MONTCLAIR, NJ (December 1, 2025) — The Montclair Public Library invites the community to celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 13 with a local marketplace and a series of family-friendly free festivities. This celebration is part of the Library’s tradition of featuring Kwanzaa as a keystone of its winter programming. Taking place on Saturday, December 13...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (November 14, 2025) — On Wednesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m., the Montclair Public Library will be hosting Angela Flournoy (“The Turner House”) to talk about her new national bestseller, “The Wilderness,” with local novelist Cleyvis Natera, (“The Grand Paloma Resort”). Longlisted for the National Book Award, the book follows the friendships of...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (November 4, 2025) — Montclair Public Library is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 Library Card Design Contest, which invited community members to showcase their creativity and love for the library with original artwork. The contest, which was held from September 5 to October 5 in celebration of Library Card Sign-up...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (November 3, 2025) — Montclair Public Library and the newly reopened Clary Anderson Arena are teaming up this November to bring something special to the community with a “Sign Up and Skate” promotion that celebrates both reading and recreation. From now through November 30, anyone who signs up for a new Montclair Public...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (October 30, 2025) — On Thursday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., the Montclair Public Library will be welcoming award-winning writer Cleyvis Natera (“Neruda on the Park”) to talk about her new novel, “The Grand Paloma Hotel” with fellow novelist Caroline Palmer, author of the recent “Workhorse.” Both novels are about class struggle, though...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (October 29, 2025) — Montclair Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280...
Montclair, NJ — September 23, 2025 — The Montclair Public Library (MPL), in collaboration with Seed Artists is proud to announce The Peter Bodge & Seed Artists Jazz Library, a landmark cultural resource for the community and a platform for future programming. The opening celebration will take place on Sunday, October 12, at 4:00 pm,...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 4, 2025) — Montclair Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative this September for Library Card Sign-up Month by participating in a library card design contest! Whether you’re a budding artist, a graphic designer, or simply a library lover with a great idea, this is your chance to...
The Library is now an official passport application acceptance facility MONTCLAIR, NJ (January 13, 2025) — Eligible individuals, including those who live outside Montclair, can now apply in-person for a passport at the Montclair Public Library. This new service will primarily help individuals who have never held a U.S. passport, as well as children under...
Free community event on December 14 features music, dance, poetry, and more MONTCLAIR, NJ (December 2, 2024) — The Montclair Public Library invites the community to celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 14, with a marketplace and series of free programs. This celebration builds on the Library’s 35-year tradition of featuring Kwanzaa as the keystone of...
