Serving the community of Glen Ridge since 1912.

Joined December 2010
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🌋LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE🌋 The "Unearth A Story" Summer Reading Challenge begins this Tuesday, June 16th at the Glen Ridge Public Library!! Join us on the Library Lawn from 5-7 PM for our Summer Reading Kick-off Party 🦕 Follow link for more info: glenridgelibrary.org/summerr…
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Join the 2026 BCCLS Scavenger Hunt across 78 Libraries to find the hidden BCCLS logo! Here’s how to join: 🦕 Visit at least 3 libraries and find the logo 🦕 Collect stamps 🦖 Enter to win a $50 VISA gift cards Pick up a form at the library or visit bccls.org/scavenger-hunt
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Monogram your own coaster at the library! Join us on Thursday, July 9th at 2:30 PM for a Punch Needle Coaster project - Follow the link to sign up: bccls.libcal.com/event/16765… YA & Adult | grades 6 | Reg Req* *Glen Ridge patron priority
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Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! ❤️ Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us this evening, Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM to chat about his latest book - Follow the link to tune in: bccls.libcal.com/event/16767…
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✨ Dig into your creativity — no green thumb required ✨ Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 2 PM to create a magical Crystal Garden terrarium workshop that rocks!🌿💎 Follow the link to register: ow.ly/ZUXi50Z8aY0 Teen & Adult Program | Reg Req Glen Ridge patron priority
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DONUT stress about making Dad feel special this Father's Day 🍩 Join us in the Children's Room on Saturday, June 13th to create a special card sprinkled with love - Follow the link for more info: bccls.libcal.com/event/16901…
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Retirement planning doesn’t have to be daunting - Join AARP Speaker, Kit McCarty, TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 9th at 6 PM to learn if you're on track to achieve retirement peace of mind! Follow the link to register: bccls.libcal.com/event/16762… Adult Program | Hybrid Program | Reg Req
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📣CALLING ALL eREADERS & eLISTENERS📣 DIG(ital) into this!!🎧📱 For the first year ever, Summer Reading is available for you too!! Learn more on Tuesday, June 16th from 5-7 PM at our Summer Reading Kick-off Party, or follow the link for more information: glenridgelibrary.org/summerr…
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Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation 🥣 Throughout the summer, the Glen Ridge Public Library is collecting: 🍽️ cereal 🍽️ oats/oatmeal 🍽️ and other non-perishable breakfast items Drop off your donations at the Adult Desk from June 1st through August 31st.
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Christine Hsiao of Wooley Pets returns with a new felting craft - Zoom in on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:00 PM to learn how to create your own fuzzy dinosaur!! Follow the link to sign up: bccls.libcal.com/event/16460… YA Program | grades 6 | Registration Required
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Creating lifelong readers, one story at a time 📚 Registration for our Summer Story Time Sessions begins Monday, June 15!! Follow the link to register your Little Seeds & Sprouts: bccls.libcal.com/calendar/gl…
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Join Master Gardener of Essex County, Susan Ripoll, on Friday, June 12th at 3:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers for the "Tick Talk" 🪲 Learn how to identify ticks and how to protect yourself - A must for every gardener! Follow the link to register: bccls.libcal.com/event/16433…
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The Glen Ridge Public Library invites you to join us for a special Chinese tea and traditional music event 🍵 Join Marjorie Wang this Saturday, June 6th at 11 AM for a Traditional Gongfu Tea Tasting and guzheng performance - Follow the link to register: bccls.libcal.com/event/16588…
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Fossils are old, but these stories are still fresh🦕 Think Summer Reading is just for kids? Think again! Adults and Teens can Unearth a Story on Tue, June 16th - Discover a new genre, tackle that "TBR" pile, and compete for prizes. Follow for more info: glenridgelibrary.org/summerr…
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Add some glow to your decor with this paper specimen 🔦 Join us for an Adult Crafternoon on Thursday, June 25th at 3 PM to cut, assemble, and pose a beautiful Paper Firefly - Follow the link to sign up: bccls.libcal.com/event/16436… Adult Craft | Reg Req OPEN to all
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I want YOU to sign up for this historical program 🫵🎩🗽 Zoom in with historian, Kassidy Cobb, as she explores the "Hidden History of World War I & II Propaganda Posters" on Tuesday, June 30th at 7 PM - Follow the link to register: bccls.libcal.com/event/16733… Virtual | Reg Req
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✨ Dig into your creativity — no green thumb required ✨ Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 2 PM to create a magical Crystal Garden terrarium workshop that rocks!🌿💎 Follow the link to register: bccls.libcal.com/event/16718… Teen & Adult Program | Reg Req Glen Ridge patron priority
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The Library’s public printer is being replaced on Thursday, May 28th and there will be a disruption of service. Please call ahead if printing is the reason for your Library visit to check on the status of the machine (973-748-5482 opt. 2). We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Drop in to the Children's Room tonight, Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 PM to listen to the story "Forty the Fortune Teller" by Drew Daywalt and learn how to make a fortune teller! 🔮 Follow the link for more info: bccls.libcal.com/event/16555…
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🦖 Hold onto your butts… the library is bringing an adventure 65 million years in the making to the big screen! Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at 3:30 PM for a screening of the 1993 classic, Jurassic Park - Follow the link for more info: bccls.libcal.com/event/16782…
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