Teen Games
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
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Teen Trivia
ZoomJoin us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Teen Games
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Teen Trivia
ZoomJoin us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Teen Games
Join us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Teen Trivia
ZoomJoin us as we play trivia through Kahoot
Teen Games
Join us as we play Jackbox games via Zoom
Take and Make Crafts
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
Take and Make Crafts
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
Virtual Teen Game Night
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Take and Make Crafts
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
Virtual Teen Trivia
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
In-Person Storytime
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
Take and Make Crafts
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
Teen Book Club
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
Virtual Teen Game Night
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Featured Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
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
Featured Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
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
Take and Make Crafts
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
Virtual Teen Trivia
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Featured Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
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
Take and Make Crafts
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
Virtual Teen Trivia
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Boogie Woogie Babies
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin 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 be determined but will be updated soon.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin 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 be determined but will be updated soon.
Take and Make Crafts
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
Virtual Teen Game Night
Join us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
In-Person Storytime
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
Take and Make Crafts
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
Teen Book Club
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
Take and Make Craft Pick Up
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJPick up Take and Make Crafts for children 0 - 11 years old. Crafts will be available at each of our locations between 11am - 4:45pm
Virtual Teen Game Night
ZoomJoin us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Virtual Story Time
ZoomJoin 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
Virtual Story Time
ZoomJoin 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
Take and Make Craft Pick Up
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJPick up Take and Make Crafts for children 0 - 11 years old. Crafts will be available at each of our locations between 11am - 4:45pm
Teen Trivia
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Virtual Art Club
ZoomJoin 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
Virtual Teen Game Night
ZoomJoin us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Virtual Story Time
ZoomJoin 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
Virtual Story Time
ZoomJoin 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
Virtual Art Club
ZoomJoin 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
Teen Trivia
Join us as we play trivia via Kahoot on Facebook Live! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Virtual Teen Game Night
ZoomJoin us on Zoom as we play Jackbox Games and Among Us! Open to all teens aged 12 - 18
Featured Director’s May Book Club
Director’s May Book Club
ZoomIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Director's book club will read "(Don't) Call Me Crazy" Edited by Kelly Jensen (Don’t) Call Me Crazy is a conversation starter and guide to better understanding how our mental health affects us every day. Thirty-three writers, athletes, and artists offer essays, lists, comics, and illustrations that explore their personal experiences with mental illness, how we do and do not talk about mental health, help for better understanding how every person’s brain is wired differently, and what, exactly, might make someone crazy. If you need the book, please contact us!
Featured Director’s May Book Club
Director’s May Book Club
ZoomIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Director's book club will read "(Don't) Call Me Crazy" Edited by Kelly Jensen (Don’t) Call Me Crazy is a conversation starter and guide to better understanding how our mental health affects us every day. Thirty-three writers, athletes, and artists offer essays, lists, comics, and illustrations that explore their personal experiences with mental illness, how we do and do not talk about mental health, help for better understanding how every person’s brain is wired differently, and what, exactly, might make someone crazy. If you need the book, please contact us!
Parents Back 2 School Kick-Off
Eastside High School 150 Park Ave, Paterson, NJWe will be attending the Parents Back 2 School Kick-Off event from 10 AM - 2 PM at Eastside High School!
Hispanic Heritage Month – Arts & Crafts Event
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin us in the Children's Room for Arts and Crafts!
Hispanic Heritage Month – Game Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin us in the Children's Room for games!
Library is Closed
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
Hispanic Heritage Month – Arts & Crafts Event
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin us in the Children's Room for Arts and Crafts!
Hispanic Heritage Month – Game Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin us in the Children's Room for games!
Hispanic Heritage Month Concert
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJMayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson City Council Presents Hispanic Heritage Month Concert Friday, October 14th at 6 pm at Paterson Library Join us for Live Music, DJ, and Food
Parents Back 2 School Kick-Off
JFK High School 61-127 Preakness Ave, Paterson, NJWe will be attending the Parents Back 2 School Kick-Off event at JFK High School from 10 AM - 2 PM!
Election Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
Veteran’s Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
Thanksgiving Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
Library is closed
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
Christmas Eve
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJLibrary Opens half day.
Christmas Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
New Year’s Eve
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJLibrary is open half day
New Year’s Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJAll Branches of Paterson Free Public Library are Closed.
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from February 7, 2023 – February 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from February 7, 2023 – February 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from February 7, 2023 – February 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from February 7, 2023 – February 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Closed for President’s Day
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from February 7, 2023 – February 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from February 7, 2023 – February 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Community Meeting
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJPlease join us to discuss youth and adult public safety issues within the community.
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
February Book Club
ZoomJoin us at the Paterson Free Public Library for February Book Club to discuss My Selma: True Stories of a Southern Childhood at the Height of the Civil Rights Movement by Willie Mae Brown on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:30PM EST on Zoom. Register in advance at tinyurl.com/MySelma
Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJCalling all artists, come be a part of our Black History Month All-Ages Art Exhibit! Contribute your artwork to PFPL’s Black History Month Art Exhibit by dropping off your artwork (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) between February 1, 2023 and February 7, 2023 to The Assembly Room in the Danforth (Main) Branch. The Exhibit will be on display from February 7th – February 28th, 2023.
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Chess Tournament
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJThe 1st annual Chess Tournament will be held at the Danforth (Main) Library on Saturday, March 4th from 9AM – 4PM. Join our free and friendly competition for all ages with light refreshments and prizes! To Register, Click Here!
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
Computer Skills Workshop
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin the Paterson Free Public Library’s Community Learning Center for a Computer Skills Workshop every Tuesday and Thursday from March 7, 2023 – March 23, 2023 from 10AM – 12PM at the Danforth (Main) Branch. No experience is required! Register to attend by calling 973-321-1223 Ext. 2322
Afterschool Homework Help & Family Literacy
Main Library 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJJoin our Community Learning Center for afterschool homework help and family literacy assistance! RSVP daily, by appointment only: 973-321-1223 ext. 2322
