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

 


Plays in the Parking Lot - 2010

The Next Stage Ensemble of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey was here to perform two great plays this summer:

As You Like It by William Shakespeare
Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m.

The Rover by Aphra Behn
Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE POSTER

   Free admission, sponsored by the
   Friends of the Mountainside Library.

   This year's performances were fantastic and well-attended. We look forward to their return next summer!

Note: In the event of rain, the performance will be held indoors in the Borough Hall Community Room. 

 

 


Folk Music Cafe

Thank you for joining us at the Folk Music Cafe!  Our July FMC was phenomenal with great performances and record attendance

After a short hiatus, the FMC will return in the fall.  Our next Cafe will be:

Thurs, Sept 16th @ 7 p.m.

Special guest:  Reckon So

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE POSTER

Like always, we'll have live music and tasty desserts. Free admission - bring a friend.  If you'd like to perform, send an e-mail to folkmusiccafe@yahoo.com   

    Funded by a grant from the Watts Foundation.
 

Wednesday Night at the Movies

All movies start at 6:30 pm unless otherwise indicated.

Join us this summer for our annual
Foreign Film Festival with George Fabian


6/16:  Ikiru (1952 - Japan) STARTS 6:15

6/23:  Wages of Fear (1952 - France) STARTS 6:10

6/30:  Blithe Spirit (1945 - Britain) STARTS 6:30

7/7:  Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963 - Italy)

7/14:  Downfall (2004 - Germany) STARTS 6:10

7/21:  All About My Mother (1999 - Spain) STARTS 6:30

7/28:  Cruel Gun Story (1964 - Japan) STARTS 6:30

8/4:  La Strada (1954 - Italy) STARTS 6:30

8/11: Discreet Charm of the Bourgeosie (1959 - France / Spain)

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

 

Brown Bag Movies -- our Monday film series...

... are now on hiatus.  Thank you for joining us for the season; we'll be back again after the summer. 

 

Please consider joining us on Wed evenings for our
FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL (see above).

 

 

The library also offers book discussion groups Please call for a current schedule: 908-233-0115

 

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

 

 

Click here to access the Mountainside School District's Summer Reading Lists & Assignments for children.
  

Click here to access the Governor Livingston reading lists & assignments.

 

Make a Splash!

Summer Reading 2010 at
the Mountainside Library

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Please register for each session and the party: 908-233-0115

Cuddle & Toddler Story Time
Ages 12 months through 2 years, with caregivers
Stories, rhymes, songs & fun.
10:30 - 11 am.  Six Thursdays, 7/1 - 8/5

Stories & Crafts
Stories, experiments & craft fun.
Age 6 & up: 2:00 - 2:45, Six Tuesdays, 6/29 - 8/3
Ages 3, 4, 5:  2:00 - 2:45, Six Thursdays, 7/1 - 8/5

Bedtime Stories
Cozy stories for infants to preschoolers with their parents.  Feel free to wear your PJs.
7:00 - 7:30 pm,  Six Tuesdays, 6/29 - 8/3

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Please be sure to register if you want to join us: 908-233-0115

Singer Kenny Woods
Wed July 7, 2:00 - 2:45
Acclaimed performer. For all ages.

Movie Afternoon: 
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate Cove
Wed July 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For all ages.

Mad Science Experiments
Wed July 21
Water Works for Preschoolers: 1:00 - 1:45
Wacky Waves for Elementary Age: 2:00 - 2:45

Robert Rogers Puppets Co.
"Rainbow Fish in the Deep Blue Sea"
Wed July 28, 2:00 - 2:45
For all ages

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS

Take a break from the heat and "book" your lunch at the library. 

Pizza lunch will be provided

** You must be able to attend at least FIVE of the six meetings to join a group. **

4th & 5th Grade
Six Mondays,
6/28 - 8/2
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Six Fridays,
7/7 - 8/6
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

WRAP-UP PARTY!!!

Thurs 8/12 from 2:00 - 4:00
Certificates, snacks and a free movie.
  

 

 The Squiggle Club

   "For artists of all ages"

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

    Next session:  Fri, October 1sth
                
              

Join us to explore the world of the picture book!

 Registration req'd. Call today: 908-233-0115
  

 

 

 

 

 
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Mountainside Public Library

Constitution Plaza

Mountainside, NJ 07092

908-233-0115

 

Updated Aug 3, 2010 mdb

 

 
       

Mountainside Public Library
 
Constitution Plaza
 
Mountainside NJ 07092

 
www.mountainsidelibrary.org