Storytimes near Clifton Public Library

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

This is an unstructured time for children to play and socialize with their caregivers and other children! There will be toys, coloring sheets, and books available for them to help develop their early learning skills. For children ages 0-4. No registration required.

Community Room A, Clifton Memorial Library

Park Ranger Tim Minor will help you learn about the different native animal species that live in Passaic County! By exploring his extensive collection of animal skins and skulls, Park Ranger Tim will teach you about the different adaptations that help these animals survive in the wild! For children ages 7 and up.

Main - Computer Room, Clifton Memorial Library

Learn the basics of poetry and poetry writing with Frances Lombardi-Grahl. For teens between the ages of 12-18 Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 at 1:00 PM. Registration required. Space is limited. First come, first serve. Frances Lombardi-Grahl teaches English as a Second Language in Paterson, NJ and English literature at the Lev-Miriam Studio in Passaic. She is a first prize cowinner in the 2026 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Contest and has published in The Paterson Review, Lips, The Red Wheelbarrow, and other journals. In addition, her chapbook "My Mother's Hands" was published in 2019 by Feral Press. Clifton Public Library 2nd Floor Computer Lab 292 Piaget Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011 For questions, please contact the teen librarian by calling 973-772-5500 or email rana@cliftonpl.org.

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

Teen Craft. First come, first serve.

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

You know what makes summer reading more fun? Making your own Digby squishy! Team up with us to make your very own dinosaur reading buddy squishy! This buddy is perfectly equipped to help motivate you to tackle your reading log! For children ages 6 and up

Community Room A & B, Clifton Memorial Library

A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence starring William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, and Ken Howard. Run Time: 2 hr 21 mins.

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

Join us for Mah Jong FUN !

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

If you love to knit, crochet, or do any needlework, please join us !

Main - Computer Room, Clifton Memorial Library

Slime Workshop with NJRI Discover the world of STEM research through hands-on slime experiments and scientific inquiry! Registration required. Space is limited. First come, first serve. For teens 11 - 18.

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

In addition to our knitting group at the Main Library we will be offering Knitting at Allwood! Beginners and experienced knitters of all ages are invited to drop in on our scheduled sessions. Bring your needles and yarn to work on a project you have in progress. Assist with community projects, if you feel comfortable. Trade tips with fellow knitters. Tweens and teens are welcome to attend! Crocheters are welcome, too!

Community Room A & B, Clifton Memorial Library

Join Visions The Performing Arts Center for this 4 week Musical Theater Event Series that ends with a Community Showcase Performance! This program is a dynamic, performance based program where students sing, dance, act, and create! Twice a week participants will meet to learn and or create the different aspects of a musical theater performance! Please note this program is a series! For children ages 6 and up This program was sponsored by the FRIENDS of the Clifton Public Library! Week 2: Building the Story This week will consist of continuing songs and choreography, character development, blocking, and arts and crafts!

Main - Computer Room, Clifton Memorial Library

Speak with members of the Clifton Health Department regarding concerns and needed assistance. Located in the Main Library’s Conference Room

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

Join Engineering Spark Education, a nonprofit organization, for an exciting, hands-on STEM workshop where young learners become inventors and innovators! Participants will explore concepts in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, and biotechnology engineering through fun design challenges and experiments, developing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills along the way. For children ages 7-12 Day 1: General Engineering (Engineering Spark Education) Start the journey with Engineering Spark Education by learning what engineering is all about! Students will explore how engineers think, design, and solve problems through fun team challenges and hands-on activities. They will be introduced to the engineering design process, including brainstorming ideas, building solutions, testing designs, and making improvements.

Meeting Room, Allwood Branch Library

Celebrate America’s 250th with a music show from Fit4Kids! This fun musical journey through 250 years of American stories features a live guitar performance of classic American folk, patriotic, and family-friendly songs! This program will also have sing-along moments to help get every child involved! Bring the spirit of America’s 250th anniversary to life! For children ages 2 to 8

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

Gather your family and come out to the library for a craft and movie night! Before the movie, we will be making magical candle holders. While your creations dry, enjoy the hit movie: Encanto. Please note this movie is rated PG. For children of all ages and their families.

Allwood - Outdoors, Allwood Branch Library

Explore sensory stations including balance beams, beanbag toss, and sink or float water tubs. Please note: this program includes playing with tubs of water, please dress appropriately and bring a towel to dry off with. For children ages 1-4.

Meeting Room, Allwood Branch Library

Join us for Mah Jong FUN at Allwood Branch !

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

Join Engineering Spark Education, a nonprofit organization, for an exciting, hands-on STEM workshop where young learners become inventors and innovators! Participants will explore concepts in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, and biotechnology engineering through fun design challenges and experiments, developing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills along the way. For children ages 7-12 Day 2: Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Spark Education) With Engineering Spark Education, students will build and test machines! They will learn about motion, forces, and how things move by creating simple machines like levers, gears, and structures. Through guided builds and interactive challenges, they will explore how different parts work together to create movement and solve problems.

Main - Computer Room, Clifton Memorial Library

Teen Craft. First come, first serve.

Community Room A, Clifton Memorial Library

Meeting Room, Allwood Branch Library

Speaker Program on a Horticultural topic

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

Practice basic craft skills, like using a glue stick, and make a fun craft. For children ages 2 to 5 years old.

Meeting Room, Allwood Branch Library

Please join us and play BRIDGE !

Community Room A & B, Clifton Memorial Library

Join Visions The Performing Arts Center for this 4 week Musical Theater Event Series that ends with a Community Showcase Performance! This program is a dynamic, performance based program where students sing, dance, act, and create! Twice a week participants will meet to learn and or create the different aspects of a musical theater performance! Please note this program is a series! For children ages 6 and up This program was sponsored by the FRIENDS of the Clifton Public Library! Week 2: Building the Story This week will consist of continuing songs and choreography, character development, blocking, and arts and crafts!

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

Speak with members of the Clifton Health Department regarding concerns and needed assistance.

Main - Computer Room, Clifton Memorial Library

Join Engineering Spark Education, a nonprofit organization, for an exciting, hands-on STEM workshop where young learners become inventors and innovators! Participants will explore concepts in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, and biotechnology engineering through fun design challenges and experiments, developing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills along the way. For children ages 7-12 Day 3: Electrical Engineering Through Engineering Spark Education, students will learn how electricity works by building simple circuits and experimenting with wires, batteries, and components. They will explore how energy flows, how switches control circuits, and how electrical systems power everyday technology.

Allwood - Story Time Room, Allwood Branch Library

Practice art skills as retired art teacher Mr. Fred guides you through a fun craft! For children ages 6 to 9.

Meeting Room, Allwood Branch Library

Community Room B, Clifton Memorial Library

This is an unstructured time for children to play and socialize with their caregivers and other children! There will be toys, coloring sheets, and books available for them to help develop their early learning skills. For children ages 0 to 4. No registration required.