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Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway 2025

Mayor Derek Armstead in collaboration with the Mayor’s Youth Commission, Communities In Cooperation, Inc, Department of Parks & Recreation, Local Businesses, and Community Based Partners present Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Linden’s School age residents.
  • What: Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway. Children must be present to receive a bag. One bag per child. While supplies last! There will also be a special guest performance by Saul Paul.
  • When: Monday, August 25, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue. Check in starts at the rear in CVS parking lot.
  • How: Complete form below to register. Proof of Linden residency will be required at check in to receive a ticket for a bag. One bag per child. While supplies last!

Backpack Giveaway 2025

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Backpack Giveaway

Mayor Derek Armstead in collaboration with the Mayor’s Youth Commission, Communities in Cooperation, Inc, and the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation present Backpack Giveaway!

  • Who: For Linden residents. Must show proof of linden address/residency. Linden health department and multilingual staff will be on hand to help families navigate and complete school paperwork.
  • What: Backpack Giveaway. Promoting and encouraging a violent free school year for all students! Sign up for a free linden library card! Free children’s activities! Live music entertainment featuring DJ Drewski and Zeddy Will during the event!
  • When: August 19, 2024 from 5pm until 8pm.
  • Where: School #1, which is located at 729 North Wood Avenue. Enter parking lot on Gibbons Street.
  • How: For Linden residents! Must show proof of linden address/residency.

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Board of Health and the Linden Public Library, in partnership with Super Health Pharmacy are providing a Covid-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinic.

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  • What: Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations.
  • When: Monday, November 27, 2023 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm.
  • Where: Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
  • How: No appointment neccessary. Walk-ins welcome. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Linden Health Department at 908-474-8409.

Backpack Bonanza – Linden Library Card Extravaganza

Mayor Derek Armstead and the Mayor’s Youth Commission, in conjuction with the Linden Department of Parks and Recreation, the Linden Free Public Library and the Linden Public Schools present Backpack Bonanza! Linden Library Card Extravaganza!

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  • Who: For Linden residents only (proof required or current library card accepted).
  • What: Backpack Bonanza! Linden Library Card Extravaganza! Get your free Linden Library Card and receive a backpack and supplies. Enjoy face painting, magicians, balloon art, stilt walkers and more!
  • When: August 28, 2023 from 5pm until 8pm.
  • Where: School #1, which is located at 729 North Wood Avenue. Enter parking lot on Gibbons Street.
  • How: For Linden residents only (proof required or current library card accepted). Child must be present, while supplies last.

Influenza Vaccination Clinics

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Public Library and the Linden Board of Health, in partnership with St. Georges Family and St. Georges Specialty Pharmacy, announce the Influenza Vaccination Clinics.

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  • What: Influenza vaccinations. Also availlable: COVD-19 vaccinations, updated boosters and testing.
  • When & Where:
    • Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 10am until 1pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
    • Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
    • Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 1pm until 4pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome for all dates and locations. Regardless of insurance status, there will be no out-of-pocket fee to any vaccine recipient at this clinic. Influenza vaccination is covered 100% by Medicare and Medicaid, and by most major health insurance providers. For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

9th Annual Independent Authors Book Expo

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Independent Authors Book Experience and the Linden Public Library present the 9th Annual Independent Authors Book Expo. Cannonball into Literacy: Dive into a Good Book!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Free to the public.
  • What: Workshops, author readings and signings, promotional giveaways with prizes and surprises, as well as a Children’s Corner with free books, author readings and arts and crafts.
  • Where: Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
  • When: Saturday, August 6th, 2022 from 11am until 5pm.

Linden Library Blood Drive

We are back at the Linden Library! There will be a blood drive on Wednesday, July 14th from 12:30pm – 6:30pm. Please help us spread the word by posting the attached flyer on your social media! We have 20 people signed up so far and have room for another 20 signups!