Teen Station: Coloring Pages, Crossword Puzzle, and Origami

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the candy-themed coloring pages inspired Nat......More

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the candy-themed coloring pages inspired National Candy Month, or solve our crossword puzzle inspired by by the upcoming 250th birthday of the USA! Share a picture of your Teen Station creations on Instagram or Facebook and tag us at @wmtl_library or #wmtl_library! For teens (grades 6-12). No registration is required.

YA

R.U.F.F. – Read to a Dog!

R.U.F.F. – Reading Uniquely for FundamentalsWednesday, June 10th, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. Children aged 5 or older, who are reading independently, are welcome to participate in a unique literacy program designed to help your child gain reading confidence! Each participant must......More

R.U.F.F. – Reading Uniquely for FundamentalsWednesday, June 10th, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. Children aged 5 or older, who are reading independently, are welcome to participate in a unique literacy program designed to help your child gain reading confidence! Each participant must choose a book at the library or bring one from home. It is helpful if they have read the book previously but is not necessary. Your child will be registered for a 15-minute reading time, with a few minutes to get settled and then approximately 10 minutes of reading. Times are reserved on a first-come / first-served basis. 5:30 – 5:45 p.m. 5:45 – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. 6:15 – 6:30 p.m. 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. Registration is required by stopping by or calling the Children’s Services desk – 973-728-2823.

Children’s Room

Gentle Yoga with Michelle

Gentle Yoga with Michelle is a less intense, non-strenuous, and quieter form of yoga that focuses on revitalizing the body, relaxing the mind, and reducing stress from within. Michelle Brook is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. W......More

Gentle Yoga with Michelle is a less intense, non-strenuous, and quieter form of yoga that focuses on revitalizing the body, relaxing the mind, and reducing stress from within. Michelle Brook is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. Wednesday, June 10th6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Gentle Yoga with Michelle is an IN-PERSON only program that is offered twice this month. This session will take place in Rooms 6 & 7. This registration is limited to 15 participants. Please bring a yoga mat, Mexican blanket, other small blanket, or a large towel with you for the class. These will be used for sitting and to cushion the knees. *Each registrant must complete their own waiver form* Register and complete the required waiver form below. *Please note* registration will open for West Milford residents on May 11th @ 10:00 a.m. You must have a valid West Milford Township Library card to register. Each participant must register individually with their own library card. All others may register beginning on May 18th. Please feel free to contact us @ 973-728-2822 for assistance.

Room 6 & 7

World Cup BINGO

World Cup BINGO: Thursday, June 11th starting at 5:30 pm Celebrate the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™  at WMTL with some friendly competitive bingo! What are you waiting for? Don’t forget your board! Join our evening Bingo for teens (grades 6-12) with snacks, prizes,......More

World Cup BINGO: Thursday, June 11th starting at 5:30 pm Celebrate the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™  at WMTL with some friendly competitive bingo! What are you waiting for? Don’t forget your board! Join our evening Bingo for teens (grades 6-12) with snacks, prizes, and fun! Enjoy this World Cup twist on the classic Bingo game! Winners will receive prizes with their completed Bingo board(s). Location: Rooms 1 & 2 on the second floor Registration is required. | For teens only (grades 6-12) | Snacks will be provided. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Room 1 & 2

Saturday STEM: Make Your Own Claw

Saturday STEM: Make Your Own ClawSaturday, June 13th2:00-2:45 p.m. Join us for another science-y activity in the Children’s Room! Miss Terri will guide us on how to make some claws! This program is for children in grades K-6. Registration is required to attend.

Children’s Room

Coffee Talk Lecture: The Declaration of Independence

Coffee Talk Lecture: The Declaration of IndependenceSaturday, June 13th | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Joel Farkas returns with another topic for our America250 series this time focusing the war as a whole. Mark Twain once said, “Never let the truth get in the way......More

Coffee Talk Lecture: The Declaration of IndependenceSaturday, June 13th | 3:00-4:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Joel Farkas returns with another topic for our America250 series this time focusing the war as a whole. Mark Twain once said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” How do you remember the founding of our country as the truth or a good story? In this lecture, Joel will talk about the history of the Declaration of Independence! Join this Coffee Talk Lecture and America250 program by registering below! Registration is required. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Farkas is a graduate of Ohio State University and served as an officer in the United States Army. He has lectured extensively on the American Revolution, and will be doing so here at the library in 2026! He is a Lecturer at the Lifelong Learning Institute at Fairleigh Dickinson University and was a volunteer docent at Washington’s headquarters in Morristown, NJ where he received the National Park Service Centennial Volunteer Challenge Award.

Room 6 & 7

Teen Station: Coloring Pages, Crossword Puzzle, and Origami

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the candy-themed coloring pages inspired Nat......More

Looking for some drop-in activities? Drop by the Teen Station located in the 1st floor Young Adult section! There’s something new every month! Let’s create some DIY origami art or bring a pre-made sample home, or color one of the candy-themed coloring pages inspired National Candy Month, or solve our crossword puzzle inspired by by the upcoming 250th birthday of the USA! Share a picture of your Teen Station creations on Instagram or Facebook and tag us at @wmtl_library or #wmtl_library! For teens (grades 6-12). No registration is required.

YA

Chapters - The Wedding People

The June book discussion title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach, a novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.   Monday, June 15th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM     We’ll meet in the Library Confere......More

The June book discussion title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach, a novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.   Monday, June 15th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM     We’ll meet in the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation desk. Register below for the Monday, June 15th session.

Room 6 & 7

Coloring Crew

Coloring Crew meets every Monday! 2:00-3:30 PM Enjoy coloring, conversation, and company with WMTL’s coloring club for adults. We’ll supply the coloring pages, tools, and space. You supply the conversation, company and creativity. No need to register. Just drop by the L......More

Coloring Crew meets every Monday! 2:00-3:30 PM Enjoy coloring, conversation, and company with WMTL’s coloring club for adults. We’ll supply the coloring pages, tools, and space. You supply the conversation, company and creativity. No need to register. Just drop by the Library Conference Room on the second floor.

Library Conference Room

Manga Book Club for Teens

Manga Book Club: Monday, June 15th starting at 4:00 pm Do you love anime and manga? Are you interested in Japanese culture? Then this is the place for you! Each month we’ll discuss and read the first few volumes of a manga title, enjoy some snacks, and meet fellow anime......More

Manga Book Club: Monday, June 15th starting at 4:00 pm Do you love anime and manga? Are you interested in Japanese culture? Then this is the place for you! Each month we’ll discuss and read the first few volumes of a manga title, enjoy some snacks, and meet fellow anime and manga fans! Manga of the Month –  Ao Haru Ride by Io Sakisaka (volumes 1 & 2) Location: Library Conference Room (second floor) Registration is required for this program. | Snacks will be provided at this program. | For teens (grades 6-12). If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Library Conference Room

LEGO Club

Lego Club – Monday, June 15th @ 6:00 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join the Lego Club! Build whatever you can imagine using the Library’s LEGO collection. Creations must remain in the library, so bring a camera! Registration required. *Please register each child in......More

Lego Club – Monday, June 15th @ 6:00 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join the Lego Club! Build whatever you can imagine using the Library’s LEGO collection. Creations must remain in the library, so bring a camera! Registration required. *Please register each child individually* If you have any questions, please stop in or call the Children’s Services desk @ 973-728-2823  

Children’s Room

Spring Bingo for Adults

Spring BINGO for AdultsTuesday, June 16 – 3:00 p.m.2nd Floor – Room 6&7 Join us for an hour of fun and friendly competition at the last meeting of our spring BINGO programs! We’ll have all you need, and prizes too! For adult patrons only. Registration is required. 

Room 6 & 7

Brown Bag Book Club – Grades K-2

The Brown Bag Book Club meets Tuesday, June 16th @ 6:00 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club is for kids in grades K-2 and it’s always reader’s choice so that each child can read a book that matches with their ability. This creative program is part show-and-tell, and part book talk......More

The Brown Bag Book Club meets Tuesday, June 16th @ 6:00 p.m. Brown Bag Book Club is for kids in grades K-2 and it’s always reader’s choice so that each child can read a book that matches with their ability. This creative program is part show-and-tell, and part book talk making book club a fun experience for beginning readers! The book club works like this: Register for the club.Stop by the Library to pick up the supplies – a brown paper bag with questions in it. Everyone answers the same questions! And choose a book to read (or you can read one you have at home)!Read the book and answer the questions and paste the paper to the front of the bag, then choose something to put in your bag that relates to the story – that’s where the show-and-tell comes in!Bring your story and your bag to the Library on book club day!Registration is required. *Please register each child individually* If you have any questions, please stop in or call the Children’s Services desk @ 973-728-2823

Children’s Room

Stitches

StitchesWednesdays 1:00-2:00Library Conference Room Stitches, the library’s knitting group is back! We invite all of those interested in needle arts to attend for a friendly community meeting to work on projects, be a mentor, or just to have fun! We welcome all levels, ......More

StitchesWednesdays 1:00-2:00Library Conference Room Stitches, the library’s knitting group is back! We invite all of those interested in needle arts to attend for a friendly community meeting to work on projects, be a mentor, or just to have fun! We welcome all levels, including beginners, to join us on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. with your knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint supplies! Registration is not required, just stop by the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor to participate! If you have any questions, please stop by the Adult/Teen Services Desk, email [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822.

Library Conference Room

Art Adventures with Meg's Artistry: Summer Vision Boards

Art Adventures with Meg’s Artistry – Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30 p.m. Join artist and art teacher Meg Martinelli from Meg’s Artistry for a hour fun and creative art class where young artists will design their very own summer vision boards! Grades 2-4 / Registration Requ......More

Art Adventures with Meg’s Artistry – Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30 p.m. Join artist and art teacher Meg Martinelli from Meg’s Artistry for a hour fun and creative art class where young artists will design their very own summer vision boards! Grades 2-4 / Registration Required ***Please register each child individually*** Please contact the Children’s Room at 973-728-2823 or stop by with any questions.

Children’s Room

Gentle Yoga with Michelle

Gentle Yoga with Michelle is a less intense, non-strenuous, and quieter form of yoga that focuses on revitalizing the body, relaxing the mind, and reducing stress from within. Michelle Brook is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. W......More

Gentle Yoga with Michelle is a less intense, non-strenuous, and quieter form of yoga that focuses on revitalizing the body, relaxing the mind, and reducing stress from within. Michelle Brook is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the American Yoga Academy. Wednesday, June 17th6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Gentle Yoga with Michelle is an IN-PERSON only program that is offered twice this month. This session will take place in Rooms 6 & 7. This registration is limited to 15 participants. Please bring a yoga mat, Mexican blanket, other small blanket, or a large towel with you for the class. These will be used for sitting and to cushion the knees. *Each registrant must complete their own waiver form* Register and complete the required waiver form below. *Please note* registration will open for West Milford residents on May 11th @ 10:00 a.m. You must have a valid West Milford Township Library card to register. Each participant must register individually with their own library card. All others may register beginning on May 18th. Please feel free to contact us @ 973-728-2822 for assistance.

Room 6 & 7

Chapters - The Wedding People

The June book discussion title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach, a novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.   Monday, June 15th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM     We’ll meet in the Library Confere......More

The June book discussion title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach, a novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.   Monday, June 15th at 11:00 AM OR Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 PM     We’ll meet in the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation desk. Register below for the Wednesday, June 17th session.

Room 6 & 7