Summer Reading

Summer Reading 2025 arrives June 14!

Learn more about Opening Day activities here

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DETAILS

Program dates: June 14 to August 9

Download READsquared app to your phone (iphone or android) if you’d like or simply record your progress on a computer at tenaflylibrary.readsquared.com/.

All participants keep track of books read at tenaflylibrary.readsquared.com (or use the app)

1 book = 1 bead for necklace (prek-grade 5)
1 book = 100 points toward a raffle ticket (1 picture book = 50 points)
1 approved book review = 100 points
500 points = 1 raffle ticket
1 extra raffle ticket for each additional 300 points. Maximum 1 prize per participant.

At registration, children receive a necklace and take-home bead tracker. Readers earn colored beads by reading different book genres. Return to the library with your bead tracker to claim beads and get a new bead tracker.

bead pick up:

Mon. to Fri. 3:30 - 5 pm & Sat. 11 am - 1 pm

important dates:

Saturday, August 9 last day to record reading or write reviews

Saturday, August 9 last day to pick up beads and enter raffle drawing.

Monday, August 11 date of drawing

Monday, August 18 last day to pick up prizes

KIDS

Weekly programs for babies, toddlers & preschoolers. - No registration required.

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Outdoor Play, all ages

Monday, Jun. 16-Aug.4, 11 am
outside weather permitting

Outdoor Play includes a variety of activities from sensory toys to hands on art activities and water play which help young children learn about the world and explore.

Family Storytime, all ages

Monday, Jun. 16 -Aug. 4, 6pm.

In this relaxed, end-of-the day storytime, we share stories and songs to unwind after a busy day. Children are welcome to attend dressed in their pajamas with their favorite stuffed toy or blanket.

Toddler Tales, ages 2 - 5

Tuesday, Jun. 17 -Aug. 5, 6pm

Enjoy stories, songs, and creative projects or games!

Babytime, ages 0 - 2

Thursday, Jun. 26 -Aug. 7, 6pm

Songs, storybooks and free playtime! We encourage babies to sing along, act out rhymes and interact with other attendees as they begin to make the connection between language and the written word.

special events

*kids nerf night, ages 8+

friday, june 20, 6:30pm

registration required

Break out your favorite blaster and eye pro!

We will be turning the library over to the kids for an all out foam dart extravaganza! Teams will be chosen, games will be played, and fun will be had by all! Those attending are encouraged to bring eye protection or swim goggles if they are able. The library will provide eye protection and blasters for those who do not have their own. All blasters MUST be able to use full length darts.

tenafly nature center presents

creative camouflage, ages 3+

tuesday, june 24, 11 am

no registration

Discover how the shape and color of some animals help them to survive by enabling them to blend into their surroundings. Meet a live animal who uses camouflage.

*whalemobile, ages 6+

friday, july 11, 10, 10:30, 11 or 11:30 registration required

egister for 1 session only.

Registration required. Strict age restriction dictated by the educator.

Step inside Niles, the inflatable whale, to discover the fascinating similarities and differences between whales and humans that highlight the uniqueness of these incredible marine beings. An educator from Whalemobile will teach you why whales matter to the health and well being of our oceans and our planet. You will also learn how you can help protect these giants and their habitats.

EVERYONE who wishes to enter the whale must be registered, able to sit on the floor for 30 minutes, and be at least 6 years old.

*Tenafly Library patrons given preference for the 10, 10:30 & 11 sessions

Registration begins June 20.

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author visits & reading

*reading buddies, ages 5+

thursday, btwn. 4 & 5 pm, 7/3-8/14

registration required

Beginning & emergent readers get one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer. Visit our online event calendar to register.

*children’s author visit, ages 4 - 8

saturday, july 19, 2 pm

registration requested

Ann Kim will read from her book, Danbi Leads the School Parade and do some fun activities with attendees. Anna was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with her family Her book stars Danbi, a spunky and courageous little girl whose boundless energy and curiosity often get the best of her.

mid-summer's fairy circle, ages 8 - 10

monday, july 21, 6 pm

no registration

Many of the fairy houses from the Tenafly Nature Center have been relocated to the library for the summer and we are celebrating! Admire all the different styles of fairy architecture and stay for the fun.

Miss Tish will read fairy stories and sing songs that fairies absolutely love. Those who wish to invite the fairies into their home can make a special fairy door to install in their home or yard.

create

*color your world craft, ages 8+

thursday, 4 pm

registration required

Creative and fun crafts with Miss Tish.

June 26 - Necklaces - beaded pendants

July 10 - Kaleidoscopes

July 17 - Faux Stained Glass

July 24 - Flowers

July 31 - Leather Bracelets (2 sessions)

August 7 - Dream Catchers

*anime/manga character drawing

tuesday, July 29, 3:30 pm

grades 1-5

registration required

Learn to draw Monkey D. Luffy from the series One Piece! All materials supplied.

just for fun

musical storytime with mr. corbitt

wednesday, 11 am

6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6

ages 6 mos - 4 yrs

no registration

Along with songs and rhymes, Mr. Corbitt shares books of contemporary songs from the realms of jazz, reggae, pop, rock, and R&B.

family-friendly movie matinee, all ages

friday, 11am

no registration

June 27- Despicable Me

rated PG, running time 1 hr, 55 min

July 18 - Encanto rated PG,

running time 1 hr, 42 min

August 1 - Luca

rated PG, running time 1 hr, 38 min

kids movie night, ages 6+

Shown in the Friends Room in the dark!

no registration

July 3 - The Wild Robot

rated PG, running time 1 hr, 42 min

July 17 - Dog Man

rated PG, running time 1 hr, 34 min

July 31 - Paddington in Peru

rated PG, running time 1 hr, 46 min

pokemon celebration, ages 5+

wednesday, july 16, 3 pm

no registration

Celebrate all things Pokemon!

Come dressed as your favorite Pokemon (or your favorite trainer).

Play Pokemon Bingo, hare Pokemon trivia, and maybe even have a Pokemon hunt.

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TEENS

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yarn time, grades 6+

thursday, 3 pm

6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/15

no registration

Miss Tish loves to knit, crochet, and play with yarn! Join her for an hour to work on your own projects to or explore a new art form. Miss Tish (or another library staff/volunteer) will help you with your own project to the best of her ability.

*dekoden wokshop, grades 6+

tuesday, 3:30 pm

7/8, 7/22, 8/5

registration required

Work with Ms. Florence to decorate phone cases and other objects with decorative cream glue.

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*d & d, grades 5 - 8

thursday, 6:30pm

6/27, 7/25, 8/22

registration required

Step into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons at Tenafly Public Library! Join Ms. Lydia for an immersive adventure where your imagination knows no bounds. Both beginners and experienced players welcomed! Short, one-shot game sessions will reoccur every month and will expand with more open opportunities later down the road.

teen game night

thursday, 6:30pm

7/10, 8/7

no registration

Bring your phone or tablet and be ready with quick answers to play games with friends both old and new!

Games will vary from Jackbox favorites to Kahoot Meme Trivia.

*self-care diy, grades 7+

wednesday, 3pm

registration required

Make self care products with Miss Val.

Different project planned for each class.

7/2 - lip scrub

7/9 - lip balm

7/23 - hand lotion

7/30 - oil perfume

*anime/manga character drawing class

grades 6 - 12

tuesday, july 15, 3:30 pm

registration required

Learn to dra Monkey D. Luffy from the series One Piece! All materials will be provided.