🌱 How Johnson Public Library’s overhaul will change teen life in Hackensack

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In today's newsletter:

• How Johnson Public Library’s overhaul will change teen life in Hackensack
• Why a Teaneck e-bike crash sent a rider to Hackensack
• How fast can Hackensack’s Seven Garcia go this winter?

Also on today's calendar: TUMC Christmas Cantata Concert and 7 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, James F.!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 27.
• Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnson Public Library Shares Updates on First Major Overhaul in Decades, With Hackensack Teens at the Center (tapinto.net) — Hackensack’s Johnson Public Library is gearing up for its first major renovation since the 1960s, with a brand-new teen space as the centerpiece. The lower level will close for about six months while crews add study tables, computers, and hangout areas, though most main-floor services should remain available with only occasional full-building closures.
   

2. Fort Lee man in critical condition after e-bike crash in Teaneck (northjersey.com) — A 22-year-old Fort Lee man is in critical condition at Hackensack University Medical Center after his e-bike collided with a car on Degraw Avenue in Teaneck. Police say he entered the eastbound lanes from the median before being struck, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact Teaneck detectives while reminding all road users to follow e-bike safety guidelines.
   

3. Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Returning All-State & All-Group athletes (nj.com subscription) — Hackensack senior sprinter Seven Garcia is highlighted as one of New Jersey’s top returning 400-meter runners, coming off sectional, county, and conference titles plus a Meet of Champions podium. The statewide preview lists All-State and All-Group athletes to watch this indoor season, giving local fans a sense of how Garcia stacks up against elite competition across New Jersey.
   

4. Industry Professionals Share Career Guidance with Berkeley College Students, Alumni During Speed Networking and Mentorship Event (tapinto.net) — Hackensack residents may be interested that a captain from the Hackensack Police Department joined other industry professionals to mentor Berkeley College students at a recent networking event in Woodland Park. Participants rotated through 10‑minute conversations, gaining tailored career advice from experts in law enforcement, healthcare, marketing, design, and more, with another session planned for the college’s New York City campus in March.
   

5. Beloved cookie brand launches sugar-free product, but not everyone is sweet on it (foxnews.com) — A diabetes educator from Hackensack University Medical Center weighs in on Oreo’s new zero-sugar cookies, stressing they may be better than regular cookies for people with diabetes but still require moderation. The piece explains the artificial sweeteners used, highlights social media skepticism, and underscores that “sugar-free” doesn’t mean calorie-free or risk-free for blood sugar or digestion.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hackensack

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• TUMC Christmas Cantata Concert
  Teaneck United Methodist Church, 201 Degraw Ave, Teaneck
  5:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Redefining Retirement: Understanding Home equity, options for retirement security
  50 Eisenhower Dr, Paramus
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• NKP Staff Breakfast
  Nellie K Parker School , 261 Maple Hill Drive , Hackensack
  7:45 am
• PTA Sensory Santa Photos & Crafts Fundraiser- Tentative
  Nellie K Parker School , 261 Maple Hill Drive , Hackensack
  4:00 pm
• The Nutcracker
  New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) , 1 Center St , Newark
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• (R) Special Olympics Young Athletes
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
  10:00 am
• Bilingual Story Time
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
  10:00 am
• Fit To Be Lit Book Club Discussion
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Gallery Space,
  11:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Disney's Frozen - The Musical - Millburn
  Paper Mill Playhouse , 22 Brookside Dr , Millburn
  1:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Sensory Free Play
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Baby Lap Time
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library , Hackensack - Children's Room , Hackensack
  10:00 am
• Sensory Play Drop-In Program
  River Edge Public Library Large Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• JUV Lapsit Storytime (for Ages 0-2 Years with a Caregiver) No registration
  Dixon Homestead Library , Dumont - All Purpose Room 2 , Dumont
  10:30 am
• Morning Book Club, adults
  Tenafly Public Library Tenafly - Friends Room,
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Secretary in Hackensack. Apply here.
• The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Hackensack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackensack here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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