For Kids

Little Wigglers Storytime – for ages birth to 4

  • Every Monday at 2:30pm
  • Every Tuesday at 10:30am
  • Every Wednesday at 10:30am

Chess Club – all levels welcome – Saturdays from 10:00am to 11:30am
To learn more, email demarestchess@gmail.com

Evening Storytime – all ages – Thursday, February 6 at 6:15pm

Tiny Tot Playtime – ages 1 to 4 – Friday, February 7 from 10:30am to 11:30am – Free playtime open to toddlers!

Spanish Storytime – all ages – Monday, February 10 at 10:00am – Join Ms. Maria for stories and songs in Spanish for children and their parents or caregivers

Meet & Greet our New Director, Parinda Desai!
Wednesday, February 12
For kids & caregivers – 3:15pm to 4:30pm – feel free to drop by with your little ones to meet Parinda in the Children’s Room on Wednesday, February 12 from 3:15pm to 4:30pm. Cookies will be served!

3rd & 4th Grade Book Club – Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00pm – We’ll be discussing The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling. Must be registered to attend.

Arts & Crafts – ages 4 to 8 – Thursday, February 13 at 3:30pm – Make a “sweet” butterfly valentine!

Afternoon Movie – all ages – Friday, February 14 at 3:15pm. We’re watching The Addams Family!

Wacky Science – Thursday, February 20 at 3:30pm – We’re making lovely lava lamps!

Reading Buddies – all ages – Tuesday, February 25 from 4:00pm to 4:45pm

5th & 6th Grade Book Club – Thursday, February 27 at 4:00pm – We’ll be discussing Space Case by Sturat Gibbs. Must be registered to attend.

Girls Who Code – for grades 3 to 5 – a club that’s part of a community of girls who actively design, code, read, and explore together. For information, email nathalie.leon@girlswhocode.com

For Adults

Adult Book Club – Thursday, February 13 at 7:30pm

ESL Conversation Group:

  • Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm
  • Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Knitting Club – Wednesday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm.

Meet & Greet our New Director, Parinda Desai!
Wednesday, February 12
For adults – 6:00pm to 8:00pm – enjoy music by violinist Rhoda Tillack and her daughter Laura, member of the New York Youth Symphony. Light refreshments will be served, donated by Black Dog Charcuterie & Provisions.

Heads Up, Seniors! – Thursday, February 13 from 11am to 12pm

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life after brain injury, and offering the promise of a better tomorrow. Its mission is to support and advocate for individuals affected by brain injury and raise public awareness through education and prevention.

On Thursday, February 13th the Alliance will be presenting Heads Up Seniors! at the Demarest Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees will learn strategies to best prevent falls, along with pedestrian and driving safety tips, through an interactive Jeopardy-style game. Come join us for the hour to learn helpful tips and to have some fun!

Reserve your spot here!

Morning Movies – Friday, February 14 and Friday, February 28 at 10am
Showing February 14: Last Christmas