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Events & activities

23 programs · 30 dated sessions · 2 month-long activities. All times are in Weehawken (America/New_York).

Most end times are not published. “Scheduled start passed” means the scheduled start has passed, not that the event has necessarily ended. Month-long activities are separate from timed sessions; visit during library opening hours.

Children

Native American Interactive Scavenger Hunt

Throughout November 1–30 · no scheduled start time

Children · Ages 5–12

Published schedule

Participation: Small prizes available while supplies last.

About this program & source

Test your knowledge in an interactive trivia scavenger hunt throughout November.

Newsletter p. 5

Arthur Reading Challenge

Throughout November 1–30 · no scheduled start time

Children · Ages 4–12

Published schedule

Participation: Bring your library card and pick up a reading log at the library. Prizes available while supplies last.

About this program & source

Arthur is turning 30! Read or be read to for 20 minutes a day for 30 days. After the month, visit the library for a small prize and certificate of completion.

Newsletter p. 5

Make-It Monday


Children · Ages 5–12

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 20.

About this program & source

Join library staff for an autumn science experiment through STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Newsletter p. 5, 11

Crafty Kids


Children · Ages 5–11

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 20.

About this program & source

Paint, draw, and explore seasonal craft projects.

Newsletter p. 5, 11

Baby and Me


Children · Ages 6–23 months

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

The youngest members of the community can interact through free play, music, and more.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Baby and Me


Children · Ages 6–23 months

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

The youngest members of the community can interact through free play, music, and more.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Baby and Me


Children · Ages 6–23 months

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

The youngest members of the community can interact through free play, music, and more.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Mother Goose Story Time


Children · Ages up to 4

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

An interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

International Board Game Month


Children · Ages 5–12

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 20.

Confirm with library: The calendar specifies 20 seats; the program description only says seating is limited. Confirm availability with the library.

About this program & source

Bring friends or meet new ones while playing Clue, Chess, Jenga, Monopoly, and more.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Story Time Saturday


Children · Ages 2–4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Begin the weekend with friends, a story, and a craft.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Story Time Saturday


Children · Ages 2–4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Begin the weekend with friends, a story, and a craft.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Story Time Saturday


Children · Ages 2–4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Begin the weekend with friends, a story, and a craft.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

World Kindness Day Stories and Craft


Children · Ages 2–5

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Listen to inspirational stories and make a craft in celebration of World Kindness Day.

Newsletter p. 1, 3, 11

World Kindness Day Stories and Craft


Children · Ages 6–12

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 20.

About this program & source

Listen to inspirational stories and make a craft in celebration of World Kindness Day.

Newsletter p. 1, 3, 11

Story Time Tuesday


Children · Ages 2–4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Join friends for a story and a craft.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Story Time Tuesday


Children · Ages 2–4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Join friends for a story and a craft.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Story Time Tuesday


Children · Ages 2–4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Join friends for a story and a craft.

Newsletter p. 6, 11

Seasonal Stories


Children · Ages 3–6

Published schedule

About this program & source

Celebrate the changing seasons with entertaining stories.

No additional participation requirements are published.

Newsletter p. 7, 11

Bottles, Binkies and Books


Children · Ages up to 4

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Stories and interactive music for the library’s youngest patrons.

Newsletter p. 7, 11

Dinovember


Children · Ages 3–7

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 20.

About this program & source

Dinosaur fans are invited to a dinosaur celebration at the library.

Newsletter p. 7, 11

Teens

Teen Crafternoon: Design a Pumpkin Zentangle


Teens · Grades 7–12

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 15.

About this program & source

Design simple structured patterns in the shape of a pumpkin using the fun, easy, relaxing Zentangle drawing method.

Newsletter p. 8, 11

Salty and Sweet Book Club


Teens · Grades 7–12

Published schedule

About this program & source

Visit the library to share enthusiastic opinions about books you have recently read.

No additional participation requirements are published.

Newsletter p. 8, 11

Adults

Conversational ESL Classes


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. Registration required; seating limited to 15. Confirm registration with the library.

About this program & source

Beginner English sessions for adults whose primary language is not English. Practice guided conversation and speak freely in a relaxed setting.

Newsletter p. 9, 11

Conversational ESL Classes


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. Registration required; seating limited to 15. Confirm registration with the library.

About this program & source

Beginner English sessions for adults whose primary language is not English. Practice guided conversation and speak freely in a relaxed setting.

Newsletter p. 9, 11

Mahjong


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. Bring your National Mahjong League Playing Card to participate. Bringing your own Mahjong set is encouraged; a limited number of sets is available.

Confirm with library: Confirm registration and capacity with the library: the description limits play to 16 and does not state registration is required; the calendar requires registration and lists 15 seats on November 4 and 16 on November 18.

About this program & source

Meet players, practice skills, and find new opponents. All experience levels are welcome.

Newsletter p. 9, 11

Mahjong


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. Bring your National Mahjong League Playing Card to participate. Bringing your own Mahjong set is encouraged; a limited number of sets is available.

Confirm with library: Confirm registration and capacity with the library: the description limits play to 16 and does not state registration is required; the calendar requires registration and lists 15 seats on November 4 and 16 on November 18.

About this program & source

Meet players, practice skills, and find new opponents. All experience levels are welcome.

Newsletter p. 9, 11

Board Games for Adults


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: First come, first served; seating limited to 20.

About this program & source

Choose from games and puzzles, challenge friends, meet people, or learn a new game.

Newsletter p. 1, 3, 11

Knitting and Crocheting Hour


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Location: 2nd Floor Round Room

About this program & source

Knit or crochet with others, find inspiration, exchange tips, or finish a forgotten project. All skill levels welcome.

No additional participation requirements are published.

Newsletter p. 9, 11

Movies at the Library


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Location: Library Community Room

About this program & source

Watch the movie The End of Oak Street at the library.

No additional participation requirements are published.

Newsletter p. 9, 11

Adult Evening Book Group


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Pick up your copy in advance at the first-floor circulation desk.

Location: Library Community Room

About this program & source

Discuss This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead. Discussion is expected to last 60–90 minutes.

Newsletter p. 10, 11

Adult Craft: Fall Wreath


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Weehawken residents only. Seating limited to 15. Registration begins Thursday, November 12; the calendar states registration is required. Contact the library to register.

About this program & source

Make a fall wreath with friends and neighbors. All materials are provided by the library.

Newsletter p. 10, 11

Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club


Adults · Ages 18 and up

Published schedule

Participation: Pick up your copy in advance at the first-floor circulation desk.

Location: 2nd Floor Round Room

About this program & source

Discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Discussion is expected to last 60–90 minutes.

Newsletter p. 10, 11

November 2026 calendar

Select a program date to jump to its events. With JavaScript, selecting a date also clears other filters and shows that day’s sessions and month-long activities.

Calendar key: +2 = two sessions · × = closed · 5 PM = early closing. Follow a date for details. All times are in Weehawken.

November 2026 · Sunday–Saturday
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunday, November 1, 2026 2 3× 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11× 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Sunday, November 22, 2026 23 24 255 PM 26× 27× Saturday, November 28, 2026
Sunday, November 29, 2026 30

Month-long activities are not counted as timed calendar sessions: Native American Interactive Scavenger Hunt · Arthur Reading Challenge.

Library services

Eligibility and service details as published in the November newsletter; confirm availability with the library.

Library cards

People who live or work in Weehawken are eligible. The newsletter lists a driver’s license or NJ State ID plus a current lease, property tax bill, or utility bill with a Weehawken address; or a letter or ID verifying Weehawken employment.

Residents can apply in person or use “Apply for a Card” on the BCCLS website. Children ages 6 months–14 years may have their own card with a parent or guardian’s signature.

Visit BCCLS

Newsletter p. 2, 4
Requesting and borrowing through BCCLS

If an item is unavailable here, place a hold at BCCLS or call the library with your card number. The library will call, text, or email when it is ready; items are held for four days.

For materials from other New Jersey libraries beyond BCCLS, contact the second-floor Reference Desk.

Browse the BCCLS catalog

Newsletter p. 2, 4
Public computers and Wi-Fi

Free password-protected Wi-Fi is available. Bring a valid BCCLS library card to use a public computer for up to two hours. After 3:00 PM, 30-minute extensions may be requested at the desk at staff discretion.

Computers have Microsoft Office and Internet access. All files are erased at logoff: email your documents or save them to a flash drive first. File and software downloads are limited.

Newsletter p. 2, 4
Museum Pass Program

Free passes are available to adult Weehawken residents with a valid library card. The English newsletter lists Storm King Sculpture Park, The Frick Collection, The Guggenheim, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Montclair Art Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and The Newark Museum.

Visit the second-floor desk for details and to obtain a pass. Discounted American Museum of Natural History passes are available to Weehawken residents. The original Spanish list omits Montclair and Brooklyn; confirm current destinations and availability with the library.

Newsletter p. 2, 4
Hoopla

Available to Weehawken library card holders. Residents can use their card to access a catalog the newsletter describes as over 500,000 items: e-books, comics, graphic novels, downloadable audio, videos, and music. Create a free account at Hoopla.

Visit Hoopla

Newsletter p. 2, 4
Libby

Available to Weehawken library card holders through BCCLS. Borrow e-books, downloadable audio, and e-magazines; the newsletter states that materials are offered in nine languages. Visit the BCCLS OverDrive site to set up a free account.

Visit BCCLS OverDrive / Libby

Newsletter p. 2, 4

Hours, contact & closures

Visit or contact the library

Weehawken Free Public Library
49 Hauxhurst Avenue
Weehawken, NJ 07086

201-863-7823
weehcirc@bccls.org

Official library website

Contact the library to confirm registration, seating, and current availability. Registration is not handled on this website.

Published regular hours

Sunday
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Newsletter p. 2, 4

November schedule changes

Newsletter p. 11

Source & community attribution

Program information comes from the November 2026 Weehawken Free Public Library Newsletter. This page summarizes and translates the source; it is not an official library-managed website.

Where the newsletter differs between descriptions and its calendar, notes on the affected programs preserve the discrepancy. Please confirm registration, availability, and any changes with the library.