Mountainside Public Library

Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
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PHOTO GALLERY - 2011

 

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New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
A fabulous year of programs kicked off in January with an hour-long concert by the string ensemble of the NJIO.
Supported by a grant from the Watts-Mountainside Community Foundation. 

 

 

 

 

Marbleizing Silk Scarves
Attendees chased their winter blues away by creating their very own beautiful silk scarves.

 

 

 

 

Cranes for Kids
An origami program to help the victims of the earthquake in Japan.
Together with the local schools, Mountainsiders folded over 700 cranes.
The Osh Kosh B'Gosh company donated an article of clothing to a child in need for each crane.

 

 

 

 

Happy, Fit and Active with Presley & Melody
A children's music program incorporating music, dance and good nutrition.

 

 

 

 

Local Musician Skip Ungar
Skip is a regular at the Mountainside Library, bringing creative music programs, including
Hollywood Musicals, showtunes and "Musical Geography," an interactive program where listeners
have to guess the place that's mentioned in the lyrics. 

 

 

 

 

Story Time Theatre for Kindergarteners
A special program at the MPL, here the young children dress up and act out their favorite stories
for their moms, dads, grandparents and siblings.  The program is led by Mrs. Jan Elby. 
Sponsored by a grant from Target Department Stores. 

 

 

 

 

Book Sale - April 2011
Our first book sale in our newly renovated meeting room.  We received more donations than
ever, resulting in our most successful book sale of all time.  Thank you for your support!!

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Summer Theatre - Play # 1
The Next Stage Ensemble performs Shakespeare's Love's Labours Lost.

 

 

 

 


 

 

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party - August 2011
Including certificates, prizes, snacks and a movie.

 


So many terrific books to choose from!
 

 


Elizabeth Perrin, coordinator of children's services at the MPL, helps Mayor Paul Mirabelli select the raffle winners, along with Councilman Glenn Mortimer. 

 

 

Summer Reading - 2011
The summer series was kicked off by a special appearance by Kit's Interactive Theatre.

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Summer Theatre - Play # 2
The Next Stage Ensemble performs Moliere's Tartuffe.
 
 

 

 

 

 

Musician Shelly Horn put on a great show at the MPL!
 

 


Mr. Horn plays his own percussion while performing at the piano!

 


Mr. Horn mingles with an appreciative audience after the show.

 


 

 

 

Constitution Day - September 2011

 

The MPL gets into the spirit with flags and displays commemorating the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
 

 

 

A Celebration of Trees

 


The day included story-telling, tree identification techniques, poetry and art.
 

 

"Tattoo Joe" Beierle Art Show and Sale
 

 


Longtime Mountainside resident and local artist Joe Beierle passed away in May 2011, leaving his collection of his
own art to the Mountainside Public Library.  The collection included a number drawings, portraits and hand-made toys. 
These items were exhibited sold as a fundraiser.  Over 100 people attended the event on December 3, 2011.   
 

 

 

 

 

Library programs and events are public programs held in public venues.  As such, attendance at a program or event constitutes consent to be included anonymously in any filming, photographing, audio recording or broadcast and for any other use in whole or in part, including publicity and promotion. 

 

 

updated Dec 28, 2011 mdb

 

 
     

Mountainside Public Library
 
Constitution Plaza
 
Mountainside NJ 07092

 
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