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Hot Topics Discussion Group

For Seniors

Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted topics to the more serious issues of the day.

Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted topics to the more serious issues of the day.

This Hot Topics discussion group will meet at 11 a.m. every Tuesday in the Tower Room (2nd floor of the Main Library).  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk |

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Main Library
Phone: 973-744-0500
Hours
Mon, Dec 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming events

Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Registration is now closed
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5 - registration required
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch's Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Registration is now closed
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Registration is now closed
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Registration is now closed
Canceled
Tween Holiday Cupcake Celebration - (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Bring some sweetness to this holiday season by decorating a cupcake!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons - (Ages 12-16)
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e in this recurring four-month campaign from September-December. Please review the program... more
Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e in this recurring four-month campaign from September-December. Please review the program description for important details. Registration is required.
This event is full
Decorate a Gingerbread House! - (a family event)
Sat, Dec 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Decorate a gingerbread house together as a family!
This event is full
Adult Craft: Decorate a Gingerbread House! - (an adult event)
Sat, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Decorate a mini gingerbread house!
This event is full
Decorate a Gingerbread House! - (a family event)
Sat, Dec 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Decorate a gingerbread house together as a family!
This event is full
Winter Storytime - (birth - 5 years)
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join our friends from the Ecumenical Youth Ministry Project and Miss Brandi Kaye from Explorers Playgroup for a special Winter Storytime... more
Join our friends from the Ecumenical Youth Ministry Project and Miss Brandi Kaye from Explorers Playgroup for a special Winter Storytime with singing, dancing, and crafting!
All About Robotics! - (3rd - 8th graders)
Sun, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Join our friends from the Montclair High School Robotics Team for some fun STEM activities! Supplies are limited – registration required.
All About Robotics! Demo - (3rd - 8th graders)
Sun, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join our friends from the Montclair High School Robotics Team for an amazing robotics demonstration! Registration is not required for... more
Join our friends from the Montclair High School Robotics Team for an amazing robotics demonstration! Registration is not required for this drop-in event.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, December 12, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Canceled
Hot Topics Discussion Group - For Seniors
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted... more
Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted topics to the more serious issues of the day.
Learn English
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Beginner Level English as a second language class.
This event is full
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, December 13, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks! Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks! Registration is required. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.
Make a Festive Ornament! - In person
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
We will use clear plastic balls to make a festive ornament. Registration is required.
This event is full
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Senior Cardio Stretch - with Beyond the Boogie Dance Company
Wed, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A low impact cardio and stretch dance class geared towards seniors.
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
Book Discussion - Presented by Theodora McKee
Wed, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
This is a paid Adult School Class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School Website.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Dec 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! 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.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
This event is full
Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Group of 10 discussing titles that explores, Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5 - registration required
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch's Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
December Storytime and Craft - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us this December for another story and craft!
This event is full
Monthly Movie Magic (ages 8+) - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG)
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in our auditorium for an afternoon of family-friendly movies and popcorn!
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Where the Wild Books Are - (2nd - 5th Grade)
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Green Room
Join us in the Green Room in the Children's Department, where teen volunteer Claudette will read different chapter books!
Kwanzaa Community Celebration - Libations and the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Sat, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Witness the ceremonial pouring of libations, and learn about the meaning and seven principles of the African-American celebration known... more
Witness the ceremonial pouring of libations, and learn about the meaning and seven principles of the African-American celebration known as Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa Community Celebration - (All Ages)
Sat, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the traditional pouring of the libations, a discussion of the seven principles, and family-oriented activities... more
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the traditional pouring of the libations, a discussion of the seven principles, and family-oriented activities designed for an interactive and educational experience.
Kwanzaa Community Celebration - Maati Cultural Arts Community Drummers
Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A demonstration by two members of the Maati Cultural Arts Community. This is an interactive drumming experience that includes... more
A demonstration by two members of the Maati Cultural Arts Community. This is an interactive drumming experience that includes instructor-led song and rhythm call and response.
Kwanzaa Community Celebration - Card Tricks and Balloon Twisting with ISLANDMAGIC
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Floor
Fun card tricks and balloon twisting for families in the Children's Room!
Kwanzaa Community Celebration - Kwanzaa Art Activity with Mansa Musa
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Design a three-dimensional collage celebrating Kwanzaa's creative principle, Kuumba. This activity is recommended for ages 5 and up. New... more
Design a three-dimensional collage celebrating Kwanzaa's creative principle, Kuumba. This activity is recommended for ages 5 and up. New sessions start every 20 minutes. No registration needed.
Kwanzaa Community Celebration - Kora for Kwanzaa: Music and Dance from West Africa
Sat, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Master kora player Salieu Suso returns to the library to perform with his trio and folk dancers.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, December 19, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Wiggles and Giggles with Miss Bee - (suggested ages birth - 5 years)
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee as she leads you on a magically musical ride.
Queer Lit Club: Science Fiction Fantasy Edition - (Virtual Zoom)
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Zoom
Join us as we discuss Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Registration is required.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Drop-In Health Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Free health screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
Canceled
Hot Topics Discussion Group - For Seniors
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted... more
Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted topics to the more serious issues of the day.
Learn English
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Beginner Level English as a second language class.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, December 20, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)
Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Teen Canvas Painting Party - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium for a drop-in canvas painting party!
Registration recommended but not required.
Anything Queer Lit Club - (In Person)
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us as we discuss the Color Purple by Alice Walker. Registration is required.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5 - registration required
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch's Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Middle School Book Club - (for grades 6-8)
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come share in the joy of reading at BAB's book club for middle schoolers!
Interactive Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas - (Ages 8+ and Families)
Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Experience the fun of an interactive movie, where you don't just watch the film - you join in! Shouting out lines and silliness is... more
Experience the fun of an interactive movie, where you don't just watch the film - you join in! Shouting out lines and silliness is welcome. A script and supplies are provided. Registration required.
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Where the Wild Books Are - (2nd - 5th Grade)
Fri, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Green Room
Join us in the Green Room in the Children's Department, where teen volunteer Claudette will read different chapter books!
Canceled
Hot Topics Discussion Group - For Seniors
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted... more
Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted topics to the more serious issues of the day.
Learn English
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Beginner Level English as a second language class.
This event is full
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Dec 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Teen Gingerbread Party - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
Come hang out in the Library Cafe and decorate some fun gingerbread cookies! Registration required.
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Queer Lit Club: Science Fiction Fantasy Edition - (In Person)
Thu, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discuss Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Registration is required.
Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
Homeschooling Open House featuring Evelyn Mitchell on Harp - (All ages)
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool. This month MPL is pleased to feature one of our own homeschoolers, Evelyn... more
Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool. This month MPL is pleased to feature one of our own homeschoolers, Evelyn Mitchell on harp. Join us at 12 noon for her harp concert.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Jan 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5 - registration required
Thu, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch's Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, January 09, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Jan 08, 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 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, January 10, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Tue, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks! Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks! Registration is required. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.
Make a Cozy Hand Warmer - In person
Tue, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
We will make sweet smelling hand warmers using fabric, sewing needle and other materials. Registration is required.
LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)
Tue, Jan 09, 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 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen 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.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Jan 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke
Wed, Jan 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Group of 10 discussing titles that explores, Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Jan 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5 - registration required
Thu, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch's Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Era Uma Vez, na Biblioteca (Once Upon A Time At The Library) - Portuguese Storytime (recommended ages birth - 9 years)
Sun, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Don't miss this popular immersive Portuguese Storytime series!
Registration opens Sunday, December 17 2023 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, January 16, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Drop-In Health Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Jan 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Free health screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
Estimulación Musical para la Primera Infancia - (birth-24 months)
Tue, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Aprende, canta y muévete al tierno ritmo de la música mientras aprendes con tu bebé. Es necesario registrarse.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 19 2023 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, January 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante
Tue, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Tower Room
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on... more
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on Wednesday, 17, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
Itty Bitty Artists - (suggested for ages 2-6)
Tue, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we create fun art and read stories for ages 2-6!
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Teen Tarot - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Jan 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Grab some sweet treats and learn the basics of Tarot -- you'll even get your own mini deck to take home with you!
Registration required.
The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante
Wed, Jan 17, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on... more
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on Tuesday, 16, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
The Corner Book Club - In Person
Thu, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for a lively librarian-led discussion of Colson Whitehead's Harlem Shuffle. Registration is required.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
January Storytime and Craft - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Thu, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us this January for a story and craft!
Teen Dungeons and Dragons - (Ages 12-16)
Sat, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e in this recurring five-month campaign from January to May. Please review the program... more
Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e in this recurring five-month campaign from January to May. Please review the program description for important details. Registration is required.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, January 23, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board... more
Babies meet babies! Parents and caregivers sing nursery rhymes together with their little ones. Songs, language activities, and board books will be introduced during each session.
Music & Movement - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Tue, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing outside!
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, January 24, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
LEGO Printmaking - (suggested for ages 4 & up)
Tue, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us for a printmaking project using LEGO's.
Queer Lit Club: Romance Edition - (In Person)
Tue, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discuss Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner. Registration is required.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Senior Cardio Stretch - with Beyond the Boogie Dance Company
Wed, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A low impact cardio and stretch dance class geared towards seniors.
Open Book / Open Mind; Kate Manne, "Unshrinking" - How to Face Fatphobia
Wed, Jan 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
A Cornell philosophy professor and feminist author ("Down Girl" and "Entitled") tackles the issue of size discrimination with a leading... more
A Cornell philosophy professor and feminist author ("Down Girl" and "Entitled") tackles the issue of size discrimination with a leading book critic.
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Jan 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Listen in the Library Storytime for ages birth - 5 - registration required
Thu, Jan 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come and join us for an in-person storytime inside Bellevue Avenue Branch's Kid's Place for ages birth-5!
Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Sing nursery rhymes and songs with your little ones in our Bellevue Avenue Kid's Place.
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
Middle School Book Club - (for grades 6-8)
Thu, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Come share in the joy of reading at BAB's book club for middle schoolers!
Tick Tak Toe Boards: Hand Sewing Workshop - Ages 7 - 10
Thu, Jan 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
We will be hand sewing and playing tic tak toe on our own unique boards!
Registration opens Friday, December 22 2023 at 9:00am
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, January 30, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Read to a Therapy Dog - (Ages 5+)
Mon, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Read to Murray, a trained seeing eye dog now registered through the Bright and Beautiful therapy dog program in NJ. No registration... more
Read to Murray, a trained seeing eye dog now registered through the Bright and Beautiful therapy dog program in NJ. No registration required.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, January 31, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Jan 31, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Open Book / Open Mind, Ayana Mathis, "The Unsettled"
Sat, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The author of “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” talks about her new family saga set in the 1980s spanning Philadelphia and small-town... more
The author of “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” talks about her new family saga set in the 1980s spanning Philadelphia and small-town Alabama with a notable essayist and novelist.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Mon, Feb 05, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, February 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Rescheduled
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Wednesday, February 07, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Wed, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
This event is full
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Wed, Feb 07, 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.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons - (Ages 12-16)
Sat, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e in this recurring five-month campaign from January to May. Please review the program... more
Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e in this recurring five-month campaign from January to May. Please review the program description for important details. Registration is required.
Valentine's Day Cards! - (Ages 3+)
Sun, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Green Room
Stop by the Children's Department to make your own Valentine's Day cards!
No registration required.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Feb 12, 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.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Tue, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks! Registration... more
Join us for Teen Anime Club. Each month, we'll watch the first three episodes of a different anime and discuss over snacks! Registration is required. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
A virtual, lively, and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen 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.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke
Wed, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Group of 10 discussing titles that explores, Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Drop-In Health Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Feb 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Free health screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke
Tue, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Tower Room
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on... more
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for DAYTIME IN PERSON or on Wednesday, February 21, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke
Wed, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on... more
A live, lively librarian-led book club discussion about a wide range of titles and genres. Register here for EVENING ZOOM or on Tuesday, February 20, for DAYTIME IN PERSON! Registration required.
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Wed, Feb 21, 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.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Senior Cardio Stretch - with Beyond the Boogie Dance Company
Wed, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
A low impact cardio and stretch dance class geared towards seniors.
Comics Workshop: Telling a Story in 4 Panels - (Ages 8+)
Wed, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Cartoonist, illustrator, and teacher R. Sikoryak will teach participants how to make comics using a 4 panel sequence. Registration required.
Registration opens Sunday, January 28 2024 at 9:00am
Open Book / Open Mind; James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams - "Unscripted"
Thu, Feb 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
A New York columnist and an Emmy-winning producer discuss their instant New York Times bestseller about a storied Hollywood dynasty... more
A New York columnist and an Emmy-winning producer discuss their instant New York Times bestseller about a storied Hollywood dynasty with the executive director of Montclair Film.
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Teen Room Hangout - (Ages 12 - 18)
Mon, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come hang out in the Teen Room every Monday from 3 - 5:30pm -- we'll have games and fun craft activities for you! No registration required.
Chesstronauts - (Ages 8 - 14)
Wed, Mar 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.
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