Free one-on-one service resumes for the public MONTCLAIR, NJ (November 19, 2024)—After a pause in service, the public can once again meet one-on-one with a social worker at the Montclair Public Library. This free service can be reserved by appointment or on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis at the Main Library. The social worker is available:...

New director Radwa Ali will begin on July 22 MONTCLAIR, NJ (June 21, 2024) — Janet Torsney will retire from her position as Director of Montclair Public Library at the end of July. Torsney has held the position since August 2022, following a nationwide search by the Board of Trustees and having served the prior...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Children’s Librarian will serve as President in 2022 MONTCLAIR, NJ (March 19, 2021) — Two Montclair Public Library employees have been elected to the Executive Board of the New Jersey Library Association: Jessica Trujillo, Head of Youth and Teen Services, as Vice President/President Elect and Selwa Shamy, Assistant Director, as Secretary. “I am incredibly honored...