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Continue reading →: Kindle Users to Be Able to Borrow Library E-Books
“Amazon said on Wednesday that it would allow Kindle users to read e-books from more than 11,000 public libraries on the devices beginning later this year, a reversal of the company’s previous policy.” Read the full article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/technology/21amazon.html Amazon said it would work with OverDrive, which powers Oakland Public…
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Continue reading →: Your donations in action
As we gear up for our big book sale May 14th, I thought you might like to hear about some of the projects your generous donations and book sale purchases have enabled the Friends of Montclair Library to help out with recently at the library. In addition to the Early…
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Continue reading →: Baseball and libraries
Baseball season is upon us, from our local Little League fields to the World Champion Giants. Get in the spirit by playing the American Library Association’s “Step up to the Plate @ your library” trivia game. Step Up to the Plate @ your library encourages people of all ages to…
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Continue reading →: Head for the Hills
Aurora School has announced that their second annual Head for the Hills 5K Run/Walk will again donate 25% of all proceeds to the Friends of the Montclair Public Library. Thanks! The course winds through the picturesque streets of upper Rockridge. This exciting, family-friendly community event offers fun, fitness, and T-shirts…
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Continue reading →: Books in space
Astronaut James Voss reading in space. (Photo: NASA via LibraryThing) From the just-for-fun files: Did you know there are books on the International Space Station? The folks over at LibraryThing have cataloged the library of the International Space Station — so far they’ve located 100 titles aboard the station. What…
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Continue reading →: National Poetry Month
The library is closed today, but you can still get a jump on celebrating April’s National Poetry Month! From nursery rhymes to the classics to commercial ditties, poetry is all around us, but sometimes we forget to appreciate it. See the Academy of American Poets’ website for 30 Ways to…
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Continue reading →: Mac Barnett visits the library
Join us Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30pm when local author and “strongman-for-hire” (according to his website) Mac Barnett visits the Montclair Branch. From a real-live treasure hunt to a convenience store for time travelers, Mac Barnett’s imagination has no limits. Come hear him talk about his writing and how he…
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Continue reading →: Closures this week
It’s no April Fools joke – The Montclair branch (and all branches) will be closed this Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1 as part of a citywide business shutdown. Come on in Tuesday (12:30-8pm) or Wednesday (10am-5:30pm) to stock up on reading materials.
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Continue reading →: Save the dates
Some important dates coming up at the Montclair Library – mark your calendars and stay tuned for details: Saturday May 14 – Friends of Montclair Library book sale, 11am-3pm. Saturday June 18 – Summer Reading Program kick-off. In addition to reading and prizes for kids, the branch will have activities…
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Continue reading →: Good reviews
There was a nice plug for the Montclair branch in today’s Berkeley Parents Network “Recommendations” newsletter – someone asked which libraries in the area were good for toddlers, and this was one of the responses: …in Oakland I think that the Montclair Library is great for toddlers. In addition to…
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