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Myth and Fantasy Book Club: Discuss Three Novels NEW 

Come join us for a wonderful course that explores the intersection of fantasy, imagination, and the ancient world in novels.   Katabasis by R F ...  View More

260119

Instructor : Mary English 

Tuition: $59.00

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; starting 1/31/2026, ending 1/31/2026. 
   Weekly - Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; starting 2/28/2026, ending 2/28/2026. 
   Weekly - Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; starting 3/28/2026, ending 3/28/2026. <

Location : Montclair, MPL - Main Location : 
  Montclair, MPL - Main.

Materials Cost: $0.00

Call 973-744-0500 to register
 
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Film Club - Online 

Do you love movies? Do you wish you had others to discuss them with after watching?  See assigned movies, which may be on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu ...  View More

260002

Instructor : Margot Cochran 

Tuition: $118.00

Schedule : Weekly(2) - Wed 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 10 sessions; starting 2/4/2026, ending 6/10/2026

Location : Montclair, Online Classes Location : 
  Montclair, Online Classes.

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Call 973-744-0500 x 2224 to register
 
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Film Club - In-Person 

Do you love to go to the movies and discuss them? See selected movies which are mostly art/indie and Oscar-nominated films at the Clairidge Theater in ...  View More

260002

Instructor : Margot Cochran 

Tuition: $160.00

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly(2) - Wed 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions starting 2/11/2026, ending 3/25/2026. 
   Weekly(2) - Wed 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 2 sessions starting 4/8/2026, ending 4/22/2026. 
   Weekly(2) - Wed 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions starting 5/6/2026, ending 6/17/2026. <

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Montclair, Congregation Shomrei Emunah. 
  Montclair, First Lutheran Church.

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Call 973-744-0500 x 3 to register
 
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Book Discussion 

Join avid readers to discuss themes, plots and characters of selected books. Participate in the stimulating exchange of ideas, observations and reacti ...  View More

260028

Instructor : Discussion Book 

Tuition: $0.00

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 6 sessions; starting 3/4/2026, ending 5/20/2026 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 3/11/2026, 3/25/2026, 4/1/2026, 4/15/2026, 4/29/2026, 5/13/2026)

Location : Montclair, MPL - Main Location : 
  Montclair, MPL - Main.

Materials Cost: $0.00

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The Twilight Zone: The Supernatural, Enchanted Objects & Mystical Forces NEW 

The Twilight Zone Interactive Study:  Spring 2026 (Season 8) The Supernatural: Enchanted Objects - Mystical Forces - Magic Nothing says ...  View More

260083

Instructor : Linda Hetcher 

Tuition: $75.00

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 5 sessions; starting 4/16/2026, ending 5/14/2026

Location : Montclair, MPL - Main Location : 
  Montclair, MPL - Main.

Materials Cost: $0.00

Available 3/30/2026
 
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The Sonnet: A History and Writing Workshop NEW 

A two-part lecture/discussion and hands on workshop. We will explore the surprising multicultural Sicilian roots of the sonnet form, in the Palermo co ...  View More

260120

Instructor : Jerise Fogel 

Tuition: $40.00

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 2 sessions; starting 4/23/2026, ending 4/30/2026

Location : Montclair, MPL - Main Location : 
  Montclair, MPL - Main.

Materials Cost: $0.00

Available 3/30/2026
 
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Community Read-Aloud of Oedipus Rex NEW 

There's no better way to appreciate a classical masterpiece than by participating in it! Join Mary English, the classics chair of Montclair State Univ ...  View More

260102

Instructor : Mary English 

Tuition: $20.00

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM; starting 4/25/2026, ending 4/25/2026

Location : Montclair, MPL - Main Location : 
  Montclair, MPL - Main.

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Available 3/30/2026
 
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Saturday with Sondheim! NEW 

Join us for a dynamic one-day workshop celebrating the genius of Stephen Sondheim. Designed for musical theater enthusiasts of all levels, this engagi ...  View More

240151

Instructor : Vanguard Theater 

Tuition: $45.00

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; starting 4/25/2026, ending 4/25/2026

Location : Montclair, MPL - Main Location : 
  Montclair, MPL - Main.

Materials Cost: $0.00

Available 3/30/2026
 
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The Iconic Contralto: Marian Anderson - Online NEW 

Marian Anderson was a celebrated American singer and a pivotal civil rights figure. Renowned for her rich voice, she broke racial barriers in classica ...  View More

260121

Instructor : Gayle Murchison 

Tuition: $25.00

Schedule : Weekly - Thu 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM; starting 5/14/2026, ending 5/14/2026

Location : Montclair, Online Classes Location : 
  Montclair, Online Classes.

Materials Cost: $0.00

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Available 3/30/2026
 
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