Paterson Library

Are you or do you know someone who is on parole? On probation? On supervised release? Or has maxed out? If so, the Fresh Start re-entry program can help! For more information, go to patersonpl.org #patersonPL #Patersoncommunity #Myfreshstart #youmatter

🧠 UPCOMING: Mental Health & Self-Care Workshop for Teens (ages 13-18). Feeling burnt out? Learn stress relief & self-care tips at this Mental Health & Self-Care Workshop on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 12PM–1 PM. Register at tinyurl.com/PFPLYA2025

📅 July 9 – Life After High School Workshop for Teens. Build skills for your future! Join us TOMORROW Wednesday, July 9, 12–1 PM at the Paterson Free Public Library (Main Branch, Teen Room), 250 Broadway. Register at tinyurl.com/PFPLYA2025

🎨 Kids 5–9 are invited to paint their own Torito de Pucará—a Peruvian symbol of protection & prosperity! 📅 July 10 | 🕓 4PM 📍 Paterson Public Library Register: tinyurl.com/PeruPaintingWo… #PatersonLibrary #FreeEvent #PeruvianCulture

📅 Teens 13–18: Kick off summer in the Teen Room @ the Danforth (Main) Library! 🧶 6/24: Crochet & Knit 🕷 6/25: Spider-Man: Far From Home 🎮 6/28: Smash Bros Tournament 🌈 6/30: Love, Simon All events are FREE and open to teens (ages 13-18)! #PatersonLibraryTeens #TeenEvents

❤️🖤💚 UPCOMING: Juneteenth Craft + Documentary (Wednesday, June 18). Celebrate Juneteenth with a meaningful craft and a screening of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom. Teens & parents welcome! Wednesday, June 18 | 4–5:30 PM | Danforth (Main) Branch, Teen Room.

🎌 Teen Anime Club – June 2025! Join us TOMORROW to watch Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc 📅 Friday, June 13 (3:30 PM) & Friday, June 27th (3 PM with special DIY Paper Tanjiro Earrings craft!) 📍 Danforth (Main) Branch, Teen Room 🎟️ Free | Teens (ages 13–18)!

📺 Saturday Morning Cartoon & Craft (June 14)!✨Get your fairy wands ready! Teens, ages 13–18, are invited to join us for The Fairly OddParents & a magical craft session on Sat., June 14 at 10 AM here in the Danforth (Main) Branch's Teen Room. Free fun, no registration required​!

💌 Father’s Day Card Craft (June 11 & 14)! Make a card for someone special this Father’s Day—dad, grandpa, mentor, or friend. Two chances to join! TOMORROW, Wednesday 6/11 at 4 PM & Saturday 6/14 at 12 PM. Register today! Open to teens (ages 13-18).

City Green's Farm Stands and Veggie Mobiles are officially open for the 2025 season! Visit the farm stand and taste the season's with their delicious variety of greens and locally sourced eggs and honey. Open at the City Green Farm Wednesdays 3pm-6pm & Fridays 10am-2pm

🍓 Teen Room June Schedule From resume help and anime club to crafts, movies, and games, June in the Danforth (Main) Branch's Teen Room is PACKED! All events free for teens 13–18. Full schedule posted, see you there! 💥📚

📢The Paterson Free Public Library System will close early at 1PM TODAY, Friday, May 23, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27th. 🗓️ Our Anime Club Kickoff has been postponed to Friday, May 30, 2025. Same time, same place, don’t miss it!

Apply by TOMORROW (May 23)! The Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers CLAP is a free, 5-session program for NJ residents in Combined Sewer System areas to learn about flooding/CSO issues, build advocacy skills, and take action in their communities.

🧶 Got yarn? Come hang out at the Crochet & Knit Social Hour next Wednesday, May 28 from 4PM–5:30 PM. Bring your project or start something new! Teens (ages 13–18) welcome—​no experience or sign-up needed! Snacks served. 🧵✨

🚨 Calling all teenage anime fans! Join us THIS Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM for the launch of Anime Club in the Teen Room of the Danforth (Main) Branch! We’re watching “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” + voting on what to watch next. 🗡️

✨ Make your own custom phone charm! 8 spots open for teens (ages 13–18) to join our DIY craft event THIS Thursday, May 22, from 4PM–5:30PM at the Main Branch. Register via 📧 hussain@patersonpl.org | ☎️ 973-321-1223 | or sign up at the circulation desk!

The Clifton Health Department in partnership with the Clifton Board of Education is holding a parent support group for parents, families, and caregivers of individuals living with autism and disabilities. Join them May 14th, May 28th, June 11th and June 18th from 6-7PM.

🔥 Pull up to the GNX Listening Party! Teens (ages 13–18) can hear Kendrick Lamar’s latest album from start to finish TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 14, from 4PM–5:30 PM in the Teen Room at our Danforth (Main) Branch. No sign-up needed. Snacks provided. 🎧🍿

📅 May’s packed in our Teen Room! Pop in for resume help, writing support, crafts, anime, gaming & more! For teens ages 13–19. 📍Danforth (Main) Branch at 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ ☎️ 973-321-1223

🦋 Make a pop-up card for someone special this Mother’s Day! Teens (ages 13–18) can join us at the Danforth (Main) Branch's Teen Room TOMORROW, Thursday, May 8 from 4–5:30 PM. Free to attend, registration required. Register via📧 hussain@patersonpl.org or☎️ 973-321-1223

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