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Halloween Story Time

Grades K-2
2024-10-29 15:30:00 2024-10-29 16:15:00 America/New_York Halloween Story Time A fun and spooky Halloween story time to enjoy after school. Lets get in the mood before October 31st! Main Library - Storytime Room

Tuesday, October 29
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-29 15:30:00 2024-10-29 16:15:00 America/New_York Halloween Story Time A fun and spooky Halloween story time to enjoy after school. Lets get in the mood before October 31st! Main Library - Storytime Room

Main Library

Storytime Room

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

Let's get in a spooky mood for Halloween! Come listen to some fun Halloween stories and sing some Halloween songs. Feel free to wear your costume. Little siblings are welcome if a caregiver stays in the story room.

No registration required; space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Infants/Toddlers | Families | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Children's Programs |

TAGS: | storytime | read aloud | halloween |

Main Library
Phone: 973-744-0500
Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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Registration required. more
Join us for Queer Reads for Teens -- we'll be discussing young adult books with LGBTQIA+ characters and stories!
Registration required.
Cancelled
All About Owls with The Raptor Trust - (Ages 5-10)
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
See an owl up close and learn all about these misunderstood raptor birds.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Holiday Cookie Party - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Come hang out and decorate some sugar cookies! Registration required.
One-on-One College Essay Reviews - (High School Students)
Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Get one-on-one feedback on your supplemental essays or financial aid essays! (Or one last look at your admissions essay.) Your draft... more
Get one-on-one feedback on your supplemental essays or financial aid essays! (Or one last look at your admissions essay.) Your draft must be complete and ready for review!
Registration required.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
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.
This event is full
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering
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.
Aging in Montclair - Aging in Montclaair
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Social Event Jean Ellis 973-746-5895
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Jan 15, 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, 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.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
The Everything Book Club - "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.
RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)
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.
Register
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.
Register
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.
Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.
The Everything Book Club - "The Color of Water" by James McBride
Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.
Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins
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