"Empowered Teen Wellness Day" planned with Rutgers 4-H Youth Development on Feb. 21 at Rutgers-New Brunswick. It is open to youth in grades 8-12 and recent high school graduates. Attendees will learn about stress management skills, identify their strengths, and connect with their peers. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch provided. Registration […]
"Langston Hughes Read-A-Thon" for ages 7+ planned at Montclair library on Feb. 1 in the Main Branch. It is from 2-4 p.m. Attendees will read poems by Hughes in celebration […]
Opening art reception of "Forgotten Things Forgotten Times" planned at 1978 Arts Center on Feb. 1 in Maplewood. Artwork is by Onnie Strother and celebrates Black History Month. The reception is from 2-5 p.m. at 1978 Springfield Ave. Art is on display on weekends through Feb. 22. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This […]
"Hannah Till and Black History in the Age of Revolution" performance planned with Durand-Hedden House and Garden on Feb. 1 in Maplewood. It is from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Woodland […]
Preschool Fair planned at Montclair library on Feb. 1 at the Main Branch. It is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There will be preschool staff, program information, and giveaways. Registration is recommended. From Montclair Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Maplewood residents can participate in the library’s Black History Month reading challenge, which ends Feb. 28. Participants must read 10 books by an African American author or illustrator by Feb. 28 to be eligible to win a gift card to Palmer’s Bakehouse, Bookstore, or Honey and Hive. Register online. From Maplewood Public Library. This information […]
Fantasy book club meeting for ages 16+ planned by Glen Ridge library on Feb. 2. Attendees will discuss "Dragonflight" by Anne McCaffrey from 6:30 -7:45 p.m. Registration is required. From Glen Ridge Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
East Orange-area youth in grades 8-12 can register for "Black History Jeopardy" at East Orange library on Feb. 2. The program is from 4-5:30 p.m., the winning team will receive […]
N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in West Orange on Feb. 23-27. Services are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ginny Duenkel Pool Parking Lot/Colgate […]
Bloomfield residents can register for community garden beds on Feb. 2. Garden beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis at Oakeside, Pulaski Park, and Milbank Park. Annual fee is […]
"Arcane Adventures" book club for ages 16+ planned at Glen Ridge library on Feb. 2. It begins at 5 p.m. Attendees will discuss "Dragonflight" by Anne McCaffrey. Registration is required. Library card not required. From Glen Ridge Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
High school students can attend a SAT preparation workshop at Belleville library on Feb. 2. It is from 6-7 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission. From Belleville Public Library. This […]
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