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Movie and TV Activities for the Week of January 5, 2026

Posted Mon, Jan 5, 2026, By Staff Writer
Are you a big movie or tv buff? From screenings to trivia, join other entertainment enthusiasts in these film/show related events happening in Northern New Jersey.
1. Wonka (2024) - Monday Matinee Movie
Date and Time Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Join us Monday, January 5th at 1 PM for a screening of the recent remake of the classic story, Wonka (2024). Fresh popcorn will be available while supplies last. Free Event. No Registration Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Garfield Public Library.
2. Senior Movie
Date and Time Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Secaucus Public Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Rd, Panasonic Room, Secaucus, NJ, 07094  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Theatre Style, 40 chairs.
3. Movie Matinee
Date and Time Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Camille (1936) 1h 49m - A stately but sickly Paris courtesan is swept off her feet by an equally enamored diplomat, but she leaves him to protect his career, only to later be reunited with him---briefly and tragically.
4. Movie Mornings - The Great Escaper
Date and Time Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location Maywood Public Library, 459 Maywood Avenue, Hackbarth Auditorium, Maywood, NJ, 07607  [View map]
Join us for free movie screenings for adults every Wednesday morning! January 7: The Great Escaper | January 14: Dead of Winter (R) | January 21: The Senior (PG) | January 28: Roofman (R)
5. Afternoon Movie - The Princess Bride
Date and Time Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Oradell Public Library, 375 Kinderkamack Road, North Reading Room, Oradell, NJ, 07649  [View map]
Join us in the North Reading Room for a screening of The Princess Bride (1987) dir. Rob Reiner
6. Wednesday Afternoon Movies
Date and Time Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Bergenfield Public Library, 50 W Clinton Ave, Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield, NJ, 07621  [View map]
Fancy a break in the middle of the week? Come to the library at 1:00pm to watch a movie with us! Pick up a flyer at the library for a full list of this month's showings.
7. Anime Club (Grades 6-12) Anime Club
Date and Time Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Lodi Memorial Library, One Memorial Drive, Upstairs, Lodi, NJ, 07644  [View map]
Come watch a popular anime while doing a craft and enjoying Japanese snacks!
8. Teen Anime Club (ages 12 - 18)
Date and Time Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Welcome to the second edition of Montclair Public Library's Teen Anime Club. We have a new format, but the topic is still the same: Anime! Each month we will be watching the first season of a series and gathering together to have a discussion, do an activity, and enjoy snacks.
9. Couch Critics: Movie Discussion Group @ Sussex-Wantage
Date and Time Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Sussex Wantage Branch, 69 County Rd 639, Community Room (Window Side), Wantage, NJ, 07461  [View map]
Just like a book club…only with movies! Join the Couch Critics as we watch a film and then discuss it. Our movie for January is Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rosselini. Watch the movie with us at 12:00 p.m., or just join in the conversation at 2:00 p.m. Conclave is rated PG and has a runtime of 120 minutes.
10. Afternoon Movie
Date and Time Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., USDR Powers Room, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
The Naked Gun: Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr becomes a police officer like his legendary father and must save the police department from shutting down by solving a case. Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston.
11. Movie Matinee: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Date and Time Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Spend your afternoons at the library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases. This month we will be showing A Big Bold Beautiful Journey starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie. Registration is required as space is limited. (R, 1h 49m)
12. The Princess Diaries | Chew & View Dinner & Movie experience
Date and Time Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location 538 Market Street, Newark, NJ, 07105  [View map]
Cost Tickets range from $80.26 to $149.02
Organizer Organized by Chew & View
Celebrate confidence, transformation, and timeless nostalgia with this heartwarming Chew & View experience inspired by The Princess Diaries. This isn’t just dinner and a movie — it’s a full-sensory journey through story, style, and taste inspired by royal elegance, emotional storytelling, and a curated dining experience designed to complement the film from beginning to end.
13. Friday at the Movies
Date and Time Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Stockton Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
We will be screening 1776 (1972). No registration is required.
14. Adult Movie: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Date and Time Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Location Haworth Municipal Library, 165 Stevens Place, Community/Meeting Room, Haworth, NJ, 07641  [View map]
Title: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey | Cast: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie, 莉莉·拉貝, Jennifer Grant, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jennifer Grant | Synopsis: An imaginative tale of two strangers and the extraordinary emotional journey that connects them. | Rating: R | Runtime: 139 minutes
15. Movie: Brigadoon
Date and Time Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village that appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.
16. K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long
Date and Time Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long for grades 3 and up. Join us for a movie sing-a-long and snacks. Dress as your favorite member of Huntrix or the Saja boys! No registration required.
17. Afternoon Movie - Toy Story 3
Date and Time Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Oradell Public Library, 375 Kinderkamack Road, Junior Room, Oradell, NJ, 07649  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
All ages are welcome to a family-friendly afternoon movie. Light snacks provided.
18. FUGS FILM!
Date and Time Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $19
Organizer Organized by WFMU
The Fugs were anarchic beat poets in the East Village who took folk instruments they could sort of play and didn’t give a damn. Their music was so anti-establishment that it didn’t matter. The Fugs lo-fi folk could be challenging and weird but they had a knack for catchy pop songs too like ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Slum Goddess.” Q&A to follow with WFMU DJ Ira the K, Director Chuck Smith and Peter Stampfel
19. Holistic Movie Night: eMotion
Date and Time Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Saltscape Wellness Center, 8 Queen Anne Rd, Bogota, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Saltscape Wellness Center Community
E-Motion is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that explores the profound connection between our emotions, our bodies, and our overall well-being. After the film, stay for a relaxed group discussion or quiet reflection time to share insights, feelings, or simply enjoy the peaceful vibes. Come as you are, and settle in for a night of meaningful content, community, and calm.
20. Matilda | Chew & View: Dinner & Movie Experience
Date and Time Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location 538 Market Street, Newark, NJ, 07105  [View map]
Cost Tickets range from $80.26 to $149.02
Organizer Organized by Chew & View
Welcome to a night of magic, mischief, and mouthwatering meals with Matilda at our dine-in theater! Follow the story of the clever, book-loving Matilda as she discovers her extraordinary powers and takes on the cruel Miss Trunchbull. Enjoy comfort food classics, playful desserts (like Bruce Bogtrotter’s chocolate cake!), and specialty drinks inspired by the magic and charm of this beloved tale.
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