Kids Programs
Summer Programs are Here!
Please note: Our elevator is currently out of service. Programs scheduled in the Auditorium take place on the library’s lower level and are accessible only by stairs at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance determining whether a program location will meet your needs, please contact us at youth@teaneck.bccls.org or 201-837-4171 x4.
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Summer Reading Challenge
This summer, unearth a story at your library! Our Children’s Summer Reading Challenge is open to children from birth through students entering 5th grade. Teens have their very own challenge. The challenge runs from June 23 through July 31 , but you can register early and be ready to start reading on opening day.
Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges, rewards, and virtual raffle tickets. Each badge you earn unlocks a raffle ticket that can be entered into the prize drawing of your choice.
Be sure to visit the library too! Every visit gives you another chance to enter special in-person prize drawings. The more you read and visit, the more chances you’ll have to win.
Whether you’re reading independently, listening to audiobooks or being read to by a family member, every story counts!
Ready to get started? Register here: teanecklibrary.beanstack.org
Special Events
Read to a Dog with Mary – Parker Room
Mondays, by appointment
Independent Readers
Registration is required.
Children can sign up to read a book or books of their choice to sweet german shepherd Mary “one-on-one” for 20 minutes. The purpose of this program is to encourage independent reading, improve language skills, and give children a sense of security and confidence in their reading ability. Registration is required – one child per time slot. We welcome children of all abilities.
- Monday, July 20 at 3:20 PM
- Monday, July 20 at 3:40 PM
- Monday, July 20 at 4:00 PM
- Monday, August 10 at 3:20 PM
- Monday, August 10 at 3:40 PM
- Monday, August 10 at 4:00 PM
Dino Dance Party – Auditorium
Thursday, August 6th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
All Ages
Registration is required.
Dance, snack, and celebrate your summer reading success with music ft. DJ Dad Punk, snacks, and dino-themed fun!
Register for our Dino Dance Party.
Music Storytime with Mr. Corbitt – Children’s Reading Garden
Fridays, August 7 through August 21 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM.
Babies and toddlers up to age 3.
Registration is required.
Join Mr. Corbitt for music, movement and lots of fun!
The Great Library Game Show – Auditorium
Tuesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Designed for children entering 2nd Grade through 5th Grade.
Registration is required.
Step into the spotlight for The Great Library Game Show!
Join a team, take on silly trivia, wacky challenges, and a lightning round finale. Bring your energy, your ideas, and your game face!
Register for our Great Library Show.
Move & Groove with Miss Jolie – Children’s Reading Garden
Thursday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 PM.
1 year to 4 years.
Registration is required for weather updates.
Join us for an interactive music and movement program filled with dancing, singing, bubbles, and playful props! Children will enjoy a lively mix of popular favorites and original songs designed to get everyone moving, exploring, and having fun together. This program will take place in the Children’s Reading Garden.
Storytimes
Playtime – Parker Room
Fridays, May 29 through August 28 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Babies and toddlers up to age 3.
No registration required.
Discover, play, and connect. This drop-in playtime features developmental toys and a welcoming space where little ones and their caregivers can play and make friends. Caregiver supervision is required.
Family Storytime – Parker Room
Saturdays, June 6 through August 29 at 11:00 AM. Exception: July 4
All Ages.
No registration required.
Join us for a fun family program filled with stories, songs and smiles!
Creekside Adventures Storytime – Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Mondays, June 29 through July 27 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
3 years to 5 years.
Registration is required for each session.
Explore, create, and discover at Teaneck Creek Conservancy! (76 Fycke Lane entrance)
Books & Bubbles – Children’s Reading Garden
Tuesdays, June 30 through July 28 at 10:30 AM.
Thursdays, July 2 through July 30 at 10:30 AM.
Babies and toddlers up to age 3.
RSVP is required for weather updates.
Join us for an interactive storytime designed especially for our youngest library friends! We’ll share simple stories, songs, and rhymes that build early literacy skills- all while having fun with bubbles, shakers, and movement.
Please RSVP for weather updates.
Storytime at the Park – Votee Park Splash Pad
Wednesdays, July 1 through July 29 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM.
All ages.
RSVP is required for weather updates.
Join us for stories and bubbles! Meet at Votee Park Splash Pad.
Register for our Storytime at Votee Park Splash Pad for weather updates
Nighttime Dinosaur Storytime – Parker Room
Tuesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Babies and Toddlers up to age 9.
No registration required.
Join us for a special nighttime storytime with Dinosaur pajama books. Bring along your stuffie and cozy up in your pajamas at the library.
STEM, Art & More
Farmer’s Market Craft – Teaneck Farmer’s Market (408 Beverly Rd.)
Thursdays, June 4 through September 3 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
3 years to 9 years.
RSVP is required for weather updates.
Stop by our Farmer’s Market table for a simple craft, friendly faces, and library fun! This program is held offsite at the Teaneck Farmer’s Market at 408 Beverly Road, Teaneck), weather permitting.
RSVP for our Teaneck Farmer’s Market Craft for weather updates
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Wild STEM – Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Mondays, June 29 through July 27 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM.
Designed for children entering 1st Grade through 5th Grade.
Registration for each session is required.
Kids ages 6–11 will enjoy hands-on activities, and guided exploration as they connect with the outdoors and discover the wonders of the natural world at Teaneck Creek Conservancy (76 Fycke Lane entrance).
Lego Pals – Parker Room
Tuesdays, June 30 through July 28 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
6 years to 10 years.
Registration is required. Please choose only one time slot per date.
Team up with a teen volunteer to build Lego challenges together. Each week you will be tasked with a different topic or theme. This program is for ages 6 and up.
Tuesday, July 7 at:
Tuesday, July 14 at:
Tuesday, July 21 at:
Tuesday, July 28 at:
Kindergarten Club – Parker Room
Wednesdays, July 1 through July 29 from 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Designed for children entering kindergarten in September 2026.
Registration is required.
Join us every Wednesday for a fun and engaging program designed to help children get ready for kindergarten! Each session will include either a simple craft or a hands-on activity, with some sessions also featuring a story. Together, we’ll practice early learning skills, build confidence, and make new friends in a supportive environment. All materials are provided.
Register for Kindergarten Club
Readers Theater – Auditorium
Tuesdays, July 7 through July 28 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Entering Grade 3 – Grade 4.
Registration is required.
Let’s put on a show! In this Reader’s Theater program, participants will bring a story to life through expressive reading and performance. No acting experience is needed, but children will need to be able to read independently. Actors must attend all rehearsals to prepare for the final performance, which family and friends are invited to attend.
Paw Patrol Party – Auditorium
Wednesday, August 12 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
3 years – 6 years.
Registration is required.
Join us for a fun afternoon with your Paw Patrol friends. Watch a Dinosaur Paw Patrol episode and enjoy special Paw Patrol snacks and dinosaur crafts to get you ready for the new movie.
Harry Potter vs Percy Jackson – Auditorium
Wednesday, August 26 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
7 years – 12 years
Registration is required.
Have you ever wondered if you were meant to be a demigod or a wizard? Test your knowledge about the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series and see what your rightful path is in the world of fantasy.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ongoing
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national program with a very simple goal: to create lifetime readers starting at a very early age. Reading with your child benefits development and allows you to create a family bond. Start reading and tracking your books with your little one (birth-kindergarten ) – it’s never too early! You can log your books digitally or using our simple printable tracker. Your child will receive badges and stickers along the way as well as a gift and certificate when they reach the goal. Reading the same book again and again (as children often want to do) counts!
