5 things to do in Paterson, NJ — Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1. New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's Volleyball vs Manhattan

   Community at Newark, NJ, Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC), starting 6 p.m.

   New Jersey Institute of Technology Women's Volleyball vs Manhattan Streaming Video: https://americaeast.com/watch/default.aspx?Live=18101&path=conf

   Details from the organizer

2. Shelf Help: A Reader's Advisory Drop-In to Help You Find Your Next Read

   Community at Main Library, starting 10 a.m.

   Looking for your next great read? Join us in the lovely lobby in Main Library for Shelf Help, a readers' advisory drop-in service! Whether you're planning your upcoming TBR (to-be-read) list,...

   Details from the organizer

3. College Readiness Series

   Community at Branch Brook Branch, starting 3 p.m.

   This in‑person, free 4‑week College Readiness Series will run from June 3 to December 19, 2026, with 90‑minute sessions rotating to each Newark Public Library branch for a full month of...

   Details from the organizer

4. Back to School BBQ

   Community at SPD, starting 2 p.m.

   Details from the organizer

5. Staff Development Day #2

   Community in Newark, starting 2 p.m.

   Staff Development Day #2

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city