Literacy-boosting initiative can be viewed from August 1 to September 15 MONTCLAIR, NJ (July 18, 2024) — This August, families can enjoy Walk + Read Montclair, a literacy-boosting initiative consisting of storybook pages lining walking paths in three local parks. Families will encounter an unfolding children’s story, page by page as lawn signage, until they...

Were you inspired by Ayana Mathis in conversation about her new book, “The Unsettled,” with Emily Raboteau? Here are some related materials you can borrow through the library! ASSORTED BOOKS “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” by Ayana Mathis “Searching for Zion: The Quest for Home in the African Diaspora” by Emily Raboteau “Facing Apocalypse: Climate, Democracy,...

Now in its 15th year, free community events will take place on October 19 and 20 MONTCLAIR, NJ (October 5, 2023) — The Montclair Public Library invites the community to attend the 15th annual “Little Read,” a series of events in which guest readers climb into the iconic big red chair and read stories aloud...

MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 7, 2023) — This September and October, celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of Latin America with a suite of programs organized by the Montclair Public Library and co-presented by Latinos of Montclair. From Spanish flamenco and Puerto Rican stories to Latin jazz and Andean panpipe workshops, guests of all ages can explore...

Exploring the Emotional Impact of Art-Making by Deron High School Students with Special Needs MONTCLAIR, NJ (April 1, 2023) – The Montclair Public Library Gallery at 50 South Fullerton Avenue welcomes a group art exhibition of student self-portraits from the Deron School in Montclair, NJ, on view from April 1 until May 30. The Library...