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Open Book, Open Mind; Liana Finck, "How to Baby"

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2024-12-07 16:00:00 2024-12-07 18:00:00 America/New_York Open Book, Open Mind; Liana Finck, "How to Baby" A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary filmmaker.  She'll share a PowerPoint excerpt from the book.  Main Library - Auditorium, Conference Room

Saturday, December 07
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 16:00:00 2024-12-07 18:00:00 America/New_York Open Book, Open Mind; Liana Finck, "How to Baby" A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary filmmaker.  She'll share a PowerPoint excerpt from the book.  Main Library - Auditorium, Conference Room

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Auditorium, Conference Room

A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary filmmaker.  She'll share a PowerPoint excerpt from the book. 

The event is free but registration is required. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. After the discussion, there will be a Q&A period and a book signing and sale with Watchung Booksellers. The event is co-presented by the Montclair PreK.

Open Book / Open Mind is sponsored by Montclair Public Library Foundation, Watchung Booksellers, the New Jersey Council on Humanities, Anonymous, David and Mary Lee Jones, Dr. Alex and Doris Malaspina and our Underwriters. We are also grateful for the generous support of our in-kind sponsors, First Congregational Church of Montclair, The George, and Amanti Vino. To support Open Book / Open Mind and other library programs, click here to donate.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Liana Finck is the author of three graphic novels, a memoir, and has published several collections of her cartoons with Penguin Random House. They have been reviewed and featured by the New York Times and the The New York Times Book Review. Her work has been featured in many publications including regular contributions to the New Yorker. She is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, and a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship.

ABOUT THE BOOK

"In "How to Baby," Liana takes her witty and lacerating cartoons (“Hobbies for Pregnant Women: Waiting on Hold with the Insurance Company”) and weaves them together with comic essays (“You Married a Brute. Worse. You’re a Nag: Go Ahead and Argue with Each Other”), handy lists (“Nesting. The Comprehensive List of What to Buy and Why Getting Things Used Is Dangerous and Unamerican”), and profound observations. Together, these brilliant pieces form an immersive and comprehensive narrative whole—a baby book, a resource, and an emotional balm—for our time."--Penguin Random House

“I struck a note between parody and memoir,” Finck told Publishers Weekly earlier this year. “It’s a parody of books on how to parent an infant—older books that told you it was going to be beautiful and easy and didn’t mention anything difficult. I found them hilarious. Parenthood isn’t something that you need to trick people into, and those books felt ripe for making fun of. I’m also parodying the books that say parenthood is a horrible, difficult slog…I want to give companionship to readers: a means to vent their own feelings, whatever those are, even if they can’t be articulated.”

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Leah Wolchok is a documentary producer known for her films, Judy Blume Forever, Very Semi-Serious, a film about cartoonists, and Ask Not. She lives in Montclair.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Open Book/Open Mind | Book Discussion | Author Talk |

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Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Aprende, canta y muévete al tierno ritmo de la música mientras aprendes con tu bebé. Es necesario registrarse.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to register on the Adult School website.
Register

Sat, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
Microsoft’s associate general counsel shares his rise from underprivileged childhood in Brooklyn to the top of the technology and... more
Microsoft’s associate general counsel shares his rise from underprivileged childhood in Brooklyn to the top of the technology and music industries with Jon Fortt, a top tech journalist at CNBC.

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Don't miss this popular immersive Portuguese Storytime!

Mon, Nov 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Join us as we learn to strengthen your body and mind with low impact, functional movements.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Mon, Nov 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing... more
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every month.

Mon, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us on Mondays this November for a visually delicious culinary film viewing experience.

Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open... more
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for... more
Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Tower Room
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Word Press Mike Auteri (973) 650-8270

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discuss The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian. Registration is required.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cornerstone Montclair - Community Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:20pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
We will discuss our cumin spice kit and how it was used by participants. Registration is required.

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Meet the Library Director Radwa Ali

Wed, Nov 20, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School - Erging Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Sanctuary
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for a lively, librarian-led discussion of Colm Tóibín's award winning bestselling novel, Brooklyn. Registration is required.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us to listen to some stories written by a favorite children’s author. We will discuss each book and its characters. We will share... more
Join us to listen to some stories written by a favorite children’s author. We will discuss each book and its characters. We will share our opinions about the author’s writing.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
You're a bunch of raccoons, all trying to drive the same car, looking to make their names in the dangerous world of LA street... more
You're a bunch of raccoons, all trying to drive the same car, looking to make their names in the dangerous world of LA street racing.Registration required.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us as we discuss The Lookback Window by Kyle Dillon Hertz. Registration is required.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every... more
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every month to read together and then meet to discussed the book.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every... more
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every month to read together and then meet to discussed the book.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on... more
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on Tuesday, November 19, for DAYTIME IN PERSON! Registration required.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.

Fri, Nov 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Join Dr. Vanessa Castellanos for a presentation on managing arthritis.

Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Fri, Nov 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Read Bo's New Friend by Rebecca Elliott and come ready to discuss! Registration required.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is an Adult School program. Registration is encouraged through Adult School website.
Register

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Local artist and educator Heidi Woo will lead a mindfulness and pottery workshop! You'll practice meditation and make your own kurinuki... more
Local artist and educator Heidi Woo will lead a mindfulness and pottery workshop! You'll practice meditation and make your own kurinuki yunomi cup out of air-dry clay.

Sat, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
A bestselling author and presidential historian discusses his vivid eyewitness account of the first criminal trial of a president with... more
A bestselling author and presidential historian discusses his vivid eyewitness account of the first criminal trial of a president with Dale Russakoff, longtime former Washington Post reporter

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Join us as we learn to strengthen your body and mind with low impact, functional movements.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

Rescheduled
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
New date Tuesday, November 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us on Mondays this November for a visually delicious culinary film viewing experience.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Tue, Nov 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.
Register

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Children will learn about the agricultural technique known as La Milpa (aka the Three Sisters) and then make a take-home craft.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Calling all gamers! Come celebrate this fun national pasttime with a selection of tabletop, card, and video games for you to enjoy!... more
Calling all gamers! Come celebrate this fun national pasttime with a selection of tabletop, card, and video games for you to enjoy! Participants can bring their own games, too! No registration req.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 26, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every... more
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every month to read together and then meet to discussed the book.

Fri, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game... more
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game to share. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books.

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Tue, Dec 03, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Tue, Dec 03, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!

Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cornerstone Montclair - Community Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kurly Kürtősh Café
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School - Erging Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment.

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Sat, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary... more
A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary filmmaker.  She'll share a PowerPoint excerpt from the book. 

Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing... more
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every month.

Mon, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Tower Room
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Bring your knitting or crochet projects and craft together.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 10:30pm
The Walnut Parking Plaza - Ice Rink Area
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Group of 10 discussing titles that explores, Black, Indigenous and People of Color. We are currently at capacity. Registration is closed.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Sanctuary
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment.

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Game Master Cordelia on an epic adventure. Space is limited to six players per session. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins are... more
Join Game Master Cordelia on an epic adventure. Space is limited to six players per session. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Faye Fishman, a Morris County harpist, will present a winter holiday program on the Celtic harp.

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Make your own winter garland! We'll provide all the supplies -- just bring your creativity.
Registration required.

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free... more
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free practice SAT exam, offered by Revolution Prep.
Register

Sat, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the traditional pouring of the libations, a discussion of the seven principles, music, poetry, and more!

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Come read aloud to KoKo the therapy dog, a dear friend of the library! * This is not a drop-in event. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Wiggle & Giggle with Miss Bee as she leads you on a magically musical ride. Registration is limited and required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 19 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Learn how to sew your own cactus plush by hand!
No Sewing Experience Required. Mz. Ellen will show you just how to stitch... more
Learn how to sew your own cactus plush by hand!
No Sewing Experience Required. Mz. Ellen will show you just how to stitch it!
Registration required.

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Make your own winter garland! We'll provide all the supplies -- just bring your creativity.
Registration required.

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Aprende, canta y muévete al tierno ritmo de la música mientras aprendes con tu bebé. Es necesario registrarse.
Registration opens Saturday, November 16 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Make some slime for your siblings, parents, or yourself!

Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment.

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game... more
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game to share. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books.

Rescheduled
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, January 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full

Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing... more
For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every month.

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Sat, Jan 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free... more
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Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins