Posted by: montclairlibrary | May 5, 2015

Meet Ayelet Waldman

Author Ayelet Waldman

We’re thrilled that best-selling (and local) author Ayelet Waldman will be at the Montclair branch Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30pm to discuss her latest novel, Love & Treasure.

Using the true history of the Hungarian Gold Train during the Second World War, she weaves a fascinating tale centering on the fate of a necklace and the people who encountered it both before and after the tragic events of the Holocaust. In doing so, she reveals a little-known, but tragic incident that few Americans are aware of. Library Journal describes it as “A sensitive and heartbreaking portrayal of love, politics and family secrets.:

Ayelet Waldman is the author of several novels, including Red Hook Road, Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, and Daughter’s Keeper. She also wrote an essay collection, Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace.

Ms. Waldman will follow her reading by signing copies of her book, which will be sold courtesy of A Great Good Place for Books.

This free program is being co-sponsored by the Friends of Montclair Branch Library and the Oakland Public Library.

Watch the book trailer and learn more about the book on Ayelet’s website.

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | May 4, 2015

This week at Montclair Library: May 4-10, 2015

Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Montclair Library Kids Book Club – 4:00pm
Do you like to read and talk about books? Every month, we have a lively discussion about our selected book. Books are generally aimed at 4th-6th graders. Snacks will be provided! This months’ book: TBA

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs – 1:30-2:30pm
Kids! Come practice reading to a gentle dog. Practice your reading skills, pet a dog and just have fun.

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Toddler Storytime – 10:15-10:50am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Baby Bounce – 11:30-11:50am
Play, sing, and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Saturday, May 9, 2015
Spring Book Sale – 10:30am-3pm
Stop by the library for great deals on summer reading for all ages, tons of great cookbooks, and a special selection of vintage books, books signed by the author, and other goodies. Fill-a-bag discounts from 2-3pm.

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | May 2, 2015

Spring book sale

Book donations photo by Joe Shlabotnik via Flickr

One week till our big spring book sale! Join us next Saturday, May 9, from 10:30am-3pm for lots of great summer reading for all ages, a bumper crop of cookbooks, and a special section of vintage books, books signed by the author and other goodies. See you there!

Photo: Peter Dutton via Flickr / Creative Commons

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | May 1, 2015

Contest update

Calling all procrastinators: We’ve extended the deadline on our UNBOUND Book Art & Craft Contest through Friday, May 8 – bring your entries to the library during regular hours any time until 5:30pm on 5/8. Show us what you’ve got!

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | April 27, 2015

This week at Montclair Library: April 27-May 3, 2015

Poetry display photo by J Brew via Flickr / Creative Commons

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Celebrate National Poetry Month – 6:00pm
Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Six local poets (Grace Marie Grafton, Alison Luterman, Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet, Ralph Dranow, Robert Thomas and Katayoon Zandvakili) will be reading their poetry, followed by an open-mic period at 7. Linda Brown, Past President of the California Writers Club, will MC.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs – 1:30pm
Kids! Come practice reading to a gentle dog. Practice your reading skills, pet a dog and just have fun.

Oakland Celebrates Dia with Kirk Waller – 2:00pm
Come celebrate El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros and Diversity in Action with master storyteller Kirk Waller. He will bring our collective history to life with stories that young and old can share and enjoy together. After Kirk’s performance there will be snacks and a free book giveaway.

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Toddler Storytime – 10:15am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Baby Bounce – 11:30am
Play, sing and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Photo: J Brew via Flickr / Creative Commons

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | April 23, 2015

Unbound countdown

Just one week left to submit your amazing art for our UNBOUND Book Art & Craft Contest – entries are due at the library by 5:30pm on April 30. Get all the details here and get crafty!

Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories:
Kids (ages 5-12):
1st place: Creatology 130-piece kid’s art set
2nd place: Creatology 100-piece kid’s art set
3rd place: $10 gift certificate to FOML book sales

Teens (ages 13-18):
1st place: $15 gift certificate to local art store
2nd place: $10 gift certificate to local art store
3rd place: $10 gift certificate to FOML book sales

Adults (ages 19+):
1st place: $50 gift certificate to Out of Print
2nd place: Sweet Paper Crafts book by Mollie Greene, from Chronicle Books
3rd place: $10 gift certificate to FOML book sales

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | April 22, 2015

Poetry Reading & Open Mic

Photo by Cesar Viteri Ramirez via Flickr Creative Commons

Come celebrate National Poetry Month with us!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm, six local poets will be reading their poetry, followed by an open mic period at 7. Linda Brown, Past President of the California Writers Club, will MC.

The poets are:
Grace Marie Grafton
Alison Luterman
Lisa Gluskin Stonestreet
Ralph Dranow
Robert Thomas
Katayoon Zandvakili

Photo: César Viteri Ramirez via Flickr / Creative Commons

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | April 20, 2015

This week at Montclair Library: April 20-26, 2015

Playtime at Montclair Library

Kids enjoying playtime at the library (with toys and rug donated by FOML – yay!)

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs – 1:30pm
Kids! Come practice reading to a gentle dog. Practice your reading skills, pet a dog and just have fun.

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Toddler Storytime – 10:15am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Baby Bounce – 11:30am
Play, sing and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

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Posted by: montclairlibrary | April 14, 2015

Book Art

Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 15, 2015) at 2pm, kids and teens are invited to come make mixed-media collage with discarded books at the library! And you can enter your finished product in our Unbound Book Art & Craft Contest – remember contest entries (whether made at the event or on your own) can be submitted at the library April 15-30. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Art project details »
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Posted by: montclairlibrary | April 13, 2015

This week at Montclair Library: April 13-19, 2015

Collage photo by SergiosVox via Flickr / Creative Commons

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Montclair Library Kids Book Club – 4:00pm
Do you like to read and talk about books? Every month, we have a lively discussion about our selected book. Books are generally aimed at 4th-6th graders. Snacks will be provided! This months’ book will be Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson

Lawyers in the Library – 6:00pm
Free legal advice and referrals. Second Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm. Register by phone starting one week in advance at 510-482-7810. Volunteer lawyer leaves before 7pm if no more people are present.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs – 1:30pm
Kids! Come practice reading to a gentle dog. Practice your reading skills, pet a dog and just have fun.

Unbound Book Art Craft for Kids – 2:00pm
Make new art from old books at the library! Enter your art piece in our Unbound Book Art & Craft Contest (sponsored by the Friends of Montclair Library). All materials provided.

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Toddler Storytime – 10:15am
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Baby Bounce – 11:30am
Play, sing and rhyme one on one with your baby from birth to 18 months, followed by playtime! Make new friends and play with toys.

Photo: SergiosVox via Flickr / Creative Commons

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