The River Vale Free Public Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS). This consortium of 77 public libraries delivers quality library service to the general public through sharing of books and other materials, purchasing, maintaining and sharing a computer system and providing common access to the cooperative's data bases. Your River Vale Library card enables you to access the collections of all members of the cooperative by using the BCCLS online catalog.
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Adult Programs
All in-person programs require a COVID-19 hold harmless waiver.
Download the form here.
Please register from our calendar.
Take and Make Crafts for Adults
Second Monday of the month
Each month, pick up supplies for a craft kit designed just for adults. Crafts are first come, first served.
Check our calendar for details about each month's craft.
Library Tea Club
Each month, register to pick up a sample of tea along with information about how to brew the perfect cup.
Pick up is scheduled for the first Monday of the month. Registration opens 1 week before.
Separate registration is required each month.
Check our calendar for details about each month's craft.
Virtual Knit and Crochet Club
Second and Fourth Friday of the month - 10am - 12pm
Bring a project to work on and chat with other members. New members of all skill levels are welcome!
This program will be held via Zoom. Register to receive meeting link.
Virtual Chair Yoga
Tuesdays at 11 AM, July 13th - August 17th
This gentle form of yoga is specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities to help them strengthen, stretch and tone the body, and to connect body, mind and spirit.
Register Online.
Adult Miniature Art Gallery
Calling all Pascack Valley artists! The library wants to display your art in a miniature art gallery.
Register online and pick up a miniature 3"x3" canvas in the month of July.
Use your favorite medium on the canvas and return the finished piece by Friday, July 30th for the library to display in the month of August.
This program is open to all residents in the Pascack Valley area.
Please only work on the canvas supplied.
Virtual Travel Series: Buenos Aires
July 28th at 7PM
Buenos Aires was built to rival the great cities of Europe. Explore the beautiful old European architecture. Argentina has the largest Jewish community in South America and most live in Buenos Aires. Jewish people farmed the land in Argentina before forming farming communities in Israel. By the turn of the century an organized Jewish community infrastructure had already been established. Discover why Jews were attracted to Argentina and how the community has both suffered and flourished.
For River Vale residents only: Limited in-person seating will be offered to watch this program in the community room. Please note, the presenter will not be physically present at the library.
Call the library to register starting on Monday, July 26th. Registrations will not be accepted prior to this date.
Virtual Outsmart the Scammers
July 29th at 2PM
Incidents of fraud are on the rise, and scammers' tactics are becoming more complex. This presentation will give you the information you need to outsmart the scammers.
During the program we'll discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to in the event they or loved ones are targeted, and steps individuals can take to protect themselves or their loved ones.
For River Vale residents only: Limited in-person seating will be offered to watch this program in the community room. Please note, the presenter will not be physically present at the library.
Call the library to register starting on Monday, July 26th. Registrations will not be accepted prior to this date.
In-Person Journal Writing Workshop
August 18th at 7PM
Join us in person!
This class encourages individuals to begin or continue a journaling practice and to use the page as a tool to process, connect, unearth and overcome. The class is an hour long and is open to writers of all levels, including individuals who may not even consider themselves a writer. Journaling is for everyone. In class, instructor Jennifer Belthoff provides prompts to help release the intimidation of the blank page and each class is focused on a particular topic.
The library will provide a journal and pen, or you can bring your own!
Space is limited. Registration is required and River Vale residents will receive priority.
