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October 2026 issue · Community news

Linden Public Library Announces October Programs

Linden Public Library has announced a full October calendar of free programs for children, teens, adults and families. Some events require advance registration, and space may be limited. Registration details and the complete schedule are available at LindenLibrary-NJ.gov/events or by calling 908-298-3830.

All Ages

Eyes of the Wild Animal Program

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4-5 p.m.

Registration is required.

Heart of Oak Field Music & Colonial Games

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration is required.

Project B.E.S.T. Vision Screening

Thursday, Oct. 22, 9-11 a.m.

Children's Programs

Mexico Beyond Mariachi

Thursday, Oct. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration is required.

Lego Club

Monday, Oct. 5, 4-5 p.m.

Registration is required.

One in Math

Saturdays, Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Children's Chess Club

Wednesdays, Oct. 14 and 28, 4-6 p.m.

Registration is required.

Read to a Dog

Monday, Oct. 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Registration is required.

Halloween Craft Club

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4-5 p.m.

Registration is required.

Halloween Magic Show

Monday, Oct. 26, 4-5 p.m.

Terrific Toddlers Story and Playtime

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

For children ages 0-5. Registration is required.

Teen Programs

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Monday, Oct. 5, 4-6 p.m.

Registration is required.

Pumpkin Painting

Monday, Oct. 19, 4-5 p.m.

Registration is required.

Pumpkin Pottery

Monday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.

Registration is required.

CFHK Chapter Meetup: Teen Volunteering

Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

For ages 13-18. Registration is required.

Adult Programs

Chair Yoga

Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Project Healthy Bones

Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Afternoon Movies

Tuesdays and Fridays, 1 p.m.

A different film is shown each week.

Book Club Movie: The Sheep Detectives

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30-8 p.m.

Based on the novel "Three Bags Full" by Leonie Swann.

Adult Craft Club

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30-8:15 p.m.

This month's craft is a wooden jack-o'-lantern. Materials are provided; space is limited and registration is required.

Trivia

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6-8:30 p.m.

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