Movie and TV Activities for the Week of April 27, 2026

Posted Mon, Apr 27, 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.
Date and Time Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Oradell Public Library, 375 Kinderkamack Road, North Reading Room, Oradell, NJ, 07649  [View map]
T​he IFC (Independent * Foreign * Classic) Film Club​ meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm for discussion. If you are interested in attending and participating, please watch the film on your own before the session. The program is free and open to anyone interested, so join us in the North Reading Room of the Library for the next meeting.
Date and Time Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Date and Time Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Is This Thing On? (2025, R, 2h 1m) - As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.
Date and Time Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library, 180 Washington Avenue, Auditorium, Dumont, NJ, 07628  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Date and Time Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Auditorium, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Join us for a monthly movie screening, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Complimentary popcorn will be served. No registration necessary. Fresh off Oscar season, we're delighted to show Hamnet (PG-13) starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
Date and Time Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Farside Tavern, 531 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Limitless Productions
Come show what you know at The Devil Wears Prada Trivia at Farside Tavern!
Date and Time Wed, Apr 29, 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! This month, we'll be screening Oscar nominees. April 1: Is This Thing On? (R), April 8: Killers of the Flower Moon (R), April 15: The Housemaid (R), April 22: Marty Supreme (R), April 29: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (R).
Date and Time Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Date and Time Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, join us for a special documentary screening of An Open Door: Temple Grandin, an intimate and uplifting documentary celebrating the groundbreaking life of Dr. Temple Grandin. The film explores how Dr. Grandin's unique "visual thinking" as an autistic person transformed the agricultural industry. Free Event | No Registration Required.
Date and Time Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Nothing says The Twilight Zone like stories about enchanted objects, mystical forces or the presence of magic. During five episodes, we will see various responses to the unexplained. Whether they are controlled by superstition, are mishandling seemingly ordinary objects or dismissing what is not fully understood, each character must face the life-changing consequences of their decisions.
Date and Time Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Meeting Room 2, Englewood, NJ, 07631  [View map]
While the renovations are ongoing, seating is restricted to 25 people, so you must register to ensure a spot. No one under 18 admitted unless accompanied the whole movie by parent or adult.
Date and Time Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006  [View map]
Persepolis is a 2007 adult animated biographical drama film written and directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, based on Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel of the same name.The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The title references the historical city of Persepolis. 96 minutes.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Harold Ficke Conference Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Join us for a fun afternoon of solving a puzzle within a puzzle! Work together to solve a jigsaw puzzle and then guess which movies are referenced in the puzzle! Registration is not required.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location West Orange Public Library, 10 Rooney Circle, Community Room 2, West Orange, NJ, 07052  [View map]
Join us for monthly film screenings held on the first Friday of each month. Light refreshments provided. This month: Hamnet (2025, PG-13, 2hrs, 5min) Directed by: Chloe Zhao, Starring: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Closter Public Library, 280 High Street, Community Room, Closter, NJ, 07624  [View map]
Join us to watch one of the latest releases on our big screen first Friday of the month. Contact the library for the movie title of the month.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Location Haworth Municipal Library, 165 Stevens Place, Community/Meeting Room, Haworth, NJ, 07641  [View map]
The Housemaid (Rating: R, Runtime: 131 minutes) - Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar. Synopsis: Millie is a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina and Andrew, an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Auditorium, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Small Lives in Big Cities film series; Marty (1955) —Bronx NY. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: I am a lifelong film fanatic who eats, breathes, sleeps and drinks movies, and I have a BA and MA in Speech and Theatre from MSU. I have also worked as an actor and have directed several plays. I am currently working as an adjunct professor teaching, among other courses, Introduction to Cinema.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 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
In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.
Date and Time Fri, May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Meeting Room, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642  [View map]
In 16th-century rural England, William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are confronted with the death of their only son.
Date and Time Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Auditorium, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Come get cozy and watch a family-friendly movie! May's movie is Toy Story 4 (G). This event is open to all ages, but children under 9 must attend with an adult. Popcorn will be served. Pajamas, stuffies, and snacks are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. No registration required.
Date and Time Sat, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Hasbrouck Heights, Free Public Library of, 320 Boulevard, Large Meeting Room, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Come watch the winner that you all voted for during Library Week (April 20-25)! Check the children’s desk for updates. Please be reminded that per library policy, any child 9 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Date and Time Sat, May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Franklin Branch, 103 Main St, Community Room, Franklin, NJ, 07416  [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 May is Stepmom, starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Watch the movie with us at 1:00 p.m., or just join in the conversation at 3:00 p.m. Stepmom is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 125 minutes.
Date and Time Sat, May 2, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Saltscape Wellness Center, 8 Queen Anne Rd, Bogota, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Saltscape Wellness Center Community
Step into an evening of deep relaxation, connection, and awakening with a special preview screening of the transformative documentary “I Am” (2010) After a life-altering accident, filmmaker Tom Shadyac sets out on a powerful journey to answer life’s biggest questions: What is success? What brings true happiness? And what’s really “wrong” with the world?
Date and Time Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location 538 Market St, 538 Market Street, Newark, NJ, 07105  [View map]
Cost Tickets range from $41.07 to $198.40
Organizer Organized by Chew & View
Step into the colorful world of Coco for a family-friendly night of cinema and cuisine!
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