Story Times  |  Rhyme Times  |  Strength and Balance Workshop  |  Yarn Lovers  |  Essex LGBT Rain Foundation Donation Drive  |  Book Club   |  Monday Evening Story TimesStory Time in the Park  |  Legorama Night  |  Cookbook Club  |  Writer's Café  |  Teen Advisory Board  |  Yoga  |  Passaic County Clerk  |  Adult Coloring  |  Who's Got Game?

Preschool Story Times

Thursdays, May 11th through June 8th, at 11:00 AM

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The Little Falls Public Library will be hosting story times this spring on Thursdays at 11:00 AM, May 11th through June 8th.  Registration is required for this story time series.  Please register each child separately.

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Rhyme Time

Tuesdays, May 9th through June 6th, at 11:00 AM

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Our Rhyme Time story times are for children 2 ½ and under (older siblings are always welcome!).  We will read stories, sing songs and offer lots of opportunities for movement and participation through finger play and action rhymes.  Registration is required for this rhyme time series.

Click the banner above (or click here) to register!


Strength and Balance Workshop

Wednesdays at 1:00 PM, May 31st through July 26th

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Got strength and balance?

It's important to keep our body flexible and bones strong!

Learn the benefits of balance and strength in these interactive seminars with Lorrain Salerno, professional fitness instructor specializing with seniors!  No registration required.


Yarn Lovers

Every other Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Join our knitting and crocheting group every other Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM!  Bring your own yarn and tools and come knit and crochet for fun!  All experience levels are welcome!  Donations of yarn are gladly accepted!

Upcoming Dates:

5/16/23

5/30/23

6/6/23

6/20/23

7/18/23


Essex LGBT RAIN Foundation Donation Drive

June 1st through June 30th

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Please help us collect needed donations for the Essex LGBT Reaching Adolescents In Need (RAIN) Foundation. The RAIN Foundation provides emergency shelter and services for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness, with the aim to promote self-sufficiency and independence for their residents.

Essex LGBT RAIN Foundation is especially in need of:  hand sanitizer, hygiene products, Shoprite Gift Cards, deodorant, Lysol Wipes, cases of bottled water, cleaning supplies, toiletries, paper towels, Industrial mops, non-expired foods, lotion, Vaseline, bleach


Book Club

For the month of June

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Tuesday, June 6th at 6:00 PM OR Wednesday, June 7th at 11:00 AMA Rip in Heaven image

Join us IN PERSON for the Little Falls Public Library's book club meeting.

We will be discussing: A Rip in Heaven:  A Memoir of Murder and it's Aftermath by Jeanine Cummins

Copies of the book will be available at the front desk starting May 3rd. 

Please note: The books for the next month's book club will be available at the end of the current month's book club meeting.


Monday Evening Story Times

Mondays, June 26th through August 14th

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Join us for story time and crafts every Monday at 6:30pm. All are welcome! No registration required.

Each Monday, we will feature a guest reader!


Story Time in the Park

Thursdays: July 6th through August 17th at 11:00 AM

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Join us each Thursday at 11:00am for story time at Memorial Park, to the right of the playground!

Please bring something to sit on. In the event of bad weather, we will hold the story time in the library.

All are welcome. No registration required.  Story Time in the Park will run each Thursday from July 6th through August 17th.


Legorama Night!

First Monday of the Month at 6:30pm

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Stop by the library for our monthly LegoRama Night!  Come and create with legos.

Our next session is:  Monday, June 5th at 6:30pm

All ages welcome.  No registration required.


Cookbook Club

one Monday per Month at 7:00 PM

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Do you enjoy cooking, discussion, and sharing food? Sign up for Cookbook Club!  Choose a recipe from your favorite cookbook or source that fits this month's theme to sample and share with 12 participants.

Please remember to bring your prepared dish and a copy of your recipe the day of the book club.  Our next meeting is Monday, June 12th at 7:00 PM.

This month's theme is:  Retro!

Registration is required for all participants. Space is limited.  Adults and children are welcome; children must register for the program, and be accompanied by an adult who has registered for the program as well.

Cookbooks can be found in nonfiction 641.  The Library cannot be held responsible for recipes containing nuts, dairy, gluten, and other food allergies.  The Library will make photocopies of each recipe, including the list of ingredients.

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Past themes:  February 2023 - Appetizers, March 2023 - Sweet or Savory Pies, April 2023 - Bacon, May 2023 - Say Cheese!,  June 2023 - Retro,


Writer's Café

second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM

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Love to write?  Join area writers at our creative writing workshop for inspiration, gentle critiques, and guidance on how to get started!  

Drop on in!  Our next workshop is Wednesday, June 14th at 7:00PM!

Be creative, share your work for friendly feedback, and most importantly, have fun!  No registration required.  Writers of all levels welcome.


Teen Advisory Board

Tell us what YOU are interested in seeing at the Little Falls Public Library

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TAB is a group of teens committed to making the library a better place! We will meet and talk about teen/young adult service ideas, program ideas, and chat about movies, books or games the library should purchase.  New members are always welcome! TAB is open to all teens from 6th to 12th grades.

We will be meeting the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.  

Join us for our next TAB meeting on:  Wednesday, June 7th 

By joining TAB, you earn volunteer hours, which looks great on college applications! Stop by the library to sign up, or email Ms. Linda at belen@littlefallslibrary.org with any questions.


Happy Hour Yoga at the Library

Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

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We're excited to host weekly Vinayas yoga classes at the library every Tuesday at 5:30 PM with yoga master, Stacey Myers-Smith!

There is a $5 fee per class.  Please pay at the front desk before beginning the yoga session (cash only).  Be sure to bring a mat or towel, as well as clothes you are able to move in comfortably.


Passaic County Clerk

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The Passaic County Clerk's Office Outreach Program is coming to the Little Falls Public Library, and will provide full Passport Services, Notary Oath and Renewal, and free Veteran ID Cards (DD214 and Drivers License are required) on the dates listed:

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023

Thursday, August 24th, 2023

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

For information on all fees and services, please call the County Clerk's office at 973-225-3690.  Visit their website at www.PassaicCountyClerk.org


Adult Coloring

Fridays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturdays 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM

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Come on in for Adult Coloring for meditation, relaxation, and focus on Fridays and Saturdays! We supply all materials. No registration is required.

Adult Coloring is held Fridays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Saturdays 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.


Who's Got Game?

second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Drop in to challenge an opponent between 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month! The games that will be provided are chess, checkers, cards, scrabble and mahjong. No registration necessary. This program is for adults.

Upcoming dates:

4/12/23

4/26/23

5/10/23

5/24/23

6/14/23

6/28/23