The Mountainside Public Library has scheduled the following programs for March. 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, NJ.
“Friends of the Library Book Sale”
The Friends of the Library will be conducting their annual Spring Book Sale in the Library’s Community Room this month. All proceeds benefit the library. The Friends support the library by providing adult and children’s programming, museum passes, concerts, yoga classes and more. Donation drop off begins on Friday, March 22 and continues until Wednesday, March 27 during the Library’s open hours. There will be a preview sale for Mountainside residents on Thursday, March 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Book Sale runs on Friday, March 29 and Saturday March 30, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a “Bag Day” sale on Monday, April 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations of new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles and games are requested.
Tuesday Night Movies
On March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
our movie will be The Bookshop (2018, PG). Free-spirited widow Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative Eastern England coastal town. When her obstacles amass and bear suspicious signs of a local power struggle, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? Based on Penelope Fitzgerald’s acclaimed novel, The Bookshop is an elegant yet incisive rendering of personal resolve, tested in the battle for the soul of a community.
Little Women (2018, PG-13) will be presented on March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
For 150 years, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has motivated women of all ages to dream together and celebrate family. Coming to theaters for the first time, a modern retelling of Little Women brings a new generation together with their mothers, sisters and friends. Starring Lea Thompson as Marmee and featuring a talented cast, including Lucas Grabeel and Ian Bohen, Little Women tells the story of the same beloved sisters to a new generation.
Our final movie of the month, on March 19, will be Mission Impossible – Fallout (2018, PG-13). (Note: Start time is 6:00 p.m.!)
This recent installment of the Mission Impossible franchise finds Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team (Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames) along with some familiar allies (Rebecca Ferguson, Michelle Monaghan) in a race against time after a mission goes wrong.
Due to the book sale, there will be no movie on March 26.
Brown Bag Academy
Our popular Great Courses series continues on Mondays in March (except for March 25 due to the Book Sale) at 1:15 p.m. with lectures by Professor Allen C. Guelzo, Ph.D. of Gettysburg College on “America’s Founding Fathers”. A new course, to be selected, will begin in early April. Bring your lunch; coffee, tea and cookies will be served for dessert! Come early to get your seat!
“Pipsqueak Players”
Thursdays, March 7 and 14 at 3:45 p.m.
Mountainside-based Pipsqueak Players are back again! 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 5-7 year olds and is open to Mountainside residents only. Preregistration is required.
“Opera on Film Series”
Friday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Friday Operas on Film series presented by Mena Clemson will be showing Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Jonas Kaufmann (Canio) and Maria Agresta (Nedda) star in this film recorded during the 2015 Salzburg Easter Festival. The Staatkapelle Dresden Orchestra is conducted by Christian Thielemann.
“Come Read to Kalee”
Friday, March 8 at 3:45 p.m.
Come cuddle up and read to Kalee, Mountainside’s favorite therapy dog, 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.
Career Networking Group: “Why Video Interviews Are So Important”
Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Most candidates today are familiar with and have a general comfort level with online job applications. Now it is commonplace for some of the initial interview process to be conducted using video. This presentation, given by Alex Freund (“The Landing Expert”), helps candidates prepare for video interviews. It discusses the different types of video interviews (with a human and with a machine) and provides tips that assist the candidates present themselves in the best manner. Alex will share examples of candidates answering questions in a mock interview. These questions will allow candidates to see real-life examples of how various questions can be answered. Some sample questions include: What are your strengths? Why are you interested in this position? What kind of money are you looking for? What will you do in the first 90 days after you are hired? What is your management style? During this session, you will learn about best posture, ideal body language and overall demeanor; understand how to manage the lighting and background; determine best method for using a headset and/or audio needs; and learn general do’s and don’ts regarding wardrobe selection. This program is free and open to the public. To register for this event, please call the Mountainside Public Library at 908-233-0115.
“Aging Services Kiosk”
Friday, March 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Union County Department of Human Services Division on Aging & Disability Resource Connection will have a staff member 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.
“Rizzo’s Wildlife Discovery”
Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Located in Flanders, NJ Rizzo’s Wildlife World will be taking their exotic wildlife program on the road to the library! There will be 8-10 animals (snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, insects, and small mammals) as well as their baby alligator! This fun, informative, and age appropriate (K and above) presentation allows the children to learn about each animal; where they are from and what they like to eat. Best yet, the children will be able to interact or touch the majority of the animals that are presented in the program. This program is a one of a kind experience the kids will never forget! Call early to reserve a place!
