September Programs at Montclair Public Library Announced

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Fall is only a few weeks away and the Montclair Public Library has plenty of unique and engaging programs ready for you. Here are the September programs open for registration now.

ust Walk! - Fitness Class

Tuesdays in September, noon, Auditorium

Every Wednesday Matinee

Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Auditorium

September 4: The Grapes of Wrath

September 11: 9 to 5

September 18: Bound for Glory

September 25: On the Waterfront

Paul Robeson: A Chautauqua

Wednesday, September 4, 6 p.m., Auditorium

Singer, Actor, Athlete, Scholar, Social Activist: Paul Robeson (1898-1976) was all of these things. A man of deep conviction and extraordinary complexity, Robeson came of age during one of the more difficult periods in American history. This Chautauqua or "living history" will cover Robeson's extraordinary life.

Movie Screening: The Public

Friday, September 6, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 3 p.m.

Auditorium

Self-Publish Your eBook

Monday, September 9, 6 p.m., Auditorium

For writers interested in easy-to-use, free resources for publishing and sharing eBooks, and for readers interested in reading eBooks by local writers, your Montclair Public Library brings you the Pressbooks Public tool and the SELF-e program.

"Disappearing Earth" author:

Julia Phillips

Tuesday, September 10, 7 p.m., Auditorium

Join Montclair native, Julia Phillips, for a Q&A and readings from her new

book, "Disappearing Earth," featured as a top pick in the May issue of "Book Page," and described by the "New York Times" as a "superb debut."

Best Years Book Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2 p.m., Café

Join us for a discussion of "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng.

Peter Biedermann in Concert

Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

Peter Biedermann is a solo instrumental guitarist who has been composing and performing for over 40 years.

On the Table: Supporting the Legacy of Gustav Stickley and Craftsman Farms

Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium

Executive Director of the Stickley Museum, Vonda Givens, will explore the past, present and future of Craftsman Farms.

Florian Schantz Jazz Combo: Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 28, 3 p.m., Auditorium

The program will feature European and American waltzes, polkas, marches and other German “Schlager” (hits).

Learn English at MPL

Monday, September 30, 11am, Classroom

Weekly through December 16

Treat Seasonal Allergies with Homeopathy

Monday, September 30, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium