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D.D. Jackson, recorded live in Montclair
Emmy Award-winning pianist D.D. Jackson, composer of PBS’ “Peg + Cat,” recorded his latest album, “Live at Freedom of Sound,” in Montclair.
History and heritage: Moving day at the library
In 1955, the Montclair Public Library packed up its books and left the building that is now UUCM, to move to Fullerton Street; “History and Heritage.”
Culture in brief: Okrent, Alter in Open Book/Open Mind Sunday
Daniel Okrent will discuss his book “The Guarded Gate” at Open Book/ Open Mind with Jonathan Alter, Sunday, Nov 3, at 4 p.m.
First Person: Back in the big chair for Montclair’s Little Read
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Once more into the big chair! Last year, your faithful correspondent signed up as a reader for the Little Read at the Montclair Public Library, my […]
Weekend Family Fun: Little Read, Duck Derby, Monster Princess Tales, and More!
Here we are – another weekend! Are you ready for some fun? We’ve rounded up some activities the whole family can enjoy. Check ‘em out! Montclair’s 2019 Little Read will […]
Magical Library: Little Read highlights stories for all
The Little Read marathon takes place today and over the next few days. Celebrities, politicians and Montclairites will tell stories to children, sitting in the Big Red Chair.
Video/Photos: Montclair celebrates Italian culture and sister city Aquilonia
Montclair Public Library hosts a day of D’Italia’s community-based programs to celebrate the Sister City of Aquilonia, telling the story of Italian-American culture with not only fun, music, dancing, food, […]
History and Heritage: ‘Bent horn,’ and drama at the Sterington House
By MIKE FARRELLY For Montclair Local “History & Heritage” is a series on Montclair history, written by representatives of the Montclair History Center and the Montclair Public Library. Mike Farrelly […]
Back to school: grown-ups live and learn
Why should kids have all the fun? Adults have many opportunities to go back to school in Montclair, including dance, jazz, language and yes, basket-weaving.
In brief: Open Book/Open Mind hosts Marcy Dermansky
Open Book/Open Mind hosts author Marcy Dermansky on Sunday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m., at the Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave.
Acclaimed author Julia Phillips to speak at library
Montclair High School graduate Julia Phillips, author of acclaimed debut novel “Disappearing Earth,” will speak at Montclair Public Library.
History and Heritage: Book delivery from MPL, then and now
Delivery at Montclair Public Library is not a thing of the past. This picture dates from 1949, but the library still delivers.
In brief: Montclair Public Library air conditioning broken
The air conditioning at the Montclair Public Library has been out of order for two days. Library staff announced via social media that the air conditioning at the main building […]