Build a Better world is the theme all libraries are following this summer. We'd love to see you and your family at your library soon. If you have a new baby come to meet other new moms for songs and r


Build a Better world by taking care of things that grow. Come join us for story times.


Summer Reading Kickoff 2017 with Bash the Trash


Scence Tellers presents: Tall Ships and Pirate Tales


May Building Fun


Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten


See What We Made With Our 3D Printer


Story Time Theatre for Kindergarteners

The new year kicked off with a four-week series by storyteller Jan Elby.  In this program, the children dress up and act out well known stories, such as The Mitten, Stone Soup and Are You My Mother?

Valentines Craft Workshop

All day on Saturday, February 11, children could drop in and create Valentines for people they love.

Les Paul - Mary Ford Tribute Concert

The Mountainside Library was excited to host Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory for a 90-minute tribute to Les Paul and Mary Ford. Many regard Les Paul as the "father of the modern electric guitar." Tom worked for years as Les Paul's own luthier and sound engineer. The program was excellent and included many personal stories and a display of Les Paul memorabilia.

City Winds Trio

Interactive program for children to help foster an interest in music.

Let's Play Chess - March - April 2012

The Mountainside Library hosted a six-week long chess tournament, sponsored by the Friends of the Mountainside Library. Prizes were awarded after the final session.

Girl Scouts Anti-Bullying Program

The Girl Scouts presented a special anti-bullying puppet show in May. After the program, the Girl Scouts donated the puppet theater to the library.

Meet the Author - Jon Gertner

Jon Gertner, author of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation, appeared at the Mountainside Library on Saturday, May 19th for a presentation on his research, followed by a book signing.

Comedy Songs from Broadway

Local musician Skip Ungar was back with a new program on well-known comedy songs. Everyone who came had a great time.

Summer Theatre - 2012

The Next Stage Ensemble of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey came to Mountainside on June 29 to perform The Winter's Tale. Over 55 people attended the performance, which was moved indoors due to the extreme heat. The company will be back on August 10 to perform Beaumarchais' The Marriage of Figaro. It should be another great show.

Summer Reading - Story and Craft

After reading Dream Something Big: The Story of the Watts Towers, the children created their very own Watts Towers out of pipe cleaners.

For more information on the Watts Towers, go to: www.wattstowers.us