After a short lesson, for the remainder of time, they will play others at their skill level. Classes will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 – 3 PM for 8 weeks, and will occur over ZOOM.  The ZOOM link will be emailed to all participants prior to the first meeting on Tuesday, July 6th.

Registration required.

Registration starts on Monday, June 21 and can be done by calling the Teen Services Desk at 201-529-7323 x 224, or online.

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.

Kids & teens can drop in each week to the Teen Section to try and break a special, fun “emoji” code and decipher the message for a small reward.

No registration necessary.

Participants can pickup a bag which will have a fun hidden objects puzzle & a nice little surprise!  New puzzles will be available for pickup by the back parking lot door, every Friday starting @ 10:00am.

No registration necessary.

Ages 2-5.Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:30 AMEnjoy stories, sing songs, play games, and have fun! Storytimes will be on Facebook at 10:30 AM but can be viewed at any time! 

Are you in grades 5 & up?  Then invite your friends to battle it out in just-for-fun online tournaments, using your Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online and a copy of Super Smash Bros.   Every Wednesday & Friday a new Arena ID will be created & shared on the Mahwah Library’s Teen events calendar for that day, and the library’s Snapchat (mahwahlibrary), so please spread the word.  To join our arena: choose Online mode, then choose Smash, next choose Battle Arenas.  The last step is to join our arena mahwahlib and enter today’s special Arena ID: 

No registration necessary.