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Swahili Storytime

With Sabina Wasonga-Gitau (Recommended ages 5-12)
2024-09-14 14:00:00 2024-09-14 14:45:00 America/New_York Swahili Storytime Celebrate African culture through stories. Main Library - Storytime Room, Library Plaza

Saturday, September 14
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-14 14:00:00 2024-09-14 14:45:00 America/New_York Swahili Storytime Celebrate African culture through stories. Main Library - Storytime Room, Library Plaza

Main Library

Storytime Room, Library Plaza

Celebrate African culture through stories.

Sabina Wasonga-Gitau returns wit her unique Swahili Storytime. Learn words and phrases in the Swahili language and listen to bilingual Swahili tales. Storyteller Sabina Wasonga-Gitau is a native Swahili speaker who has taught children in many countries, and at Nishuane’s PTA Explorers program in Montclair where she lives with her family. She has performed at the UN during the World Kiswahili Day and at the Montclair Literary Festival.

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AGE GROUP: | Families | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | storytellers | stories | black history month | African American | African |

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Main Library - Auditorium
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Shoulder Health Presentation - with Mark Holmes
Fri, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main - Tower & Staff Instruction Rm.
Join Physical Therapist Mark Holmes for a presentation on Shoulder Health from a PT perspective.
Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Dog Man Supa Epic Event - (all ages)
Fri, Jan 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Calling all Dog Man fans! The Dog Man movie is out! To celebrate, join us for a supa epic get together. Come on by for fun activities,... more
Calling all Dog Man fans! The Dog Man movie is out! To celebrate, join us for a supa epic get together. Come on by for fun activities, cool giveaways and lots of laughs!
Queer Reads for Teens - (Ages 12 - 18)
Fri, Jan 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Join us for Queer Reads for Teens -- we'll be discussing young adult books with LGBTQIA+ characters and stories!
Registration required. more
Join us for Queer Reads for Teens -- we'll be discussing young adult books with LGBTQIA+ characters and stories!
Registration required.
RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)
Sat, Feb 01, 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
Intro to Machine Sewing: Make a French Seam Pillowcase NEW - Presented by Jacquelyn Heineken
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Sew Jersey
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Happy Birthday Langston Hughes Read-A-Thon - (recommended for ages 7 and up)
Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Kick off Black History Month by joining the Montclair Branch of the NAACP and the Montclair Library to honor Langston Hughes on his... more
Kick off Black History Month by joining the Montclair Branch of the NAACP and the Montclair Library to honor Langston Hughes on his birthday by reading aloud one of his poems.
Classical Mystery Book Club NEW - presented by Mary English
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 1 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 2 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka
Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Register
Basic Italian 1 (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 2B (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Practical Spanish 1 (Mon) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Mon, Feb 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
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Poetry Writing Workshop - Presented by Jennifer Poteet
Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Join us as we make friends and play!
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool and make new friends. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books about... more
Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool and make new friends. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books about homeschooling. Bring your favorite board game to share.
Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Memoir: The 5 Senses - Presented by Marian Calabro
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is an Adult School class.
Register
Indoor Pickleball Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness - Fairfield location
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Freedom Seekers: The Impact of Fugitive Slaves NEW - Presented by Steve Golin
Tue, Feb 04, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Practical Spanish 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Feb 04, 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
Woodworking 101 - Presented by Robert Haas
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Drop-In Tech Support!
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Feb 05, 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
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Chinoiserie: The East Asian Impact on Western Art & Design - Online NEW
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Feb 05, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Afterschool Storytime - grades K-5
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Before diving into homework, stop by to enjoy a story time after school! We will also make a small craft.
Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block
Wed, Feb 05, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Advanced English as Second Language (ESL) for Professionals - Presented by Theresa Fierro
Wed, Feb 05, 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
Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (First Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (Online) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Wed, Feb 05, 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
An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Thu, Feb 06, 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
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolors NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi
Thu, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Elvis at 90: From Tupelo to Graceland NEW - Presented by Paul Groom
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Indoor Tennis Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Teen Craft Hours - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by and destress in the Teen Room with some simple crafts. Have a project you’re working on? Bring it in! No Registration.
Teen Manga Club - 11-18
Thu, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Love manga or looking to explore manga? Join us for Teen Manga Club for ages 11-18! We'll explore a new manga series every month to... more
Love manga or looking to explore manga? Join us for Teen Manga Club for ages 11-18! We'll explore a new manga series every month to read together and then meet to discuss the book.
MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Tour of Dey Mansion, Washington's Headquarters
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dey Mansion
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Hearts & Crafts - grades K-5
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Green Room
Get a head start on your sweet and special valentines for Valentine's Day! We will also squeeze in a story time.
Jack and Jill - Jill and Jill
Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Cheryl Moon-Young 202-355-3811
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 1 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering
Mon, Feb 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
For adults with dementia and their caregivers, this event offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and... more
For adults with dementia and their caregivers, this event offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every month.
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 2 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Basic Italian 1 (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 2B (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Practical Spanish 1 (Mon) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Mon, Feb 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
Resume Ready for Career Transition - Presented by Jennifer Rodgers
Mon, Feb 10, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Poetry Writing Workshop - Presented by Jennifer Poteet
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Memoir: The 5 Senses - Presented by Marian Calabro
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is an Adult School class.
Register
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
The Everything Book Club - "The Color of Water" by James McBride
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.
Indoor Pickleball Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness - Fairfield location
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
North Star Codes - Heroes and Symbols of the Underground Railroad (Ages 6-11)
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Learn about the symbols and meanings hidden in music and folk art used by the heroic “conductors” of the railroad.
Teen Board Game Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come play board games with your friends in the Teen Room!
Participants are encouraged to bring a board game to share with the... more
Come play board games with your friends in the Teen Room!
Participants are encouraged to bring a board game to share with the group.
Registration required due to limited space.
Valentine's Day Craft - for Adults - In Person
Tue, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us to make a heart themed garland/banner. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Community Conversation: The Development of Reading - birth to 3rd grade parents & educators
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Dr. Jackie Bobien-Blanton will lead a presentation and discussion about reading development. Her book “It Takes a Village to Raise a... more
Dr. Jackie Bobien-Blanton will lead a presentation and discussion about reading development. Her book “It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader” emphasizes the important ecosystem that surrounds a child.
Practical Spanish 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Feb 11, 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
Woodworking 101 - Presented by Robert Haas
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Feb 12, 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
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Feb 12, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 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
Teen Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Party - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Celebrate Valentine's Day in style with snacks and a screening of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!
Registration recommended.
Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block
Wed, Feb 12, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Advanced English as Second Language (ESL) for Professionals - Presented by Theresa Fierro
Wed, Feb 12, 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
The End of the Era of Limited Wars - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 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
Beginner Mah Jongg (First Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (In-Person) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Valentine's Storytime for Birth - 5 years
Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Celebrate Valentine's Day singing songs and reading books with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolors NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi
Thu, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Indoor Tennis Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Picture Frame! (ages 3-6)
Thu, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us to get creative and make your own Valentine’s Day picture frame!
Teen Craft Hours - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by and destress in the Teen Room with some simple crafts. Have a project you’re working on? Bring it in! No Registration.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Picture Frame! (ages 7+)
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us to get creative and make your own Valentine’s Day picture frame!
Anime Spectre - For Adults, 18+
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime from classics to modern day and discuss... more
Join us for Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime from classics to modern day and discuss over snacks! Registration is required.
Roots, Rock, Reggae: The Music and Legacy of Bob Marley NEW - Presented by Ada McKenzie-Thomas
Thu, Feb 13, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School online class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours Sat
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Appointment: 1-1:45 p.m.
Write Group Reads - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Join us as we make friends and play!
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Memoir: The 5 Senses - Presented by Marian Calabro
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is an Adult School class.
Register
Wellness Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
Indoor Pickleball Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness - Fairfield location
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us in unstructured LEGO play to create a masterpiece!
Practical Spanish 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Feb 18, 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
Woodworking 101 - Presented by Robert Haas
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Open Book, Open Mind; Jennifer Jones, "Becoming Spectacular" - The First African American Rockette
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own... more
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own Sharron Miller of SMAPA.
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Drop-In Tech Support!
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Feb 19, 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
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Hearty, Nutritious Winter Soups - Presented by Mary Ellen Zung
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Black History Month Storytime - with Miss Tilly
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Celebrate Black History Month with Miss Tilly!
Paperbook Pals Book Club - (for grade 1-2)
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Read Dragon Girls: Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon by Maddy Mara and come ready to discuss! Registration required.
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Word Press Meetup - Word Press Meetup
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Mike Auteri
Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block
Wed, Feb 19, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Advanced English as Second Language (ESL) for Professionals - Presented by Theresa Fierro
Wed, Feb 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
Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Teen Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (First Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (Online) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Thu, Feb 20, 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
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
The Corner Book Club - In Person
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for a lively, librarian-led discussion of a science fiction novel titled, Never Let Me Go, by acclaimed British author Kazuo... more
Join us for a lively, librarian-led discussion of a science fiction novel titled, Never Let Me Go, by acclaimed British author Kazuo Ishiguro. Registration is required.
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolors NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi
Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Indoor Tennis Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Teen Craft Hours - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by and destress in the Teen Room with some simple crafts. Have a project you’re working on? Bring it in! No Registration.
LIVING GREEN: Weatherproofing Your Home - Presented by Laszlo Kiss
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 1 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 2 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Feb 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
Register
Basic Italian 1 (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 2B (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Practical Spanish 1 (Mon) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Mon, Feb 24, 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
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Introduction to Bouldering NEW - Presented by The Gravity Vault Montclair
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gravity Vault Montclair
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Poetry Writing Workshop - Presented by Jennifer Poteet
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Memoir: The 5 Senses - Presented by Marian Calabro
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is an Adult School class.
Register
Indoor Pickleball Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness - Fairfield location
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Teen Board Game Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come play board games with your friends in the Teen Room!
Participants are encouraged to bring a board game to share with the... more
Come play board games with your friends in the Teen Room!
Participants are encouraged to bring a board game to share with the group.
Registration required due to limited space.
Queer Lit Club: Science Fiction Fantasy Edition - (In Person)
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discuss The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Registration is required.
Woodworking 101 - Presented by Robert Haas
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Open Book, Open Mind; Curtis Sittenfeld, "Show Don't Tell"
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
The New York Times bestselling author of "Eligible" and "Romantic Comedy" discusses her latest book of sharp, witty stories with her own... more
The New York Times bestselling author of "Eligible" and "Romantic Comedy" discusses her latest book of sharp, witty stories with her own longtime editor, Jennifer Hershey.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Feb 26, 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
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Making Words - (Grades 1-3)
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Try out this new hands-on activity to practice word patterns, taking apart sounds, phonemic awareness and spelling. Sign-up required.
Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block
Wed, Feb 26, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Advanced English as Second Language (ESL) for Professionals - Presented by Theresa Fierro
Wed, Feb 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
Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships - (Parents & Teens)
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join our friends from SOFIA as we talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships and how we can recognize the signs of... more
Join our friends from SOFIA as we talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships and how we can recognize the signs of both.
Registration required.
Success Strategies for Selling a Home NEW - Presented by Clare Morcella
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a free Adult School class.
Register
Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (First Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (In-Person) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Thu, Feb 27, 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
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolors NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi
Thu, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Indoor Tennis Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Thu, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Teen Craft Hours - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by and destress in the Teen Room with some simple crafts. Have a project you’re working on? Bring it in! No Registration.
Herbalism for Skin and Hair NEW - Presented by Lana Mustafa
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
The New Retirement Rules: Understanding SECURE Act 2.0
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Graphic Novel Book Club - (18+ Only)
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
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.
Anything Queer Lit Club - (In Person)
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us as we discuss What I Know About You by Eric Chacour. Registration is required.
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Library Recipes: Gormet Popcorn - (All Ages)
Fri, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Join us at BAB to learn and make three popcorn recipes that you can take home and enjoy!
Classical Mystery Book Club NEW - presented by Mary English
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka
Mon, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Basic Italian 1 (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 2B (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Practical Spanish 1 (Mon) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Mon, Mar 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
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Introduction to Bouldering NEW - Presented by The Gravity Vault Montclair
Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gravity Vault Montclair
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Poetry Writing Workshop - Presented by Jennifer Poteet
Mon, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Memoir: The 5 Senses - Presented by Marian Calabro
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is an Adult School class.
Register
Book Discussion: "The Personal Librarian" NEW - Presented by Anastasia Rubis
Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Indoor Pickleball Clinic NEW - Presented by Elite Tennis Academy
Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tiger Tennis and Fitness - Fairfield location
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Practical Spanish 1 (Tue) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 04, 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
Woodworking 101 - Presented by Robert Haas
Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Georgia O’Keeffe: Speaking in Color and Shapes Online NEW - Presented by Janet Mandel
Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
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Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 05, 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
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Mar 05, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block
Wed, Mar 05, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Advanced English as Second Language (ESL) for Professionals - Presented by Theresa Fierro
Wed, Mar 05, 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
Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
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Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (Second Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (Online) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Thu, Mar 06, 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
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolors NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi
Thu, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Microsoft Excel 2016: Level 1 - Presented by Sue Brogan
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Intermediate Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Introduction to Seed Starting - Presented by Lana Mustafa
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Van Vleck House - Greenhouse
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Adult Musical Theatre: Singing Sondheim - Presented by Vanguard Theater
Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka
Mon, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Basic Italian 1 (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 2B (Online) - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Introduction to Bouldering NEW - Presented by The Gravity Vault Montclair
Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gravity Vault Montclair
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Poetry Writing Workshop - Presented by Jennifer Poteet
Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Crochet: Beyond the Basics - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register
Using Your Strengths to Find a New Career - Presented by Laurel Bernstein
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Practical Spanish 1 (Tue) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 11, 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
Woodworking 101 - Presented by Robert Haas
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Tue, Mar 11, 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
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
M*A*S*H: A Deep Dive NEW - Presented by Marian Calabro
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 12, 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
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Mar 12, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Mar 12, 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
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (Second Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (In-Person) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolors NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi
Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
Microsoft Excel 2016: Level 1 - Presented by Sue Brogan
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Women & Wealth - Presented by Eleanor Galt-Lin, CFP®
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Intermediate Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Adult Musical Theatre: Singing Sondheim - Presented by Vanguard Theater
Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Write Group Reads - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger
How to Serve up an Immune Supporting Plate - Presented by Mary Ellen Zung
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Introduction to Bouldering NEW - Presented by The Gravity Vault Montclair
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gravity Vault Montclair
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
Crochet: Beyond the Basics - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register
Using Your Strengths to Find a New Career - Presented by Laurel Bernstein
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Title IX and the Rise of Women's Sports - Presented by Kelly Whiteside
Tue, Mar 18, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Practical Spanish 1 (Tue) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 18, 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
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
M*A*S*H: A Deep Dive NEW - Presented by Marian Calabro
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 19, 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
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Book Discussion - In Person
Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Mar 19, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Africa, the New Geopolitical Theater NEW - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 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
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (Second Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (Online) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Make The Most of Your iPhone Photography - Presented by Joanna Madloch
Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Microsoft Excel 2016: Level 1 - Presented by Sue Brogan
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
A Free The History of Math, Music and the Stars: - Talk and Astrolabe Workshop NEW
Thu, Mar 20, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Intermediate Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Fri, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Social Worker Office Hours Sat
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Appointment: 1-1:45 p.m.
Whiskey Distilling 101 - Presented by Jersey Spirits
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jersey Spirits Distillery
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Adult Musical Theatre: Singing Sondheim - Presented by Vanguard Theater
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Shakespeare Onscreen: All About King Lear NEW - Presented by Naomi Liebler
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Live Concert of Irish Fiddle, Flute and Uillean Pipes NEW - with Charles Sporn and Brian Szura
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a free Adult School event. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Crochet: Beyond the Basics - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register
Using Your Strengths to Find a New Career - Presented by Laurel Bernstein
Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Shakespeare Onscreen: All About King Lear NEW - Presented by Naomi Liebler
Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:40pm
Montclair Film
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Practical Spanish 1 (Tue) - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 25, 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
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
M*A*S*H: A Deep Dive NEW - Presented by Marian Calabro
Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 26, 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
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Advanced French Conversation and Culture NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut
Wed, Mar 26, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Shakespeare Onscreen: All About King Lear NEW - Presented by Naomi Liebler
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Coping with Estranged Family Members ONLINE NEW - Presented by Diane Lang
Wed, Mar 26, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to be transferred to the Adult School website to register.
Register
Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg (Second Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Film Club (In-Person) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Make The Most of Your iPhone Photography - Presented by Joanna Madloch
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Chess and Coffee
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Title IX and the Rise of Women's Sports NEW - Presented by Kelly Whiteside
Thu, Mar 27, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Intermediate Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins
Classical Mystery Book Club NEW - presented by Mary English
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Exploring Yellowstone - Online - Presented by Judy Okun
Mon, Mar 31, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Crochet: Beyond the Basics - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class.
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Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
M*A*S*H: A Deep Dive NEW - Presented by Marian Calabro
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Gentle Yoga - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
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Book Discussion - In Person
Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Montclair High School
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Beginner Mah Jongg (Second Class) - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Film Club (Online) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Intermediate Ukulele - Presented by Robert Mellman
Fri, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
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Adult Musical Theatre: Singing Sondheim - Presented by Vanguard Theater
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the registration link to be transferred to the Adult School website.
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Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Crochet: Beyond the Basics - Presented by Kiersten Jones
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. 4-6:15 p.m. drop-in 6:30-7:15 by appointment
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Dawn Fabbro
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is an Adult School class.
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Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Apr 09, 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
Film Club (In-Person) - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Margarette (they/them) can assist you with a variety of services. Walk-ins: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Appointments: 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Dawn Fabbro
Sat, Apr 12, 7:30am - 8:30am
Anderson Park
This is an Adult School class.
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Write Group Reads - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
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