Adult Programs

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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March 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
Monday 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)
  • The Eco Book Club will take place at Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Way in Teaneck, NJ. 
  • This Book Club usually meets the last Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, unless otherwise noted. There are no meetings in August and December.
  • 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.
Thriller Book Club (In Person)
  • Starting in April, the Thriller Book Club will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM at the New Milford Public Library on 200 Dahlia Dr.
  • 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.
ESL Conversation Group (In Person)

Looking to improve your English conversation skills in a friendly, informal setting?

The Teaneck Library is hosting a weekly ESL Conversation Group! All levels are welcome!

While the Teaneck Library is undergoing renovations, we’ll be meeting at the New Milford Library on 200 Dahlia Dr in New Milford, NJ. We will meet on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM, starting on March 19, unless otherwise noted.

You can either sign up in advance here, or just stop by!

If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected]

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.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Send us an email at [email protected].

Programs in March 2025

Tuesday Tips: Nutrition Myths (Virtual)
TUESDAY, MARCH 4 @ 6:30 PM
Learn about common nutrition myths and misconceptions and how to avoid harmful dietary choices. An expert nutritionist from Holy Name Medical Center will provide evidence-based recommendations. Registration is required and opens on Monday, February 17th at 9:00 AM. Registrants will be emailed the meeting link.

Friends Friday: The Great American Department Store (In Person)
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 @ 10:00 AM
Experience the glamour and romance of America’s Famous Department Stores. This event will be held in the North Municipal Building, first floor Teaneck Council Chamber, at 818 Teaneck Road (next to the Library.)

Writers Workshop (Virtual)
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 @ 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. Registration is required and will open Monday, February 17 at 9:00 AM. Registrants will receive a link to join the meeting.

Thriller & Mystery Book Club: The Couple Next Door (In Person)
THURSDAY, MARCH 13 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion of The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena at the New Milford Public Library. Registration is encouraged.

ESL Conversation Group (In Person)
WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 19 & 26 @ 3:00 PM
Improve your English conversation skills in a friendly, informal setting! All levels welcome. Meetings are held at New Milford Library (200 Dahlia Dr, New Milford, NJ) on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM, starting March 19. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Friends Friday: Berthe Morisot: Impressionism with a Woman’s Touch (In Person)
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 @ 10:00 AM
This talk explores the French Impressionist Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot (1841-1895), whose art captured her world in a vibrant, changing style. This event will be held in the North Teaneck Council Chambers at 818 Teaneck Road (next to the Library.)

Adult Book Discussion: A Play for The End of the World (In Person)
MONDAY, MARCH 24 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion of A Play for The End of the World by Jai Chakrabarti at the Richard Rodda Center.

Eco Book Club: The Language of Trees (In Person)
MONDAY, MARCH 31 @ 7:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape held at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Way with a virtual option. Registration is required.

Programs in April 2025

Tuesday Tips: Vegetable Gardening 101 (Virtual)
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 @ 6:30 PM
Learn everything you need to know to start your own vegetable garden just in time for summer! Registration is required and opens on Monday, March 17th at 9 AM. You will receive a link when you register for the class.

Adult Craft: Create A Suncatcher (Virtual)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 @ 6:30 PM
In this virtual workshop you will create a “suncatcher”. Registration is required and opens on Monday, March 17 at 9:00 am. A meeting link will be emailed to you before the program along with the time and location for picking up art materials, all supplied free by the Library. Teaneck residents will be given preference if the class is full.

ESL Conversation Group (In Person)
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 @ 3:00 PM
Improve your English conversation skills in a friendly, informal setting! All levels welcome. Meetings are held at New Milford Library (200 Dahlia Dr, New Milford, NJ) on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Friends Friday: The Unforgettable Mae West (In Person)
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 @ 10:00 AM
One of our favorite entertainment historians takes a hilarious look at the humor of the unforgettable Mae West, one of the most popular and controversial stars of the stage and Hollywood! This event will be held in the the Municipal Building North Entrance, first floor Council Chamber, at 818 Teaneck Road (next to the Library.)

Thriller & Mystery Book Club: The Inmate (In Person)
THURSDAY, APRIL 17 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion of The Inmate by Freida McFadden at the New Milford Public Library. Registration is encouraged.

Friends Friday: Masterpieces of the Louvre (In Person)
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 @ 10:00 AM
Take a guided tour of one of the wonders of the world − the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The event is in-person at the Teaneck North Municipal, Building, 818 Teaneck Road.

Adult Book Discussion: Killers of the Flower Moon (In Person)
MONDAY, APRIL 28 @ 10:00 AM
Join us for a discussion of Killers of the FLower Moon by David Grann at the Richard Rodda Center.

Eco Book Club: Title TBD (In Person)
MONDAY, APRIL 28 @ 7:00 PM
Join Eco Book Club hosted by Teaneck Creek Conservancy and Teaneck Public Library! Eco Book Club is a wonderful gathering of folks who share a love of nature and care for the earth. Meetings will be held at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy at 20 Puffin Way with a virtual option. April title to be decided.