The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help&nbsp;which became a cultural phenomenon with 15 million copies sold, returns with The Calamity Club, an addictive story of unbreakable women fighting to reclaim what's theirs.
You will not want to miss this event at 7pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, when the Montclair Literary Festival hosts the publication day event of The Calamity Club with Anne Burt, author of The Dig.
“Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters whose opinions and actions leap off the page, The Calamity Club is a must-read.”—Bonnie Garmus, author of international bestseller Lessons in Chemistry.
Tickets to hear Kathryn Stockett in person start from $35 and include a signed copy of The Calamity Club. 
The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair. Buy tickets here <a href="https://bit.ly/MLF-Calamity?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV1ZGRnFOSk5rUVZ3akI5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4JC8lUhovr6XojryctUYj5VEjoRAzXS_qYAipWlefD5cn3ZnP_VyPmBdSHcw_aem_6LjERqYIrR8tRkPq7zwPMg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/MLF-Calamity</a>.

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LAUNCH DAY EVENT: Kathryn Stockett 'The...

Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help which became a cultural phenomenon with 15 million copies sold, returns with The Calamity...

LAUNCH DAY EVENT: Kathryn Stockett 'The Calamity Club'

Released just in time for summer!
The Montclair Literary Festival invites you to join beloved bestselling author Adriana Trigiani in conversation with Mark Rotella (Stolen Figs, Amore) about her latest novel The View From Lake Como&nbsp;on Wednesday May 6 at 7pm.
Shocked by an unexpected loss, Jess Capodimonte Baratta takes fate into her own hands and escapes from New Jersey to her ancestral home in Italy. 
From the majestic mountains of Tuscany and on the shores of enchanting Lake Como, she begins to carve a place for herself.
In collaboration with the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America.
Tickets to hear Adriana in person are $25 and include a signed copy of The View from Lake Como. Adriana will be signing books after the talk.
The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair. Buy tickets here <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMLF-Lake%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV1ZGRnFOSk5rUVZ3akI5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5TdYS-SpTEYj26FbDN_w7gQoZEH2SwNKJiaJRJFa5hpxXwIWcnBDsocfJ9yA_aem_3QcnX_os5w_wQFndmQidPw&amp;h=AT5QuTprFAXA3JZpyGiZnlIU8KfmY7Xr48M4evUl56LsL39LHivFyX22QfFaKh2b5i_2wHFbDJiz6dvep16JXVAPIDmNipxsn1m08sCWdmjXhXC5xmj8XctUOCG7ggRAMNSVM6Ck1dtQCUf3ER2WcHDRW6Pk0ZEaUZg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT6BZ3dNTO9IT2mOcNpq2VDMaVkj9I3N-qnG2fzGMHi-FEqX7Chg1_x7O3a8uIeoVn9R_t3rCcegKrgknyR8SCf6V2kFjfOQOYgccSQPOEhzpqIyec3CQayhRMO1pzM_NxH9bQTR95thvzQL2DwHsU4XHvMn7d7HHlU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/MLF-Lake</a>.

Local Event: PAPERBACK RELEASE: Adriana Trigiani 'The View from Lake Como'

PAPERBACK RELEASE: Adriana Trigiani 'The View...

Released just in time for summer!
The Montclair Literary Festival invites you to join beloved bestselling author Adriana...

PAPERBACK RELEASE: Adriana Trigiani 'The View from Lake Como'

American Idol for books (only kinder and gentler)The Montclair Literary Festival invites you to Pitchapalooza, where writers will be selected at random to pitch their book. Each writer gets one minute—and only one minute! Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, co-founders of The Book Doctors, a company dedicated to helping authors get their books published, help you improve your pitch, not tell you how bad it is. Judges critique everything from idea to style to potential in the marketplace and much, much more. Authors come away with concrete advice as well as a greater understanding of the ins and outs of the publishing industry. Whether potential authors pitch themselves, or simply listen to trained professionals critique each presentation, Pitchapalooza is educational and entertaining for one and all. At the end of Pitchapalooza, the judges will pick a winner. The winner receives an introduction to an agent or publisher appropriate for his/her book Sign up for pitching is at the event. Doors open 6:00pm. Arrive before 6:30pm to add your name to the list to pitch.Venue: Mills Auditorium, Former United Way Building, 60 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair 07042. FREE, RSVP here <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMLF-Pitch%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV1ZGRnFOSk5rUVZ3akI5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4yvDejo8Ld39U1udHyGnFkZT3DXcvzlj_jril19TZ3jvveP8c_OOMmxI7DTg_aem__kctfBje7uPptTsNz3DzLw&amp;h=AT65GBw5L8VyiyyIJH65myszyc59G0y9tdUqN-QMxpVCmFZWVsMxRZXf9qRMcwDtJZss9rQX5OMgPTuQTFGmk9Z14SPECcAPZHzyDlFCKg--22QLYCrNvfjE-G2dat8d34mIimN2-RTpGww9TKJOrq0DHi6eYkuwLrA&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT52M1kYDXSLr2TK26wch4b3GpxZ2hoB2EcM1-5a_0ohNn0y4A0UeHgwXt_Cfy6nzgm4-ka9rWaBtDI0eMzbWjWsbdRSW4pkcG2YodWqkzS0no94y0fnPRBD9MtwJQCPBjx2OvVe6-dfZc8fTpZ_ZOLNGqbMqypEV6A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/MLF-Pitch</a>.

Local Event: PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors

PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors

American Idol for books (only kinder and gentler)The Montclair Literary Festival invites you to Pitchapalooza, where writers...

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The Montclair Literary Festival welcomes bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez as she talks about her new book Last Night in Brooklyn, a captivating story about a young woman whose life becomes ensnared in her glamorous neighbor’s secret past.A Most Anticipated Book of 2026 from TIME • Oprah Daily • USA Today • People • Harper’s Bazaar • Lit Hub • Book Riot • Publisher’s Weekly • She Reads You will not want to miss this event at 12:30pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, when the Montclair Literary Festival hosts Xochitl Gonzalez in conversation with Cleyvis Natera, author of The Grand Paloma Resort.Tickets to hear Xochitl in person are $35 and include a copy of Last Night in Brooklyn. Xochitl will be signing books after the event.The event will be held at the Student Center Ballroom, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair. Free parking available at the Red Hawk parking deck.Buy tickets here <a href="https://bit.ly/MLF-Brooklyn?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV1ZGRnFOSk5rUVZ3akI5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7basOfV6sjvvWwQUgclOtr0gvuoKEhEDWK1hotVNjnmacWQoEpSydcFrZYeA_aem_IujJq7A_AJaJtxPrCjHAAQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/MLF-Brooklyn</a>.

Local Event: AUTHOR TALK: Xochitl Gonzalez 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

AUTHOR TALK: Xochitl Gonzalez 'Last Night in...

The Montclair Literary Festival welcomes bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez as she talks about her new book Last Night in...

AUTHOR TALK: Xochitl Gonzalez 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

The Montclair Literary Festival welcomes Maria Semple, bestselling author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, as she returns with her most exuberant and life-affirming novel yet. Go Gentle is the story of one woman’s cheerful determination to live a life of the mind only to have the heart force its way in. A Most Anticipated Book of 2026 from The New York Times • The Washington Post • Harper’s Bazaar • TIME • BBC • Parade • Seattle Times • Lit Hub • Book Riot • Booklist You will not want to miss this event at 5:30pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, when the Montclair Literary Festival hosts Maria Semple in conversation with Marcy Dermansky, author of Bad Marie and Hot Air.Tickets to hear Maria in person are $35 and include a copy of Go Gentle. Maria will be signing books after the event.The event will be held at the Student Center Ballroom, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair. Free parking available at the Red Hawk parking deck.Buy tickets here <a href="https://bit.ly/MLF-Gentle?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV1ZGRnFOSk5rUVZ3akI5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7hHQS8dSmV_HK6ntPBV5mhP0OFAKLVzXJsSNJSLd-Q9IhwQ-htbkyW47kZSQ_aem_2CMCqbcn9Iffv-Mb6oghTQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/MLF-Gentle</a>.

Local Event: AUTHOR TALK:  Maria Semple 'Go Gentle'

AUTHOR TALK:  Maria Semple 'Go Gentle'

The Montclair Literary Festival welcomes Maria Semple, bestselling author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, as she returns with...

The Montclair Literary Festival and Montclair Public Library’s Open Book Open Mind present bestselling author Christina Baker Kline in conversation with her friend and colleague Alice Elliott Dark (Fellowship Point) about Kline’s new novel The Foursome.The Foursome is a boldly original reimagining of the astonishing true story of two sisters in nineteenth-century North Carolina — Kline’s own distant relatives — who married world-famous conjoined twins from Siam. Spanning five decades and unfolding against the backdrop of a fractured nation hurtling toward war, The Foursome is both intimate and epic. With piercing insight and emotional precision, Christina brings to life a forgotten chapter of American history.Tickets to hear Christina in person are $35 and include a signed copy of The Foursome. Christina will be signing books after the talk.The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair. Buy tickets here <a href="https://bit.ly/MLF-Four?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV1ZGRnFOSk5rUVZ3akI5UnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Q4cjeDXVAfD_oF0_iufIxkpXNM6ZLGdYox2YPiD51ZdeMqP_4HL2xmzCeOg_aem_HYlugdw3YEfNKGuHNo5vOg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/MLF-Four</a>.

Local Event: EARLY BOOK RELEASE: Christina Baker Kline ' The Foursome'

EARLY BOOK RELEASE: Christina Baker Kline ' The...

The Montclair Literary Festival and Montclair Public Library’s Open Book Open Mind present bestselling author Christina Baker...

EARLY BOOK RELEASE: Christina Baker Kline ' The Foursome'

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Come kick-off AAPI heritage month with the opening of Our Journeys, a traveling exhibition. Hosted by @Montclair Public Library Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 6 5:30 – 7:30 PM Free! RSVP Required: <a href="https://bit.ly/OurJourneysNJ?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExR2pJVlNiV0t2SUhSVDVHYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6abjzd4y-XIYhbxlW1U39R9sbDG9QUfLc24ILCHYhKdAyf_5HINeGQzKcCyA_aem_nPgd7HVn4pqHYCj8iXheHg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/OurJourneysNJ</a> Delicious Vietnamese bites by Bánh Voyage! Our Journeys, a traveling exhibit presented by Vietnamese Boat People Podcast. Com Explore: • Personal refugee stories that honor journeys of migration, displacement and finding home • An interactive map to plot your ancestors’ migration across generations • Community connections with shared histories during AAPI Heritage Month. The exhibit will be on view from May 6 to June 6 during library public hours.

Local Event: Our Journeys exhibition, opening event

Our Journeys exhibition, opening event

Come kick-off AAPI heritage month with the opening of Our Journeys, a traveling exhibition.   Hosted by @Montclair Public...

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Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?


 An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and increase your earning potential. Join the Berkeley College MBA Open House to learn how the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management program can help you advance your career and develop leadership skills in today’s competitive business environment.


 What Makes the MBA in Management Program Unique?

During this event, you will learn what sets the Berkeley College MBA in Management program apart, including:<ul>
 
 <li>Flexibility for working professionals</li>
 <li>The ability to apply concepts from coursework to your current career</li>
 <li>Available concentrations</li>
 <li>Dedicated support services and resources, including Career Services</li>
</ul>

 Available MBA Concentrations

Students in the MBA in Management program can choose from several specialized concentrations, including:<ul>
 
 <li>Accounting (Note: The Accounting Concentration is only offered Online)</li>
 <li>Financial Management</li>
 <li>Healthcare Management</li>
 <li>Human Resources Management</li>
 <li>Law Enforcement Executive Management</li>
 <li>Marketing Management</li>
 <li>Supply Chain Management</li>
</ul>

 The flexible program is designed to accommodate busy work and personal schedules. You’ll have the opportunity to apply concepts from coursework to real-world situations in your career.


 Flexible MBA Program for Working Professionals


 The MBA in Management degree program is offered by Berkeley College New York and Berkeley College Online®. Courses are offered online and at various campuses as identified in the Course Schedule for each semester.


 Meet the Speakers


 Speakers


 Martha Outz -- Executive Director at Sinceri Senior Living 
 Justyna Glazewski -- AVP Human Resources at Spenser Bank


 Event Details


 Registration is required for this free virtual event. 
 An access link will be emailed upon confirmation. 
 For more information call 855-377-6171.

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MBA Open House at Berkeley College


    Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?


    An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and...

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
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Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity,...

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative...

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Greek Taverna - Montclair

The NAACP is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the U.S. This gathering brings together residents who share a commitment to justice, equity, and the ongoing work of uplifting our community.&nbsp; Please join us for what promises to be an inspiring afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You can purchase tickets using the QR code in the image or click on "more info here" link above.&nbsp;

Local Event: Montclair NAACP Membership Luncheon

Montclair NAACP Membership Luncheon

The NAACP is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the U.S. This gathering brings together residents who share a...

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LAUNCH DAY EVENT: Kathryn Stockett 'The Calamity Club'

MAY

5

7:00 PM

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair, NJ

PAPERBACK RELEASE: Adriana Trigiani 'The View from Lake Como'

MAY

6

7:00 PM

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair, NJ

PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors

MAY

7

6:30 PM

60 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ

AUTHOR TALK: Xochitl Gonzalez 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

MAY

9

12:30 PM

Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

AUTHOR TALK: Maria Semple 'Go Gentle'

MAY

9

5:30 PM

Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ

EARLY BOOK RELEASE: Christina Baker Kline ' The Foursome'

MAY

11

7:00 PM

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair, NJ

Our Journeys exhibition, opening event

MBA Open House at Berkeley College

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Montclair NAACP Membership Luncheon