Adult
Please contact reference@fairlawn.bccls.org or 201-796-3400, ext. 2 with any reference questions or questions about programs.
Special Programs
Author: Lindsey Cormack
Sunday, March 29th
2pm
This program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fair Lawn in honor of Women's History Month.
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Author Lindsey Cormack will talk about her book, How to Raise a Citizen (and why it's up to you to do it).
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Prof. Cormack holds a PhD in Government from New York University. As an associate professor of political science at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a focus revolves around political communication and participation.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Thursday, April 2nd
2-4pm
Since 1967, NNJLS has been providing Free civil (non-criminal) legal help to no- and low-income individuals in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. NNJLS’s mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of our tri-county community, as no one should be denied a meaningful opportunity to have their day in court simply because they cannot afford a lawyer.
NNJLS attorneys specialize in legal issues that fall under housing, family law, education, public benefits, immigration, consumer, seniors, veterans, federal tax, and re-entry (formerly incarcerated). NNJLS prides itself on being an accessible, effective, and impactful provider in the community.
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The NNJLS will return on 5/7
DIY Fairy House for Adults
Thursday, April 9th
7-8:30pm
Join Emiliana and make a cute fairy house for your garden. Please bring a glue gun and if you would like to bring in some wood pieces to add to your fairy house. The library will provide all other materials needed for this craft.
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Please be considerate. Do not sign up for this program if you know you will not be able to come.
This program is open to adult Fair Lawn residents only.
Silent Reading Party
Thursday, April 16th
7-8:30pm
Would you like to read in companionable silence with others? We will be sitting in comfy chairs and listening to quiet music. You can do this all while reading a book of your choice. Tea and snacks will be served.
This program is for adults and teens only.
Documentary Film: They Survived Together
Sunday, April 26th
2pm
The story of the escape and survival of a family from the Nazi invasion of Poland in World War II. This harrowing and inspirational film traces the story of the Neiger family, one of the only families to escape and survive the Holocaust together. Showing old photographs and newspaper clippings, along with historical and archival film footage, the family takes turns sharing their recollections of one of the most terrifying experiences in history. They described living a peaceful life in a tight-knit Jewish community in Krakow, Poland, before the Nazis invaded and changed their lives forever. The siblings, consisting of Basia, Tosia, Hanka, Ben, and Cesia, recalled how their parents, Herman and Sarah, “miraculously” saved the family, helping them to escape the ghetto in 1943. As all of their friends and family were being murdered, their parents decided that they would choose the way they died if they indeed did not survive. Their mother said, “We will survive together as a family or not at all.”
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Registration is required.
CASA Information Session
Thursday, April 30th
6:30pm
Representatives from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) will be on hand to explain how you can volunteer to help children who need advocates to navigate the legal system. For more information or to sign up, please click here.
Ongoing Programs
CHESS CLUB
1st Monday of the month
1pm
Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe.​​
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BOARD GAME CLUB
Wednesdays
7pm
Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, and even enjoyed a space-themed RPG.
OPEN STUDIO
Thursdays
7pm
Enjoy drawing a still life or (clothed) model with Em on Zoom. No drawing or artistic experience is necessary, and new members of all ages are always welcome. You will need a drawing pencil, pad of drawing paper, and eraser or any medium you feel comfortable with. Email Em if you would like to join the group and she will send you a Zoom link the day of the program.