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Miss Jolie is back with a special story and more songs. 

This program is especially for preschoolers and their caregivers.

To register call the library 908-233-0115 and save your spot.

John Miller from the Pearl Observatory is back for another telescope nighht.

This time of year, we will be ablle to observe many planets in the night sky.

Call the library to reserve your spot. 908-233-0115

All ages are welcome. We will be outside, so dress for the weather.

If we have to reschedule due to the weather, we will let you know.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Meredyth Coleman will help you explore the world of dreams.

This program is for school age kids first grade and older.

You will meet and hear different percussion instruments. Do you hear their sounds when you dream? 

You'll play several games, draw dream shapes and create a dream catcher. You will also take a dream journal home.

You must register because space is limited.

908-233-0115.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. Email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Come cuddle up and read to a dog for 15 minutes. Bring at least three of  your favorite books.

All ages of readers are welcome.

You must register. email Elizabeth Perrin with the reader's name, grade and contact phone number. You will receive a confirmation.

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. 

Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended. 

Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format.

When you register, you will receive an email with the link to the live feed. You may also watch past recordings at any time.

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Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. 

Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters, June and Day, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover. Register now for an event you don’t want to miss!

About the Author: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.

When you register, you will receive an email with the link to the live feed. You may also watch past recordings at any time.

https://libraryc.org/mountainsidelibrary

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 

Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout.

Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives.

Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America. Register now to join the conversation!

About the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag, a New York Public Library Best Book; Abuela Don’t Forget Me, finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; and Road Home, which received a Printz Honor and a Stonewall Book Award Honor. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

When you register, you will receive an email with the link to the live feed. You may also watch past recordings at any time.

https://libraryc.org/mountainsidelibrary

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).

The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories that our brains tell to us.

About the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital.

When you register, you will receive an email with the link to the live feed. You may also watch past recordings at any time.

https://libraryc.org/mountainsidelibrary

Take a step back in time and rediscover the rich history of quilting and handwork from 1830 to 1930—a story stitched with creativity, community, and change. Presenter and local New Jersey native Gail Thompson will give an overview of the vast history of quilting as well as bring in a few pieces for demonstration- ranging from clothing, holiday home décor, embroidered quilts and much more!  The importance of color in quilting will also be discussed. 

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend! 

Please register in advance as seating is limited. If you have any other questions, please call the library at (908) 233-0115 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.