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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: September 1-7, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 CLOSED (Labor Day) Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 Pop Up Teen Zone – 1:30pm Come visit the Montclair Branch for a Pop Up TeenZone to craft, hang out and share suggestions for serving you better! Thursday, September 4, 2014 Toddler Storytime – 10:15am Songs, active rhymes and…
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Continue reading →: Fall Book Sale
Okay, we said we weren’t going to do it this year, but we just couldn’t stay away: The Fall Book Sale returns Saturday, September 20th from 10:30am-3:00pm. Stock up on back-to-school reading, holiday gifts, classroom books – we have an especially good selection of children’s books this year. And we…
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Continue reading →: New and improved
Our latest batch of Montclair Library tote bags is in, and they’re better than ever! Based on your feedback, they have longer handles (so they fit over your shoulder) and are a tad roomier to fit all your books (or farmer’s market purchases, groceries, gym gear, or whatever you need…
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Continue reading →: It’s dry out there
With our state in the midst of a severe drought, Californians have been asked to voluntarily cut back on water use 10%. The library might not be the first resource you think of when it comes to saving water, but here are 4 Ways the Public Library Can Help You…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: August 25-31, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 PAWS to Read with BARK Therapy Dogs – 1:00pm Kids! Come practice reading to a gentle dog. Practice your reading skills, earn a sticker in our Summer Reading Challenge and have fun. Thursday, August 28, 2014 Toddler Storytime (ages 18 months-3 years) – 10:15am Baby Bounce…
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Continue reading →: Where do we go from here?
Save Oakland Libraries is hosting a brainstorming meeting for all library lovers about the budget shortfall. Starting in July 2015, the Oakland Public Library’s budget will be short by $2.5-$3.5 million per year. Unless the City steps up, Oakland Public Library will have to either: * Close 6-8 branches, OR…
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Continue reading →: This week at Montclair Library: August 11-17, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Lawyers in the Library – 6:00pm Free legal information and referral presented with the Alameda County Bar Association. Register by phone starting one week in advance (510-482-7810). Volunteer lawyer leaves before 7pm if no more people are present. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 PAWS to Read with…
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Continue reading →: Outlander
With the eighth book in the series just out (and in its eighth straight week on the NY Times Hardover Fiction Best Sellers list) and Starz launching a TV series based on the books this weekend, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is a hot topic right now. If you haven’t read…
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Continue reading →: Roar!
This Sunday, August 10th, is World Lion Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and preserving the aptly-named but endangered King of Beasts. In honor of lions and Leos everywhere, here are our favorite picture books about lions at the Montclair Library: Chloe & the Lion by Mac Barnett and Adam…
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