New Jersey begins opening many services next week, by appointment only. Essex County will have a food drive event on Thursday, June 25.
Montclair Public Library
COVID-19: Personal care businesses to reopen Monday; library to start curbside pickup
On Monday, June 22, the following businesses can reopen: cosmetology shops; barber shops; beauty salons; hair braiding shops; nail salons; electrology facilities; spas, including day spas and medical spas, at which solely elective and cosmetic medical procedures are performed; massage parlors; tanning salons; and tattoo parlors.
COVID 19: Libraries can offer curbside pickup on June 15; schools can do in-person summer programs July 6
Libraries will be able to offer curbside pickup service starting on Monday, June 15, and in July, schools will be able to offer in-person summer educational programs.
Top book and movie downloads, upcoming events
Montclairians continue to watch movies and books during this pandemic. Here are the top downloads from Montclair Public Library.
In brief: Montclair Public Library wins award
The New Jersey State Library has awarded a 2020 Multicultural Program Award to the Montclair Public Library for 2019’s “A Celebration of Peruvian Culture.”
MFF 2020: Movie lovers gather online
While the 20020 Montclair Film Festival has been postponed this year, Montclair Film has pivoted and is holding Q&As and classes online.
Montclair Public Library Receives Award from New Jersey State Library
The New Jersey State Library has awarded a 2020 Multicultural Program Award to the Montclair Public Library. The New Jersey State Library Multicultural Program Award is an annual award given […]
Life under lockdown: What I won’t take for granted
Merrill Silver will never take for granted the little things: picking out her own groceries, riding the train to the city — and hugging her family.
Montclair Public Library popular downloads
Montclair Public Library patrons are downloading eBooks, audiobooks and movies, though the library has closed its phsyical doors.
Connections at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library has closed its physical buildings, but its work goes on: online Storytimes, lectures, Open Book/Open Mind and more.
History and Heritage: Was your house a speakeasy?
During Porhibition, Montclair augmented its licensed taverns with more than one speakeasy, writes Mike Farrelly in “History and Heritage.”
Program Notes: can we get a video wall, please?
Can we get a holodeck, smellovision and a video wall, please? Culture Editor Gwen Orel has a wish-list for a virtual world.
COVID-19: Facing challenges of social distancing
Scrabble, Fortnite, and other games; schedules, watching movies and cooking together, as well as talking on the phone, can all ease social distancing.
COVID-19: virtual options in arts and culture
Virtual is the word for Montclair arts and culture. Many organizations are offering streaming and online options. Check their sites for updates.