The Mountainside Public Library has scheduled the following programs for April.
Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will be conducting their annual Spring Book Sale in the Library’s Community Room this month.
Donation drop off begins on
Saturday, April 14 and continues until Wednesday, April 18
during the Library’s open hours. There will be a preview sale for Mountainside residents on
Thursday, April 19 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Book Sale runs on
Friday, April 20 and Saturday April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
with a “Bag Day” sale on
Monday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donations of new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles and games are requested. All proceeds benefit the library. The Friends support the library by providing adult and children’s programming, museum passes, concerts, yoga classes and more.
Tuesday Night Movies
On April 3,
our movie will be “Battle of the Sexes” (2017, PG-13). Based on the story of Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, the 1973 tennis match became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time. Together, Billie and Bobbie served a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to this day. “Hero” (2017, R) will be presented on April. An aging Western icon spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed until a cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up a relationship with a stand-up comic and attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. Due to the book sale, there will be no movies on April 17 and 24. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. for each movie.
Brown Bag Academy
Our popular Great Courses series continues on
Monday April 2, 9, and 30 at 1:15 p.m.
with “How to Listen to and Understand Great Music” narrated by Professor Robert Greenberg, music historian-in-residence at the San Francisco Performances. Learning how to appreciate the unmatched beauty, genius, and power of concert music can permanently enrich your life. Bring your lunch! Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served.
Pipsqueak Players
Thursdays, April 5, 12, and 26 at 3:45 p.m.
Mountainside-based Pipsqueak Players are back! They provide a youth literacy enrichment program that boosts fluency, comprehension, and confidence by integrating theatrical concepts in a supportive and fun workshop style environment. Each weekly session will explore a different picture book culminating in a performance at the end of each class. Whether your child has a budding interest in theater or is aspiring to move up a reading level, this class is a fresh, fun ensemble experience. Classes are designed for 5 to 7-year-olds and is open to Mountainside residents only. Preregistration is required.
Come Read to Kalee
Friday, April 6 at 3:30 p.m.
Come cuddle up and read to Kalee, Mountainside’s favorite therapy dog, for five to 10 minutes. Please bring two favorite books with you to read when you come. This program is especially designed for emergent and beginning readers in Grades K-1. You must reserve a spot for this program. Kalee will be with us monthly through June.
Aging Services Kiosk
Friday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Donna Farrell of The Union County Department of Human Services Division on Aging & Disability Resource Connection will be at the library again to answer questions about Pharmaceutical Assistance, Home Energy Assistance/USF Cooling Assistance, Home Care, Home Delivered or Congregate Meals, and Medicaid Caregiver Relief Transportation.
Opera on Film Series
Friday, April 13 at 1 p.m.
Friday Operas on Film series, sponsored by the T. Robel Hill Foundation and presented by Mena Clemson. Edita Gruberova and Francisco Araiza star in a 1983 recording of Manon by Jules Massenet. The Vienna State Opera is conducted by Adam Fischer.
Guided Meditation for Inner Peace.
Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m
Join Sally Younghans each month as we explore the most talked about evidence-based meditation techniques for inner peace, overall well-being and stress reduction. This month’s topic is “Meet your Wisdom Keeper,” a guided meditation technique to tap into your inner wisdom and peace.
To register for these programs, stop into the library or call 908-233-0115. The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza, Mountainside, New Jersey.
