Montclair Library Is Hosting 125th Birthday Parties

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Montclair Public Library. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

“The Montclair Public Library is having a big birthday and you’re invited,” says Library Director Peter Coyl. “We are hosting a variety of events to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our founding in 1893, including two birthday parties.”

• A Community Birthday Party on April 11 at 4:30 will include stories, face painting, balloon animals, games and -- of course -- cake.
• The 125th Birthday Party will take place at the Library on Saturday, April 14 at 7:00. Celebrate after-hours and get a sneak peek of the restored 1940 documentary featuring the Library and a first glance at renovation plans by Andrew Berman Architect. Tickets -- $50 a person – are available at https://tinyurl.com/mpl125.

Montclair Reads Cheaper by the Dozen

Another element of the celebration will be Montclair Reads Cheaper by the Dozen, a community read of the classic book about one of Montclair’s notable families.

“We are very excited to be incorporating this bit of Montclair history and reading into our celebration,” says Coyl.

Beginning April 14, the Library will distribute free custom copies of the book and a discussion guide to individuals, groups, book clubs or classes, while supplies last. Call 973-744-0500, ext. 2235, or email reference@montclair.bccls.org to reserve a copy.

Throughout April and May, the Library will hosting Montclair Reads events, such as book clubs and movie screenings. Check the Library website -- montclairlibrary.org – for all the Montclair Reads details.

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