Adult Programs & Events
ESL Classes
Fridays
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Adults, join us for a series of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Classes are a mix of lesson instruction and conversation building. Each class will be a new topic. As this is a very popular program, please be sure you can attend the session before registering. Registration for each class is required.
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Questions? Contact Mariah at mariah.texidor@wallington.bccls.org.
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Movie Matinee for Adults: Cabrini
Tuesday - May 6th, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Adults, join us for a Monday afternoon movie!
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After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children.
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Registration is required.
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Creative Wellness Series: Watercoloring and Mindfulness for Adults
6-Weeks on Wednesdays beginning - April 16th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM​
Join us for the Creative Art and Wellness Series, where art and relaxation come together to support your well-being! In a warm and welcoming space, you'll explore creative expression while learning simple techniques to manage stress and boost self-awareness. No experience needed—just bring yourself and enjoy the calming process of watercolor painting. All materials are provided by Mid Bergen Regional Health Commission.
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Adults Glass Beaded Jewelry
Wednesday - May 7th, 2025
6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Join us for a jewelry making event just for adults! Spark creativity as you create your own ring. Guided by our guest instructor, you'll learn basic techniques and create dazzling treasures to take home!
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​Supplies are limited and registration is required.
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Adult Yoga
Thursday - May 8th @ 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday - May 22nd @ 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Join us for an adult yoga class! Class is beginner and intermediate friendly. Modifications can always be made for poses to ensure safe movement for your body.
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Bring a yoga mat, or a towel, and some water to stay hydrated.
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MAY 8TH
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Monday Afternoon Adult Book Club
Monday - May 12th, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
For the month of May we'll be discussing the tender and powerfully affecting novel, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Join us for a great discussion!
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An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.
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Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today!
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New members are always welcome!
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Beyond the Bookshelf Book Club
Wednesday - May 14th, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
For the month of May we'll be discussing the tender and powerfully affecting novel, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Join us for a great discussion!
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Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Concert
Thursday - May 15th, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Experience deep relaxation and healing through crystal bowls tuned to 432Hz and 44Hz. During this Sound Bath Concert, the soothing vibrations will guide you into a Theta brainwave state, promoting stress relief, emotional healing, and mental clarity. Each bowl is carefully selected for its precise tuning and resonance, ensuring an effective therapeutic experience. Lie back and let the healing sounds restore balance to your mind and body.
Please bring a yoga mat or towel to lay down during the concert.
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Financial Crimes & Social Media Scams Presentation
Monday - May 19th, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Join detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit for an eye-opening presentation on social media scams, identity theft, and the impact of financial crimes on the community. Learn how to recognize common scams, safeguard your personal information, and take steps to protect yourself online.
The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and get expert advice from Financial Crimes Unit personnel.
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Chair Yoga for Adults
Thursday - May 22nd, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Join us with Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission as they lead a monthly series of chair yoga classes. Chair Yoga provides a gentle yet effective form of exercise tailored for individuals who may have limited mobility or prefer to practice yoga while seated. This class focuses on improving flexibility, strength, and relaxation through a series of seated yoga poses and breathing exercises.
Come as you are and with a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
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Long-Term Care: Know Your Options
Wednesday - May 21st, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM​
Long-term care involves a variety of services designed to meet a person’s health or personal care needs when they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own, to help them live as independently and safely as possible. Studies have shown that most adults do not feel prepared to handle the costs of long-term care and have not taken financial or practical steps to plan for care needs that might arise in the future.
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Cook the Books!
Wednesday - May 21st, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Enjoy cooking, chatting, and trying new recipes? Join us for Cook the Books! We'll meet once a month to try different recipes from a cookbook. This month's pick is My Mexican Kitchen: 100 Recipes Rich with Tradition, Flavor, and Spice by Eva Longoria.
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Pick up your cookbook today. Email your top 2 recipe choices you'd like to make to Risa at dangelo@wallington.bccls.org by May 19th. She will confirm with you which of the two recipes to make.
Registration is required.
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Beginner's Line Dancing
Starts Wednesday - May 28th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM​
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Join instructor Joan Colombo as she teachers us how to line dance! Line dancing is a form of synchronized dancing in which dancers are arranged in rows, or lines. Dancers move in unison, so no partners are required. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, line dancing is for everybody! Beginner’s Line Dancing is an easy and energizing way to get some exercise while enjoying some great music and good company.
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