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4- 10:00 AM· Library
Emanuel Einstein Free Public Library — open today
The library's posted hours run Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.), so it's open the full day on this Wednesday. It offers quiet reading and workspace plus rotating adult and children's programs such as book clubs, story time, and creative writing workshops; no specific program could be confirmed as scheduled for this exact date, so check the library's calendar of events or call ahead (973-835-0482) to see what's on. A dependable, free daytime or after-work option right in the borough.
The Free Public Library of the Borough of Pompton Lakes (Emanuel Einstein Memorial) · 333 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 - Check live showtimes· Movies
Movies at AMC Wayne 14 (check live showtimes)
The nearest full first-run multiplex to Pompton Lakes, roughly a 15-minute drive southwest in Wayne. As of mid-September 2026 the slate includes Practical Magic 2 (in theaters since September 11) with Resident Evil opening two days after this date, on Friday September 18 — the exact Wednesday lineup and showtimes weren't independently verifiable for this specific date, so check Fandango or AMC's site before you go.
AMC Wayne 14 · 67 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470 - Check live showtimes· Movies
Movies at Cinemark Willowbrook Mall XD and ScreenX (check live showtimes)
A second nearby option in Wayne inside Willowbrook Mall, featuring XD and ScreenX premium formats plus a Studio Eats dine-in menu. Screenings run from midday matinees through the evening; current wide releases around this date include Practical Magic 2, with Resident Evil arriving September 18. Verify the day's titles and showtimes on Fandango or Cinemark's website before traveling.
Cinemark Willowbrook Mall XD and ScreenX · 360 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470 - Check hours· Recreation
Fishing, kayaking & shoreline recreation on Pompton Lake
Pompton Lake is a 175-acre lake on the Ramapo River with public shoreline access for fishing, and it's a popular spot for kayaking and canoeing. Lakeside Park has a boat launch for launching your own watercraft year-round, plus canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals by the hour during summer months. An easy, no-ticket outdoor option for a September afternoon; confirm current park and launch rules with the Borough Parks & Recreation department (973-835-0143).
Lakeside Park / Pompton Lake (Ramapo River) · 580 Lakeside Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Also worth checking
This is a curated, non-exhaustive sample that leans on dependable recurring and evergreen options because date-specific listings for a small borough like Pompton Lakes are often sparse. Movie showtimes, specific library programs, and park/launch rules all change, so verify times, admission, and availability directly with each venue before traveling. Thatcher McGhee's Wednesday trivia night was confirmed as a standing weekly event, though the exact start time varies by source (7 vs. 8 p.m.) and should be double-checked. No borough-run event was found scheduled specifically for this Wednesday on the municipal calendar.
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