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Kwanzaa Legacy: A Presentation on The Seven Principles

With a Performance by Usaama Dance Company
2022-12-03 11:00:00 2022-12-03 12:00:00 America/New_York Kwanzaa Legacy: A Presentation on The Seven Principles Learn about the meaning of Kwanzaa in this annual community celebration. Main Library - Auditorium

Saturday, December 03
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-03 11:00:00 2022-12-03 12:00:00 America/New_York Kwanzaa Legacy: A Presentation on The Seven Principles Learn about the meaning of Kwanzaa in this annual community celebration. Main Library - Auditorium

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Learn about the meaning of Kwanzaa in this annual community celebration.

Witness the ceremonial Pouring of Libations, and learn about the meaning and seven principles of the singular African-American celebration known as Kwanzaa. Afterwards, Usaama Dance Company (the youth arm of Umoja Dance Company) performs riveting African Dance in honor of this important celebration. First come-first served seating, auditorium capacity is 100.

Usaama ("precious" in Swahili) is a pre-professional performing company founded in 1995 by Ujmoja Dance Company that strives to give today's youth a sense of pride. The company introduces aspiring young dancers into the world of dance, performance and assisting in developing self-esteem, and respect for the arts. Usaama is dedicated to the preservation of African dance and song, as well as encouraging respect for elders, and the community.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preschool | Families | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures/History/Culture | Dance | Children's Programs |

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Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us anytime between 4:00-5:00 p.m. to make your own shrinky dink art suggested for ages 5 & up!
Herbalism - Presented by Lana Mustafa
Thu, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Practical French 2 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Feb 23, 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.
Register
Black Scholars Who Helped Redefine Nubia NEW - Online - Presented by Debora Heard
Thu, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is an Adult School online class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Thu, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic... more
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Registration required.
Rescheduled
Practical French 2 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Feb 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
New date Thursday, February 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Female Surrealists - Online - Presented by Marcie Cooperman
Fri, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
The MILL Movie Class - Presented by Mark Phelan
Fri, Feb 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is MILL class for adults 55 and over.
Fun Fact Friday - (suggested for ages 3-6)
Fri, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we learn about jazz music in the nonfiction storytime and do a craft! 
Winter Drop-in Crafts: Black History Month - Grades K - 3
Sat, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Green Room
Stop in for a fun craft celebrating Black creators and innovators all through the month of February!
Open Book / Open Mind; Toluse Olorunnipa IN PERSON - His Name Is George Floyd
Sat, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Pulitzer-winning co-author of this distinguished biography reveals the systemic racism that shaped George Floyd's life and how his... more
The Pulitzer-winning co-author of this distinguished biography reveals the systemic racism that shaped George Floyd's life and how his tragic experience brought about a global movement for change.
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Open Book / Open Mind; Toluse Olorunnipa ONLINE - His Name Is George Floyd
Sat, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
The Pulitzer-winning co-author of this distinguished biography reveals the systemic racism that shaped George Floyd's life and how his... more
The Pulitzer-winning co-author of this distinguished biography reveals the systemic racism that shaped George Floyd's life and how his tragic experience brought about a global movement for change.
Register
AHA Heartsaver CPR Certification with First Aid - Presented by Andrew DiChiara
Sun, Feb 26, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Location Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Social Hall
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Let's Journal Together! - (Ages 11 - 14)
Sun, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration... more
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration required.
Register
Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Mon, Feb 27, 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.
Register
Familytime (birth-5 years) - In Person
Mon, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun drop-in storytime series for families with babies and young children.
This event is full
La France... en francais!!! - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Mon, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
February Teen Volunteer Opportunity - (Age 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by the Teen Room on Tuesday, 02/21, Monday, 02/27, and Tuesday, 02/28 from 3 - 5:30pm to make greeting cards for Montclair Public... more
Stop by the Teen Room on Tuesday, 02/21, Monday, 02/27, and Tuesday, 02/28 from 3 - 5:30pm to make greeting cards for Montclair Public Library Patrons. No registration required!
Basic Italian 3 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Beginners - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Feb 27, 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.
Register
Italian Conversation 2 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Intermediate - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Feb 27, 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.
Register
MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class
Tue, Feb 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.
Basketmaking: Archer Baskets NEW - Presented by Mary May
Tue, Feb 28, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Tue, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing outside!
February Teen Volunteer Opportunity - (Age 12 - 18)
Tue, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Stop by the Teen Room on Tuesday, 02/21, Monday, 02/27, and Tuesday, 02/28 from 3 - 5:30pm to make greeting cards for Montclair Public... more
Stop by the Teen Room on Tuesday, 02/21, Monday, 02/27, and Tuesday, 02/28 from 3 - 5:30pm to make greeting cards for Montclair Public Library Patrons. No registration required!
Monthly Movie Magic (ages 8+) - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)
Tue, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in our auditorium for an afternoon of family-friendly movies and popcorn!
Where the Wild Books Are - (2nd - 5th Grade)
Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us in the story room on Tuesday afternoons, where teen volunteer Claudette will read different chapter books!
Practical Spanish 3: Basic Conversation
Tue, Feb 28, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Intro to Guitar - Online - Presented by Joshua Rubin
Tue, Feb 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is paid Adult School online class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 01, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - Online - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - In-Person - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cornerstone Montclair - Community Room
This is a paid Adult School In-Person Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Start A Series Book Club - Still Life by Louise Penny
Wed, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Begin an iconic new series--or revisit a beloved one--with our library director, Janet Torsney. Visit the quaint Québécois village of... more
Begin an iconic new series--or revisit a beloved one--with our library director, Janet Torsney. Visit the quaint Québécois village of Three Pines with the warm, wise Chief Inspector Armand Gamache!
Teen Advisory Board - (Grades 6 - 12)
Wed, Mar 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
TAB members in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our March meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! We’ll discuss volunteer... more
TAB members in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our March meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! We’ll discuss volunteer opportunities and library programs and plan this month's storytimes.
Jewelry: Start Beading NEW - Presented by Fran Phillips
Wed, Mar 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Introduction to the Recorder - Presented by Julienne Pape
Wed, Mar 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Film Club - In Person - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Youth Activities Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Babytime Storytime - (suggested for birth-23 months)
Thu, Mar 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons!
Listen on the Lawn Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come and join us for an in-person storytime for ages birth-5!
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
THE DEPRESSION: What Would You Have Done? - Presented by Steve Golin
Thu, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Practical French 2 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Mar 02, 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.
Register
Astrology, An Introduction - Presented by Steffanie Black
Thu, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: The Sacred & the Profane - Online - Presented by Janet Mandel
Fri, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Pet First Aid - Effective Animal First Aid/Pet CPR Techniques
Sat, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Come join the K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County and the Emergency Team from the Oradell Animal Hospital to learn Effective... more
Come join the K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County and the Emergency Team from the Oradell Animal Hospital to learn Effective Animal First Aid/Pet CPR Techniques.
Let's Journal Together! - (Ages 11 - 14)
Sun, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration... more
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration required.
Register
Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Mon, Mar 06, 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.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
La France... en francais!!! - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Mon, Mar 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 3 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Beginners - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 06, 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.
Register
Italian Conversation 2 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Interviewing - It's Not What It Used to Be! - Presented by Jennifer Rodgers
Mon, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Intermediate - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 06, 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.
Register
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Mar 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 07, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Women & Wealth for 2023 NEW - Presented by Eleanor Galt-Lin
Tue, Mar 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is an Adult School in-person class.
Register
Intro to Guitar - Online - Presented by Joshua Rubin
Tue, Mar 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is paid Adult School online class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - Online - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - In-Person - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cornerstone Montclair - Community Room
This is a paid Adult School In-Person Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Mar 08, 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! Registration is... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.
Teachable Moments Book Club - MARCH TITLE TBA
Wed, Mar 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
MARCH TITLE TBA
Jewelry: Start Beading NEW - Presented by Fran Phillips
Wed, Mar 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Women in Cinema - Presented by Cordelia Siporin
Wed, Mar 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Film Club - Online - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School Online Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Babytime Storytime - (suggested for birth-23 months)
Thu, Mar 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons!
Listen on the Lawn Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come and join us for an in-person storytime for ages birth-5!
Writing from Art - Presented by Marian Calabro
Thu, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Game the Gamer: Jackbox - (Ages 14-18)
Thu, Mar 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Ms. Jodi challenges you to a gaming competition: are you up for it? This month's feature gaming platform is Jackbox (don't forget to... more
Ms. Jodi challenges you to a gaming competition: are you up for it? This month's feature gaming platform is Jackbox (don't forget to bring your phone).
Practical French 1A - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Astrology, An Introduction - Presented by Steffanie Black
Thu, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Rescheduled
Lee Miller: Fashion Model to War Photographer NEW - Online - Presented by Joanna Madloch
Thu, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is an Adult School online class.
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Thu, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic... more
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Registration required.
The MILL Movie Class - Presented by Mark Phelan
Fri, Mar 10, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is MILL class for adults 55 and over.
Fun Fact Friday - (suggested for ages 3-6)
Fri, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Join us as we learn about women in history in the nonfiction storytime and do a craft!
Introduction to Seed Starting - Presented by Montclair Community Farms
Sat, Mar 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Van Vleck House and Gardens - Greenhouse
This is a paid Adult School in-person class.
Let's Journal Together! - (Ages 11 - 14)
Sun, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration... more
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration required.
Register
Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Mon, Mar 13, 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.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
La France... en francais!!! - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Mon, Mar 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
World Cinema: Rollicking Romance - Italian for Beginners: A Film
Mon, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Six quirky singles in a small town in Denmark attend a beginner's course in Italian looking to find heartfelt romance. Based on... more
Six quirky singles in a small town in Denmark attend a beginner's course in Italian looking to find heartfelt romance. Based on bestselling author Maeve Binchy's novel "Evening Class."
Basic Italian 3 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Beginners - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 13, 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.
Register
Italian Conversation 2 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Springtime for "Ulysses:" How Joyce Inspired "The Producers" - Presented by Jonathan Greenberg
Mon, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is an Adult School online class.
American Sign Language: Intermediate - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 13, 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.
Register
MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class
Tue, Mar 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson.
Tue, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 Wednesday, March 15, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Tue, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing outside!
Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 14, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Lee Miller: Fashion Model to War Photographer NEW - Online - Presented by Joanna Madloch
Tue, Mar 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is an Adult School online class.
Register
Intro to Guitar - Online - Presented by Joshua Rubin
Tue, Mar 14, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is paid Adult School online class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - Online - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gentle Yoga - In-Person - Presented by Jean Lyons
Wed, Mar 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cornerstone Montclair - Community Room
This is a paid Adult School In-Person Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Book Discussion - Online - Presented by Theodora McKee
Wed, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is an Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Make Your Own Mosaic - (Ages 10 - 18 )
Wed, Mar 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Make your own tile mosaic -- you can make a mirror or sign to hang on your wall! Registration required. This is a two-part workshop, so... more
Make your own tile mosaic -- you can make a mirror or sign to hang on your wall! Registration required. This is a two-part workshop, so please plan to attend both sessions.
Literary Diamonds: Baseball in Fiction and Poetry-In Person - Presented by Keith Danish
Wed, Mar 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Film Club - In Person - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Youth Activities Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson.
Wed, Mar 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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, March 14, for DAYTIME IN PERSON! Registration required.
Babytime Storytime - (suggested for birth-23 months)
Thu, Mar 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons!
Listen on the Lawn Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come and join us for an in-person storytime for ages birth-5!
Irish American Poets NEW - Online - Presented by Carole Stone
Thu, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Make Your Own Mosaic - (Ages 10 - 18 )
Thu, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Make your own tile mosaic -- you can make a mirror or sign to hang on your wall! Registration required. This is a two-part workshop, so... more
Make your own tile mosaic -- you can make a mirror or sign to hang on your wall! Registration required. This is a two-part workshop, so please plan to attend both sessions.
Practical French 1A - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Astrology, An Introduction - Presented by Steffanie Black
Thu, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
The Tudors: Portraits of Power - Presented by Gene Wisniewski
Thu, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
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St. Patrick's Day Storytime - (birth - 5 years)
Fri, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Green Room
Join our friends from the Teen Advisory Board for a special St. Patrick's Day storytime! Registration recommended but not required.
Palaspas - Philippine Palm Weaving NEW - Presented by Alay Philippine Performing Arts
Sat, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Open Book/Open Mind; Kate Zernike ONLINE; The Exceptions - Nancy Hopkins, MIT and the Fight for Women in Science
Sat, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
Zernike, a Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times correspondent, discusses the story she originally broke about gender discrimination... more
Zernike, a Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times correspondent, discusses the story she originally broke about gender discrimination at MIT with longtime Washington Post reporter Dale Russakoff.
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Open Book/Open Mind; Kate Zernike IN PERSON; The Exceptions - Nancy Hopkins, MIT and the Fight for Women in Science
Sat, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Zernike, a Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times correspondent, discusses the story she originally broke about gender discrimination... more
Zernike, a Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times correspondent, discusses the story she originally broke about gender discrimination at MIT with longtime Washington Post reporter Dale Russakoff.
Register
Let's Journal Together! - (Ages 11 - 14)
Sun, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration... more
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration required.
Register
Mindfulness Meditation - Presented by Jodi Brooks
Mon, Mar 20, 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.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
La France... en francais!!! - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Mon, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 3 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Beginners - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 20, 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.
Register
Italian Conversation 2 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Intermediate - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 20, 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.
Register
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.
MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class
Tue, Mar 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.
Drop-In Health Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New venue Main Library - Conference Room
Free health screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
This event is full
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Monthly Movie Magic (ages 8+) - The Bad Guys (PG)
Tue, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in our auditorium for an afternoon of family-friendly movies and popcorn!
Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 21, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Introduction to Google Office Suite - Presented by John Tully
Tue, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Stretch, Resistance & Light Cardio - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Chair Exercises - Presented by Lorrain Salerno
Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
First Lutheran Church
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Literary Diamonds: Baseball in Fiction and Poetry-In Person - Presented by Keith Danish
Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Women in Cinema - Presented by Cordelia Siporin
Wed, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Film Club - Online - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School Online Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
NJ Maker's Day: Make Your Own Playdough! - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Thu, Mar 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza
Join us as we celebrate New Jersey Maker's Day for ages 2-5!  We'll be making homemade playdough together
Irish American Poets NEW - Online - Presented by Carole Stone
Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
NJ Maker's Day: Make Your Own Playdough! - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Thu, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza
Join us as we celebrate New Jersey Maker's Day for ages 2-5!  We'll be making homemade playdough together
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
NJ Maker's Day: Make Your Own Playdough! - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Thu, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza
Join us as we celebrate New Jersey Maker's Day for ages 2-5!  We'll be making homemade playdough together!
Practical French 1A - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Astrology, An Introduction - Presented by Steffanie Black
Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Russia in Ukraine: Nuclear Proliferation Risk? - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic... more
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Registration required.
The MILL Movie Class - Presented by Mark Phelan
Fri, Mar 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is MILL class for adults 55 and over.
Botanical Drawing Workshops - Outdoor - NEW - Presented by Heidi Sandecki
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Van Vleck House & Gardens
This is an Adult School class.
Register
NJ Maker's Day: Decorate & Grow: Plants! - (for families)
Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza
Join us as we decorate our terracotta pot together as a family before planting a household plant.
NJ Maker's Day: Decorate & Grow: Plants! - (for adults)
Sat, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza
Join us as we decorate our terracotta pot together before planting a household plant.
NJ Maker's Day: Decorate & Grow: Plants! - (for families)
Sat, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Branch Plaza
Join us as we decorate our terracotta pot together as a family before planting a household plant.
Let's Journal Together! - (Ages 11 - 14)
Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration... more
Join Teen Volunteers every Sunday in February and March for fun journaling exercises, such as prompts and short stories! Registration required.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
La France... en francais!!! - Presented by Pierre Fabian
Mon, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Basic Italian 3 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Beginners - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 27, 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.
Register
Italian Conversation 2 - Online - Presented by Kristine Massari
Mon, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor Zoom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
American Sign Language: Intermediate - Presented by Belle Hsu
Mon, Mar 27, 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.
Register
MILL - Taste of T'ai Chi - MILL Class
Tue, Mar 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
MILL: When registering, you will be taken to the MILL registration website.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Mar 28, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Introduction to Google Office Suite - Presented by John Tully
Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Book Discussion - Online - Presented by Theodora McKee
Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is an Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Miyazaki Movie Fest: Spirited Away - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Mar 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium for a screening of Spirited Away! Snacks provided, while supplies last. Registration recommended but not... more
Join us in the Auditorium for a screening of Spirited Away! Snacks provided, while supplies last. Registration recommended but not required.
Film Club - In Person - Presented by Margot Cochran
Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Congregation Shomrei Emunah - Youth Activities Room
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Bellevue Ave. Lawn
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Practical French 1A - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Rescheduled
Open Book / Open Mind; Robert Pinsky ONLINE - Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet
Thu, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Saturday, April 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet... more
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet Laureate with distinguished fellow poet Bridget Shaughnessy.
Rescheduled
Open Book / Open Mind; Robert Pinsky IN PERSON - Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet
Thu, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Saturday, April 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet... more
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet Laureate with distinguished fellow poet Bridget Shaughnessy.
Women's History Month Storytime - (birth - 5 years)
Fri, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Green Room
Join our friends from the Teen Advisory Board for a special Women's History Month storytime! Registration recommended but not required.
Botanical Drawing Workshop - Indoor NEW - Presented by Heidi Sandecki
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cornerstone Montclair - Community room
This is a paid Adult School class.
Register
Open Book / Open Mind; Robert Pinsky ONLINE - Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet
Sat, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet... more
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet Laureate with distinguished fellow poet Bridget Shaughnessy.
Register
Open Book / Open Mind; Robert Pinsky IN PERSON - Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet
Sat, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet... more
Robert Pinsky discusses his unlikely journey from "an unruly C-student" in gritty, late-1940s Long Branch to three-time U.S. Poet Laureate with distinguished fellow poet Bridget Shaughnessy.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Practical Spanish 1 - Presented by Marielle Courtois
Tue, Apr 04, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Register
Gaming @ the Library - (12 - 18)
Wed, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium to play a variety of Switch games! We'll have consoles and controllers, but feel free to bring your... more
Join us in the Auditorium to play a variety of Switch games! We'll have consoles and controllers, but feel free to bring your own. Registration required.
Women in Cinema - Presented by Cordelia Siporin
Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Practical French 1A - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic... more
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Registration required.
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Book Discussion - Online - Presented by Theodora McKee
Wed, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is an Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Apr 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! Registration is... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! Registration is required. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Sat, Apr 15, 7:30am - 8:30am
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
OBOM; Michelle Zauner, Crying in H-Mart - ZOOM
Sat, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
The musician who leads Japanese Breakfast discusses her acclaimed bestselling memoir about food and family with Elisabeth Egan of The... more
The musician who leads Japanese Breakfast discusses her acclaimed bestselling memoir about food and family with Elisabeth Egan of The New York Times Book Review. Online tickets still available!
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Author visit with Robert Schechter reading from - "The Red Ear Blows Its Nose" - book of poems for children
Sun, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Green Room
Recommended for families. Celebrate National Poetry Month with author Robert Schechter who will be reading from his new book of poems,... more
Recommended for families. Celebrate National Poetry Month with author Robert Schechter who will be reading from his new book of poems, The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others.
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
Holocaust Remembrance Day Film: "Ida"
Mon, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film. A novice nun in postwar Poland is about to take her vows when she uncovers a family... more
Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film. A novice nun in postwar Poland is about to take her vows when she uncovers a family secret dating back to the German occupation.
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.
Drop-In Health Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
Free health screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
This event is full
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Floor
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic... more
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Registration required.
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Sat, Apr 22, 7:30am - 8:30am
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Tue, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Book Discussion - Online - Presented by Theodora McKee
Wed, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 2 Virtual
This is an Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Miyazaki Movie Fest: Princess Mononoke - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Apr 26, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium for a screening of Princess Mononoke! Snacks provided, while supplies last. Registration recommended but not... more
Join us in the Auditorium for a screening of Princess Mononoke! Snacks provided, while supplies last. Registration recommended but not required.
Sin City Slayer: A Teen Murder Mystery - (Ages 14 - 18)
Fri, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium for an after-hours Vegas themed murder mystery! Registration required.
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Sat, Apr 29, 7:30am - 8:30am
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Tue, May 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Thu, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic... more
Learn to play chess with the Chesstronauts! Kids of all levels will receive high-quality instruction, leading to improved strategic thinking, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Registration required.
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Sat, May 06, 7:30am - 8:30am
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Learn English - ESL Class
Mon, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Learn English
5K Training Program: No Boundaries - Presented by Fleet Feet Montclair
Tue, May 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Anderson Park
This is a paid Adult School program. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
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