Family Movie Night: The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, 1998 (G) August 16th, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsSimba and Nala have a daughter, Kiara. Timon and Pumbaa are assigned to be her babysitters, but she easily escapes their care and ventures into the forbidden lands. There she meets a lion cub named Kovu and they…

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days this summer for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. Program Date and Time: Thursdays 8/17,…

Zumba in Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.

Project Self-Sufficiency One-on-One Parenting Support @ Dennis Library

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

If you have questions about parenting Project Self-Sufficiency (PSS) is here to help. Sign up below for an individual counseling session where you can ask questions and learn more about what PSS can do for you. When registering for your preferred timeslot, note that the confirmation email you receive will confirm your appointment is from…

Free

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

Build a Bug-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

Renters Rights via Zoom

All Virtual Events

What can you do if your landlord won’t make repairs? Landlord/tenant disputes can be difficult to navigate. Legal Services of New Jersey will provide a brief overview of tenant habitability rights, and provide free legal assistance to low-income tenants in New Jersey. This presentation will also explore the Housing Eviction prevention and Legal assistance Project…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Sussex-Wantage to learn, play or even teach this complicated game. The most experienced players in the room facilitate the game and new faces are always welcome.…

Virtual Book Buddies through Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Miss Derenda or a teen volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session which…

Free

Book Club Buddies @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Join Ms. Cara at the Franklin Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure chest.…

Free

Art in the Garden

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.

Thursdays @ the Amp – The Hendersons

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Our free summer music series continues with The Hendersons. Pack up your blankets or chairs and come to the Sussex-Wantage amphitheater for this free, family event. If it rains the program will be moved indoors with seating on a first come/first served basis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Picnickers welcome, but no alcohol. Children must…

Thought Bubbles: A Graphic Novel Book Club @ Dorothy Henry and on Discord

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Thought Bubbles meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss all things comic books, graphic novels, and manga! (And all other nerdy interests!) Join our Discord server to get updates on upcoming meetings, swap comic recommendations, see what’s new to our library shelves, and more! There’s never any required reading, pick what you…

Free
Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Art and AgriCulture

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

What are the food stories that most urgently need to be shared?

Zac n’ Fried – A Zach Brown Tribute Band

Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla

The Free Robison Summer Concert Series returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The lineup includes: July 13, Tramps Like Us, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band July 27, Rikki Nicks - A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Aug. 17, Zac n’ Fried - A Zach Brown Tribute Band Aug. 31, The Dave Matthews…

Free

Sunset Stroll Garden Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Join us at sunset!Promenade our gardens and arboretum under the backdrop of a crimson sky and setting summer sun, and join us for a Sunset Stroll.Reservations Required.

Thursday’s Rock! Featuring Van Halen Tribute Band

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Van Halen Tribute Band August 17th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the…

ShopRite Kidz Cook

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Young cooks will be practicing their cooking skills to make a new and fun dish in every class! Workshops will be held at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and…

Yoga Fridays @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Carolyn for a gentle yoga practice accessible to everybody, formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety and create a deeper connection to yourself. Ages 16+ welcome. Please bring your own mat/blanket. Yoga blocks are also recommended. Registration begins two weeks before each  program date.

Free