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Parent Workshop: Learning to Read, Reading to Learn

For Parents with children K-5

2025-01-15 18:30:00 2025-01-15 19:45:00 America/New_York Parent Workshop: Learning to Read, Reading to Learn We are having a workshop for parents presented by the MPL Reading Specialist. Please come with your questions and curiosity about reading, writing, speaking and listening for your children. Main Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, January 15
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-15 18:30:00 2025-01-15 19:45:00 America/New_York Parent Workshop: Learning to Read, Reading to Learn We are having a workshop for parents presented by the MPL Reading Specialist. Please come with your questions and curiosity about reading, writing, speaking and listening for your children. Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

We are having a workshop for parents presented by the MPL Reading Specialist. Please come with your questions and curiosity about reading, writing, speaking and listening for your children.

The Library’s new Reading Specialist will be hosting her first parent workshop of the year. Parents and caregivers will learn about how to support their children who are learning to read and how to use resources we have at the library to practice. Parents and caregivers will also learn how to support their children who are reading to learn and deepen their reading comprehension skills. 

Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk | Children's Programs |

TAGS: | parenting | literacy | educational info | Early Literacy |

Main Library

Phone: 973-744-0500

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 6:00PM

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Sat, Dec 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register

Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Cheryl Moon-Young 202-355-3811

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.

Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open... more
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

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.

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

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.

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

Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Celebrate Valentine's Day in style with snacks and a screening of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!
Registration recommended.

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.

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own... more
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own Sharron Miller of SMAPA.

Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Mike Auteri

Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins

Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Come read aloud to KoKo the therapy dog, a dear friend of the library! * This is not a drop-in event. Registration required.
Register

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The New York Times bestselling author of "Eligible" and "Romantic Comedy" discusses her latest book of sharp, witty stories with her own... more
The New York Times bestselling author of "Eligible" and "Romantic Comedy" discusses her latest book of sharp, witty stories with her own longtime editor, Jennifer Hershey.

Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Mon, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger

Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.

Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open... more
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.

Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.

Fri, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.