Tuesday, January 21 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Regular meeting of the Friends of the Glen Ridge Library.

Tuesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5889

Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00 am

Township of Verona Parks & Recreation

Chair Yoga Winter - Email.pdf

Wednesday, January 22 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5914

Wednesday, January 22 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5772

Wednesday, January 22 from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Itâs time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this âon my ownâ story time class. Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30 pm

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5929

Thursday, January 23 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thursday, January 23 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5977

Thursday, January 23 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her most personal and electrifying work yet.âMagical thinkingâ can be broadly defined as the belief that oneâs internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency amid chaos, but in The Age of Magical Overthinking, Montell argues that in the modern information age, our brainâs coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to an eleven.In a series of razor sharp, deeply funny chapters, Montell delves into a cornucopia of the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the âhalo effectâ cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger-than-life celebrities, to how the âsunk cost fallacyâ can keep us in detrimental relationships long after weâve realized theyâre not serving us. As she illuminates these concepts with her signature brilliance and wit, Montellâs prevailing message is one of hope, empathy, and ultimately forgiveness for our anxiety-addled human selves. If you have all but lost faith in our ability to reason, Montell aims to make some sense of the senseless. To crack open a window in our minds, and let a warm breeze in. To help quiet the cacophony for a while, or even hear a melody in it. Don't be irrational, register now for a conversation you just donât want to miss! About the Author: Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram @Amanda_Montell.

Thursday, January 23 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 pm

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5879

Thursday, January 23 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5961

Friday, January 24 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Friday, January 24 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5805

Friday, January 24 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Newark Arts

In the long, rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters, and extraordinary live performers come together, and magic happens. Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin) are all powerful musical artists who have active careers and multiple recordings, who just happen to be related, and who love making music together.

Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Join us for some clay fun. Make a sculpture, roll out cookies or just squish clay between your fingers.

Saturday, January 25 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Newark Arts

Xian Zhang conductorMin Kwon pianoMichael Fabiano tenorPeking University Alumni ChorusStarry Arts Children’s Chorus | Rebecca Shen, directorEdison Chinese School Lion Dance TeamNew Jersey Symphony Join us for this evening of community and cultural exchange that is wonderful for families and children, as we celebrate the Year of the Snake. Music Director Xian Zhang, pianist Min Kwon, the Peking University Alumni Chorus, the Starry Arts Children’s Chorus, and the Edison Chinese School Lion Dance Team all return for this joyous concert–plus a special appearance by opera star Michael Fabiano! Revel in Xian’s signature blend of East and West in this celebratory performance, including favorites like Spring Festival Overture and “The Red Dragonfly” alongside selections from Puccini’s most beloved operas. Come early to experience the pre-concert Cultural Exchange Festival in the Prudential Hall Lobby, which this year features artisans and performers from Prince Kung’s Palace Museum in Beijing. Li Huanzhi Spring Festival OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Selections from Piano Concerto No. 23Traditional/arr. Patricio Molina ArirangTraditional “Yuan Ri”Traditional/arr. Nicholas Hersh “The Red Dragonfly”Giacomo Puccini “E Lucevan le stelle” from ToscaGiacomo Puccini Selections from Turandot

Monday, January 27 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 â 23 months, the Little Seeds storytime class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers participate in a curriculum that encourages vocabulary, social skills and confidence in movement. Storytimes are for Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Monday, January 27 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5906

Monday, January 27 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge resdents.

Monday, January 27 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5865

Monday, January 27 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Millburn Township Public Schools

Monday, January 27 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5891

Tuesday, January 28 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Tuesday, January 28 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5921

Tuesday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Youâre writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.The Gernert Company represents more than 500 authors and is a full-service literary agency with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Their client list is as broad as the market and they represent fiction, both literary and commercial (such as Liz Moore, John Grisham, Louise Penny, Cixin Liu), as well as general nonfiction and practical nonfiction genres. In this presentation, Fishman will deep dive into what happens after youâve signed with a literary agent. He will cover many topics, including but not limited to: What agents are and are not looking for, How to submit your work to an agent and when, What to expect after you've both said "yes!" to working together, What you can look forward to as you ready your work with an eye towards submitting to publishers, including the revision process and so much more. This extended, 90-minute presentation, includes 30 minutes of Q&A. This is the year to make all of your publishing dreams come true. To learn about this beginning stage of the process, register now! About the Author: Head of the Los Angeles office, Seth is a Vice President and agent at The Gernert Company, which he joined in 2010 after beginning his career as an agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. Born in Midland, Texas, he graduated from Princeton University and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. His interests are wide-ranging, but in particular he's looking for the new voice, the original idea, the entirely breathtaking creative angle in both fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children, and is the author of the award-winning picture book, A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars, along with Power Up and The Ocean In Your Bathtub, as well as two YA books.

Tuesday, January 28 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5815

Wednesday, January 29 All Day

Millburn Township Public Schools

Wednesday, January 29 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5960

Wednesday, January 29 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Township of Livingston

Come test your knowledge and have some fun! The perfect time to reminisce, recall and relish music, history, health and culture along with your peers. https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5964

Wednesday, January 29 from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Itâs time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this âon my ownâ story time class. Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Join our library service club and help make your library the best it can be. You bring the ideas, we'll bring the snacks! Open to Glen Ridge students in grades 9-12. Please indicate if you have a food allergy.If you do not want to have a snack, please let us know. Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!

Thursday, January 30 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thursday, January 30 from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5976

Thursday, January 30 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Thursday, January 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Newark Arts

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live takes your family on a breathtaking tour of pre-historic Australia, where you can observe, meet, and interact with amazing life-like dinosaurs and other creatures. The theatrical performance thrills and entertains kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that connect them to their world. Brought to life by skilled puppeteers, Dinosaur Zoo is so real you may want to run and hide – but don’t!

Friday, January 31 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Friday, January 31 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5806

Friday, January 31 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Register once as a family team and come to the event with your own LEGOs. On the night, we will announce a building challenge of which you must create in 90 minutes. Our judges will pick a first, second and third place winners. A snack will be provided.

Friday, January 31 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Newark Arts

Xian Zhang conductorNancy Zhou violinMontclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, directorNew Jersey Symphony Stunning HD images from decades of NASA exploration accompany Holst’s celestial orchestral suite, The Planets. Paired with a love song to the beauties of bird and sky, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, you will have a whole new experience of the word “awesome.” Caroline Shaw The ObservatoryRalph Vaughan Williams The Lark AscendingGustav Holst The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Saturday, February 1 All Day

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5789

Saturday, February 1 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Saturday, February 1 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Newark Arts

Xian Zhang conductorNancy Zhou violinMontclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, directorNew Jersey Symphony Stunning HD images from decades of NASA exploration accompany Holst’s celestial orchestral suite, The Planets. Paired with a love song to the beauties of bird and sky, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, you will have a whole new experience of the word “awesome.” Caroline Shaw The ObservatoryRalph Vaughan Williams The Lark AscendingGustav Holst The Planets—An HD Odyssey

Sunday, February 2 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Millburn Township Public Schools

Sunday, February 2 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5974

Monday, February 3 All Day

Millburn Township Public Schools

Monday, February 3 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 â 23 months, the Little Seeds storytime class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers participate in a curriculum that encourages vocabulary, social skills and confidence in movement. Storytimes are for Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Monday, February 3 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5908

Monday, February 3 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge resdents.

Monday, February 3 from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Join us for this fun and informal group where we play games, talk about games, and generally have a good time. This group is meant for older teens and adults. If you would like to play a game or ask for help on a particular sequence, please bring your console with you as Library supplies are limited.Snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, February 4 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Tuesday, February 4 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5922

Tuesday, February 4 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risksâand gives us the power to save ourselves. The COVID-19 pandemic won't be our lastâbecause what makes us vulnerable to pandemics also makes us human. That is the uncomfortable but all-too-timely message of The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs, which travels through history and around the globe to examine how and why pandemics are an inescapable threat of our own making. Drawing on dozens of disciplinesâfrom medicine, epidemiology, and microbiology to anthropology, sociology, ecology, and neuroscienceâas well as a unique expertise in public education about emerging infectious diseases, biological anthropologist Sabrina Sholts identifies the human traits and tendencies that double as pandemic liabilities, from the anatomy that defines us to the misperceptions that divide us. Weaving together a wealth of personal experiences, scientific findings, and historical stories, Sholts brings dramatic and much-needed clarity to one of the most profound challenges we face as a species. Though the COVID-19 pandemic looms large in Sholts's account, it is, in fact, just one of the many infectious disease events explored in The Human Disease. With its expansive, evolutionary perspective, the book explains how humanity will continue to face new pandemics because humans cause them, by the ways that we are and the things that we do. By recognizing our risks, Sholts suggests, we can take actions to reduce them. When the next pandemic happens, and how bad it becomes, are largely within our highly capable human handsâand will be determined by what we do with our extraordinary human brains. A presentation you donât want to miss, register now!About the Author:Sabrina Sholts is a biological anthropologist and Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). Her research explores intersections of human, animal, and environmental health in the past and present. She received her PhD in Anthropology at UC Santa Barbara and was a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology and at Stockholm University in Biophysics and Biochemistry. Sholts has published widely in academic journals including American Journal of Biological Anthropology, Environmental Health Perspectives, JAMA, PNAS, Scientific Reports, Proceedings of the Royal Society B, and Nature Ecology & Evolution, and written for popular audiences in Scientific American and Smithsonian Magazine. She was named as a World Economic Forum Young Scientist in 2019. In addition, she was Lead Curator of the exhibition Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World at the NMNH (2018-2022) and a scientific advisor for the related exhibition ĂpidĂŠmies: Prendre soin du vivant at the musĂŠe des Confluences in Lyon, France (2024-2025).

Tuesday, February 4 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Tie the knot of friendship - Bring your besties and craft colorful keepsakes celebrating your bond!!YA Program | grades 6 | Registration Required

Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 pm

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5890

Wednesday, February 5 at 8:30 am

Township of Livingston

Pre-registration required online at Community Pass or in-person at Livingston Recreation at 204 Hillside Avenue, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5966

Wednesday, February 5 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

The Bookies are not affiliated with the Glen Ridge Public Library. This group is not accepting new members at this time.

Wednesday, February 5 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5965

Wednesday, February 5 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5774

Wednesday, February 5 from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Itâs time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this âon my ownâ story time class. Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 pm

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5930

Thursday, February 6 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thursday, February 6 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Township of Livingston

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:30 - 2:30 pm. https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5828

Thursday, February 6 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Friday, February 7 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Friday, February 7 from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Grab a friend and play a game of chess at the library. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.Please note this is not an instructional time.

Saturday, February 8 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

Get in the groove for Valentine's Day and join us for a special story time about love, hugs and kisses! Heart craft to follow.

Monday, February 10 at 9:00 am

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5910

Monday, February 10 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.We help you plant the seeds for lifelong learning. Designed for children aged 6 â 23 months, the Little Seeds storytime class consists of books, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement. Children and caregivers participate in a curriculum that encourages vocabulary, social skills and confidence in movement. Storytimes are for Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Monday, February 10 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5934

Monday, February 10 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5907

Monday, February 10 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Discover French language and culture through fun activities, food, games, music, and more! French Club is a great opportunity for students to enjoy exploring a new language in an informal setting. No prior knowledge of French is needed, just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge resdents.

Monday, February 10 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Regular monthly meeting of the Glen Ridge Public Library's Cookbook Club.If you are interested in joining please contact [email protected]. New members must be Glen Ridge Residents.

Monday, February 10 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5840

Monday, February 10 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5879

Tuesday, February 11 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Tuesday, February 11 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5923

Tuesday, February 11 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Join this once a month book club for fun reading and engaging activities. A snack will be provided. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 pm

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5947

Tuesday, February 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Youâre invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.Itâs been over a decade since a mysterious cataclysm caused a permanent blackout that toppled infrastructure and thrust the world into anarchy. Evan Whitesky led his community in remote northern Ontario off the rez and into the bush, where theyâve been living off the land, rekindling their Anishinaabe traditions in total isolation from the outside world.As new generations are born, and others come of age in the world after everything, Evanâs people are in some ways stronger than ever. But resources in and around their new settlement are beginning to dry up, and the elders warn that they cannot afford to stay indefinitely.Evan and his fifteen-year-old daughter, Nangohns, are elected to lead a small scouting party on a months-long trip to their traditional home on the north shore of Lake Huronâto seek new beginnings and discover what kind of lifeâand what dangersâstill exist in the lands to the south.Moon of the Turning Leaves is Riceâs exhilarating return to the world first explored in the phenomenal breakout bestseller Moon of the Crusted Snow: a brooding story of survival, resilience, Indigenous identity, and rebirth. Register now for a thrilling conversation!About the Author: Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist originally from Wasauksing First Nation. His books include the Independent Publishers Book Award-winning short story collection Midnight Sweatlodge and the national bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow. Reporting for CBC News for the bulk of his journalism career, in 2014 he received the Anishinabek Nationâs Debwewin Citation for excellence in First Nation Storytelling, and from 2018 to 2020, he hosted Up North, CBC Radioâs afternoon show for northern Ontario.

Wednesday, February 12 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5775

Wednesday, February 12 from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Itâs time to explore the world! Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this âon my ownâ story time class. Science, art, math, and stories come together to encourage language and literacy skills, sharing and making friends, and learning many vital school readiness skills. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. The parent/caregiver must be present in the library during the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

Wednesday, February 12 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Regular monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees.

Thursday, February 13 from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD'S NAME NOT THE PARENT/CAREGIVER.Your little one is growing up fast. Building on the foundation set in Little Seeds, your toddler will engage in weekly activities that encourage language development, body awareness, sharing and social interactions, and following directions. For children aged 2, with a caregiver. Glen Ridge residents only. Registration is required and is limited to Glen Ridge residents. Only one adult may accompany a child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thursday, February 13 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5967

Thursday, February 13 from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Learn Spanish through language vocabulary and conversational language through games, plays, music and crafts. It's a great opportunity for students to enrich their Spanish knowledge. No prior knowledge of Spanish is needed just a genuine interest in learning and participating in lessons and activities. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.A snack will be served. If you do not want your child to have a snack, please let us know. Registration is required and limited to Glen Ridge residents.

Friday, February 14 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Friday, February 14 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5808

Friday, February 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

A team from Mountainside Hospital will be on-site to provide basic health screenings such as blood pressure and glucose.Call 973-429-6895 for more information.

Friday, February 14 from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

Grab a friend and play a game of chess at the library. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.Please note this is not an instructional time.

Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

We have the LEGOs. Bring your creativity!Duplos for younger children are also provided.

Saturday, February 15 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Newark Arts

George Daugherty conductorGeorge Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong creatorsNew Jersey Symphony Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is back! Celebrate Looney Tunes and its legendary stars, including Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and of course Bugs Bunny, our very favorite “wascally wabbit.” Enjoy classics including “Baton Bunny,” “The Rabbit of Seville” and “What’s Opera, Doc?” alongside Warner Bros. Discovery 3D theatrical shorts “Rabid Rider,” “Coyote Falls” and “Fur of Flying.” Don’t miss these extraordinary musical scores performed live by the New Jersey Symphony as all the action unfolds on the big screen. More information on the program is available at www.bugsbunnyatthesymphony.net. LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24)

Monday, February 17 All Day

Millburn Township Public Schools

Monday, February 17 All Day

Glen Ridge Public Library

The Library is CLOSED due to the holiday.

Monday, February 17 All Day

Township of Livingston

All Township offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day. All offices will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5798

Monday, February 17 All Day

Township of Millburn

https://twp.millburn.nj.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5917

Tuesday, February 18 All Day

Millburn Township Public Schools

Tuesday, February 18 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Glen Ridge Public Library

This drop-in play group encourages socialization among children up to 4 years old. The library will provide age appropriate toys and books to play with while here. Caregivers are required to stay with their children while participating in the group. No registration is required. Open to everyone.

Tuesday, February 18 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Township of Livingston

https://www.livingstonnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5924

Tuesday, February 18 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Glen Ridge Public Library

We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his familyâs legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Familyâs History Set Me Free. I Am Nobodyâs Slave tells the story of one Black family's pursuit of the American Dream through the impacts of systemic racism and racial violence. This book examines how trauma from enslavement and Jim Crow shaped their outlook on thriving in America, influenced each generation, and how they succeeded despite these challenges.To their suburban Minnesotan neighbors, the Hawkinses were an ideal American family, embodying strength and success. However, behind closed doors, they faced the legacy of enslavement and apartheid. Lee Hawkins, Sr. often exhibited rage, leaving his children anxious and curious about his protective view of the world. Thirty years later, his son uncovered the reasons for his fatherâs anxiety and occasional violence. Through research, he discovered violent deaths in his family for every generation since slavery, mostly due to white-on-Black murders, and how white enslavers impacted the familyâs customs.Hawkins explores the role of racism-triggered childhood trauma and chronic stress in shortening his ancestors' lives, using genetic testing, reporting, and historical data to craft a moving family portrait. This book shows how genealogical research can educate and heal Americans of all races, revealing through their story the story of Americaâa journey of struggle, resilience, and the heavy cost of ultimate success. Register today to join the conversation!About the Author: LEE HAWKINS was a 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist as a lead reporter on a series about the Tulsa Massacre of 1921 at the Wall Street Journal, where he worked for nineteen years. He has received several fellowships, including The Carter Centerâs Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism, the Alicia Patterson Foundation Journalism Fellowship, the OâBrien Fellowship for Public Service Journalism, the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship for reporting on child well-being. Hawkins is a five-time winner of the National Association of Black Journalistsâ âSalute to Excellenceâ Award. He is the creator and host of the podcast âWhat Happened in Alabama?â and lives in the New York City area.