Library Director Peter Coyl

By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The Montclair Public Library had a difficult financial year in 2020, with its budget $530,000 less than what it had hoped for, according to library data.  But the library hopes that 2021 will bring an increased budget, and with it, staff and services back at full capacity.  ...

Earlier this year, the township informed library officials that they would not receive the full amount of additional funding they had requested, forcing the library to lay off  21 hourly employees in October, said library Director Peter Coyl. 

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.

The Montclair Public Library will hold its ninth annual Little Read weekend on Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, a free children’s read-aloud marathon in a townwide celebration of literacy and community featuring public officials, authors, celebrities and local community members. Res ...