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Freeform Virtual Teen Book Club

(Grades 6-12)
2021-04-22 18:00:00 2021-04-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Freeform Virtual Teen Book Club Join us for a virtual teen bookclub on MPL's Discord server! Sign up or email teen services librarian Kiersten Paine at kiersten.paine@montclairlibrary.org to receive login information. Discord -

Thursday, April 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-04-22 18:00:00 2021-04-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Freeform Virtual Teen Book Club Join us for a virtual teen bookclub on MPL's Discord server! Sign up or email teen services librarian Kiersten Paine at kiersten.paine@montclairlibrary.org to receive login information. Discord -

Join us for a virtual teen bookclub on MPL's Discord server! Sign up or email teen services librarian Kiersten Paine at kiersten.paine@montclairlibrary.org to receive login information.

Drop in to the MPL Teen Discord server to discuss what you’re reading (or watching, playing, or listening to)! This month, our discussion will center on poetry. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | Books, Film & Theater |

TAGS: | young adult | teen event |

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Hours
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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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 Craft Hours
Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by and destress in the Teen Room with some simple crafts. Have a project you’re working on? Bring it in! No Registration.
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Conference Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Queer Reads for Teens - (Ages 12 - 18)
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for Queer Reads for Teens -- we'll be discussing young adult books with LGBTQIA+ characters and stories!
Registration required. more
Join us for Queer Reads for Teens -- we'll be discussing young adult books with LGBTQIA+ characters and stories!
Registration required.
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 - Auditorium
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.
Cancelled
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Jan 02, 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.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Teen Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 1 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Cafe Area
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 2 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)
Tue, 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.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
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
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Wed, Jan 08, 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!
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.
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime outside Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us on the Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, 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.
Tween Dungeons and Dragons - (Ages 8-12)
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Game Master Cordelia on an epic adventure. Space is limited to six players per session. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins are... more
Join Game Master Cordelia on an epic adventure. Space is limited to six players per session. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows!
Anime Spectre - For Adults, 18+ copy
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Conference Room,Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
NJ Peace Action - NJ Peace Action
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Shashi Dharmaputi 973-563-9747
Jack and Jill - Jill and Jill
Sat, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Cheryl Moon-Young 202-355-3811
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 1 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Memory Café - A Dementia-Friendly Social Gathering
Mon, 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.
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 2 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)
Mon, Jan 13, 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
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing!
Cancelled
Aging in Montclair - Aging in Montclaair
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Social Event Jean Ellis 973-746-5895
Cuentitos: Bilingual Spanish Storytime (Ages 2-5) - Hora de cuentos infantiles bilingüe
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Make your own Sachet! - In Person
Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
We will make sweet smelling sachets. It helps to have some basic sewing experience. All materials will be provided. Registration is... more
We will make sweet smelling sachets. It helps to have some basic sewing experience. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
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.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Brooklyn: Pages to Screen Film - In Person
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us to watch Brooklyn, the hit movie based on Colm Toibin's bestselling book.
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.
Parent Workshop: Learning to Read, Reading to Learn - For Parents with children K-5
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
We are having a workshop for parents presented by the MPL Reading Specialist. Please come with your questions and curiosity about... more
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.
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.
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime outside Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Branch Kid's Place.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us on the Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Shrinky Dink Earring Craft Class - (Tweens, Teens, and Adults)
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for a fun Shrinky Ding earring making class! All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Conference Room,Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Jan 18, 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!
Poirot Murder Mystery Party - for adults
Sat, Jan 18, 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.
Write Group Reads - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Queer Lit Club: Romance Edition - (In Person)
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discuss The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. Registration is required.
LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us in unstructured LEGO play to create a masterpiece!
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Paperback Pals Book Club - (for grade 1)
Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Read Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton and come ready to discuss! Registration required.
Word Press Meetup - Word Press Meetup
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Mike Auteri
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for... more
Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills.
The Corner Book Club - In Person
Thu, Jan 23, All day
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for a lively librarian-led discussion of Emma Straub's tender novel, This time tomorrow.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Making Words - (Grades 1-3)
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Try out this new hands-on activity to practice word patterns, taking apart sounds, phonemic awareness and spelling. Sign-up required.
Graphic Novel Book Club - (18+ Only)
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every... more
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every month to read together and then meet to discussed the book.
Anything Queer Lit Club - (In Person)
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us as we discuss The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. Registration is required.
MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Attention Zone at the Library - (Parents and their kids ages 8+)
Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Reclaim your attention through practices that foster engagement and presence with like-minded families.
Registration opens Friday, December 27 2024 at 9:00am
RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)
Sat, Jan 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free... more
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free practice SAT exam, offered by Revolution Prep.
Register
What a Wonderful World - French Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Enjoy a French Storytime with storyteller Casey as they read fun Children's books and sing nursery rhymes.
Coffee w/ the Councilors
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Hang out with your local town councilors and chat about Montclair. Caffeine and treats provided!
Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins
Open Book, Open Mind; Rumaan Alam, "Entitlement"
Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The best-selling author of "Leave the World Behind" talks about his new novel, money, morality and the proximity power with fellow... more
The best-selling author of "Leave the World Behind" talks about his new novel, money, morality and the proximity power with fellow novelist Alice Elliott Dark.
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 1 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing!
Play-Doh Playdate: Session 2 - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)
Mon, Jan 27, 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
A Book Break - ages 2-5
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Green Room
While the babies are in story time, let's hang out and take a book break with board books and music!
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.
Let's Make a Big Book! - (Grades K-2)
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Do you like to write and draw? We will make our own “big book” version of a beloved children’s story.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with young children from birth to age 5.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Wed, Jan 29, 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!
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.
Raising Readers - (birth to 5 years)
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
3rd Ward Town Hall
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Councilor Rahum Williams
MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Shoulder Health Presentation - with Mark Holmes
Fri, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main - Tower & Staff Instruction Rm.
Join Physical Therapist Mark Holmes for a presentation on Shoulder Health from a PT perspective.
Dog Man Supa Epic Event - (all ages)
Fri, Jan 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Calling all Dog Man fans! The Dog Man movie is out! To celebrate, join us for a supa epic get together. Come on by for fun activities,... more
Calling all Dog Man fans! The Dog Man movie is out! To celebrate, join us for a supa epic get together. Come on by for fun activities, cool giveaways and lots of laughs!
RevPrep Free Online SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)
Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free... more
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free practice SAT exam, offered by Revolution Prep.
Register
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Come read aloud to KoKo the therapy dog, a dear friend of the library! * This is not a drop-in event. Registration required.
Register
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.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register
Jack and Jill - Jill and Jill
Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Cheryl Moon-Young 202-355-3811
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.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open... more
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
The Everything Book Club - "The Color of Water" by James McBride
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Registration required.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full
Teen Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Party - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Celebrate Valentine's Day in style with snacks and a screening of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!
Registration recommended.
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.
Write Group Reads - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Open Book, Open Mind; Jennifer Jones, "Becoming Spectacular" - The First African American Rockette
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own... more
The first African American Rockette discusses her journey to one of the world's most celebrated dance troupes with Montclair's own Sharron Miller of SMAPA.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Word Press Meetup - Word Press Meetup
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Mike Auteri
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Fri, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.
Girl Scouts of America - Girl Scouts of America
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
andrea schultz Jessanne Collins
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Read to KoKo the Therapy Dog - (ages 5-16)
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Come read aloud to KoKo the therapy dog, a dear friend of the library! * This is not a drop-in event. Registration required.
Register
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Open Book, Open Mind; Curtis Sittenfeld, "Show Don't Tell"
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.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks!
Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.
Computer Basics Lab - Northstar Digital Literacy
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows,... more
If you are looking for an opportunity to assess and build the basic skills needed to master computer and internet use, email, Windows, Word, Excel, and more, please join us!
Write Group Reads - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Carl Selinger
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open... more
The Board of Trustees meets to discuss issues of governance of the Library. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Fri, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out with your friends in the Teen Room and make bracelets!
No registration required.
Tech Help Tuesdays - One-on-One Drop-ins with Guitry
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Library Plaza
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech... more
Do you need any tips, tricks, or quick fixes for your laptop, tablet, or mobile device? You can ask about these and more during Tech Help Tuesdays.
Warming Wednesdays
Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming... more
Stop by for free coffee, hot cocoa, snacks, and relaxing activities like coloring, word searches, and drawing in a warm, welcoming environment.
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