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06/01/2026

πŸ“š June at the Garfield Public Library πŸ“š

Summer is here, and we’re kicking it off with crafts, movies, educational programs, wellness events, and the start of Summer Reading! For more information, visit garfieldnjbccls.org (link in bio). Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up:

🎲 Game & Gather (Mondays in June)

πŸ’» Tech Assistance Tuesdays (Tuesdays in June | 12–8 PM)

🎨 Drop-In Teen Craft (Tuesdays in June | 3–5 PM)

πŸ’‘ Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (6/2 | 3:30–4:30 PM)

🎨 Adult Craft: Pipe Cleaner Jellyfish (6/3 | 3–4:30 PM)

🧘 Yoga (6/3 | 5:30 PM)

πŸŽ₯ Monday Matinee: "Hidden Figures" (2017) (6/8 | 1 PM)

🍴 Home Ec Class: Savory Day – Turkey & Veggie Wraps (6/10 | 3:30–4:30 PM)

🧱 LEGO Club (6/10 | 4–5 PM)

πŸ›οΈ Lost Cities of the Mayans (6/10 | 6 PM)

πŸ‘οΈ Project B.E.S.T. Free Eye Screening (6/11 | 10 AM)

βš–οΈ Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (6/11 | 2–4 PM & 6/24 | 1–5 PM)

πŸ—³οΈ TED Democracy Live (6/13 | 11 AM–5:30 PM)

πŸ‘” Children’s Drop-In Father’s Day Cards (6/15–6/17 | 12–7 PM)

πŸ¦‹ Adult Craft: Clothespin Butterflies & Dragonflies (6/15 | 3–4:30 PM)

🎬 Documentary Screening: "Summer of Soul" (2022) (6/16 | 5 PM)

🌼 Adult Craft: Pipe Cleaner Cornflowers (6/17 | 3–4:30 PM)

🀝 Special Needs Social Group (6/17 | 6–7 PM & 6/27 | 1–2 PM)

πŸ›οΈ Board of Trustees Meeting (6/17 | 7 PM)

πŸ“Œ Library Closed in Observance of Juneteenth (6/19)

πŸ‰ Dungeons & Dragons (6/20 | 1 PM)

πŸ“š Adult, Teen & Children's Summer Reading Programs Begin (6/22)

β˜€οΈ Garfield Summer Read Fest (6/24 | 1–5 PM)

🩺 Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (6/24 | 1–5 PM)

πŸ”” Sound Bath (6/24 | 5:30 PM)

πŸ“– Adult Book Club (6/25 | 1 PM & 6/30 | 6 PM)

🎬 Kids Afternoon Movie: "Zootopia" (6/25 | 2 PM)

🌌 Planetarium Experience (6/26 | 2–3:30 PM)

πŸ”₯ Art on Fire (Fully Booked) (6/27 | 2–3 PM)

πŸ“… Stay tunedβ€”more details coming soon!

πŸ“ Garfield Public Library | 500 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026

Photos from Garfield Public Library's post 05/29/2026

Libraries strengthen democracy every day.

On June 13, 2026, we’ll host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding
Futures, bringing 15+ new TED Talks about democracy’s next chapter from the stage in
Philadelphia directly to our community.

Presented in collaboration with Visit Philadelphia and partners nationwide, and sponsored by
The Pew Charitable Trusts, this event connects local conversation to a national moment.

This livestream event is free to attend! RSVP here: [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrIps9S7JXZQudnqCJ5shC4qD5aKOU5Rja7ABX2FRgOPZWvg/viewform]

05/25/2026

✨ This Week at the Garfield Public Library! ✨
Join us for a week of learning, creativity, and community events. Here’s what’s happening:

πŸ“… Monday, May 25
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Library Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

πŸ“… Tuesday, May 26
πŸ’» Tech Assistance Tuesdays
πŸ•› 12:00 PM
🎬 Documentary Screening: From Hell to Hollywood (2021)
πŸ•” 5:00 PM

πŸ“… Wednesday, May 27
πŸ€– Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
πŸ•’ 3:00 PM
🧱 Lego Club
πŸ•“ 4:00 PM
🎢 Sound Bath Session
πŸ•  5:30 PM

πŸ“… Thursday, May 28
πŸ“š General Fiction Book Club Meeting
πŸ• 1:00 PM
βš–οΈ Tabling Event Featuring Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
πŸ•‘ 2:00 PM

πŸ“… Saturday, May 30
🀝 Special Needs Social Group
πŸ• 1:00 PM

Stop by, learn something new, and connect with your community at the Garfield Public Library! πŸ“šβœ¨

For more information on events, visit us at: garfieldnjbccls.org

Photos from Garfield Public Library's post 05/23/2026

We’re proud to host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures on
Saturday, June 13, 2026.

This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and
future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary.

Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment.

Free and open to the public! RSVP for our livestream event here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrIps9S7JXZQudnqCJ5shC4qD5aKOU5Rja7ABX2FRgOPZWvg/viewform]

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500 Midland Avenue
Garfield, NJ
07026

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm