Featured Events

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. 

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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.

dove

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.

Alexander Hamilton

America 250: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury

Tuesday, April 14, 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:

As America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton founded the U.S. financial system. Historian Rick Feingold will discuss Hamilton's life and accomplishments. The program also features music and video from the Hamilton musical.

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Age Group

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. 

Needlework Club

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you interested in sharing your needlework craft or learning a new one? Needlework includes counted cross stich, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, etc. Come when you can and stay as long as you like.

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.

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. 

Unique Creatures - Take Your Child to the Library Day

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool (3-5), Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Ayers Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clark Public Library
Room: Ayers Room
Age Group: Preschool (3-5), Child (5-9), Tweens (10-12)
Program Type: Stem & Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by checking out some really unique animals!  We will get to meet different unique creatures followed by a frozen treat for the children from the Friends of the Library!

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.

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. 

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.