The Montclair Public Library invites the community to attend the 16th annual “Little Read,” a series of events where guest readers climb into the iconic big red chair and read stories aloud to schoolchildren and families. This celebration of literacy encourages sharing stories, building community, and cultivating a love of reading. Funds raised through sponsorships, organized by the Montclair Public Library Foundation, support children’s programming at the Library throughout the year, including the Summer Reading program.
The Little Read begins with visits to the library by local schoolchildren and culminates in the following events, which are free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Little Read Storytime in the Parks
10:30 a.m., Brookdale Park Playground
3:45 p.m., Nishuane Park Playground
Weather permitting. Registration is not required but recommended.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Little Read & Treat
2-4 p.m., Main Library, 50 S. Fullerton Avenue
Enjoy a haunted house, Halloween bingo, spooky stories, and more. Registration not required, but recommended.
The Little Read is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors:
Picture Book Sponsors: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, Scholastic
Nursery Rhyme Sponsors: Rosemary Iversen, Montclair Cooperative School
Reading Buddy Sponsors: Itsy Bitsy Dental, Kurly Kurtosh, Montclair Orthodontics, Montclair Tutoring, Pigtails & Crewcuts, Tutor Shack, Watchung Booksellers, West of Hudson Real Estate, YMCA of Montclair
Friend Sponsor: Brinker International
Media Sponsor: Macaroni KID
About the Montclair Public Library
Founded in 1893, the Montclair Public Library serves the residents of Montclair, New Jersey. It has two facilities: the Main Library at 50 South Fullerton Avenue (open seven days a week) and the Bellevue Avenue Branch at 185 Bellevue Avenue (open six days a week). In 2023, the Library saw 170,000 visits; circulated 390,000 items including books, eBooks, movies, Wi-Fi hotspots, museum passes, tools, and recreational objects; and welcomed 22,000 participants in a wide variety of programs that reflect Montclair’s energy and diversity. Visit montclairlibrary.org for hours of operation and current services.
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