Homeschooling Open House

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

New date Wednesday, November 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Main Library

A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

Wed, Nov 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Registration is now closed

Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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

Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Advanced English as a Second Language for Professionals NEW - Presented by Theresa Fierro

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Cancelled

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships - (Ages 13 - 18)

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

Join our friends from SOFIA as we talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships and how we can recognize the signs of both in our own... more

Join our friends from SOFIA as we talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships and how we can recognize the signs of both in our own lives.
Registration required.

Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.

Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks

Thu, Nov 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Wonderful World - (birth to 5 years)

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

Celebrate all the wonderful cultures and languages during this story time. We’ll learn about people and places through books and songs.

Cancelled

Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Come and join us for an in-person storytime outside Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place for ages birth-5!

3-D Origami for the Holidays NEW - Presented by Itoko Kobayashi

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)

Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Cafe Area

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Come join us on the Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.

Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons - (Ages 8-12)

Thu, Nov 14, 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!

Rescheduled

Crash Pandas: an RPG Adventure - (for ages 9-14)

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

New date Thursday, November 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch

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.

French for Travelers NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Cancelled

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Microsoft Excel Tips and Tricks New - Presented by Sue Brogan

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)

Fri, Nov 15, 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 Bob Mellman

Fri, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch

Fri, Nov 15, 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.

Estimulación Musical para la Primera Infancia - (Para bebés hasta 24 meses.)

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.

Odyssey Novels Book Club NEW - with Prof. Mary English of Montclair State University

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.

Open Book, Open Mind; Bruce Jackson, "Never Far From Home" - My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, & the Law."

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.

Era Uma Vez Na Biblioteca (Once Upon a Time at the Library) - Portuguese Storytime (ages birth - 9 years)

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Don't miss this popular immersive Portuguese Storytime!

Exercise with Mobility Clubs - Presented by Jon Leslie

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.

This event is full

Writing Workshop: From Anecdote to Story - Presented by Marian Calabro

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.

Monday Matinees - Feast Your Eyes!

Mon, Nov 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every... more

For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers 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.

American Sign Language: Level 2 - Presented by Belle Hsu

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.

Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting

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.

American Sign Language: Level 1 - Presented by Belle Hsu

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.

MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class

Tue, Nov 19, 10:15am - 11:15am

Main Library - Auditorium

MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.

Cancelled

Create an Effective Family History - Talk and Workshop NEW - Presented by Janice Gilyard

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)

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.

Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we make friends and play!

Cancelled

Wellness Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose

Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library

Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.

The Everything Book Club - "There, There" by Tommy Orange

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.

Word Press - Word Press

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Word Press Mike Auteri (973) 650-8270

ESL for Beginners

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

Registration is now closed

Queer Lit Club: Romance Edition - (In Person)

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.

Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

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.

Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)

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.

Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

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.

Mixed Chair/Standing Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

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.

One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

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.

Tectonics to Totems: Explore Pacific Northwest NEW - Online - Presented by Judy Okun

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.

Book Discussion - Presented by Theodora McKee

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.

Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)

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.

Spice Club: Discussion & Pick up Nutmeg - In Person

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.

Rescheduled

Meet the Director Radwa Ali - Meet the Director

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, November 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Library

Meet the Library Director Radwa Ali

Negativity Detox: Shifting to Positive NEW - with Diane Lang

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.

Writing: Method & Motivation - Presented by Valerie Block

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.

Rescheduled

Meet the Director Radwa Ali - Meet the Director

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

New date Wednesday, November 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New venue Main Library

Meet the Library Director Radwa Ali

Meet the Director Radwa Ali - Meet the Director

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Meet the Library Director Radwa Ali

Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle

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.

Film Club In-Person - Presented by Margot Cochran

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Sanctuary

This is a paid Adult School class.

An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks

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.

The Corner Book Club - In Person

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.

Author Study Story Time - (Grades 1-3)

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

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.

Crash Pandas: an RPG Adventure - (for ages 9-14)

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.

Anything Queer Lit Club - (In Person)

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.

French for Travelers NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut

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.

Cancelled

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Cancelled

The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - "There, There" by Tommy Orange

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Main Library

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.

MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Storytime Room

Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.

Managing Arthritis: Tips for Healthy Living

Fri, Nov 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Join Dr. Vanessa Castellanos for a presentation on managing arthritis.

Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch

Fri, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.

Between the Pages Book Club - (for grades 2-3)

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.

Philippine Holiday Celebration with Music and Crafts NEW - Presented by Alay Philippine Performing Arts

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

This is an Adult School program. Registration is encouraged through Adult School website.

Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Peace Cups Pottery for Kids - for ages 8-14

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.

This event is full

Open Book, Open Mind; Jonathan Alter, "American Reckoning"

Sat, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room

A prize-winning, bestselling author who has interviewed 9 presidents discusses his life in the halls of power and Trump's trial with... more

A prize-winning, bestselling author who has interviewed 9 presidents discusses his life in the halls of power and Trump's trial with Dale Russakoff, former Washington Post reporter.

Re-indigenizing New Jersey NEW - with Chris Matthews and Maisa Taha of MSU

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Exercise with Mobility Clubs - Presented by Jon Leslie

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.

Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)

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, 10:30am - 11:15am

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.

Monday Matinees - Feast Your Eyes!

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us on Mondays this November for a visually delicious culinary film viewing experience.

American Sign Language: Level 2 - Presented by Belle Hsu

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.

American Sign Language: Level 1 - Presented by Belle Hsu

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.

MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class

Tue, Nov 26, 10:15am - 11:15am

Main Library - Auditorium

MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.

Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)

Tue, Nov 26, 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.

Adult Hip-Hop Class with Beyond the Boogie

Tue, Nov 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join professional dancer Tiffany Taylor from Beyond The Boogie Dance Company in a hip-hop class for adults!

Corn, Beans and Squash - Three Sisters and La Milpa - Story and Craft (ages 3-6)

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.

International Games Month Celebration - (All Ages)

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.

ESL for Beginners

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

Registration is now closed

Practical Spanish 2 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

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.

One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place

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

Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)

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.

Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library

Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we make friends and play!

Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)

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.

Cookie Decorating with Jenn - For Adults

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Come and decorate your own holiday cookie with Jenn Yang, owner of Sweet Confections by Jenn. Registration is required

Financial Considerations as You Near Retirement - Presented by Eleanor Galt-Lin, CPA

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.

Practical Spanish 2 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

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.

They Play, You Pay: Public Subsidies for Sports Venues NEW - Presented by Keith Danish

Tue, Dec 03, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

New venue Main Library - Conference Room

*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Estimulación Musical para la Primera Infancia - (Para bebés hasta 24 meses.)

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Aprende, canta y muévete al tierno ritmo de la música mientras aprendes con tu bebé. Es necesario registrarse.

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

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.

Book Discussion - Presented by Theodora McKee

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.

Paperback Pals Book Club - (for grade 1)

Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Read Meet Yasmin! and come ready to discuss! Registration required.

The Holiday Chimney Cake Tasting Experience NEW - Presented by Kurly Kürtosh Café

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Kurly Kürtősh Café

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle

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.

An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks

Thu, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

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.

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, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

Cuentitos: Bilingual Spanish Storytime (Ages 2-5) - Hora de cuentos infantiles bilingüe

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

Children’s books in Spanish and English along with acoustic guitar and songs in Spanish. No registration required.

Cancelled

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Trust Your Gut: Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Fri, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main - Tower & Staff Instruction Rm.

Join Dr. Joseph Shami, gastroenterologist, and Dr. Carrie Ditzel, clinical psychologist, to learn how you can support your health... more

Join Dr. Joseph Shami, gastroenterologist, and Dr. Carrie Ditzel, clinical psychologist, to learn how you can support your health through the hectic holiday season.

Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch

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.

Movie Night: Polar Express 20th Anniversary - (All Ages)

Fri, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Wear your pajamas and join us for the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express inside the library! We'll be serving hot chocolate, snacks,... more

Wear your pajamas and join us for the 20th anniversary of The Polar Express inside the library! We'll be serving hot chocolate, snacks, and those who believe will receive a bell to take home.

Dungeons and Dragons: Yule Edition - (Ages 8-16)

Sat, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Looking for a chilly winter adventure, traveler? Join us for this Yule inspired D&D one-shot!

Swahili Storytime - With Sabina Wasonga-Gitau (Recommended ages 5-12)

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

Celebrate African culture through stories.

Open Book, Open Mind; Liana Finck, "How to Baby" - A Memoir

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.

Cancelled

Era Uma Vez Na Biblioteca (Once Upon a Time at the Library) - Portuguese Storytime (ages birth - 9 years)

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Don't miss this popular immersive Portuguese Storytime!

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library

Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

Soy Candlemaking: Gifts for the Holidays - Presented by Corin Wright

Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

For adults with dementia and their caregivers, this cafe offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and... more

For adults with dementia and their caregivers, this cafe offers 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.

LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)

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.

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us in unstructured LEGO play to create a masterpiece!

Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we make friends and play!

Adult Hip-Hop Class with Beyond the Boogie

Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join professional dancer Tiffany Taylor from Beyond The Boogie Dance Company in a hip-hop class for adults!

The Everything Book Club - "Landline" by Rainbow Rowell

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.

Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing!

Yarn-A-Round

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Cafe Area

Bring your knitting or crochet projects and craft together.

Practical Spanish 2 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

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.

One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

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.

Cancelled

Dinner at La Mezzaluna & A Christmas Carol - at McCarter Theater NEW

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.

Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)

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

Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke

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.

Film Club In-Person - Presented by Margot Cochran

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Sanctuary

This is a paid Adult School class.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

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, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)

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.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons - (Ages 8-12)

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!

Sugar Cookie Decorating (Grades 3-5) - registration required

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we decorate sugar cookies

Sugar Cookie Decorating (Ages 12-18) - registration required

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we decorate sugar cookies!

Cancelled

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Winter Holiday Show on Celtic Harp

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.

Tween Winter Garlands - (Ages 8 - 12)

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.

RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)

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.

Kwanzaa Community Celebration - (All Ages)

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

Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library

Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)

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.

Wiggle and Giggle - Recommended ages 1-5 years

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

Cancelled

Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bellevue Avenue Branch

Join us as we make friends and play!

Wellness Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.

Sugar Cookie Decorating (Ages 3-5) - registration required

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we decorate sugar cookies and read a story!

Adult Hip-Hop Class with Beyond the Boogie

Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join professional dancer Tiffany Taylor from Beyond The Boogie Dance Company in a hip-hop class for adults!

Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing!

Sugar Cookie Decorating (Grades K-2) - registration required

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us as we decorate sugar cookies and read a story!

Queer Lit Club: Science Fiction Fantasy Edition - (In Person)

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Join us as we discuss The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Registration is required.

Practical Spanish 2 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

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.

One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Book Discussion - Presented by Theodora McKee

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.

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.

Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)

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.

Spice Club: Discussion & Pick up ginger root - In Person

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

We will discuss our nutmeg spice kit and how it was used by participants. Registration is required.

Sew It! Cactus Stuffie - (Ages 9 - 18)

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, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

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, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Anything Queer Lit Club - (In Person)

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

Join us as we discuss The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden. Registration is required.

Tween Winter Garlands - (Ages 8 - 12)

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.

Estimulación Musical para la Primera Infancia - (Para bebés hasta 24 meses.)

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Holiday Bells - with Montclair Make Music Winter

Sat, Dec 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza

Join us as we celebrate Make Music Winter with the Holidays Notes outside the Bellevue Avenue Branch!

Passing Notes - with Montclair Make Music Winter

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor

Join us as we celebrate Make Music Winter with the Passing Notes!

Make a Festive Ornament - For Adults

Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:25pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Come and make a festive ornament. Registration is recommended.

Holiday Slime

Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

Make some slime for your siblings, parents, or yourself!

Make a Festive Ornament - For Families

Sat, Dec 21, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Come and make a festive ornament. Registration is recommended.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library

Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

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

Queer Reads for Teens - (Ages 12 - 18)

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.

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Tower 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.

All About Owls with The Raptor Trust - (Ages 5-10)

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

See an owl up close and learn all about these misunderstood raptor birds.

Registration opens Friday, November 29 2024 at 9:00am

Teen Holiday Cookie Party - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library

Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.

Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Come hang out and decorate some sugar cookies! Registration required.

Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)

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

Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)

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 welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every... more

For adults with dementia and their caregivers offers a welcoming, safe, calming space for socializing, music, art and reminiscing every month.

RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)

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

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.

Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

HESAA Financial Aid Information Session - (Teens & Parents)

Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) for an overview of the financial aid process -- you'll also learn about... more

Join HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) for an overview of the financial aid process -- you'll also learn about grants, scholarships, and loans offered by the State of New Jersey.

RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)

Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 10:00am

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.

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.