Glen Ridge Public Library

Open the door, get on the floor,
Everybody walk the dinosaur 🦖

Join the 2026 BCCLS Scavenger Hunt and explore 78 BCCLS Member Libraries as you search for the hidden BCCLS logo!

Here’s how to join:
🦕 Visit at least 3 libraries
🦖 Find the hidden BCCLS logo
🦕 Collect stamps on your form
🦖 Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 $50 VISA gift cards
🦕 1 prize for an adult and 1 prize for a child

Pick up a form at any BCCLS library or visit www.bccls.org/scavenger-hunt to get started. Return your form before August 29th to enter!

Monogram your own coaster at the library!

Join us on Thursday, July 9th at 2:30 PM for a Punch Needle Coaster project -

Follow the link to sign up: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16765159
YA & Adult | grades 6+ | Reg Req*
*Glen Ridge patron priority

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! ❤️

Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us this evening, Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM to chat about his latest book, "A Parade of Horribles"

Follow the link to tune in: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16767015

✨ Dig into your creativity — no green thumb required ✨

Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 2 PM to create a magical Crystal Garden terrarium workshop that rocks!🌿💎

Follow the link to register: https://ow.ly/wwSj50Z8aXZ
Teen & Adult Program | Reg Req
Glen Ridge patron priority

DONUT stress about making Dad feel special this Father's Day 🍩

Join us in the Children's Room on Saturday, June 13th to create a special card sprinkled with love -

Follow the link for more info: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16901259

Retirement planning doesn’t have to be daunting...

Join AARP Speaker, Kit McCarty, TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 9th at 6 PM to learn if you're on track to help you achieve retirement peace of mind!

Follow the link to register: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16762957
Adult Program | In-Person + Virtual Program | Registration Required
OPEN to all

Can't make it in person? Register for the Virtual Program and access the event recording for 7 days!

📣CALLING ALL eREADERS & eLISTENERS📣
DIG(ital) into this!!🎧📱

For the first year ever, Summer Reading is available for our adult eReaders & eListeners!

Simply create an account through Beanstack, then log your Libby checkouts or book reviews to earn virtual tickets towards that month's gift basket. Follow the link for more information: https://www.glenridgelibrary.org/summerreading.html

Or join us at our Summer Reading Kick-off Party on Tuesday, June 16th at 5-7 PM on the Library Lawn to pick up registration information for the 2026 (DIGITAL) Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth A Story!

Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation 🥣

According to the Food Research & Action Center, 14.1 million children in the United States experience food insecurity. Many of those children rely on school nutrition programs to provide both lunch and breakfast, which ends during summer vacation.

Throughout the summer, the Glen Ridge Public Library is collecting:
🍽️ kids cereal
🍽️ sugar free cereal
🍽️ granola
🍽️ oats/oatmeal
🍽️ and other non-perishable breakfast items

Drop off your donations at the Adult Desk from June 1st through August 31st. All proceeds will be given to the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair.

Christine Hsiao of Wooley Pets returns with a new felting craft -

Zoom in on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:00 PM to learn how to create your own fuzzy dinosaur!!

Follow the link to sign up: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16460766
YA Program | grades 6+ | Registration Required

Creating lifelong readers, one story at a time 📚

Registration for our Summer Story Time Sessions begins Monday, June 15!!

Follow the link to register your Little Seeds & Sprouts: https://bccls.libcal.com/calendar/glenridge/?cid=10286&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=10286