Folk Songs, Finances & The Magic Flute

Registration required for some events.

All programs are free and open to the public .

The Magic Flute

Saturday, April 14 at 1 pm

Mozart's famous opera is a classic fantasy adventure complete with a dashing prince, a beautiful princess, and a deadly serpent. This abridged family friendly version will be performed by the Opera Theatre of Montclair and will feature children volunteers in supporting roles as dragons, spirits, birds and other animals. Program co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Understanding Debt

Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 pm

Got debt? Student loans or credit card bills causing you problems? Analyst MaryAnn Lubanski will discuss how debt accumulates and the best strategies to keep it at a minimum.

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Folk Song Hootenanny

Sunday, April 22 at 2 pm

Husband and wife duo Gerard and Diane Barros are returning to perform timeless coffee house classics by Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, Emmy Lou Harris, Bob Dylan and many others.

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Using DNA for Genealogy

Wednesday, April 25 at 7 pm

Genealogical researcher Jody Lutter will discuss the ground-breaking role of DNA in genealogy research. The presentation describes the basic science, which companies and tests to consider and how to understand the results. Sponsored by the Historical Society of West Caldwell.

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Game Day Marathon

A Friends Fundraiser for WCPL

Saturday, April 28 from 12:15-4:45 pm $5 at the door

Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge? Come for an afternoon of fun playing your favorite game at this Friends event to raise funds for library programming. Please bring your Mah Jongg sets, cards and other gaming needs, we'll supply the tables and some light refreshments.

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Poetry Reading by Charlotte Mandel

Sunday, April 29 at 2 pm

Award-winning local poet Charlott Mandel will read selections from her new anthology To Be the Daylight . Her writing focuses on moments of human connection amidst the chaos of the world's news. Copies of her collection will be available for sale and signing after the reading.