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Tai Chi & Qi Gong with Lisa Russell

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Lisa Russell is a dedicated Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor as well as a New Jersey Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Teen Room Fun

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
The Inbetween at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Teens can drop-in everyday after school to play board games, use our gaming consoles or watch an awesome movie, and maybe even solve a fun puzzle!

This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Teen Code Breaker Scavenger Hunt

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
The Inbetween at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Teens will work in teams to earn clues to help them decipher a special message. In order to receive clues, they must decode fun puzzles, perform special tasks, and search the Teen Section for specific items and clues.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Strength and Flexibility Class

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Energize your workout and unlock your full potential with Lucrecia “Luli” Venosta’s dynamic full-body class!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)" group

Rockness Music

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Music, Dance & Film
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 3 years), Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)

Every class is a show, and everyone is in the band.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga with Joan Tarrant

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Joan Tarrant for an hour long gentle yoga. Bring your mat, blanket, blocks, tissues, water and comfortable clothes.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Book & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Teen Room Fun

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
The Inbetween at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Teens can drop-in everyday after school to play board games, use our gaming consoles or watch an awesome movie, and maybe even solve a fun puzzle!

This event is in the "Grades K - 3" group
This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Habitat for Humanity - Homework Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Class Visit
Age Group:
Grades K - 3, Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Hey kids and teens in grades K - 12!  Do you need help getting motivated to do your homework? Do you need help understanding how to do your homework? We can help!

This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group

STEM: Star Wars Day

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Small Meeting Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8

In belated honor of May 4, Star Wars Day, you can design your own Star Wars sculptures from recycled materials! This task combines Art Science with Environmental Engineering.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahwah Library Writers' Collective

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Book & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The Mahwah Library Writers’ Collective meets weekly to support adult writers at all levels who are dedicated to their craft.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Valley Health: Understanding Irritable Bowel Diseases- ZOOM

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - Zoom at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

What is IBD and how could it be impacting your life? Learn signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments for how to live better and manage IBD.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online - Zoom at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

The Mahwah Public Library Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting. 

Library Board meetings are open to the public.  Meetings in March and September are held in person, all others are held online using Zoom. 

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Spring Meditation with Lokesh

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Reduce stress, relieve pain, and recharge the mind and body. Let’s face it, the world is a hectic place (even more so now), and we all could use the benefits of mediation to improve the overall quality of our lives.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Virtual Meditation with Leena and Nirmal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online - Zoom at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

With over 20 years of experience teaching Sahaja Meditation, Leena Unnikrishnan and Nirmal Mukhi can help you reduce stress, relieve pain, and recharge the mind and body.

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Registration Required
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This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Teen Room Fun

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
The Inbetween at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Teens can drop-in everyday after school to play board games, use our gaming consoles or watch an awesome movie, and maybe even solve a fun puzzle!

This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Between the Pages Book Chat

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Inbetween at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Book & Authors
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Drop in after school to chat about great books and earn a small snack!  Participants can read and chat about whatever books they like. 

This event is in the "Grades K - 3" group
This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Brian Richards' Magic & Comedy Show

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades K - 3, Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Families

Get ready to laugh out loud, as Brian entertains your families with his award-winning comedy magic show! Every show features MAGIC, COMEDY, JUGGLING, PUPPETS, and TONS of AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. Fun for all ages!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Tower at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 3 years), Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool story time is a great time to enjoy stories, meet new friends, sing songs, play games, and have fun. This event is for children ages 3-5 and includes a new craft every we...

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga with Joan Tarrant

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Joan Tarrant for a 45-minute chair yoga. You will need to bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks (available at “Five and Below”), tissues, water and comfortable clothes.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades 4 - 5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6 - 8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9 - 12" group

Teen Room Fun

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
The Inbetween at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12

Teens can drop-in everyday after school to play board games, use our gaming consoles or watch an awesome movie, and maybe even solve a fun puzzle!

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)" group

Miss Jolie: Pajama Dance Party!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Music, Dance & Film, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 3 years), Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)

Move & Groove in your PJs in this musical class with Miss Jolie!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Octagon Book Club: "Correspondent" by Virginia Evans

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
The Octagon at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Book & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)" group

Skill Builders: The ABCs of Sports and Play

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Winter Room at Mahwah Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 3 years), Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)

For ages 3-5, the “Skill Builders: The ABCs of Sports and Play” class sparks creativity and curiosity through games, obstacle courses, and movement-based challenges that build foundational motor skills like hopping, skipping, and crawling, a

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Registration Required