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Arts & Crafts Related Events for the Week of July 27, 2026

Posted Mon, Jul 27, 2026, By Staff Writer
Are you into art? Enjoy working with your hands? From art exhibits to learning new crafts, discover your inner artist with these creative events happening in North Jersey.
1. Color Jam
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Kids Place, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Come join us for a weekly group coloring project while we listen to music together! Different musical genres and decade each week!
2. Microraptor's Make & Mingle (ages 3-10)
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Green Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Feeling creative? Mikey the Microraptor has some fun dinosaur-themed crafts to keep your hands busy! On Monday mornings, we will have a craft project prepared for children to take home and make OR to stay in the library to make with others. First come, first served, while supplies last!
3. Dig Into Crafts - Session 1
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Get crafty at the Glen Rock Public Library this summer! Kids can make a different craft every week during summer reading. Please note that you must sign up for each week separately and only one session per week. For ages 4-7.
4. Children's Craft: Puffer Fish
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Auditorium, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Join Miss Jane to make a puffer fish craft. For ages 4 and up. Registration is required. *When registering, please use your child's name*
5. Dig Into Crafts - Session 2
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Get crafty at the Glen Rock Public Library this summer! Kids can make a different craft every week during summer reading. Please note that you must sign up for each week separately and only one session per week. For ages 4-7.
6. Quilters Group
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location New Milford Public Library, 200 Dahlia Avenue, Large Meeting Room, New Milford, NJ, 07646  [View map]
7. Crafternoon
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Auditorium, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
We will be exploring different crafts every week with Mr. Gavin! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Mondays at 2:30pm for incoming grades 3-6.
8. Crafting with Clay (Picture Frame edition)
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Teen Area - Lower Level, Teaneck, NJ, 07666  [View map]
Join Ms. Lydia for a crafting workshop at Teaneck Public Library! We'll be using clay and additional materials to decorate picture frames to take home. Registration required and materials will be provided.
9. Adult Craft Rag Wreath
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
10. Sew It Workshop for tweens/teens
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Wood-Ridge Memorial Library, 231 Hackensack Street, Wood-Ridge - Boro Senior Center, Wood-Ridge, NJ, 07075  [View map]
Join Miss Ellen of Sew It Workshop to sew a Dinosaur Chicken Nugget with Sauce Pillow. All supplies are included and no experience necessary. Each participant must be registered for this class and be at least 9 years old.
11. Topsy Turvey Tops Drop In
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Rizzo Children's Library, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Wyckoff children of all ages stop into the Rizzo Library and make a top out of a recycled CD. Then see how long it will spin! No registration required.
12. String Art Vase (rescheduled)
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Monroe Room, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Create a pretty vase for faux flowers with nail and string art.
13. Yarn Time, ages 10+ (Adults welcome)
Date and Time Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Road, Teen Space, Tenafly, NJ, 07670  [View map]
Miss Tish loves to knit, crochet, and play with yarn! Join her for an hour or two to work on your own projects or explore a new art form. Miss Tish will help you with your own project to the best of her ability. The library has knitting needles, crochet hooks, and other supplies you can use during the hour and borrow to complete projects. Registration is not required. Teens and adults are welcome.
14. Crafty Together (Ages 2-4 w/Adult)
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Bring out the inner creativity in your little one as you both assemble a fun project together. For ages 2-4 w/Adult. Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Registration required.
15. Teen Water Bottle Decorating
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071  [View map]
Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations. All supplies provided. For ages 12 to 17.
16. Teen ATC Club
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Join our Teen ATC Club this summer! We will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 11am. Each week we'll work based on a different theme to create sets of artist trading cards (ATCs) - mini works of art to trade with your fellow teen artists. All cards and art supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! For grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please sign up for each session you plan to attend.
17. Afternoon Art - Mixed Media Fossil Art
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for a different art project each week. For students entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required. July 28 - Mixed media fossil
18. Let's Get Crafty (Ages 4 - Gr 1)
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Budding artists work independently with our teen volunteers to create wonderful crafts. For age 4 - Grade 1. Tuesdays from 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm. Registration required.
19. Dinosaur Sponge Painting
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location Bergenfield Public Library, 50 W Clinton Ave, Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor), Bergenfield, NJ, 07621  [View map]
Craft a dino-rrific masterpiece using a sponge and paint! For Grades K - 2. Registration is required. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately.
20. Kids Craft: Sensory Bottles
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up.
21. Sand Art
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Sand Art. July 28, 29, OR 30. Tuesday. Wednesday, OR Thursday. For Pre-K - Grade 8.
22. Amazing Art (Gr 2-6)
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Come and create fabulous projects. You provide the creativity and we provide the supplies. For grades 2-6. Tuesdays from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm. Registration required.
23. Needle Felting Craft : Tween/Teen
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, First Floor, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
24. Introduction to Wheel Throwing Pottery NEW
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, OFF-SITE, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Discover the art of working on the potter’s wheel in this hands-on 6-week introductory course. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine basic skills, this class offers a welcoming environment to explore the fundamentals of working with clay on the wheel. All clay, glaze, firings and tools are included.
25. Teen Tuesdays: DIY Friendship Bracelets
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660  [View map]
Stop by the library to create your own friendship bracelets for yourself or you besties! For teens in grades 7th-12th. Registration is required.
26. Artist-Curator Talk: Manuel Acevedo & Salamishah Tillet
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Branch Brook Park, Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by New Arts Justice Initiative
Join New Arts for a Free Public Talk with Artist Manuel Acevedo and Curator Salamishah Tillet on Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo
27. Candle Painting (Adult Program)
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location New Milford Public Library, 200 Dahlia Avenue, Large Meeting Room, New Milford, NJ, 07646  [View map]
Stop by the library to relax and paint taper candles using colored wax! These will be a pretty statement piece in your home or work well as a gift.
28. Learn to Draw with Paul for adults and teens
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Meeting Room, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642  [View map]
This is a 3-week series.
29. Woodworking Studio
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Learn or sharpen your carpentry and woodworking skills on the project of your choice in this hands-on class open to beginners and advanced students. Beginners will construct a cutting board or bench while advanced students will choose a project appropriate for their skill level and class length.
30. Book Bedazzling
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Oradell Public Library, 375 Kinderkamack Road, Junior Room, Oradell, NJ, 07649  [View map]
Upgrade your favorite book with DIY Book Bedazzling! Bring your own book OR choose a book from our Friends Book Sale. All other supplies provided. Registration is REQUIRED! Children under the age of 16 are not permitted.
31. Knitting & Crocheting Club
Date and Time Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required. This club meets weekly. (1hr)
32. WEEK 5 Craft Bag (to go)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location Oakland Public Library, 2 Municipal Plaza, Children's Room, Oakland, NJ, 07436  [View map]
Stop by for a grab-and-go craft bag! One craft bag per child, please. Registration is not required.
33. Toddler Art (Ages 2 to 4)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Children's Room, Englewood, NJ, 07631  [View map]
Toddler Art for ages 2 to 4 years will take place on Wednesday, July 29 at 10 AM. Registration is limited to THREE sessions. Practice school readiness skills with Ms. Susan. Please fill out one registration form per child. Due to space restrictions, one caregiver per family please.
34. Paint with Stickers
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Children's Area, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Help us create an image with stickers! Place colored stickers on the assigned squares and watch the image come to life.
35. Sand Art Workshop (All Ages)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Library Grounds, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Drop-in and make a colorful sand art bottle necklace to take home! For all ages. While supplies last. No registration required. Please only attend one workshop.
36. Crafty Wednesday: Pre-K Crafts
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Location Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Community Room, Roseland, NJ, 07068  [View map]
Children and their caregivers can enjoy a different themed craft every week. RSVP required.
37. Pasta Brachiosaurus Drop In
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Rizzo Children's Library, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Wyckoff children of all ages stop into the Rizzo Library to make a Brachiosaurus out of pasta. No registration required.
38. Drop In Chat and Stitch
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., Adult Solarium, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458  [View map]
Drop-in with your needlework project and join like-minded crafters and share ideas!
39. Drop-In Crochet Group
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071  [View map]
This group is for beginner to advanced levels. The members teach and help each other. You must bring your own supplies. Meetings take place every Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm. Drop-in as you please. A kitchenette area is available for you to bring lunch and snacks.
40. Knit & Crochet Club (Adults)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Adults are invited to join us at the Glen Rock Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together. This is a drop-in event; registration is not required.
41. Paint with Pinot's Palette Friends Fundraiser (Ages 5-12)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Stockton Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Paint a Dino-Mite Galaxy with Pinot's Palette of Nutley! Create your very own dino astronaut and help support the Friends of the Nutley Public Library. For ages 5-12. Registration is required. Proceeds will be used to benefit the Nutley Public Library to promote cultural & educational events.
42. Library Loops: Knitting Group, All are Welcome!
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, Magazine Room, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417  [View map]
Join Chris and learn how to knit or work on your project.
43. Clay Fossil Sculpting Workshop with One River
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Allendale's Lee Memorial Library, 500 W Crescent Ave, Quilt Room, Allendale, NJ, 07401  [View map]
One River art school is going to be visiting to teach us more about sculpting with clay. After we learn more about the look and feel of actual fossils, we will use our new sculpting skills to craft our own 3D fossils! For ages 8-12. Please register ONLY for (child) participants. Do not register adults/caregivers.
44. Sand Art
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Sand Art. July 28, 29, OR 30. Tuesday. Wednesday, OR Thursday. For Pre-K - Grade 8.
45. Rock Painting - Session 1
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Paint anything you want on rocks that you can take home or add to the library's garden. Registration is required, please sign up for only one session. For incoming 3rd-5th graders.
46. Rock Painting - Session 2
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Paint anything you want on rocks that you can take home or add to the library's garden. Registration is required, please sign up for only one session. For incoming 3rd-5th graders.
47. Crafty Nights for Kids! - Registration Required
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660  [View map]
Enjoy creating seasonal crafts with Ms. Teresa! For children in grades K-6. Registration is REQUIRED for all participating children due to LIMITED SUPPLIES. July 29th, 2026: Brown Paper Bag TigerCraft
48. Adult Craft: Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, 125 Main Ave., Meeting Room, Wallington, NJ, 07057  [View map]
Explore the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens and create a beautiful quote! In this hands-on workshop, participants will first learn how to use brush pens. Next, they will practice writing letters and words using provided lettering worksheets. At the end, they’ll create their own brush-lettered phrase or quote to take home. All supplies will be provided.
49. Crochet Club
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Bogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, 2nd Floor Senior Center, Bogota, NJ, 07603  [View map]
All crocheters are welcome to join the Crochet Club! Gather with others as you work on your own projects. Supplies are provided by the Library. Please note: there is no teacher, so this is not a good program for someone who wants to learn. But if you have a little experience and are looking for a fun informal environment this is the program for you! Registration is recommended.
50. Arty Time - in Children's room
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446  [View map]
Celebrate America’s 250th with Arty Time! Continue the celebration by creating a fantastic patriotic painting with Wendy from Arty Time in this fun, guided art session... just bring your creativity! For grades 1 - 5. Sign-ups required - Register online. **Please register each child individually**
51. Sunset Crafts
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Children's Room, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Come to the library Wednesday evening for a fun drop-in craft project! There is no registration for this program, but supplies are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. For Pre-K-Grade 3.
52. Fossil Terrarium - YA & Adult Craft
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Meeting Room, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Capture the Cretaceous Period in a bottle! Join us at the library to create your own Fossil Terrarium. YA & Adult Program. Grades 6+.
53. Friends of the Dixon Homestead Library Present: Book Bedazzling
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library, 180 Washington Avenue, Auditorium, Dumont, NJ, 07628  [View map]
The Friends of the Library and The Little Book Nook will be doing a Book Bedazzling Program. Supplies and snacks provided. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. $25.00 to register
54. Paint Night
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Teen Area - Lower Level, Teaneck, NJ, 07666  [View map]
Join Ms. Lydia for a whimsical paint night at the Teaneck Public Library! Please arrive on time, so that you will have enough time to complete your artwork. Materials provided + teens can display their paintings at the library and take them home afterwards.
55. Pressed Flower Bookmarks: Gardens of Sol
Date and Time Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Montvale Public Library, 12 Mercedes Dr., Library Activity Room, Montvale, NJ, 07645  [View map]
Transform flowers into art! This hands-on workshop teaches the art of pressing flowers to create personalized bookmarks. Learn how to preserve nature’s colors and arrange pressed flowers onto a bookmark to take home. Registration is limited to 20 adults with a valid BCCLS Library Card.
56. Little Hands Crafts
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Children's Room, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Bring your little ones to the library for a drop-in craft! The projects will be simple enough for little hands to do. No registration required, while supplies last. For ages 18m - 4.
57. Drop-in Craft (Ages 3 and Up)
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Children's Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Drop-in to the Children's Room each week and work on a unique creation! Thursdays from 11 AM - 4 PM from July 2 to August 6. July 30: Floating Paper Jellyfish. Suggested for ages 3 and up. No registration required. While supplies last.
58. All-in-One Art Class: Open Session
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Professor Choi may be traveling this summer, but that doesn’t mean the creativity has to stop. This open art session will take place every Thursday throughout the summer and is open to anyone interested in developing their artistic skills. Attend weekly or drop in whenever you have a free afternoon. You’re welcome to bring a work in progress or begin something entirely new.
59. (YA) Sewing Class: Drawstring Bags
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Auditorium, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Learn how to sew a drawstring bag. Open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 2026 grads). Advanced sign up for this event is not required.
60. July Crafternoon
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Location Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, 125 Main Ave., Meeting Room, Wallington, NJ, 07057  [View map]
Decorate your own Summer Sun!
61. Arts & Craft for Children Ages 7-12
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location River Edge Public Library, 685 Elm Avenue, Large Meeting Room, River Edge, NJ, 07661  [View map]
Pop-Up Storytelling Workshop (Ages 7–12). Children will bring their imagination to life by creating their own pop-up books through storytelling and hands-on art. This creative session supports fine motor skills, imagination, and problem-solving as they discover how pop-up mechanisms work and bring their ideas to life.
62. Summer Crochet Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Level B Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Are you interested in crocheting? Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome at our weekly crocheting hour. Materials will be provided. Registration required. For teens going into grades 7-12.
63. Kids Craft
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Location Cresskill Public Library, 53 Union Avenue, Program Room, Cresskill, NJ, 07626  [View map]
Come and make a fun craft at the library!
64. Kids Craft: Sensory Bottles
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up.
65. Sand Art
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Sand Art. July 28, 29, OR 30. Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday. For Pre-K - Grade 8.
66. DIY Clay Magnets (Grades 3-5)
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Get creative and make your own clay magnets! Use mini cookie cutters to shape your designs, then paint and decorate them to create unique magnets perfect for your fridge, locker, or any magnetic surface. All materials will be provided.
67. Summer Crafternoon: Pac-Man Canvas Painting
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Community Room, Roseland, NJ, 07068  [View map]
Throwback Thursday Summer Crafternoon - Unearth the popular video games of the past with a Pac-Man canvas painting project! FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-9. **Please register children who are in this age group only. Our Summer Crafternoon projects are designed for school-age children.
68. Unearth a Craft at the Library!
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Bogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, 2nd Floor Senior Center, Bogota, NJ, 07603  [View map]
Kids ages 3-7 can come make a craft inspired by our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story! Register one spot per child.
69. Crochet/Crafting Club (Gr 4-6)
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Experienced crocheters and patient learners are invited to hang out with fellow crafters and sharpen their skills. Please bring a crochet hook and skein of yarn to get started or bring any craft project you are working on. For grades 4-6. Thursdays July 9 - August 13 from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm. Registration required.
70. Teen Thursdays: Crochet Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660  [View map]
Stop by the library to work on your own crochet project! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own!
71. Paint a Ceramic Dinosaur Bank
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Palisades Park Public Library, 257 2nd Street, Meeting Room, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650  [View map]
Enjoy painting a ceramic dinosaur bank. Teens only. Supplies limited. First come; first served. No registration required.
72. Adult Coloring Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Meeting Room, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book and coloring utensils or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available for use. Join us every second and last Thursday of the month and drop in at any point within the time window. Registration is not required, but suggested for notice of changes.
73. Adult Craft - Chenille Flowers
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room B, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Come join Jennifer Cullen, Head of Adult Services and make a fun craft! This month's craft is: Chenille Flowers, instructed by Jessica Macchiarelli of Garfield Library.
74. Paint a Sunset Beach Wall Art
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Palisades Park Public Library, 257 2nd Street, Meeting Room, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650  [View map]
Come paint a sunset beach wall art perfect for summer decor! Adults only. Required registration opens a week prior to event at 5pm.
75. Let's Paint Ceramics
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, OFF-SITE, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Choose a ceramic item to paint however you want! The item will be taken to be glazed and available to pick up at the library soon after. For incoming 3rd-5th graders.
Registration required. Please note that this program will be held offsite at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex at 678 South Maple Avenue.
76. Grown-up & Me Felting Program: Adorable Dinosaurs
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Bergenfield Public Library, 50 W Clinton Ave, Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield, NJ, 07621  [View map]
Expert felting instructor Christine will guide both caregivers and their children in making felted animals in this special program! IMPORTANT NOTE: Each child must be signed up separately. For every child, it is expected that one adult will be present to partake in the felting program. There are fourteen total felting kits available and seven registration spots (for each child plus their caregiver).
77. Oceanside Felting Framed Picture
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Robin from Garden Arts will teach us the art of felting with soft wool and felting tools. Hues of calming blues and sun shiny yellows captured in a frame, creates a view making you long for the warm ocean breeze!
78. Artist Reception: Sandra Charlap
Date and Time Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location West Orange Public Library, 10 Rooney Circle, Literacy Room, West Orange, NJ, 07052  [View map]
Meet exhibiting artist Sandra Charlap. Viewing will take place in the gallery, with light refreshments in the Literacy Room. "Mapping the Future" by Sandra Charlap will be on display at the West Orange Public Library from July 7 to Aug 28, 2026.
79. Garden State Art and Craft Vendor Pop up
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 8:00 AM to Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Location New Jersey Performing Arts Centre (NJPAC), 1Centre Sreet, Newark, NJ, 07102  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by CREATIVE ENVISION EVENTS LLC
Come check out cool local art and crafts at the Garden State pop-up—fun finds and good vibes!
80. Crafty Creations
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Children's Room, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Explore your creative side in the library's auditorium every Friday morning for a drop-in craft program. Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Fridays at 10am for incoming grades K-2
81. Minhwa - Korean Folk Art
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Main Area, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Each subject in Minhwa has a special meaning. Learn about Korean folk art in this class taught by a Glen Rock High School student. This month we'll be painting watercolor fans! Space is limited and registration is required. For elementary, middle, and high school students
82. Wood Burned Spoon
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Learn how to wood burn by creating a fun custom wooden wood burned spoon that you can use in your kitchen. This class uses a woodburner. Caution is advised.
83. Adult Take-Home Craft
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, 91 Warren Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, 07423  [View map]
Relax and have fun with a craft kit provided by your pals at the library! Registration required. Most supplies will be included, contents may vary.
84. Young Artists
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for a weekly craft. Fridays, July 10-August 7, 11:00 a.m. For ages 2 -5. No registration required.
85. Knitting & Crocheting Club
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required.This club meets weekly. (1 hr)
86. [Senior Friday] Senior Craft: Wooden Lighthouses
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Come paint your own lighthouse and decorate it with cute summer accessories! All materials will be provided.
87. Needles & Hooks- Knitting, Crochet, & Needlework Group
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room C, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Adults are welcome to join us as we knit, crochet, and stitch. One must have basic knowledge of knitting, crocheting, or needlework as this is NOT a teaching class
88. Coloring, Crafts, & Conversation!
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Community Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676  [View map]
Calling all coloring fans, stitchers, knitters, crocheters, and more! Coloring and crafting are fun ways to reduce stress, relax, and keep your mind active. Coloring supplies will be provided or you can bring your own craft project to work on.​​ Don't want to work on a craft? No problem - join in for conversation and coffee or tea!
89. Adult Crafternoon - Clay Diffuser Discs
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Meeting Room, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Use air-dry clay to create and decorate your own oil diffusing car freshener! Adult Program. Registration Required.
90. Knitting Workshop: Knit Hat
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Front, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Learn how to make a knit hat. Must already know basic knit stitch. This class will take 3 sessions to make. 1st Session: Friday, July 17th from 3-5pm; 2nd Session: Friday, July 31st from 3-5pm; 3rd Session: Friday, August 14th from 3-4pm.
91. Knot Your Average Craft, Ages 8-12yo
Date and Time Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Storytime Room, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Join Ms. Hestvik for a fun afternoon of fiber art crafts! All materials provided.
92. Create Your Own Tie-Dye
Date and Time Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Outside, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Need some color in your life? Meet us on the library lawn and get ready to tie-dye! Bring one cotton or cotton blend item (no bigger than a t-shirt) to tie-dye and a plastic bag to put it in. The library will supply the rubber bands and dye. We will also have tips on how to wrap your item to get different effects. For all ages. The rain date for this program is August 8th. Registration is not required.
93. National Coloring Book Day
Date and Time Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Franklin Branch, 103 Main St, Main Floor, Franklin, NJ, 07416  [View map]
Celebrate National Coloring Book Day with relaxing coloring pages for all ages. No need to register, just drop in for coloring fun. All supplies will be provided.
94. Sand Art Workshop (All Ages)
Date and Time Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Library Grounds, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Drop-in and make a colorful sand art bottle necklace to take home! For all ages. While supplies last. No registration required. Please only attend one workshop.
95. Summer Craft Saturdays (All Ages)
Date and Time Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Children's Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. Select Saturdays from June 27 to August 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last.
96. Oceanside Felting Framed Picture
Date and Time Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Robin from Garden Arts will teach us the art of felting with soft wool and felting tools. Hues of calming blues and sun shiny yellows captured in a frame, creates a view making you long for the warm ocean breeze!
97. Beyond The Brush: Brews & Brushes at Montclair Brewery
Date and Time Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $58.85
Organizer Organized by Montclair Brewery
Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and craft beer at Beyond the Brush: Brews & Brushes!
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