Mountainside Public Library

Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Phone: 908.233.0115   |   Fax: 908.232.7311

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EVENTS SCHEDULE
 

ADULT, TEEN & FAMILY PROGRAMS

 


"Duct Tape Flowers"

Sat 2/18 from 1 - 3 p.m.

Yet another use for this ubiquitous household product.  Learn to fold & cut multi-colored duct tape into pretty flowers.  Great for vases and gift boxes.

   Amazing...
       Long-lasting....
           Never needs water !

This program, for grades 6 through adult, should be a lot of fun!  Sign up today.

Free admssion, sponsored by the Friends of the MPL.

Call to save your seat: 908-233-0115
 

 


The Blueberry:
New Jersey's Wonder Fruit

Sat 3/3 from 2 - 3 p.m.

Mark your calendar now!  We'll have food historian Judith Krall-Russo (The Asian Tea Experience) back to tell the fascinating story of this remarkable berry and it's important connection to our state.

Free admission, sponsored by the Friends of the MPL.

Call to save your seat: 908-233-0115
 

 


Les Paul - Mary Ford Tribute
Thurs 3/15 from 7-8 p.m.

Join us as Tom and Sandy Doyle perform on guitar, percussion flute and vocals.  In addition to playing an array of hits, Tom gives a captivating and entertaining talk about the "Father of Electric Guitar," Les Paul.  Tom worked for over 40 years with Les Paul as his sound performance engineer and guitarist in NYC. 

Free admission, sponsored by the Friends of the MPL.

Call to save your seat: 908-233-0115
 

 


Folk Music Cafe

Thank you, everyone, for making the January Folk Music Cafe such a success! 

An enthusiastic audience of 36 enjoyed great music by Spook Handy and Christine DeLeon. 

The next FMC will be in April 2012. 

Click here to see a YouTube Clip of The Janes at the July '11 FMC

Click here to see the most recent flier

If you'd like to be considered as a future performer, send an e-mail to folkmusiccafe@yahoo.com

Free admission, includes coffee & tea and dessert. 

    Funded by a grant from the Watts Foundation.

 


 

Tuesday Night at the Movies

All movies start at 6:30 p.m.
 

Come join us for a night out at the movies.  Pick up a flier with a quick plot summary at the library circ desk.  Showings are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required but seating is limited.
 

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIES BEGINNING IN JANUARY!

Feb 7:  50-50 (2011)
Feb 14:  A Room with a View (1986)
Feb 21:  The Last Lions (2011)
Feb 28:  Margin Call (2011)
 

Brown Bag Movies -- our Monday film series...  Mondays at 12 noon.

Feb 6:  The Wolfman (1947)
Feb 13:  Border Incident (1949)
Feb 20:  NO MOVIE, Library Closed
Feb 27:  Out of the Past (1947)
Mar 5:  Mask of Fu Manchu (1932)
Mar 12:  Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
Mar 19:  The Mummy (1932)
Mar 26:  Wait Until Dark (1967)

 

 

The library would like to begin book discussion groups. Please call if you are interested: 908-233-0115

 

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

 


  Winter
  Story Times

Cuddle Story Time
Tuesdays  Feb 7 14 & 21
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 6 - 23 months

Toddler Story Time
Thursdays: Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Age: 2 year olds

Preschool Story Time
Ages 3, 4 and 5
Sign up for  Tues  OR  Fri  session!
Tuesdays    or
Feb 7 14 & 21
2 - 2:30 p.m.

 
Fridays
Feb 3, 17 & 24
10:30 - 11 a.m.
 

Family Story Time
One Saturday per month
Feb 11
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Register your whole family as a group!

   Please call and register: 908-233-0115. 

 

 The Squiggle Club

   "For artists of all ages"

     Meetings held every month
          3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

    Next session:  Fri, Feb 3
                
              

Join us to explore the world of the picture book!  Advanced registration required.


Valentine Creating

Wednesday, February 8th
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
(Snow date:  Sat ,Feb 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

Drop in when you can during these special hours and make one-of-a-kind Valentines for your special ones.  Children younger than Kindergarten will need an adult helper.

Please call the library to register.  908-233-0115
 


Children's Book Swap

Sat, Feb 11th from 1-4 pm

Kids, here is a chance to share your books that you no longer read but are on or above your own grade level.  You can swap up to five books.  You have to donate in order to participate.  Please pick up a flier in the library or check your ELF at school.  Books will be collected in school from Feb 6 - 9. 
 


Attention Students:
Let’s Play Chess!

 

For beginner to advanced-beginner chess players (non-rated students only).

Six Thursdays beginning March 1.

Session 1 (3:30 - 4:30) for grades 2, 3 & 4
Session 2 (4:30 - 5:30) for grades 5, 6, 7 & 8

   Limited to 14 students per session

Tournament Day will be Thursday, April 12 from 3:30 – 5 and from 5 – 6:30. Prizes will be awarded.

Free to enroll, sponsored by the Friends of the Mountainside Library. Call to register: 908-233-0115.

 

 
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Mountainside Public Library

Constitution Plaza

Mountainside, NJ 07092

908-233-0115

 

Updated: Groundhog Day 2012 mdb

 

 
       

Mountainside Public Library
 
Constitution Plaza
 
Mountainside NJ 07092

 
www.mountainsidelibrary.org