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Cultural Activities for the Week of May 4, 2026

Posted Mon, May 4, 2026, By Staff Writer
Interested in a foreign language? Want to learn about another culture? Or looking for others with the same background to connect with? Then these activities in Northen New Jersey might be right up your alley.
1. 1,2,3 Come and Read With Me
Date and Time Mon, May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location Bogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, 2nd Floor Senior Center, Bogota, NJ, 07603  [View map]
Join us for an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs. Registration Required. Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés. Se requiere registro.
2. French Club (grades 5 & 6)
Date and Time Mon, May 4, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Meeting Room, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Registration is required.
3. Korean Storytime
Date and Time Mon, May 4, 2026, 3:25 PM to 3:55 PM
Location Demarest Public Library, 90 Hardenburgh Avenue, Program Room, Demarest, NJ, 07627  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
4. Spanish Language Classes for Students 7-11
Date and Time Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Secaucus Public Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Rd, Panasonic Room, Secaucus, NJ, 07094  [View map]
Students will develop their Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Classes are designed to be engaging and interactive, with personalized guidance for each proficiency level and a variety of activities tailored for students ages 7–11. To enroll, please register your student through the Library’s Calendar page.
5. Spanish Language Classes for Teens 12-16
Date and Time Mon, May 4, 2026, 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Secaucus Public Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Rd, Panasonic Room, Secaucus, NJ, 07094  [View map]
Students will develop their Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Classes are designed to be engaging and interactive, with personalized guidance for each proficiency level and a variety of activities tailored for students ages 12–16. To enroll, please register your student through the Library’s Calendar page.
6. Practical Spanish 1
Date and Time Mon, May 4, 2026, 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
This class is for those of you who know little to no Spanish and are interested in acquiring some practical communication skills. You will be introduced to basic greetings and practice useful questions and answers. You will learn the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation while mastering introductory grammar and vocabulary.
7. English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime @ Louise Childs
Date and Time Tue, May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location Sussex County Library - E Louise Childs Memorial Branch, 21 Stanhope Rd, Community Room, Stanhope, NJ, 07874  [View map]
Join Miss Gezi, retired Spanish teacher, and Miss Derenda at Louise Childs library for a English Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish, a great way to expose little ones to another language! While the program is geared for 3-5 year olds, younger/older siblings are welcome to attend! Perfect for homeschool families!
8. TAB Cinco De Mayo
Date and Time Tue, May 5, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Demarest Public Library, 90 Hardenburgh Avenue, Children's Room, Demarest, NJ, 07627  [View map]
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Celebrate at the library. For all ages. No registration required.
9. Jetzt reden wir!
Date and Time Tue, May 5, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location Panera Bread, 352 NJ-3 Unit C6, Clifton, NJ, 07012  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Northern NJ German and English Language Exchange
We just meet and talk in German. That's it! Wir treffen uns nur und reden auf Deutsch. Das ist es!
10. INTERNATIONAL TAT CHI& WUSHU MASTERS GALA NIGHT
Date and Time Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Location 570 Main Street, #suite 102, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024  [View map]
Cost Tickets range from $39.19 to $108.55
Organizer Organized by CAFC (Chinese-American Family Coalition)
Join us live for the INTERNATIONAL TAT CHI & WUSHU MASTERS GALA NIGHT – epic skills and good vibes!
11. Japanese Storytime
Date and Time Wed, May 6, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Japanese Storytime. 本に興味を持ち始めたら～３歳くらいまでのお子様を対象にした日本語でのおはなし会です。お気軽にご参加ください。
12. Bilingual Storytime with our Community Partners
Date and Time Wed, May 6, 2026, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Location Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003  [View map]
Children and their grownups are invited to join us weekly for Bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Cheryl, Ms. Maritza, and our essential workers in the Police and Fire Departments. This event takes place in the Civic Center, downstairs in Room 8. All children are welcome!
13. 'Our Journeys' VBP Special Exhibit - Opening Event
Date and Time Wed, May 6, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Auditorium, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Our Journeys, a powerful multimedia exhibition created by the Vietnamese Boat People nonprofit organization (VBP), on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours. Centering the voices of Vietnamese Americans, Our Journeys brings to life deeply personal stories of migration, memory, and resilience.
14. Spanish Class for Adults
Date and Time Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Glass Room, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Learn Spanish for real this time with Miss Tati. These classes are ideal for travelers and social interactions, with the goal of building fluency through real-life conversations. No experience is required; this is a beginner-level class. Registration is required in person at the main desk.
15. Spanish Club (grades 5, 6 & 7)
Date and Time Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Meeting Room, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Registration is required.
16. Traditional Asian Art for Adults and Teens
Date and Time Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Join us for a four-week craft series on Traditional Asian Art every Thursday from May 7th to the 28th! Please note that you must show up to all four sessions! The dates are: May 7th @3:30pm, May 14th @3:30pm, May 21st @3:30pm, and May 28th @3:30pm. Registration is required.
17. Spanish Class for Kids! - Registration Required
Date and Time Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Meeting Room, Toddler Room, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660  [View map]
¡Hola, amigos! In this class, children will explore Spanish through simple conversations, playful songs, and more! Give your child a fun and friendly introduction to Spanish, and say ¡sí! to learning a new language! For children in Grades K - 4. Registration is REQUIRED for EACH participating child!
18. Korean Language Class - Beginner Level 2
Date and Time Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Harold Ficke Conference Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Korean Beginner Level 2 is a class for students who already know basic Hangul reading and writing. At this level, students learn basic vocabulary and sentence patterns to have simple everyday conversations. The class includes practice in speaking, reading, and writing simple Korean. Please note, you only need to register once to take part in the entire 10-week course!
19. Spanish Story Time
Date and Time Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Glass Room, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Infants to 5-year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for a Spanish storytime with Miss Tati. Each session will include stories, fingerplays, and fun! Registration is required. Los bebés hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores están invitados a unirse a nosotros para disfrutar de un cuento en español con Miss Tati. ¡Cada sesión incluirá historias, juegos con los dedos y diversión!
20. Korean Book Club#3
Date and Time Fri, May 8, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location Cresskill Public Library, 53 Union Avenue, Program Room, Cresskill, NJ, 07626  [View map]
등록필수, 문의: 한인사서 김기원
21. Kids Traditional Asian Art with Youngmi Chang
Date and Time Fri, May 8, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Traditional Asian Art with Youngmi Chang. Friday at 3:30pm - 4:30pm. For 2nd - 5th graders. Registration Required.
22. Parla! Parla! Parla!
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Aromi Di Napoli LLC, 246 Washington Ave, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Northern NJ Italian and English Language Exchange
Ciao a Tutti! This is one of our regular meetings! If you are learning Italian and want to practice speaking, this meeting is for you! We are at all different levels, here. The important thing to is come to a meeting and don't worry about making mistakes! Speak!
23. Bilingual Story Time
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Children's Room, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room as we sing songs and read books in English and Spanish. Registration is not required but craft supplies will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. Saturdays at 10am for ages 5 and below.
24. Spanish Advanced
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Level B Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.
25. Intro Korean (12-Week Course)
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Join our 12-week course to learn Hangul, the Korean alphabet! Please note: Pre-enrollment is required. Students will be registered for all 12 weeks at once. Enrollment closes after the second week. You must enroll and attend class by March 21st.
26. Beginner Korean 1 - (Spring 2026)
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Harold Ficke Conference Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Only for people who know how to read and write Hangul
27. Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:00 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]
Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.
28. Celebrate Ukrainian Culture
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446  [View map]
Meet friendly faces from our community, explore rich traditions, and discover the beauty of Ukrainian culture - all in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Come learn, connect, and celebrate with us! All ages welcomed! Sign-ups requires - Register online.
29. Sounds of Japan: A Cultural Journey with Masayo Ishigure
Date and Time Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Main Floor, Englewood, NJ, 07631  [View map]
A musical journey exploring Japan’s heritage through the koto, shamisen, and beyond. A master of the Japanese horizontal harp, Masayo Ishigure will bring the talent that led to her playing on a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack. All ages are invited to this captivating experience of traditional Japanese music, accompanied by dance, tea ceremony, kimono culture, and time-honored crafts.
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