A message from our director, Peter Coyl, about our podcast going on hiatus.By Montclair Public Library

This month's episode is from an Instagram Live session where Adrienne, Ken, and Kiersten discuss books they loved and ones they did not!Books discussed:Rivers of London series by Ben AaronovitchThese Violent Delights by Chloe GongCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasStanding at the Scratchlines by Guy JohnsonEchoes of a Distant Summer by Guy Johnson…

This month Selwa interviews local author Valerie Wilson Wesley on her recent book, "A Glimmer of Death."Books discussed:A Glimmer of Death by Valerie Wilson WesleyThe Tamara Hayle mystery series by Valerie Wilson WesleyThe Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth edited by Wade Hudson & Cheryl Willis Hudson…

Maurice highlights African American History Month, career development, and leisure programs. Molly talks about four Open Book/Open Mind events as well as a few more. Kiersten shares fiction titles that won Youth Media Awards in 2021 that are available digitally or physically in our collection. Ken shares new February adult fiction titles. Adrienne …

In the January edition of Check Us Out: Molly discusses upcoming business and author programs in January and February as well as Creativebug. Maurice talks about the Winter classes beginning Tuesday January 19. Ken gets excited about this month's new adult releases. Kiersten promotes new YA releases all available as either Ebooks or Eaudio. Adrienn…

In the December edition of Check Us Out: Maurice talks about 3 upcoming December programs, Molly shares information about an essential oils program and Open Book/Open Mind, Ken is excited about new crime and memoir adult books, Kiersten discusses recent young adult releases, Adrienne dives into "The Book of Night Women," and Alex interviews local a…

In the November edition of Check Us Out, we provide an overview of the Adult School classes beginning this month, discuss two free Adult Services programs, share many ways to meet your holiday cooking needs, talk about new adult and young adult November releases, and interview Montclair-based, Nancy Burke, author of "Only the Women are Burning."Boo…

In the October edition of Check Us Out, we provide an overview of the Adult School's October classes, discuss Adult Services programming, review archival databases, talk about many new adult and young adult October releases, and interview psychotherapist, Robert Ciampi, author of "When to Call a Therapist."Books discussed:Snow by John BanvilleThe M…

In the September edition of Check Us Out, we discuss upcoming virtual adult school Fall programming, the New York Times database accessible with your library card, talk about many new adult and YA fall titles, and interview illustrator, Kristine Lombardi, about her new book,"The Belonging Tree."Books discussed:The Town Crazy by Suzzy RocheThe Lost …

In the August edition of Check Us Out, we cover the almost-concluded Summer Reading Program, upcoming virtual adult school programs, share a favorite adult fiction novel and new YA books, and interview Christina Baker Kline about her new book,"The Exiles."Books discussed:The Teagirl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See10 Things I Hate About Pinky by San…

In the July edition of Check Us Out, we share upcoming virtual adult school programs, various career resources you can access with your library card, new adult and YA books, and interview Anthony DePalma about his new book,"The Cubans: Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times."Books discussed:Antkind by Charlie KaufmanRandom Shit Flying through the Ai…

In the June edition of Check Us Out, we share upcoming virtual programs, how your library card can access Consumer Reports, and interview Nancy Star about her new book, "Rules for Moving."Access Consumer Reports: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=qakinfo&profile=crcroVirtual program calendar: https://montclairlibrary.li…

In the May edition of Check Us Out, we interview Candy Cooper on her new young adult non-fiction book. We also suggest some great new adult and young adult novels out this month and share information about upcoming online classes and online databases available to our patrons.Check out our virtual programs and online resources at montclairlibrary.or…

In the April edition of Check Us Out, we interview Montclair local, E. R. Frank, and share new and favorite adult and young adult books, movies, and TV series available online with your library card.By Montclair Public Library

March 16, 2020 update:Please note the events mentioned in this episode have been canceled due to the library’s emergency closure.In the March edition of Check Us Out, we interview Charlotte Alter, author of "The Ones We've Been Waiting For" and share new adult and young adult releases.By Montclair Public Library

In the February edition of Check Us Out, we interview award-winning author Dionne Ford, discuss upcoming events for African American History Month, and share new adult and young adult releases.By Montclair Public Library

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In this month's edition, we share upcoming programs, recommend books, and interview Dale Berra about his recent book, "My Dad Yogi: A Memoir of Family and Baseball."By Montclair Public Library

In the November edition of Check Us Out, we interview Marcy Dermansky, discuss upcoming events, and share new book picks.By Montclair Public Library

In this edition of "Check Us Out" we discuss library card perks for Montclair residents, new and upcoming books, and interview Julia Phillips about her debut novel "Disappearing Earth."By Montclair Public Library

The October 2018 episode focuses on the Great American Read and an interview with Library Director Peter Coyl.By Montclair Public Library

Special edition of Check Us Out features in-depth discussion between School Superintendent Dr. Kendra V. Johnson and Library Director Peter Coyl. They discuss schools, libraries and the unique town of MontclairBy Montclair Public Library