Name: Chess and Coffee
Start: 2024-09-19T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-19T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Library

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Chess and Coffee

2024-09-19 14:00:00 2024-09-19 16:00:00 America/New_York Chess and Coffee Join us for open play chess and coffee! Main Library - Conference Room

Thursday, September 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-19 14:00:00 2024-09-19 16:00:00 America/New_York Chess and Coffee Join us for open play chess and coffee! Main Library - Conference Room

Main Library

Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Come play chess and drink coffee! Chess board will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

This is a drop-in open play, there will be no guided instruction.

Registration is recommended for updates.

Photographs may be taken during our programs and events for promotional purposes such as social media and e-newsletters. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken please let us know before the event.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

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Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months

Thu, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Lawn.

Registration is now closed

The Twilight Zone: Interactive Study - The Passage of Time - Presented by Linda Hetcher

Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Social Worker Office Hours

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Listen on the Lawn Storytime for ages birth - 5

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn

Come and join us for an in-person storytime outside Bellevue Avenue Branch Lawn for ages birth-5!

Registration is now closed

Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months

Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn

Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Lawn.

Registration is now closed

Explore "Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge/Native Art" - Talk and Workshop NEW

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Montclair Art Museum

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

Chess and Coffee

Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Registration is now closed

Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn

Come join us on the Bellevue Avenue Lawn for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.

Registration is now closed

Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)

Thu, Oct 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.

Registration is now closed

National Coming Out Day - (Teens & Adults)

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Honor National Coming Out Day with a glimpse into our history through the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Registration recommended.

Anime Spectre - (for adults 18 & up!)

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Islamic Design - Talk and Workshop - Presented by Jerise Fogel

Thu, Oct 10, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

The MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Main Library

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Oral Health in Senior Citizens - with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

Fri, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Join us to learn about oral health!

Spooky Storytime - (birth - 5 year olds)

Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

Join our amazing teen volunteers for a fun, spooky storytime!
Registration recommended.

Golf: Outdoor - Presented by Lou Ruina

Sat, Oct 12, 11:15am - 12:45pm

Millburn Municipal Golf Course, Short Hills, NJ

This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to register on the Adult School website.

Puppet Time! - A Halloween Puppet Show for All Ages

Sat, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join Puppet Time for a Halloween-themed puppet show!

Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Carl Selinger

Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 2-5)

Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Green Room

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

Learn English Book Club

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Improve your English while reading!

This event is full

Monday Matinees - 80's Nostalgic Horror

Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us for light horror movies from the 80's.

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us in unstructured LEGO play to create a masterpiece!

Italian for Travelers - Virtual Program - Presented by Kristine Massari

Mon, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Instructor Zoom

This is a paid Adult School Online Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.

Basic Italian 2 - Virtual Program - Presented by Kristine Massari

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Instructor Zoom

This is a paid Adult School class.

Poems as Prompts: Poetry Workshop - Presented by Laura Freedgood

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

The Birds of Autumn Morning Bird Walks - Presented by Rick Wright

Tue, Oct 15, 7:30am - 10:30am

Offsite

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

MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class

Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 11:15am

Main Library - Auditorium

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

Wellness Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones

Tue, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Pumpkin craft for Adults - In Person

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Jen Place will guide us in using paper rope to make a pumpkin and then decorate it. All materials will be provided. Registration is... more

Jen Place will guide us in using paper rope to make a pumpkin and then decorate it. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Sports Photography Through the Decades NEW - Presented by Chuck Solomon

Tue, Oct 15, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Auditorium

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

Cancelled

Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

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

Excel Importing and Data Cleanup NEW - Presented by Sue Brogan

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

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

Woodworking 101 NEW - Presented by Robert Haas

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Montclair High School - Wood Shop

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

Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Montclair Community Farm Table - Outside the Bellevue Ave. Branch

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch

Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more

Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.

Mixed Chair/Standing Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.

Rescheduled

Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

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 & Pickup Cumin seeds - In Person

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

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

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

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Open Book, Open Mind; Melissa Ludtke, "Locker Room Talk - A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside"

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room

The award-winning Sports Illustrated journalist who won the right to locker room interviews with male athletes in 1978 discusses her... more

The award-winning Sports Illustrated journalist who won the right to locker room interviews with male athletes in 1978 discusses her groundbreaking story with a sports journalist and MSU professor.

Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.

The Twilight Zone: Interactive Study - The Passage of Time - Presented by Linda Hetcher

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference 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, Oct 17, 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.

Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Cancelled

Social Worker Office Hours

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Chess and Coffee

Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Herbalism for Anxiety and Depression NEW - Presented by Lana Mustafa

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Anything Queer Lit Club - (In Person)

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

Join us as we discuss Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin. Registration is required.

Community Forum: Segregation and Reparation in Montclair

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join The Jersey Bee, Montclair History Center, and Friends of Howe House at the Montclair Public Library for a conversation on... more

Join The Jersey Bee, Montclair History Center, and Friends of Howe House at the Montclair Public Library for a conversation on segregation and the movements working toward reparation.

Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

V.C. Andrews: Exploring the Dollanganger Series NEW - Presented by Ava Caridad

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

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

Fall Hiking Club - (All Ages)

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Offsite

Join us for our last guided, easy hike of the year to Hilltop Reservation!

Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Preventative Cancer Screening for Older Adults

Fri, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Join Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center for a talk on cancer detection.

Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Bob Mellman

Fri, Oct 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor

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

Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus - (All Ages)

Fri, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Join us for a spooky movie inside the library! We'll be watching Hocus Pocus and serving popcorn, lemonade, and candy!

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

Sat, Oct 19, 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.

Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset NEW - with Wafa Ayyad of the Folklife Center of Northern NJ

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

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

Sat, Oct 19, 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.

Dungeons and Dragons: Halloween Edition (Suggested 8-16)

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Looking for spooky, vampire adventure, traveler? Join us for this chilling D&D one-shot!

This event is full

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

Sat, Oct 19, 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.

Cancelled

Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937

A Reading of Dancing Queen by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich - Presented By Swan Dive Theater Collective

Sun, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Swan Dive Theater Collective presents a reading of Dancing Queen, a full length play by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich.

Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 2-5)

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Green Room

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

Learn English Book Club

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Improve your English while reading!

This event is full

Let's Make One-of-a-Kind Mexican Jewelry NEW - Presented by Gabriel Tutalo

Mon, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Solano Exp Store

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

Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

American Sign Language: Level 2 - Presented by Belle Hsu

Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.

Poems as Prompts: Poetry Workshop - Presented by Laura Freedgood

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Crochet for Beginners - Presented by Kiersten Jones

Tue, Oct 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Main Library - Tower Room

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on... more

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on Thursday, October 25, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.

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

Tue, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

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

Word Press - Word Press

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Word Press Mike Auteri (973) 650-8270

ESL for Beginners

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

This event is full

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

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Join us as we discuss The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Registration is required.

Shapeshifters: How Corsets Did the Trick NEW Virtual Talk - Presented by Marcie Cooperman

Tue, Oct 22, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual

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

Cancelled

Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

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

Woodworking 101 NEW - Presented by Robert Haas

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Montclair High School - Wood Shop

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

Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 23, 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.

Montclair Community Farm's Mobile Farm Stand - In front of the Main Library

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library

Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more

Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.

Research Your Home's History Workshop

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Local History Room

This free workshop will assist you in discovering local resources available to help you research the history of your Montclair home and... more

This free workshop will assist you in discovering local resources available to help you research the history of your Montclair home and property.

Mixed Chair/Standing Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.

We Play Hockey Too - We Play Hockey Too

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Chris Bland 201-776-6839

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

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.

Israel's War With Hamas in the Gaza Strip NEW - Presented by Pierre Fabian

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor

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

Film Club In-Person - Presented by Margot Cochran

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

This is a paid Adult School class.

Indoor Rowing - Presented by Lorna Rundle

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

The Twilight Zone: Interactive Study - The Passage of Time - Presented by Linda Hetcher

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference 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, Oct 24, 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.

Little Read Storytime in the Park - Brookdale Park Playground

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brookdale Park Playground

Join special guest readers for our Little Read Storytime in the Park! Event will take place in the playground space.

Social Worker Office Hours

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

The Corner Book Club - In Person

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Join us for a lively, librarian-led discussion of Latinx author Xochitl Gonzalez's Olga dies dreaming. Registration is required.

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster - Documentary Screening with Q&A

Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us for a documentary screening followed by an appearance with Sara Karloff, Boris Karloff's daughter.

Chess and Coffee

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Little Read Storytime in the Park - Nishuane Park Playground

Thu, Oct 24, 3:45pm - 4:15pm

Nishuane Park Playground

Join special guest readers for our Little Read Storytime in the Park! Event will take place near the playground space.

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

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

MPL Foundation - MPl Foundation

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Mary

Graphic Novel Book Club - (18+ Only)

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

V.C. Andrews: Exploring the Dollanganger Series NEW - Presented by Ava Caridad

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

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

Cake Decorating with Palette Knife NEW - Presented by Marliese Traver

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Unitarian Universalist Congregation - Kitchen

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

The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on... more

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on Thursday, October 25, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.

Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

The MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Polypharmacy: The Simultaneous Use of Multiple Medications

Fri, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Hear form a doctor from Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.

Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Bob Mellman

Fri, Oct 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor

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

The Wizard of Oz: A Look Back - Screening and Lecture

Fri, Oct 25, 1:15pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

We will watch "The Wizard of Oz" and Cinema Studies Instructor, Cordelia S. will present a retrospective view of the classic film.

Spooky Tween Terrariums - (Ages 8 - 12)

Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

Get in the spooky spirit and make your own terrarium!
All supplies provided -- registration required.

Research Your Home's History Workshop

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Local History Room

This free workshop will assist you in discovering local resources available to help you research the history of your Montclair home and... more

This free workshop will assist you in discovering local resources available to help you research the history of your Montclair home and property.

Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset NEW - with Wafa Ayyad of the Folklife Center of Northern NJ

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

Little Read & Treat - (Children & Families)

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us for a spooky, sweet time! We’ll have a haunted house, Halloween bingo, spooky stories, and more!

Jack and Jill - Jack and Jill

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Ene Idoko 862-596-5906

Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

AAPI Montclair - AAPI Montclair

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

AAPI Montclair Josie Williams 9172704259 Theater setup with 40 chairs in front 8 chairs on stage 4 hand held mics 8 tables in back... more

AAPI Montclair Josie Williams 9172704259 Theater setup with 40 chairs in front 8 chairs on stage 4 hand held mics 8 tables in back with 4 chairs at table 4 round tables in back for food

Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 2-5)

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Green Room

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

Learn English Book Club

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Improve your English while reading!

This event is full

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

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering

Mon, Oct 28, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

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

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

Knitting 101 - Presented by Amy Luka

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Monday Matinees - 80's Nostalgic Horror

Mon, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us for light horror movies from the 80's.

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

American Sign Language: Level 2 - Presented by Belle Hsu

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

All About "Macbeth" - Performance and Discussion - with Naomi Liebler and the Shakespeare Theatre Co. of NJ

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

American Sign Language: Level 1 - Presented by Belle Hsu

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

Poems as Prompts: Poetry Workshop - Presented by Laura Freedgood

Mon, Oct 28, 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.

MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class

Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am

Main Library - Auditorium

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

Halloween Story Time - Grades K-2

Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

A fun and spooky Halloween story time to enjoy after school. Lets get in the mood before October 31st!

Paperback Pals Book Club - (for grade 1)

Tue, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Read Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water by Kimberly Derting and come ready to discuss! Registration required.

ESL for Beginners

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

This event is full

Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Woodworking 101 NEW - Presented by Robert Haas

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Montclair High School - Wood Shop

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

All About "Macbeth" - Performance and Discussion - with Naomi Liebler and the Shakespeare Theatre Co. of NJ

Tue, Oct 29, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

FW Kirby Shakespeare Theater

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

Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Montclair Community Farm Table - Outside the Bellevue Ave. Branch

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch

Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more

Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.

Mixed Chair/Standing Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

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

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Novel Knights: Graphic Novel Book Club - (for ages 9-12)

Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom

Read Frizzy by Claribel Ortega and come ready to discuss! Registration required.

Spooky Teen Bingo - (Ages 12 - 18)

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Get ready to get fabulous with your friends because our bingo hostess with the mostest is back for another night of fun, spooky... more

Get ready to get fabulous with your friends because our bingo hostess with the mostest is back for another night of fun, spooky bingo!
Costumes encouraged but not required. Registration required.

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

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

An Adult Murder Mystery Party - for adults

Wed, Oct 30, 6:15pm - 8:00pm

Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor

Join us for an after hours Murder Mystery hosted by the Friends of Bellevue Avenue Library! Registration required.

All About "Macbeth" - Performance and Discussion - with Naomi Liebler and the Shakespeare Theatre Co. of NJ

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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.

The Twilight Zone: Interactive Study - The Passage of Time - Presented by Linda Hetcher

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Conference 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, Oct 31, 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.

Social Worker Office Hours

Thu, Oct 31, 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.

Spooky Storytime

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place

Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place for ages birth-5! Feel free to wear your costume!

Chess and Coffee

Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Thu, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Bob Mellman

Fri, Nov 01, 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 01, 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.

Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset NEW - with Wafa Ayyad of the Folklife Center of Northern NJ

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

Decodable Book Workshop for Parents and Guardians - (Adults)

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Learn how to identify and use decodable books to increase early literacy growth at home. Presented by Susan Miller of the Robinowitz... more

Learn how to identify and use decodable books to increase early literacy growth at home. Presented by Susan Miller of the Robinowitz Education Center. Registration recommended.

AAPI Montclair - AAPI Montclair

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

AAPI Montclair Roslyne Shiao Co-Executive Director AAPI New Jersey

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

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

American Sign Language: Level 2 - Presented by Belle Hsu

Mon, Nov 04, 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 04, 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.

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

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

ESL for Beginners

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

This event is full

Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

Tue, Nov 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.

Woodworking 101 NEW - Presented by Robert Haas

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Montclair High School - Wood Shop

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

Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 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 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Frank Stella: Giant Steps Part 1 NEW - Presented by Onnie Strother Jr.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

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

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

Wed, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.

Monthly Movie Magic (ages 8+) - Despicable Me 4

Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us in the auditorium for a family-friendly movie and a snack!

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

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 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.

Film Club In-Person - Presented by Margot Cochran

Wed, Nov 06, 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 07, 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.

Social Worker Office Hours

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

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

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Practical French 3: Basic Conversation - Presented by Sayydah Garrett

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Classroom

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

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

The MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays

Fri, Nov 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!

Beginning Ukulele - Presented by Bob Mellman

Fri, Nov 08, 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 08, 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.

Queer Reads for Teens - (Ages 12 - 18)

Fri, Nov 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Create Your New Holiday Look at The Makeup Studio NEW - with Dawn Maloney

Fri, Nov 08, 5:45pm - 9:00pm

The Makeup Studio

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

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

Sat, Nov 09, 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 ACT exam, offered by Revolution Prep.

Korean Storytime - with Ann Im

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Storytime Room

A fun bilingual Korean storytime for everyone.

Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic

Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937

Holocaust Art: This Happened NEW ONLINE - Presented by Janet Mandel

Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual

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

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

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

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class

Tue, Nov 12, 10:15am - 11:15am

Main Library - Auditorium

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

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

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

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

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

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

Yarn-A-Round

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Cafe Area

Bring your knitting or crochet projects and craft together.

ESL for Beginners

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

This event is full

Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois

Tue, Nov 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.

The Golden Age of Borscht Belt Comedy NEW ONLINE - Presented by Larry Wolfert

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual

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

Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno

Wed, Nov 13, 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 13, 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 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Classroom

Drop-In Tech Support!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

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

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

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.

Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 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.

Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)

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.

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships - (Ages 13 - 18)

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

Main Library - Tower Room

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

Social Worker Office Hours

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

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.

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.

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.

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

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

Main Library - Conference Room

*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!

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.

Registration opens Saturday, October 19 2024 at 9:00am

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.

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

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.

Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering

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

Main Library - Auditorium

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

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

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

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.

American Sign Language: Level 2 - Presented by Belle Hsu

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.

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

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

Main Library - Tower Room

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

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.

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, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "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. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on... more

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on Thursday, November 21 for EVENING ZOOM! 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

This event is full

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!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Gentle Yoga - In Person - Presented by Jean Lyons

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.

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.

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.

Social Worker Office Hours

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.

Author Study Story Time - (Grades 1-3)

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.

French for Travelers NEW - Presented by Francois Thibaut

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.

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

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

Main Library - Conference Room

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

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

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

Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on... more

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on Tuesday, November 19, for DAYTIME IN PERSON! Registration required.

Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch

Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America

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

Main Library - Classroom

andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Open Book, Open Mind; Jonathan Alter, "American Reckoning" - Trump's Trial—And My Own"

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

Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room

A bestselling author and presidential historian discusses his vivid eyewitness account of the first criminal trial of a president with... more

A bestselling author and presidential historian discusses his vivid eyewitness account of the first criminal trial of a president with Dale Russakoff, longtime former Washington Post reporter

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.

Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

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.

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.

ESL for Beginners

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Learn English for Beginners

This event is full

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!

Familytime - (birth - 5 years)

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

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.

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

Main Library - Auditorium

*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!

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.

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.

Social Worker Office Hours

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.

Chess and Coffee

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

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

Main Library - Conference Room

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

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.

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.

Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering

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

Main Library - Auditorium

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

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

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

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.

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

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.

Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)

Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Storytime Room

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more

Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.

The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "Scattered Showers" 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. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on... more

A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on Thursday, December 12, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.

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, 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.

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.

Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 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.

Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)

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.

Social Worker Office Hours

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.

Chess and Coffee

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)

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.

An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang

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

Main Library - Conference Room

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

Holiday Harp Concert

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.

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

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

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.

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.

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, 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.

Social Worker Office Hours

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.

Chess and Coffee

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

Main Library - Conference Room

Join us for open play chess and coffee!

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, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Registration opens Saturday, November 16 2024 at 9:00am

Holiday Slime

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

Main Library - Storytime Room

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

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

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

Social Worker Office Hours

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.

Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Teen Room

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

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

Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 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.

Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)

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.

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Mon, Oct 07	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 08	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13	1:00PM to 6:00PM

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