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Join the Oradell Public Library to celebrate the 250th birthday of one of the most influential writers of all time. We will be hosting the following events in honor of Jane Austen:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:30 pm

Screening of Emma (2020) dir. Autumn de Wilde

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Regency Tea Party – Registration required

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Evening Book Club – Special discussion of Jane Austen’s works and legacy

Tuesday, December 16 at 10:30 am

Looking for a way to stay active while bonding with your little one? Our BYOBaby Class is the perfect way to strengthen, stretch, and connect with your baby! Enjoy a rejuvenating workout with gentle, guided Pilates exercises. Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and relieve tension. Bond with your baby in a supportive, friendly environment. Meet other parents and share the journey of parenthood!

This class is designed for all caregivers with babies ages 6 weeks to 1 years old. No previous Pilates experience required!

Friday, December 12, 2025 5:00 pm

Join us after hours as we read Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express” and share some tasty hot chocolate. Come dressed in your PJs to be nice and cozy on a cold winter night!

Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-7.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 11:30 am

Ring in the new year 12 hours early! Join us for a Junior Room New Year’s Eve party perfect for our littlest patrons. Featuring bubbles, noise makers, dancing, and counting backwards from 10!

No registration required. Recommended for ages 12 mos-5 years.

Thursdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm

Practice English in a friendly, supportive setting. Build confidence, improve conversation skills, and connect with fellow learners.
Open to all levels. No registration required.

Contact Orla Cassidy at orla.cassidy@oradell.bccls.org

Thursdays from 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Join Ms. Chris for a fun-filled half hour of afternoon stories and crafts in the picture book room. Please note: this is for kindergarten to 1st graders and their caregivers only. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited.

Mondays from 10:30am – 11:00am 

Come join us for yoga, stories, music, and crafts with the mighty Ms. Shelley. Each week, you can stretch and reach for the stars, listen to and play unique instruments, or explore sensory art – and hear an engaging story. For ages 2.5 to 5. Registration is required.

Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11am

Toddler Story Time, led by Ms. Alyssa, engages toddlers to socialize with songs, stories, an interactive felt boarding, highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading and lifelong curiosity. Caregivers are welcome to bring your little ones (ages 0 to 4) for songs, stories, crafts, and fun. Registration is required.