Paterson Public Library
Paterson Poets submit their poem in their native language via the Word Seed Inc. website platform on video or audio files. The poems are posted to the YouTube page for […]
Join us as we watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Summary: When it's discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the […]
Join us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Join us as we watch Escape Room Summary: Six adventurous strangers travel to a mysterious building to experience the escape room -- a game where players compete to solve a […]
Join us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Join us as we watch Crazy Rich Asians Summary: Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to […]
Join us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Join us as we watch Green Lantern Summary: Sworn to preserve intergalactic order, the Green Lantern Corps has existed for centuries. Its newest recruit, Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), is the […]
PUBLIC NOTICE : Pursuant to N.J.S.A 10:4-8(b), be advised that the REGULAR MEETING of the Library Board of Trustees of the Paterson Free Public Library, will be held on Wednesday, […]
Join us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Join us as we watch Downton Abbey Summary: The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king […]
Join us as we watch Emma Summary: Following the antics of a young woman, Emma Woodhouse, who lives in Georgian- and Regency-era England and occupies herself with matchmaking - in […]
Join us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Join us as we watch Harriet Summary: From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of […]
Join us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Join us as we watch Honest Thief Summary: Hoping to cut a deal, a professional bank robber agrees to return all the money he stole in exchange for a reduced […]
Join us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Join us as we watch Cats Summary: A tribe of cats must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. Rating: […]
Join us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Join us for our summer reading kick-off! We will have free books, crafts, and ice cream for all ages! 930 Main Street: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM 405 Union Ave: […]
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us for an in-person story time! Open to children 2 - 5 years old Main 10:00am Northside 10:00am Southside 1:00pm Totowa 3:00pm
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us as we learn about messy science and do various messy experiments! This is open to all ages! Main Library - 250 Broadway
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us for an all age event! All ages are welcome to tie-dye (we will provide handkerchiefs or you may bring your own item) and we will also have a […]
Join us for an all age event! All ages are welcome to tie-dye (we will provide handkerchiefs or you may bring your own item) and we will also have a […]
Join us for an in-person story time! Open to children 2 - 5 years old Main 10:00am Northside 10:00am Southside 1:00pm Totowa 3:00pm
Join us for an all age event! All ages are welcome to tie-dye (we will provide handkerchiefs or you may bring your own item) and we will also have a […]
Join us for an all age event! All ages are welcome to tie-dye (we will provide handkerchiefs or you may bring your own item) and we will also have a […]
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us for teen book club as we discuss what we liked and didn't like about the book we read! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18 years old
Join us as we learn about messy science and do various messy experiments! This is open to all ages! Southside Branch - 930 Main Street
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us for virtual story time with Ms. Emily from Stage a Story! Open to children 2 - 6 years old https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84354533235
Join us for virtual story time with Ms. Emily from Stage a Story! Open to children 2 - 6 years old https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84354533235
Join us on zoom for our children's virtual reading group! Open to prek-2nd grade The book that will be read and discussed is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You […]
Join us on zoom for our children's virtual reading group! Open to grades 3 - 6 The book that will be read and discussed is "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald […]
Join us for virtual story time with Ms. Emily from Stage a Story! Open to children 2 - 6 years old https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84354533235
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us for virtual story time with Ms. Emily from Stage a Story! Open to children 2 - 6 years old https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86270363459
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us for an in-person story time! Open to children 2 - 5 years old Main 10:00am Northside 10:00am Southside 1:00pm Totowa 3:00pm
Join us for virtual story time with Ms. Emily from Stage a Story! Open to children 2 - 6 years old https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84354533235
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us as well play giant games outside of the library! There will be various types of games and snacks! All ages are welcome to join us and play games! […]
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us for a great in-person program for children and caregivers. Boogie Woogie Babies is a 45 minute dance class for Baby and their big person! Location is still to […]
Join us for a great in-person program for children and caregivers. Boogie Woogie Babies is a 45 minute dance class for Baby and their big person! Location is still to […]
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us for an in-person story time! Open to children 2 - 5 years old Main 10:00am Northside 10:00am Southside 1:00pm Totowa 3:00pm
Pick up take and make crafts every Wednesday from all Paterson Library locations! You can register for crafts by clicking on the below links Children's Crafts Teen Crafts Adult Crafts
Join us for teen book club as we discuss what we liked and didn't like about the book we read! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18 years old
Join us for our Summer Reading Finale! Feel free to join us Thursday, August 19, 2021 and/or Friday, August 20, 2021 for FREE books, FREE ice cream, FREE face painting, […]
Join us for our Summer Reading Finale! Feel free to join us Thursday, August 19, 2021 and/or Friday, August 20, 2021 for FREE books, FREE ice cream, FREE face painting, […]
Join us for our Summer Reading Finale! Feel free to join us Thursday, August 19, 2021 and/or Friday, August 20, 2021 for FREE books, FREE ice cream, FREE face painting, […]
Join us for our Summer Reading Finale! Feel free to join us Thursday, August 19, 2021 and/or Friday, August 20, 2021 for FREE books, FREE ice cream, FREE face painting, […]
Join us on Zoom for Virtual Family. Raya and the Last Dragon is an epic fantasy adventure with southeast Asian themes, set in a realm called Lumandra, described as “a […]
Join us on zoom for our children's virtual reading group! Open to Prek - 2nd grade The book that will be read and discussed is "Fly Guy's Big Family" by […]
Join us on zoom for our children's virtual reading group! Open to grades 3 - 6 The book that will be read and discussed is "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate […]
Join us on Zoom for September's Book Club, where we will discuss "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo A novel-in-verse that explores the intricacies of love and mourning. Clap […]
Pick up Take and Make Crafts for children 0 - 11 years old. Crafts will be available at each of our locations between 11am - 4:45pm
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by completing crafts that showcase various Hispanic cultures! Craft Kit pickups are available at each branch location, September 6, 2021 - October 15, 2021
Join Ms. Jennifer on Zoom for story time! She will read engaging stories, do finger plays, and sing fun songs! Open to children 0 - 4 years old
Summary: Peter Quill and his fellow Guardians are hired by a powerful alien race, the Sovereign, to protect their precious batteries from invaders. When it is discovered that Rocket has […]
Join Ms. Jennifer on Zoom for story time! She will read engaging stories, do finger plays, and sing fun songs! Open to children 4 -5 years old
Pick up Take and Make Crafts for children 0 - 11 years old. Crafts will be available at each of our locations between 11am - 4:45pm
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us on Zoom for a fun and educational art club. We will explore different type of art ranging from painting to poetry. Open to all teens 12 - 18
Summary: Jim is a former Marine who lives a solitary life as a rancher along the Arizona-Mexican border. But his peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when he tries to […]
Join us on zoom for children's trivia! Trivia is open to ages 3 - 11
Join us on zoom as we play a few games of trivia through Kahoot. We will learn more about important Hispanic authors, inventors, innovators, etc. This Trivia event is open […]
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us for Manga club as we discuss Black Clover Vol. 1. Black Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata. The story centers around Asta, […]
Join Ms. Jennifer on Zoom for story time! She will read engaging stories, do finger plays, and sing fun songs! Open to children 0 - 4 years old
Summary: Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad […]
Join Ms. Jennifer on Zoom for story time! She will read engaging stories, do finger plays, and sing fun songs! Open to children 4 -5 years old
Summary: On the run in the American Colonies, a mercenary (Andrew Cheney) must regain the trust of the woman (Kara Killmer) he loves, while racing against time to foil a […]
Join us on Zoom for the virtual family movie where we will watch Ferdinand Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his […]
Join us on Zoom for a fun and educational art club. We will explore different type of art ranging from painting to poetry. Open to all teens 12 - 18
Summary: Lifelong buddies Willie (Morgan Freeman), Joe (Michael Caine) and Albert (Alan Arkin) decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow when their pension funds become a corporate casualty. […]
Join us on zoom for our children's virtual reading group! Open to Prek - 2nd grade The book that will be read and discussed is "Mango, Abuela, and Me" by […]
Join us on zoom for our children's virtual reading group! Open to grades 3 - 6 Readers can choose any biography about a person with Hispanic Heritage. Passcode: familia
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Zoom Meeting id: 874 1462 3082 Passcode: Story Click here to participate
Summary: Ten years after simian flu wiped out much of the world's homosapiens, genetically enhanced chimpanzee Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his ever-growing band of followers have established a thriving colony […]
Summary: Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn't anticipate that they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, […]
Zoom Meeting id: 885 4196 4610 Passcode: clever
Zoom Meeting id: 874 1462 3082 Passcode: Story Click here to participate
Summary: An eclectic foursome of aspiring teenage witches get more than they bargained for as they lean into their newfound powers. Rating: PG-13 Passcode: 804284