The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza, Mountainside, New Jersey.
To register for these programs, stop into the library or call 908-233-0116.
Note: The Library will be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Tuesday Night Movies.
The Glass Castle (2017, PG-13)
is our first movie to be shown on
February 6.
Chronicling the adventures of an eccentric, resilient and tight-knit family, The Glass Castle is a remarkable story of unconditional love. On February 13, our film is Going in Style (2017, PG-13). Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin team up as lifelong buddies who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty and try to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
The Secret of Roan Inish (1995, PG)
is our feature film on February. In this family film set in Ireland, 10-year-old Fiona is sent to Donegal to live with her grandparents when he spies a wild child. Fiona believes that the child is her long-lost brother, who mysteriously disappeared when his cradle floated out on the tide.
On February 27,
we will screen
The Big Sick (2017, R).
Based on a true story, The Big Sick tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail, who connects with grad student Emily after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, whom he’s never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.
Showtime is 6:30 p.m. for each movie.
Brown Bag Academy.
Our popular Great Courses series continues on
Mondays in February (except February 19) 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.
Thursday February 8 at 3:45 p.m.
Mountainside-based Pipsqueak Players is a youth literacy enrichment program that boosts fluency, comprehension, and confidence by integrating theatrical concepts in a supportive and fun workshop style environment. Improv, repetition, storyboarding and character exploration are just a few ways a child’s reading comprehension is developed through this program. The final two sessions of this series 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. Preregistration is required.
Opera on Film Series.
Friday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Friday Operas on Film series, sponsored by the T. Robel Hill Foundation and presented by Mena Clemson. This month’s performance is a 1978 recording of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. Shirley Verrett stars as Floria Tosca and the role of Mario Carvaradossi is played by Luciano Pavarotti. James Conlon conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
“Valentine Card Workshop,”
Saturday, February 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drop in when you can to make one-of-a-kind Valentines for someone special. Children will need an adult helper. There will be cards to make for preschoolers through adults! Please call the library at 908-233-0115 to register so that we have enough supplies on hand.
Guided Meditation for Inner Peace.
Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Join us every month as we explore and experience the most talked about evidence based meditation techniques for inner peace, overall well-being and stress reduction This month’s topic will explore intentions and affirmations.
Come Read to Kalee.
Friday, February 16 and Friday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Kalee is a therapy dog who makes her home in Mountainside. Therapy dogs are dogs who go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. From working with a child who is learning to read to visiting a senior in assisted living, therapy dogs and their owners work together as a team to improve the lives of other people. Come cuddle up and read to Kalee for 5-10 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.
Medicare Workshop.
Saturday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At what age must you apply for Medicare benefits—even if you’re still working? Even if you’re not eligible for Social Security? Neil Berger will answer these questions when he returns for a special workshop on Medicare. This entertaining two-hour seminar, explained in easy-to-understand terms, is vital if you are approaching Medicare eligibility within the next few years or are a caregiver for (or the adult child of) someone approaching Medicare eligibility. Learn what Medicare covers, when to apply, penalties for late enrollment and the various options available. (Note: Mr. Berger is not affiliated with a financial organization, nor is he selling a service or product.)
