3rd-5th Grade

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 15TH AT 10 AM

Make a miniature secret garden diorama inside a portable tin you take with you wherever you go. Registration is required.

Register in LibCal

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library.

Join Gerard & Diane Barros for a salute to three groundbreaking women artists of the 60s and 70s! Gerard and Diane will be performing songs from Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell and Carole King.

The library will be open after hours for the concert only.

Please register here with LibCal.

Registration opens February 15th

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Please join us for our New Jersey Makers Day celebration on Saturday, March 22nd. NJMD is a state-wide initiative for public libraries to promote STEAM activities and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! This all-ages event will have many fun and interesting projects to explore.

To ensure the best possible experience for everyone, we are offering 45 minute pre-registered timeslots beginning at 10am. Registration opens Monday, March 3rd at 10am.

REGISTER FOR A TIMESLOT BELOW:

10:00am-10:45am
11:00am-11:45am
12:00pm-12:45pm
1:00pm-1:45pm
2:00pm-2:45pm

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Students in grades 6-12 can sign up to volunteer at NJMD by filling out this form.

New Jersey Makers Day is a celebration of maker culture across the Garden State. This all-ages event connects individuals with libraries, schools, businesses, and independent makerspaces that support making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, and STEM-based learning.

Monday, March 10, 6pm - 8pm

Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken.

For grades 6-12

Space is limited, registration is required. **Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out-of-town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available**

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982171

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

Wednesday, February 12, 6pm-7pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 

February’s project: DIY Valentine Card

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This month we'll be using watercolor paint. 

Monday, February 10, 6pm - 8pm

Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken.

For grades 6-12

Space is limited, registration is required. **Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out-of-town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available**

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13982171

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

3rd-5th Grade

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15TH AT 10 AM

Use clay to make candy magnets just in time for Valentine's Day! Please note that participants will need to bake their creations at home in order to finish them. If this is not possible for any reason, Miss Libby will bake them and you can pick them up at a later date. Registration is required.

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This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library.

HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM

Grades 3-5

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15TH AT 10 AM

Kid chefs will form teams and battle it out to compete in a Valentine's Day-themed food challenge! Awards will be determined at the end of the program and everyone can eat their masterpieces. Registration Required.

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This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons have priority registration for one week, residents of other towns can sign up starting on the 23rd.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

Thursday, January 30th, 6pm-7pm

January's maker project: DIY Perpetual Journal

What is a perpetual journal? "The idea is that the journal pages are organized by date, but not year, and that you return to the same pages at the given date range year after year until the pages are filled" (source)

We will making and decorating our journals using a box and 366 index cards - one for each day of the year (including leap year). 

For grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13758425

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Monday, January 27, 6pm - 8pm

Join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons & Dragons at the Glen Rock Library led by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken.

For grades 6-12

Space is limited, registration is required. **Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out-of-town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available**

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13758706

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Wednesday, January 15, 6pm-7pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 

January’s Painting: Watercolor Winter

For grades 6-12. Space is limited & registration is required. Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13757371

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This month we'll be using watercolor paint. 

Monday, December 16th, 6pm-7pm

Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month for an evening of crafting & making.

December’s project: DIY Sugar Scrub

For grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12796444

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, December 11, 6pm-7:30pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 

December’s Painting: Winter Wonderland!

For grades 6-12. Space is limited & registration is required. Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12795812

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

**Wear something you wouldn't mind if paint got on... we're using acrylic paint and it won't come out in the wash**

Monday, November 25th, 6pm-7pm

Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month for an evening of crafting & making.

November’s project: Fall Leaf Mason Jar Lanterns

For grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12796443

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us after hours at the Glen Rock Public Library for a performance of Pop and Rock Hits, featuring songs you know and love from the 1960s through today.

Please register to reserve your seat here with LibCal.

The library is open after hours for this concert only.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Wednesday, November 13, 6pm-7:30pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 

November’s Painting: Dreamy Art Inspired by Your Zodiac Sign

For grades 6-12. Space is limited & registration is required. Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12795811

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

**Wear something you wouldn't mind if paint got on... we're using acrylic paint and it won't come out in the wash**

Thursday, November 7th, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Join us monthly to learn about pinhole photography. In these workshops you'll learn how to build your own pinhole camera, take photos with that camera, and develop those photos. 

For teens in grades 6 through 12. 

Space is very limited and registration is required. *PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO GLEN ROCK RESIDENTS. OUT-OF-TOWN RESIDENTS WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST AND NOTIFIED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE*

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13138636

Please note, we will be using photographic chemicals to develop the photos you take. 

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30pm for a an evening of painting ceramics. 

This class will be taught by The Spotted Canvas at the Glen Rock Library. Your project will be glazed after the event and available for pickup two weeks after the event.

For teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out of town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified closer to the class if space is available.

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13138774

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Monday, October 21st, 6pm-7pm

Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month for an evening of crafting & making.

October’s project: Cross Stitch Halloween Bookmarks

For grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12796442

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 PM

Adults are invited to learn the art of needle felting & create a ghost. You will be guided through the process of using a felting needle to poke and transform natural sheep wool into a fiber sculpture. Registration is required. Class size is limited. All materials are provided. Glen Rock Public Library card required.

Registration begins on September 15. Register here with LibCal.

This event is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Library.

Join us after hours at the Glen Rock Public Library for a jazz concert with the James Austin Jr. Trio. They will perform “Songs in the Key of Wonder and More!” Songs in the Key of Wonder is a project of James' jazz arrangements of a collection of Stevie Wonder tunes.  In addition to the Stevie Wonder repertoire, the trio will mix in some other jazz standards over the course of the performance.

Please register to reserve your seat here with LibCal.

The library is open after hours for this concert only.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Tuesday, October 15th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on the third Tuesday for a different STEM project each month.

October’s project: Glow in the Dark Slime

Registration is required: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12795932

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Sunday, October 13th at 2:00-4:00 PM

Meet Kortez, a visual artist and DJ who calls his work “Esoteric Urbanism.” A graduate of the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, his wide-ranging artwork includes mixed-media collage, drawing, painting, sculpture, print-making, jewelry, graphic design, photography and fashion. His expressive portraits and abstract work spring from sources including graffiti, African, underground DJ culture and social commentary. Recent exhibitions of his work include The Bridge Arts Gallery (formerly in Bayonne), Akwaaba Gallery (Newark), the Newark Museum and the Montclair Art Museum. He currently works as an independent artist, shows his art, and DJs via the artist collective Gathering of Tribes. In his own words, "I explore the concept of Esoteric Urbanism through my art, delving into knowledge and themes that resonate with audiences that appreciate contemporary art, social commentary, and also pop culture, which is largely Black culture. Drawing inspiration from my perspective as an displaced African, I use my artwork to delve into social commentary and popular culture. Through my pieces, I aim to provoke thought, challenge preconceptions, and initiate conversations on important societal issues. By intertwining esoteric elements with urban aesthetics, I create a unique artistic experience that invites viewers to question and reflect upon the world around them.” For more information about Kortez, please visit www.esotericurbanism.com. Kortez’s work will be featured in the Gallery for the Month of October.

The Gallery at the Glen Rock Public Library is supported and sponsored by The Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library.

No registration required.

Wednesday, October 9th, 6pm-7:30pm

Join us for a fun evening of art on the second Wednesday of each month! 
October’s painting: Haunted House

For grades 6-12. Space is limited & registration is required. Register online through LibCal: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12795810

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

**Wear something you wouldn't mind if paint got on... we're using acrylic paint and it won't come out in the wash**

Thursday, October 3rd, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Join us monthly to learn about pinhole photography. In these workshops you'll learn how to build your own pinhole camera, take photos with that camera, and develop those photos. 

For teens in grades 6 through 12. 

Space is very limited and registration is required. *PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO GLEN ROCK RESIDENTS. OUT-OF-TOWN RESIDENTS WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST AND NOTIFIED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE*

Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/13138608

Please note, we will be using photographic chemicals to develop the photos you take. 

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Wednesday, September 25th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for a lesson in calligraphy - the art of beautiful handwriting! 

This class will be taught by The Spotted Canvas at the Glen Rock Library. 

For teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Priority will be given to Glen Rock residents. Out of town residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified closer to the class if space is available.

Register online through LibCal

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

Monday, September 23rd, 6pm-7pm

Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month for an evening of crafting & making.

September's project: DIY Hand-sewn notebooks

For grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12796449

Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@glenrock.bccls.org

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, september 18 at 7:00 PM

Adults can come to the library and learn how to paint using watercolors in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! The painting will be demonstrated step-by-step. All materials provided.

Glen Rock Public Library cardholders will have priority in registration. Limited to 24 participants.

Registration opens August 15. Register here with LibCal.

This event is kindly sponsored by our Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, September 17th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on the third Tuesday for a different STEM project each month.

September's project: DIY Mechanical Cardboard Robot

Registration is required: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12795931

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Support the Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library at their Wine Tasting & Mini Golf fundraising event for adults on Saturday, September 14 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the library. Sample fine wines selected by Beekman Wines & Liquors, Joel Mitchel, Sommelier, and enjoy catered hors d’oevres while testing your mini golf skills on our 18-hole course! A silent auction will also be held. All event proceeds go to the Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library, who support our library and the many adult, teen, and children’s events throughout the year.

More information and tickets can be found on the Friends of the Library website. Tickets are $50 per person: click here to reserve your tickets now.

NJ ABC Permit number: 120846