Crayon Scavenger Hunt Ends

July 21st- August 2ndCrayons are hiding in the children’s area of the library! Stop by the children’s desk for a checklist and help find them all.Drop In-No Registration.

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WILDLIFE OF NEW JERSEY with the Essex County Environmental Center

Learn about the great diversity of wildlife in the garden state and the threatened and endangered species that reside here. Discover our fascinating flying mammals, mole-like salamanders, wood nymph moths that mimic bird droppings, birds as odd as the timberdoodle, tree......More

Learn about the great diversity of wildlife in the garden state and the threatened and endangered species that reside here. Discover our fascinating flying mammals, mole-like salamanders, wood nymph moths that mimic bird droppings, birds as odd as the timberdoodle, trees that reach almost 200 feet or 12 floors high, flowers that look like a ladies shoe or smell like skunk and many more interesting species between the Valley and Ridge to the north and the Coastal Plain to the south. Senior Naturalist / Program DirectorDavid facilitates field trips, camps, clubs, scout groups, home school classes, teacher workshops and special events. He coordinates conservation themed service projects that support the natural landscape and biodiversity within our park system. He has a Masters in Conservation Biology, Teaching Certificate and a Bachelors in Parks & Recreation Management. He is the author of Buzz into Action and Hop Into Action Curriculum Guides and was the 2022 Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education Educator of the Year and 2023 NJ Parks & Rec Association Employee of the Year.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room

Free Blood Pressure Reading

Free Blood Pressure Screening. No appointment needed.

West Caldwell - New Book Area

Drop In Rock Painting

Help us grow the Library's Inspiration Rock Garden! Paint rocks with us!Drop in any time between 4pm and 5pm. This craft project is for teens, adults and ages 5-12 with an adult.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room

Teen & Tween Crafternoon: Perler Bead Coasters

Join the teen librarian for an afternoon of crafting. Using perler beads and some inspiration, we will be creating coasters. Recommended for Teens and Tweens in grades 6 to 12. Registration is required.

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Rhyme Time & Play-Drop In

A time for children and caregivers to interact together singing songs and saying rhymes. A short play time will follow. This program is best for children from birth to age three. No registration required.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell Public Library

Movie: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

2021 PG-13 1h 47m | Comedy/MusicalLifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever.

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Acing the College Essay

Have you started writing your college essay yet? Don't be intimidated by the process. Hear from a real college essay coach on how to structure your essay, what topics you should consider, and how to organize your time effectively before it is due. If you or your parents......More

Have you started writing your college essay yet? Don't be intimidated by the process. Hear from a real college essay coach on how to structure your essay, what topics you should consider, and how to organize your time effectively before it is due. If you or your parents also have questions about the college application process, she can answer those for you also. Liz Moore has over 10 years of professional experience as a college essay coach. A former journalist and college professor, she has spent the last decade working in higher education getting to know college admissions officers and counselors. Her essay clients have gone on to Ivy League schools, private liberal arts schools, and public state schools. In addition, she has three sons who graduated from JCHS, who went on to graduate from college and one from law school.

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BYOC Bring Your Own Craft

Come to our library and hang out with other crafters. Whether you like to knit, crochet, sew, scrapbook or something else crafty, come hang with like-minded people. We are welcoming crafters of all levels and all crafts (no glitter) to share tips and tricks. No instr......More

Come to our library and hang out with other crafters. Whether you like to knit, crochet, sew, scrapbook or something else crafty, come hang with like-minded people. We are welcoming crafters of all levels and all crafts (no glitter) to share tips and tricks. No instructors are provided. Beginning in September, there will be a limited supply of craft materials for your use while in the library.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room

CHESS Club OPEN PLAY

This program is for adults and those ages 12 with knowledge of the game. There are no instructors.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room

Don't Worry, Be Crafty: An Adult Craft Group Tissue Paper Painting

Our monthly craft class!Using special tissue paper, we'll create unique paintings!Projects are subject to change without notice.

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A Writing Group

Join us for a peer-led interactive writer's group. We will spend some time writing from prompts, stream of conscious writing and other exercises. We will then share one of these writings or something we are working on at home to receive feedback from the group. Each wr......More

Join us for a peer-led interactive writer's group. We will spend some time writing from prompts, stream of conscious writing and other exercises. We will then share one of these writings or something we are working on at home to receive feedback from the group. Each writer will be limited to reading 2 pages per feedback session. Please bring your preferred writing materials (paper & pen, computer, etc). Please note: Patrons arriving after 4:45pm will not be permitted to join the session unless prior arrangements have been made. Contact Alexis to arrange.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room

Movie: The Fabelmans

2022 PG-13 2h 31m | Drama/Coming-of-AgeGrowing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the trut......More

2022 PG-13 2h 31m | Drama/Coming-of-AgeGrowing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell Public Library

Caregiver & Me Craft Time

This program is best for children 2 and older with an adult. Registration is required.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell Public Library

NYBC Blood Drive

Click HERE to schedule an appointment.More information can be found nybc.org

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room

Rhyme Time & Play-Drop In

A time for children and caregivers to interact together singing songs and saying rhymes. A short play time will follow. This program is best for children from birth to age three. No registration required.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell Public Library

Movie: Thelma & Louise

1991 R 2h 10m | Adventure/CrimeTwo female friends try to drive to Mexico in order to escape the police after one of them kills a man attempting to rape the other. A sympathetic cop tries to talk them out of their plan, but the women don't feel they can trust any man.

West Caldwell - Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell Public Library