Adult Programs

Recurring Programs

One-on-One Tech Help (In Person)
MONDAYS – Appointments @ 10 AM and 10:30 AM
Get 30-minute tech assistance sessions on Mondays at 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM. Library staff can help you access the internet, use eBooks and email, and navigate library digital resources on your personal devices. They cannot install software, fix devices, or remove viruses. Teaneck residents only. Bring your device, passwords, and specific questions. Please give 12 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule.
Register at teanecklibrary.org/events  or email reference@teaneck.bccls.org

Spring and Summer Programs

Unless otherwise noted, registration opens at 9 AM on the 15th of the prior month for programs that require registration. You can register using the links below (active once registration opens) or by visiting our events calendar at teanecklibrary.org/events.

BOOK CLUBS
Book Clubs do not require registration, except for the Eco Book Club.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION 
Mondays @ 10 AM
5/18   Sea of Tranquility  by Emily St. John Mandel
6/22   Sula  by Toni Morrison
7/27  Razorblade Tears  by S.A. Cosby
8/31  We Were the Lucky Ones  by Georgia Hunter

ECO BOOK CLUB  (with Teaneck Creek Conservancy)
Mondays @ 7 PM 
5/18   RSVP to Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future  by Elizabeth Kolbert
6/29   RSVP to The Beast in the Clouds by  Nathalia Holt.
7/27   RSVP to The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds by Jon Dunn
No meeting in August

THRILLER & MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Thursdays @ 10 AM
5/21  Presumed Innocent  by Scott Turow
6/11  Behind Closed Doors  by B.A. Paris
7/9   God of the Woods by Liz Moore
8/13  All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

OTHER WORLDS BOOK CLUB – NEW!
Check out from reality and dive into fantasy and sci-fi reads.
Mondays @ 7 PM
6/1  The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England  by Brandon Sanderson
7/6  A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms  by George R.R. Martin
8/3  The Poppy War by  R.F. Kuang

INQUIRING MINDS BOOK CLUB – NEW!
Nonfiction reads that challenge your thinking and keep your mind growing.
Thursdays @ 7 PM
5/21  Everything is Tuberculosis  by John Green
6/18  Reproductive Wrongs: A Short History of Bad Ideas about Women  by Sarah Ruden
7/16  How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them  by Jason Stanley
8/20  Seven Brief Lessons on Physics  by Carlo Rovelli

COOKBOOK CLUB 
Monday, July 13 @ 6 PM
Choose a recipe and bring your dish from one of the following books:
– Kweyol/Creole by Nina Compton
– Big Bites-time to Eat! Nurishing recipes that cook in an hour by Kat Ashmore
– Obsessed with the Best by Ella Quittner
Copies of the books will be available to check out at the Circulation Desk about a month prior to the meeting.

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

THURSDAY TECH CLASSES @ 10:00-11:00 AM
Explore a variety of computer and technology topics. Skill levels vary by class. Registration is required for each session and opens on the 15th of the prior month.

5/28 Using the Library’s Digital Resources
Learn about the apps and databases you have access to with your Teaneck Library card, including Hoopla, Libby, Kanopy, and several online newspapers.
Register for Using the Library’s Digital Resources

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP
*Registration is required. Teaneck residents only.
Mondays, 10 AM & 10:30 AM
Book a 30-minute one-on-one tech help appointment with a librarian. Staff can provide basic, instructional support for using personal devices and digital resources. Staff cannot install 3rd party software, repair devices, or remove viruses. Call the library at (201) 837-4171 x 2 to register or visit our online calendar at teanecklibrary.org/events

TUESDAY TIPS
Tuesday Tips do not require registration, except where noted, and take place in the Teaneck Library auditorium.

Caregiving: The Labor of Love
5/26 @ 6:00 PM (refreshments @ 6pm followed by talk @ 6:30pm)
Explore the challenges of elder care, and the invaluable, yet often invisible, work of caregiving.

Practical AI: From Prompting to Picking the Right Tools for You
6/2 @ 6:30 PM
Explore different Artificial Intelligence tools and what they’re best for, and learn which ones best fit your needs.

Calming the Anxious Mind
6/23 @ 10:30 AM
This program will introduce simple techniques, like mindfulness, coping strategies, and self-care tools to help manage stress and quiet racing thoughts.

Thar’s Gold In Them Thar Years! – Finding and Continuing Success After Age 50
7/21 @ 6:30 PM
In this fun and informative program, we will share stories of people whose greatest successes came after age fifty, identify strategies to stay productive and learn tips to find those “nuggets” that will help make the next chapters of your life some of the best ever.

NEW WORKSHOP SERIES
Calm and Connected: Gentle Mindfulness*
6/9, 6/16, 6/30 & 7/7 @ 10:30 AM
Slow down, breathe, and move with ease in this program—created for comfort, balance, and feeling your best. Flexible options provided, including seated support. Feel free to bring a mat if you’d like.
Register for Calm and Connected Sessions.

WEDNESDAY ARTS & CRAFTS @ 6:30 PM

Registration is required for ALL Wednesday Arts & Crafts programs. Registration opens on the 15th of the prior month, unless otherwise noted.

5/20 Create Your Own Fragrance*
Learn the basics of fragrance formulation and work with industry-quality fragrance materials to create your own personal scent.
Register for Create Your Own Fragrance.

5/27 Botanical Art: Drawing and Watercolor*
Create a botanical still life by drawing plants and bringing your artwork to life with watercolors.
Register for Botanical Art.

6/10 Drawing & Watercolor Workshop: A Summer Landscape*
Discover the art of landscape drawing and bring your scene to life with watercolors.
Register for the Drawing & Watercolor Workshop.

FRIENDS FRIDAY TALKS @ 10 AM

Friends Friday Talks do not require registration and take place in the Teaneck Library Auditorium.

5/29 Nat King Cole
Explore the life, career, and lasting legacy of one of the most influential voices in American music.

6/12 Raphael – Artist and Visionary
The Italian painter and architect Raphael became one of the defining figures of the High Renaissance. This presentation will be a unique window into his creative process and the depth of his artistic thinking.

6/26 John Singleton Copley – Painting Realism and History
Explore the life and work of this American-born painter, who was considered to be the leading portraitist of the American colonial era as well as a prominent history painter in England. 

PRIME TIME TRIVIA NIGHT:

FRIENDS
6/17 @ 7PM
Grab your Central Perk crew and test your knowledge of the popular TV series, Friends! From Ross’s questionable decisions to Chandler’s sarcasm and Phoebe’s unforgettable songs, this trivia night will challenge even the biggest fans. Could you be any more ready?
Register for Friends Trivia Night.

FRIENDS SUNDAY MOVIES @ 2 PM

Friends Sunday Movies do not require registration and take place in the Teaneck Library auditorium.

5/31  TBA

FRIENDS SUNDAY CONCERTS @ 2 PM

Friends Sunday Concerts do not require registration and take place in the Teaneck Library auditorium.

6/7  Quintin Harris Combo, Vocals and Instrumentals
7/26  Bryan Charles Wilson, Classical Cellist

ESL PROGRAMS

One-on-One ESL Tutoring
Do you want help learning English? The Teaneck Library can match you with a volunteer English tutor! To apply, please visit the Adult Services Desk at the Teaneck Library and fill out an application form. There may be a wait of a few weeks before we can match you with a tutor. We will do our best to help you as soon as possible. This service is for Teaneck residents only.

ESL Classes at Westwood Library
Teaneck Library partners with Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley to offer English / ESL classes, both virtual and in person, at the Westwood Library. For the full schedule in the Spring, please visit teanecklibrary.org/esl-learning

If you have any questions about the ESL program, please send an email to reference@teaneck.bccls.org