Community can enjoy new “outdoor library” spaces 365 days a year MONTCLAIR, NJ (August 25, 2022) — The Montclair Public Library is pleased to offer new permanent outdoor seating in front of the Main Library and Bellevue Avenue Branch. In addition to installing accessible tables, seating, and umbrellas, the Library has expanded the WiFi signal...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (August 16, 2022) — Following a nationwide search, the Montclair Public Library board of trustees is pleased and excited to announce that Janet Torsney will serve as the Library’s Director. The MPL has worked vigorously with community leaders and patrons to envision the quality of leadership that will best serve Montclair’s vast and...
Main Library open 7 days a week, Bellevue Avenue Branch open 6 days a week MONTCLAIR, NJ — “Thanks to the generous support of the Township and our donors, the Montclair Public Library is resuming pre-pandemic hours,” says Interim Library Director Janet Torsney. “We are so excited to be fully back. Stop in and see...
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...
Janet Torsney, former Assistant Director of MPL and Montclair native, brings over a decade of library leadership experience to the role MONTCLAIR, NJ (March 1, 2022) — Janet Torsney has been named Interim Director of the Montclair Public Library, effective February 22. Her appointment comes after the previous Director, Peter Coyl, stepped down on December...
Now in its eighth year, the program features top authors speaking on the important issues of our time MONTCLAIR, NJ (February 7, 2022) — The Montclair Public Library Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from Investors Foundation to support the Montclair Public Library’s flagship author conversation series, Open Book / Open Mind. This marks the...
One-on-one appointments available with an Access Navigator, social work intern, and notary MONTCLAIR, NJ (January 25, 2022) — A trio of public services has recently launched or restarted at Montclair Public Library. These services are free and can be reserved as one-on-one appointments. Two of the services (Access Navigator and social work intern) are also...
MONTCLAIR, NJ (November 23, 2021) — The Montclair Public Library will celebrate Kwanzaa with a series of events in December, starting with its inaugural Ujamaa Outdoor Winter Market on December 4. This celebration builds on the Library’s 32-year tradition of featuring Kwanzaa as the keystone of its winter programming. “Ujamaa” is one of the seven...
Skilled trainers will provide individualized assistance to persons seeking employment, job training, or digital competence MONTCLAIR, NJ (October 25, 2021) — The Montclair Public Library is one of 12 public libraries selected to participate in the New Jersey Library Association’s Access Navigators Program. The libraries were selected following a rigorous application process and cover nine...
Senior citizens can borrow a wide variety of themed activity kits MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 30, 2021) — The Montclair Public Library has introduced a new free resource for senior citizens called “Senior Center in a Box.” These thoughtfully curated kits are focused on specific activities and themes, which seniors can do on their own or...
