Children and Teen Programs
Check out the wonderful programs for children and teens by clicking on the Kids or Teen tabs above. Call the library at (973) 835-5044 or use the Event Calendar above to register for programs.
Adult Programs
Register online by clicking on the program link on the event calendar or go to our program page with online registration links. Of course, you can always call the library to register or stop by. Download or print our adult programs for September through December 2019.
Upcoming Programs
Go to our program page, with online registration links to register, or call us at (973) 835-5044.
Summer Reading Finale
Wednesday, September 11, 7 p.m. Celebrate a great summer of reading with other participants of the Adult Summer Reading Program. Refreshments will be served, and prizes announced.
Writer’s Group
Saturdays, September 21 – October 12, 11 a.m. (rescheduled dates) A writing circle is a supportive community where people feel to express themselves through the written word. The group provides a safe environment to share different genres, such as journaling, memoirs, poetry, creative prose etc. Writing is an easy way to communicate with your deeper self. You will learn writing can reduce stress and heal troubles memories. If so inclined, you can leave a legacy for your loved ones. Members share their work in a friendly atmosphere and through discussion build confidence in their abilities. Facilitated by Dianne Herald-Dimella. Course is limited to 10 participants. Age 50+. Please call to register.
One Book One Community Walking Talking Book Club
Thursday, September 20, 10 a.m. Joining with Pequannock and Lincoln Park libraries, we’re reading Walking to Listen by Andrew Forsthoefel. If you’ve picked up a copy and would like to enjoy a “walk and talk” with others to discuss the book, join us at the library.
Fall Felting with Ducky
Saturday, September 21. Riverdale residents only at 10:30, or 1:00 p.m. for general registration. You’ll be crafting a felted crow and pumpkin for your fall décor. Call (973) 835-5044 to register.
Photography Group Information Table
Saturday, September 28, 11 – 1. Want to take better photos, and use more features than the click button on your camera? Members of the Riverdale Photography Club will be here to answer questions, and give you tips and techniques to get better shots. Stop on by!
Fall Floral Braid
Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m. Join Agnes Sydork in crafting a raffia braid with fall foliage. Great décor for your door or wall. Registration for this program begins September 6. Call (973) 835-5044 to register.
Trail Mix
Monday, September 30, 7 p.m. Danielle Buonforte, registered dietician from Lincoln Park ShopRite, will help you create a healthy trail mix to keep you on the move.
Movies
Wednesday night or Friday afternoon at the movies: It’s popcorn, and a good movie on a 60" screen at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday night or the third Friday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming movies:
A Dog's Journey (2019) - A dog makes a promise to protect and be there for his owner's granddaughter as she experiences the highs and lows of life. Rated PG, runtime 108 minutes.
Wednesday, September 18, 7 p.m.
Tolkien - The young J.R.R. Tolkien is different from most kids his age. He finds himself an outcast and an orphan as he lands at a special school. Among the classmates Tolkien is able to find a select group that will help him to learn about true friendship. The relationships of Tolkien's younger years go on to have a profound impact on the literary work that would ultimately make him one of history's most revered authors.Rated PG-13, 112 minutes
Yesterday
After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles. Using this newfound benefit to his advantage, Jack begins plagiarizing the work of the legendary band to launch his career to superstardom. Rated PG-13, 116 minutes.
Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m. (second Wednesday of the month),
Friday, November 15, 2 p.m.
Museum Passes
(For Riverdale library card holders only)
Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Riverdale Public Library, the library has museum passes for circulation for Riverdale patrons. The Intrepid Air and Space Museum, Imagine That! Children's Museum, and Grounds for Sculpture are available now. How does it work? The Intrepid pass allows six people free entry using the one Riverdale library pass. The Grounds for Sculpture allows four people free entry. Imagine That! museum pass allows free entry for four people. Riverdale card holders must reserve the pass either by phone or by walk-in, and can keep the pass for up to three days. Stop by or call us with any questions.
The Best Seller's Club for Riverdale Library Patrons
Register with us to have requests placed automatically for your favorite authors for their upcoming publications. Once registered, you will be on the waiting list for all future titles. Fifteen authors are available - don't miss their next book! Register in the library or online here.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a new digital media service provided to our patrons through the generosity of the Friends of the Riverdale Library. Through hoopla, using your Riverdale Library card, you can access and enjoy nearly half a million titles from six different formats: Movies, TV, Music Albums, eAudiobooks, eBooks, and Comics/Graphic Novels - all in one location: from your computer, tablet or Smartphone! Go to hoopla at https://www.hoopladigital.com/ to sign up and start listening/watching/reading!
Rosetta Stone
Language Learning - available through the NJ State Library. Choose from 30 languages! Available for use on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
MyHeritage
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k out our genealogy product, MyHeritage Library Edition. It is available both in the library, and remotely. MyHeritage Library Edition ™ is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources. Available in 40 languages, MyHeritage Library Edition is the industry’s most multilingual family history research database.
New Genealogy Database Available through the New Jersey State Library
HeritageQuest Online is now availabe for library card holders. Click here to explore this database. HeritageQuest Online provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
Small Business Builder
New Database! Available through a partnership between MAIN and Morris County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include; sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.
E-Book News
Our patrons are really enjoying how easy it is to download e-books and audiobooks to your PC, tablet, iPad, or phone. All the content is just for MAIN patrons, with some titles priority just for Riverdale patrons. Click here to check it out! Need help getting started? Call the library to arrange a one-on-one session to help you download to your device.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eReadAlongs, graphic novels, National Geographic videos, interactive games, and more that teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. Picture books, chapter books, with games, puzzles and quizzes are available on your computer or device. Tumblebook library is available through the MAIN consortium. No login or password is necessary in our library, and at home, use your library barcode to access this resource.
Raise money for the Friends of the Library through Amazon
The Friends of the Library have created a Smile account with Amazon. When you shop at smile.amazon.com and indicate the Friends of the Riverdale Library as your charity, each purchase will send a little money to our Friends organization. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchase.
