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Author Talk: Emily Grossman Presents "Unlocked"

From Psych Hospital to Higher Self
2023-10-21 15:00:00 2023-10-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk: Emily Grossman Presents "Unlocked" Join Emily Grossman as she launches her book "Unlocked: 25 Keys to Recovering from Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder". Main Library - Auditorium

Saturday, October 21
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 15:00:00 2023-10-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk: Emily Grossman Presents "Unlocked" Join Emily Grossman as she launches her book "Unlocked: 25 Keys to Recovering from Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder". Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

Join Emily Grossman as she launches her book "Unlocked: 25 Keys to Recovering from Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder".

Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP, NYCPS-P, will be in conversation with Marie Sabatino, MSW, to discuss her new book, “Unlocked”.

In “Unlocked”, Grossman, who was hospitalized a dozen times with bipolar disorder, and nearly institutionalized in her teens and twenties, shares her own story, and offers you 25 keys to recovery. Grossman is currently living in recovery from bipolar disorder.

Books will be available for signing.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talk |

TAGS: | unlocked | recovery | mental health | book talk | bipolar | author talk | author event |

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Wed, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free practice ACT exam, offered by Revolution Prep.
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Estimulación Musical para la Primera Infancia - (Para bebés hasta 24 meses.)
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Aprende, canta y muévete al tierno ritmo de la música mientras aprendes con tu bebé. Es necesario registrarse.
Odyssey Novels Book Club NEW - with Prof. Mary English of Montclair State University
Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to register on the Adult School website.
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Banned Books Storytime (Ages 4-8)
Sat, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Kick off banned books week by reading some challenged and banned picture books!
Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Learn English Book Club
Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Improve your English while reading!
Monday Matinees - A September of Scam
Mon, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for movies featuring scammers and grifters.
The Birds of Autumn Morning Bird Walks - Presented by Rick Wright
Tue, Sep 24, 7:30am - 10:30am
Offsite
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Needle-felting for Beginners - with Christine Hsaio
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cornerstone Montclair
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Coloring Together - (suggested for 4+)
Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Work on staying in the lines together!
Queer Lit Club: Romance Edition - (In Person)
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us as we discuss Kiss & Tell by Adib Khorram. Registration is required.
The Spark of Inspiration: - A Mystery Writers of America Panel NEW
Tue, Sep 24, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
*This is a free Adult School event. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
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Introduction to Canning Tomatoes NEW - with Lana Mustapha of Montclair Community Farms
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation - Kitchen
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to register on the Adult School website.
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Montclair Community Farm's Mobile Farm Stand - In front of the Main Library
Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.
Familytime - (birth - 5 years)
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Storytime Room
A fun storytime series for families with babies and young children.
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Lotería!: Bilingual Bingo (ages 5+)
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a few rounds of bingo featuring MPL’s spin on the traditional Lotería game played in Mexico. Our cantor (bingo caller)... more
Join us for a few rounds of bingo featuring MPL’s spin on the traditional Lotería game played in Mexico. Our cantor (bingo caller) will switch between Spanish and English throughout each round.
Between the Pages Book Club - (for grades 2-3)
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Read Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West and come ready to discuss! Registration required.
Teen Birdhouse Craft - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Classroom
Come paint your own wooden birdhouse! We'll provide all the supplies -- just bring your creativity.
Registration required.
Rescheduled
Open Book / Open Mind, Nicholas Kristof, "Chasing Hope"
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, September 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Congregational Church of Montclair - Sanctuary
A New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and best-selling author discusses his candid memoir of a life in journalism... more
A New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and best-selling author discusses his candid memoir of a life in journalism with Stephen Engelberg, editor in chief of ProPublica.
Open Book / Open Mind, Nicholas Kristof, "Chasing Hope"
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Congregational Church of Montclair - Sanctuary
A New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and best-selling author discusses his candid memoir of a life in journalism... more
A New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and best-selling author discusses his candid memoir of a life in journalism with Stephen Engelberg, editor in chief of ProPublica.
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Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
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Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
The Corner Book Club - In Person
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Classroom
Join us for a lively librarian-led discussion of Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro's short stories titled, "Hateship, Friendship,... more
Join us for a lively librarian-led discussion of Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro's short stories titled, "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage". Registration is required.
Heart Disease in the Hispanic Community
Thu, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
With Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
Free Play Social Time - (suggested for ages birth-5)
Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - Kid's Place
Join us as we make friends and play!
Diego Rivera: Mexican Murals and Much More IN PERSON NEW - with Janet Mandel
Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Diego Rivera: Mexican Murals and Much More Online NEW - with Janet Mandel
Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Chess and Coffee
Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Cuentitos: Bilingual Spanish Storytime (Ages 2-5) - Hora de cuentos infantiles bilingüe
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Children’s books in Spanish and English along with acoustic guitar and songs in Spanish. No registration required.
Novel Navigators: A Book Club - (Suggested for 4th & 5th Grade Readers)
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Join us for BAB's book club for young readers!
Graphic Novel Book Club - (18+ Only)
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every... more
Love graphics novels or interested in reading more? Join us for our 18+ Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll explore a new graphic novel every month to read together and then meet to discussed the book.
Word Press - Word Press
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Word Press Mike Auteri (973) 650-8270
Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
An Insider's Look at Fraud with AARP - Part of MILL @ MPL Senior Fridays
Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Learn how to protect yourself from fraud.
Tween Birdhouse Craft - (Ages 8 - 12)
Fri, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Come paint your own wooden birdhouse! We'll provide all the supplies -- just bring your creativity.
Registration required.
Yoga for Little Ones with Tayma Kessler - (ages 2 - 4)
Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for an introduction to yoga with instructor Tayma Kessler. Please bring a yoga mat or a beach towel.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico - Children's Author Adriana Erin Rivera
Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Co-presented with Latinos of Montclair
Storytime and Craft - (suggested for ages 2-5)
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Join us this April for a story and craft!
Era Uma Vez Na Biblioteca (Once Upon a Time at the Library) - Portuguese Storytime (ages birth - 9 years)
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Don't miss this popular immersive Portuguese Storytime!
Registration opens Sunday, September 1 2024 at 9:00am
Play-Doh Playdate - (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Green Room
Design new creations and discover new friends in this weekly preschool activity.
Learn English Book Club
Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Improve your English while reading!
Monday Matinees - A September of Scam
Mon, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for movies featuring scammers and grifters.
The Birds of Autumn Morning Bird Walks - Presented by Rick Wright
Tue, Oct 01, 7:30am - 10:30am
Offsite
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Needle-felting for Beginners - with Christine Hsaio
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cornerstone Montclair
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game... more
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game to share. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Tue, Oct 01, 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
Montclair Community Farm Table - Outside the Bellevue Ave. Branch
Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Rescheduled
Audiology Screenings - with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Wed, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Free hearing screenings!
Monthly Movie Magic (ages 8+) - Inside Out 2
Wed, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the auditorium for a family-friendly movie and a snack!
The Chimney Cake Baking Experience NEW - An authentic taste of Hungary
Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kurly Kürtősh Café
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
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Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
The MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Understanding Medicare - with American Senior Benefits
Fri, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Accurate, practical information about Medicare explained in an easy-to-understand manner.
Rescheduled
Open Book, Open Mind; Liana Finck, "How to Baby" - A Memoir
Sat, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Saturday, December 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary... more
A New Yorker cartoonist will talk about her hilarious new spoof of baby-raising manuals with Leah Wolchok, an award-winning documentary filmmaker.  She'll share a PowerPoint excerpt from the book. 
Open Book, Open Mind; Tracy O'Neill, "Woman of Interest" - A Memoir
Sat, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
A prize-winning novelist discusses her first work of nonfiction, a genre-bending story of finding her missing birth mother in South... more
A prize-winning novelist discusses her first work of nonfiction, a genre-bending story of finding her missing birth mother in South Korea, with acclaimed novelist Catherine Chung.
Learn English Book Club
Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Improve your English while reading!
The Birds of Autumn Morning Bird Walks - Presented by Rick Wright
Tue, Oct 08, 7:30am - 10:30am
Offsite
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Explorations in Soft Pastels - Presented by Michal Barkai
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
LIVING GREEN: Planting Trees NEW
Tue, Oct 08, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Tue, Oct 08, 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
Montclair Community Farm's Mobile Farm Stand - In front of the Main Library
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Audiology Screenings - with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Wed, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Free hearing screenings!
Explore "Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge/Native Art" - Talk and Workshop NEW
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Oct 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 Wednesday of every month.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Group of 10 discussing titles that explores, Black, Indigenous and People of Color. We are currently at capacity. Registration is closed.
To Write a Life: Creating Fictionalized Biography NEW - Presented by Anastasia Rubis
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to be transferred to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
Explore "Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge/Native Art" - Talk and Workshop NEW
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montclair Art Museum
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.
Islamic Design - Talk and Workshop - Presented by Jerise Fogel
Thu, Oct 10, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
The MILL @ MPL - Senior Fridays
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library
A day of activities for Seniors - every Friday!
Oral Health in Senior Citizens - with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Fri, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Join us to learn about oral health!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Learn English Book Club
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Improve your English while reading!
Monday Matinees - 80's Nostalgic Horror
Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for light horror movies from the 80's.
The Birds of Autumn Morning Bird Walks - Presented by Rick Wright
Tue, Oct 15, 7:30am - 10:30am
Offsite
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Explorations in Soft Pastels - Presented by Michal Barkai
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Wellness Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Tue, Oct 15, 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
Montclair Community Farm Table - Outside the Bellevue Ave. Branch
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.
Open Book, Open Mind; Melissa Ludtke, "Locker Room Talk - A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside"
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
The award-winning Sports Illustrated journalist who won the right to locker room interviews with male athletes in 1978 discusses her... more
The award-winning Sports Illustrated journalist who won the right to locker room interviews with male athletes in 1978 discusses her groundbreaking story with a sports journalist and MSU professor.
Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
RevPrep Free SAT Practice Exam - (Grades 9 - 12)
Sat, Oct 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free... more
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. Sign up now to take a free practice SAT exam, offered by Revolution Prep.
Register
Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset NEW - with Wafa Ayyad of the Folklife Center of Northern NJ
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Odyssey Novels Book Club NEW - with Prof. Mary English of Montclair State University
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to register on the Adult School website.
Register
Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937
Learn English Book Club
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Improve your English while reading!
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Explorations in Soft Pastels - Presented by Michal Barkai
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo
Tue, Oct 22, 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 Thursday, October 25, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Word Press - Word Press
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Word Press Mike Auteri (973) 650-8270
ESL for Beginners
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
Practical French 1 - Presented by Sayydah Garrett
Tue, Oct 22, 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
Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register
Montclair Community Farm's Mobile Farm Stand - In front of the Main Library
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski
Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Israel's War With Hamas in the Gaza Strip - and the Possibility of Greater Regional Conflict NEW
Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch - First Floor
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
MPL Foundation - MPl Foundation
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Mary
The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo
Thu, Oct 24, 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 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 Thursday, October 25, for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
Baby Hang Out Fall 2024 - (Babies up to 1 year)
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Babies come hang out with other babies! Books and toys will be provided.
The Wizard of Oz: A Look Back - Screening and Lecture - In Person
Fri, Oct 25, 1:15pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
We will watch "The Wizard of Oz" and Cinema Studies Instructor, Cordelia S. will present a retrospective view of the classic film.
Spooky Tween Terrariums - (Ages 8 - 12)
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Get in the spooky spirit and make your own terrarium!
All supplies provided -- registration required.
Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset NEW - with Wafa Ayyad of the Folklife Center of Northern NJ
Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
AAPI Montclair - AAPI Montclair
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
AAPI Montclair Josie Williams 9172704259 Theater setup with 40 chairs in front 8 chairs on stage 4 hand held mics 8 tables in back... more
AAPI Montclair Josie Williams 9172704259 Theater setup with 40 chairs in front 8 chairs on stage 4 hand held mics 8 tables in back with 4 chairs at table 4 round tables in back for food
Learn English Book Club
Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Improve your English while reading!
Monday Matinees - 80's Nostalgic Horror
Mon, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for light horror movies from the 80's.
All About "Macbeth" - Performance and Discussion - with Naomi Liebler and the Shakespeare Theatre Co. of NJ
Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Explorations in Soft Pastels - Presented by Michal Barkai
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
ESL for Beginners
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
All About "Macbeth" - Performance and Discussion - with Naomi Liebler and the Shakespeare Theatre Co. of NJ
Tue, Oct 29, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
FW Kirby Shakespeare Theater
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Montclair Community Farm Table - Outside the Bellevue Ave. Branch
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which... more
Purchase organic, locally grown, and affordable produce. Montclair Community Farm participates in the Good Food Bucks Program, which will double the spending power of SNAP and FMNP participants.
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
All About "Macbeth" - Performance and Discussion - with Naomi Liebler and the Shakespeare Theatre Co. of NJ
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
Chess and Coffee
Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for open play chess and coffee!
Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Fri, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset NEW - with Wafa Ayyad of the Folklife Center of Northern NJ
Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Decodable Book Workshop for Parents and Guardians - (Adults)
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Learn how to identify and use decodable books to increase early literacy growth at home. Presented by Susan Miller of the Robinowitz... more
Learn how to identify and use decodable books to increase early literacy growth at home. Presented by Susan Miller of the Robinowitz Education Center. Registration recommended.
Create an Effective Family History - Talk and Workshop NEW - Presented by Janice Gilyard
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Explorations in Soft Pastels - Presented by Michal Barkai
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Homeschooling Open House - (All ages)
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game... more
Join the monthly gathering of homeschooling families. Get to know us and say hi to friends old and new. Bring your favorite board game to share. Librarian, Enola Romano, will display parenting books.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
ESL for Beginners
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Monthly Movie Magic (ages 8+) - Despicable Me 4
Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the auditorium for a family-friendly movie and a snack!
Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang
Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Fri, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Create Your New Holiday Look at The Makeup Studio NEW - with Dawn Maloney
Fri, Nov 08, 5:45pm - 9:00pm
The Makeup Studio
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Write Group Open Mic - Write Group Open Mic
Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Write Group Open Mic Carl Selinger 973-953-0937
Holocaust Art: This Happened NEW ONLINE - Presented by Janet Mandel
Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Create an Effective Family History - Talk and Workshop NEW - Presented by Janice Gilyard
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Explorations in Soft Pastels - Presented by Michal Barkai
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Tue, Nov 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.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
ESL for Beginners
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
The Golden Age of Borscht Belt Comedy NEW ONLINE - Presented by Larry Wolfert
Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom 1 Virtual
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Women and Money Roundtable - How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Wed, Nov 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.
Teen Anime Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Wed, Nov 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 Wednesday of every month.
Pokémon Club - (Ages 7 - 18)
Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade... more
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch.
Teachable Moments Book Club - facilitated by Adrienne Burke
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Group of 10 discussing titles that explores, Black, Indigenous and People of Color. We are currently at capacity. Registration is closed.
Introduction to Calligraphy - Presented by John Majewski
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue Avenue Branch
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
Teen Book Club - (Ages 12 - 18)
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second... more
Join us for our monthly Teen Book Club. Each month, we'll read books from a different theme or genre and discuss! We meet on the second Thursday of every month.
Registration is required.
An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang
Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Fri, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Odyssey Novels Book Club NEW - with Prof. Mary English of Montclair State University
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Tower Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the link below to register on the Adult School website.
Register
Open Book, Open Mind; Bruce Jackson, "Never Far From Home" - My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, & the Law."
Sat, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium,Conference Room
Microsoft’s associate general counsel shares his rise from underprivileged childhood in Brooklyn to the top of the technology and... more
Microsoft’s associate general counsel shares his rise from underprivileged childhood in Brooklyn to the top of the technology and music industries with Jon Fortt, a top technology journalist.
Montclair Public Library Board Of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Create an Effective Family History - Talk and Workshop NEW - Presented by Janice Gilyard
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Tower Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Cancelled
Wellness Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.
The Everything Book Club, DAYTIME IN PERSON - "There, There" by Tommy Orange
Tue, Nov 19, 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 Thursday, November 21 for EVENING ZOOM! Registration required.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Word Press - Word Press
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Word Press Mike Auteri (973) 650-8270
ESL for Beginners
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
Navigating College Admissions - (Teens & Parents)
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a... more
Our friends at Stand Out for College will share information on current college admissions trends and tips on finding colleges that are a good fit!
Registration required.
Register
One-on-One Tech Support Sessions - with Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Classroom
Drop-In Tech Support!
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Storytime Yoga for Tweens - (Ages 8 - 14)
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class... more
Join us for fun filled yoga sessions -- just for tweens! Instructor Brittany Martorella will lead you through an enchanting yoga class that weaves in yoga myths and stories.
Registration required.
Negativity Detox: Shifting to Positive NEW - with Diane Lang
Wed, Nov 20, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Social Worker Office Hours
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Staff Instruction Room
Social Worker Hours are Temporarily Unavailable. Call the Reference Desk, 973-744-0500, ext. 2234 for help finding services.
An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese - with Lei Haiting Lang
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
The Everything Book Club, EVENING ZOOM - "There, There" by Tommy Orange
Thu, Nov 21, 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, November 19, for DAYTIME IN PERSON! Registration required.
Beginner Mah Jongg - Presented by Elisa Hirsch
Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This is a paid Adult School class. When registering, you will be taken to the Adult School website.
Register
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
Re-indigenizing New Jersey NEW - with Chris Matthews and Maisa Taha of MSU
Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
*This is a free Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Register
Babies in the Library - (birth - 23 months)
Mon, Nov 25, 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.
Cancelled
Social Worker Office Hours
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs,... more
Get help finding community resources, completing applications for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, and other benefit programs, or getting an ID, Birth Certificate, and other vital documents.
ESL for Beginners
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn English for Beginners
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