Featured Events

Quilting Over the Centuries

Liberty Hall presents Quilting Over the Centuries: Women's Life and History in America

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ayers Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how the history of quilting in the United States provides key insights into the history of women from colonial times to today. Learn about Liberty Hall’s women and view some of Liberty Hall’s oldest quilts. 

Finger Painting

Finger Painting Fun!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5), Child (5-9)
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5), Child (5-9)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

No childhood is complete without some good, old-fashioned, messy finger painting.

We will read a story and then make some squishy, colorful creations.

Wear some old clothes!

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Remarkable Raptors with Tenafly Nature Center

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ayers Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Stem & Science

Age Group:

Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Stem & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet a live hawk and owl from Tenafly Nature Center.

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Learn Magic Tricks for Kids

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 8 and up are invited to a special workshop to learn how to amaze your family and friends with simple magic tricks.

The tricks are simple to learn, using common household materials!

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Birdhouses with Bob

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will assemble and paint a birdhouse perfect for a mourning dove, a bird native to our area!  Birdhouses were made by our local woodworker, Bob. 

Tinker Tots

Exploration Stations

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Activity Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Stem & Science

Age Group:

Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Stem & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Exploration Stations is a sensory play program specifically designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Themed stations are expertly curated to use a child's senses to learn through imagination and play.

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Birdhouses with Bob

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will assemble and paint a birdhouse perfect for a mourning dove, a bird native to our area!  Birdhouses were made by our local woodworker, Bob. 

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Welcome Baby/Clark Health Department

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5), Adults
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all parents, grandparents, nannies, guardians, and other caregivers!  Compete in the Clark Health Department Jeopardy game to learn more about pregnancy, newborn care, and family safety and win prizes!  Children are welcome

Building for Birds

Documentary Screening: Building for Birds

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ayers Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Building for Birds.

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Art & Journaling for Wellness with Victoria Nikitina Chala

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Clark Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the healing power of journaling in this art-focused workshop. Journaling is an effective way to relieve stress, gain self-awareness, and boost creativity.

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Stories & More

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft. 

This program is designed for children ages 3 and up. 

North Jersey Aquarium Society Meeting

10:00am–4:30pm
Everyone
Ayers Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

North Jersey Aquarium Society Meeting

NJAS is an organization of aquarists with a wide range of interests and backgrounds. 

Website:  https://www.njas.net

Library Closed on Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Clark Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from May 3rd through September 7th.  

Tales for Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories for active listeners. Geared towards ages 2-to 3 with caregiver. Older kids welcome. Please register.

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ayers Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our next evening book club meeting. We will be discussing "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult. Please speak with a librarian or email librarians@clarklibrary.org if you need a copy of the book. 

Baby Bookworms

10:00am–10:15am
Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities.  Geared toward the under 2 crowd with caregiver.  30 minutes of open play follows.

Patches & Stitches

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Patches & Stitches
Event Details:

Bring your quilt or other crafty project and visit with the members of the quilting club.

Totally New Tuesdays

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Ayers Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie

Unraveled - Knitting and Crochet night

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Kitchen
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Clark Library to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for a night of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice.

Chess Club

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Chess Club
Event Details:

The Chess Club meets every Thursday from 11am-3pm. New members welcome.

Thursday Afternoon Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Ayers Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie

The American Revolution in Elizabeth and Vicinity

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Ayers Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join John Prescott from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs as he discusses the events, people and places in Elizabeth and the surrounding vicinity that made a difference in the War of Independence.

Stories & More

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft. 

This program is designed for children ages 3 and up. 

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Clark Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

Library Closed on Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Clark Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from May 3rd through September 7th.  

Baby Bookworms

10:00am–10:15am
Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities.  Geared toward the under 2 crowd with caregiver.  30 minutes of open play follows.

Patches & Stitches

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Patches & Stitches
Event Details:

Bring your quilt or other crafty project and visit with the members of the quilting club.

Totally New Tuesdays

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Ayers Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie

Chess Club

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Chess Club
Event Details:

The Chess Club meets every Thursday from 11am-3pm. New members welcome.

Thursday Afternoon Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Ayers Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie

Stories & More

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a simple craft. 

This program is designed for children ages 3 and up. 

Library Closed on Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Clark Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on Sundays from May 3rd through September 7th.  

Tales for Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories for active listeners. Geared towards ages 2-to 3 with caregiver. Older kids welcome. Please register.

Baby Bookworms

10:00am–10:15am
Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Children's Activity Room
Click Title to Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Toddlers (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities.  Geared toward the under 2 crowd with caregiver.  30 minutes of open play follows.