Although the Teaneck Library will be closed for renovations starting September 3, 2024, our adult programs will continue—either virtually or at offsite locations! This page provides details on upcoming events, how to register, and where they’ll be held.
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December Programs
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Adult Programs During the Renovation
Find information on upcoming programs, registration timelines, and event locations during the renovation. Click on each topic below to learn more.
Adult Craft Classes and the Writers Workshops (Virtual)
- These programs will be virtual.
- Registration is required.
- Art supplies for the craft programs will be provided. When you register, you will receive information about when and where to pick them up and a link which you will use to join the event from home.
Friends Friday Lectures (In Person)
- These lectures will be held in person in the Council Chambers on the Main Floor of the Municipal Building at 818 Teaneck Road (next to the library.)
- Registration is not required, unless otherwise noted.
- These lectures are made possible by generous funding from the Friends of Teaneck Public Library.
- Click here for more information on joining the Friends
Adult Book Discussions (In Person)
- The Monday Book Discussion will take place at the Richard Rodda Center on 250 Colonial Ct, in Teaneck, NJ.
- This Book Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 AM.
- Copies of the book club books will be available for pickup at the New Milford Library a month prior to each meeting. You can also order a copy yourself and pick it up at a BCCLS library of your choice.
Eco Book Club (In Person)
- Eco Book Club will take place at Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Way in Teaneck, NJ.
- This Book Club meets the last Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.
- Copies of the book club books will be available for pickup at the New Milford Library. You can also order a copy yourself and pick it up at a BCCLS library of your choice.
- Find more information here.
Best-Selling Author Talks (Virtual)
- Register for upcoming author talks here.
- These virtual talks feature bestselling authors and thought leaders.
Program Registration Schedule
- For programs that require registration, registration will open at 9AM on the 15th of the prior month, unless otherwise noted.
- You can view the full list of and register for upcoming programs below, or by visiting our events calendar.
- Please note that registration links listed below will only be active if registration is open for the respective program.
Click here to view, download, or print the flier listing our upcoming programs.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Send us an email at [email protected].
Programs in December 2024
Author Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Post (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 2:00 PM
Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.
Adult Craft: Paint a Pet (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 6:30 PM
Paint a vivid watercolor portrait of your favorite pet! The Library will provide all art supplies. Registration is required.
Friends Friday: Amelia Earhart: A One Woman Show (In Person)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 10:00 AM
Actor Pat Jordan portrays the American pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic flying solo. Get to know the amazing Earhart up close and personal. This lecture will be held at the Teaneck Municipal Building.
Author Talk with Laura Dave (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 2:00 PM
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
Friends Friday: Play Jeopardy with Bill Ervolino (In Person)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 10:30 AM
Former Bergen Record columnist and humorist asks teams questions related to “The Greatest Generation”, bringing laughs and good cheer for all! This lecture will be held at the Teaneck Municipal Building. Registration is required.
Adult Book Discussion: The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri (In Person)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion of The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri at the Richard Rodda Center.
Programs in January 2025
Friends Friday: Cole Porter (In Person)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 @ 10:00 AM
The works of songwriter and composer Cole Porter come alive in this presentation by an entertainment historian. This lecture will be held at the Teaneck Municipal Building.
Writers Workshop (Virtual)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 @ 6:30 PM
Our Writers Workshop is back to unlock your creativity and help you become the writer you aspire to be! This season it will be held virtually from the comfort of your home to accommodate our Library’s closing for renovation.
Author Talk with TJ Klune (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 7:00 PM
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Author Talk with Amanda Montell (Virtual)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 2:00 PM
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
Friends Friday: Picasso: The Early Days (In Person)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 10:00 AM
Explore the early, brilliant works of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso! This art lecture is presented by an art historian and professor whose articles and criticism have appeared in Art Journal and Art in America.
Author Talk with Seth Fishman (Virtual)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 @ 1:00 PM
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
Adult Book Discussion: Build Your House Around My Body (In Person)
MONDAY, JANUARY 27 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion of Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith at the Richard Rodda Center.