Main Library extravaganza on June 25,
Bellevue Avenue Branch celebration on July 9
MONTCLAIR, NJ (June 13, 2022) — A pair of free family-friendly events will kick off the 2022 Summer Reading season at the Montclair Public Library. This annual period, recognized by libraries nationwide, promotes literacy during a time when children and teens are out of school and may not otherwise be maintaining their reading skills. Adults are also welcome to participate in summer reading.
The kickoff events are:
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Main Library, 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Sign up for summer reading at the event and get a chance to spin our prize wheel. In addition, enjoy a 24-foot slide, bouncy house, and two special performances:
Be amazed as gigantic floating bubbles, ten times the normal size, defy the law of gravity.
Whales, Sails, and Dolphin Tales! with Housel Fitness – 12:50 p.m.
This interactive read-aloud will get everyone moving with snippets of well-loved stories followed by an ocean activity game and plenty of dancing.
Free; no registration required to attend event. Rain or shine. Generously supported by the Montclair Public Library Foundation and First Congregational Church.
Saturday, July 9, 2–3:15 p.m.
Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
Enjoy a fun concert for kids by Rockness Music (2–2:45 p.m.) followed by sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and a craft. Free; no registration required to attend event. Weather permitting, rain date TBD. Generously supported by the Montclair Public Library Foundation.
Whether or not they attend the kickoff events, participants can sign up to track their reading from June 20 through August 6 via Beanstack, a website and app. Visit montclairlibrary.org/src to get started.
Children and teens will log by days read, while adults will log by books read. Anyone who logs their reading will be eligible for milestone prizes and/or prize drawings throughout the summer. Prizes for all ages will include gift cards to various local Montclair businesses.
About the Montclair Public Library
Founded in 1893, the Montclair Public Library serves the residents of Montclair, New Jersey. It has two facilities: the Main Library at 50 S. Fullerton Avenue and the Bellevue Avenue Branch at 185 Bellevue Avenue. The Library has been changing lives every day for over 125 years through words, ideas, and community building by providing unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and community engagement. Visit montclairlibrary.org for more information.