We are sponsoring a food drive in support of the Meadowlands YMCA food pantry. Most needed items are pasta, cereal, baby wipes, canned fruit in juice, and low-sodium canned goods. All donations can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. Thank you!
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Sewing Workshop – Emoji Pillow
Monday, October 20 at 5:00pm
Create a fun, palm-sized emoji pillow using hand sewing techniques, with step-by-step instructions from Ms. Ellen of Sew It! Workshop. All materials will be supplied. For ages 9-14. No sewing experience required.
Registration is required.
Polymer Clay Flowers
Tuesday, October 7 from 11:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday, October 21 from 11:00am-2:00pm
In this two-part workshop, create lasting beautiful flowers, using air-dry polymer clay. Learn how to texture petals and leaves to make a realistic bouquet of magnolia flowers. For adults. Participants must be able to attend both sessions.
Registration is required, with preference given to those who did not attend the polymer clay class in May 2025.
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Paint Your Own Fall Tote
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00pm
Join us at the library to paint your own one-of-a-kind fall tote! All materials will be supplied. For adults.
Registration is required.
Monsterific Puppet Storytime
Saturday, October 25 at 11:00am
Join Miss Mandi and the Brook Buddy puppets from Dabbling Brook for silly monster tales and lots of fun! For ages 6 months – 5 years old.
Registration is required.
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Spooky Slime
Monday, October 27 at 6:00pm
Create your own Halloween-themed slime-tastic creation with step-by-step directions from Splash Lab Experience! All materials will be supplied. For ages 5-14.
Registration is required.
Katie’s Crafts – Spider Web Embroidery
Wednesday, October 29 at 3:30pm
Join Craftmaster Katie for a fun and festive spider web embroidery craft, perfect for Halloween! All materials will be supplied. For ages 10-17.
Registration is required.
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As the Page Turns Book Club
Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00pm
This month we will be reading More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Library. Carlstadt card holders may also read the eBook on hoopla or Libby or listen to the audiobook on hoopla or Libby !
Registration is required.
Crochet for Beginners
Series starts Thursday, October 30 at 12:30pm
Learn to crochet at the Library. No prior experience necessary. All materials will be supplied. For adults. Must be able to attend all five classes on Thursday afternoons.
Registration is required, and preference will be given to those who did not attend our July 2025 crochet series.
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Creative Aging Initiative – Mosaic Arts
Fridays at 10:30am, through October 31
Under the guidance of a teaching artist, learn how to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art, such as memory boxes and photo frames. For adults, ages 55 and over. Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more about the Council please visit www.artscouncil.nj.gov
Registration is required for each class.
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Daffodil Bulb Planting
Sunday, November 9 at 1:00pm
Carlstadt Community Garden
Join us to plant daffodil bulbs and prepare the Carlstadt Community Garden for a beautiful burst of color next spring! Garden Care Specialist, Jen Sarzo, will also share tips on winterizing your garden. Student volunteers will receive a letter documenting community service hours.
Registration is required.
Floral Arts
Alternate Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Join a certified horticultural therapist to learn floral arranging and horticultural craft techniques. All materials will be supplied. For adults.
Registration is required.
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Beginner Yoga
Monday mornings at 10:15am
Start your week with beginner yoga classes with Onika.
Registration is required. For adults.
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ESL – Level 1
Tuesday afternoons at 4:00pm
Do you need free help learning English as a second language?
This Level 1 class is perfect for beginner learners who want to practice speaking, listening, and more in a relaxed, social setting.
Registration is required.
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Storytime
Wednesdays at 11:00am
Join us for an engaging storytime with Miss Tammy! For ages 6 months to 5 years.
Registration is required.
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Music with Miss Nita
Thursdays at 10:15am and 11:00am
Join Miss Nita for songs, rhymes, movement and instrument play. For ages 6 months to 5 years.
Open to residents of Carlstadt only.
Registration with a valid Carlstadt Public Library Card is required.
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ESL – Level 2
Thursday afternoons at 4:00pm
Do you need free help learning English as a second language?
This Level 2 class is perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want to practice speaking, listening, and more in a relaxed, social setting.
Registration is required.
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Yoga Storytime with Miss Toni
Alternate Tuesdays at 10:30am
Explore a world of stories while learning some fun yoga poses. For ages 18 months to 5 years.
Registration is required.
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