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Read to a Therapy Dog

(Ages 5+)
2024-01-29 15:30:00 2024-01-29 16:30:00 America/New_York Read to a Therapy Dog Read to Murray, a trained seeing eye dog now registered through the Bright and Beautiful therapy dog program in NJ. No registration required. Main Library - Storytime Room

Monday, January 29
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-29 15:30:00 2024-01-29 16:30:00 America/New_York Read to a Therapy Dog Read to Murray, a trained seeing eye dog now registered through the Bright and Beautiful therapy dog program in NJ. No registration required. Main Library - Storytime Room

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 required.

Each reader will have 10 minutes to read to Murray on a first come-first served basis.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Families | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Programs |

TAGS: | therapy dog | read to a dog |

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Creative Aging Panel and Workshop - Memoir Writing and Printmaking
Sun, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a creative aging workshop that includes memoir writing and printmaking!
Registration is now closed
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Dec 04, 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 04, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
New date Tuesday, December 05, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Tue, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Canceled
Hot Topics Discussion Group - For Seniors
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)
Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
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Join the monthly gathering of families that homeschool and make new friends. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books about homeschooling. Bring your favorite board game to share.
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Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Beginner Level English as a second language class.
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Tue, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Zoom 3 Virtual
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Tue, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Cafe Area
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
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LEGO Club - (suggested for ages 4 & up)
Tue, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us in unstructured LEGO play to create a masterpiece!
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Tue, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New venue Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
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Wed, Dec 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Wed, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Babytime Storytime for Birth - 23 Months - registration required.
Thu, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
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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 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!
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.
Afternoon Storytime - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5.
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Tween Holiday Cupcake Celebration - (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Baby Hang Out - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
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Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
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Decorate a Gingerbread House! - (a family event)
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Decorate a gingerbread house together as a family!
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Sat, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Decorate a mini gingerbread house!
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Decorate a Gingerbread House! - (a family event)
Sat, Dec 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
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Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
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Sun, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
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Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
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Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
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Canceled
Hot Topics Discussion Group - For Seniors
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Led and moderated by volunteer Bob Sillery. Come join your peers for stimulating discussions concerning everything from light-hearted... more
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Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Beginner Level English as a second language class.
This event is full
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Main Library - Storytime Room
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Main Library - Storytime Room
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Main Library - Auditorium
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Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Dec 19, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 09, 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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 16, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 23, 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.
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.
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.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Jan 30, 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.
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.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat - Virtual Session
Tue, Feb 06, 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.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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