Montclair Library is leading a community-wide read of Cheaper by the Dozen. Copies of the book and a discussion guide are available, while supplies last. A variety of activities will extend and enrich the read.
All events are at the Main Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, unless noted otherwise. Although most events are free, registration is required at montclairlibrary.org/montclairreads.
Program Highlights
April 30 at 6:30 Montclair Historian Michael Farrelly’s lecture: “The Gilbreth Family of Montclair.”
May 4 at 6:30 “An Evening with Peter Gilbreth” NJ lawyer and Gilbreth grandson will share stories about his family and memorabilia about their life and work in Montclair.
May 8 at 6:30 Step back in time to the Cheaper by the Dozen era with the barbershop quartet, Dapper Dans of Harmony, and an ice cream social.
May 11 at 6:30 Author Jane Lancaster’s lecture: “Beyond Cheaper by the Dozen: The Remarkable Lillian Gilbreth.” Lancaster is the author of Making Time, a biography of Lillian Gilbreth, a groundbreaking engineer. She will be introduced by Peter Gilbreth.
May 17 at 3 “From the Archives: Images of Old Montclair” Enjoy pictures from the Library’s archives and help us solve a few mysteries.
May 17 at 5:30 “Meet the Robot” Inspired by Lillian Gilbreth, modern-day engineers from the Montclair High School Robotics Club introduce the robot they created.
May 18 at 10:30 “Make Monoprints with Creativity Caravan” Explore replication in design to create artwork using color, texture and print techniques. Register at: adultschool.org. There is a $10 material fee. The class is free to Montclair residents.
May 24 at 6:30 “The Ultimate Montclair Reads Book Club” will include a screening of “The Quest for the One Best Way,” a documentary about the Gilbreths’ work, and a discussion led by Library Director Peter Coyl.
Distributions
Copies of the book and discussion guides will be given out at these events
April 14 at the Library Anniversary Party
April 15 at Montclair’s Historic Reenactment of the first Council meeting
April 16 at train stations in town
April 17 at the Town Council Meeting
April 20 at the BID Ladies Night at The Crosby
May 3 at the Montclair Art Museum
Book Clubs
In addition to existing book clubs that will be discussing Cheaper by the Dozen during Montclair Reads
April 28 at 3 at the Bellevue Avenue Branch led by Molly Hone, Head of Adult Services
May 3 at 6 led by Jill DeMarco, Adult Services Librarian
May 7 at 6:30 at the Bellevue Avenue Branch led by Janet Torsney, Assistant Director
Movie Screenings
April 16 at 6 Cheaper by the Dozen 1950 film starring Myrna Loy and Clifton Webb
April 24 at 4 Cheaper by the Dozen 2003 remake starring Steve Martin
May 2 at 2 Cheaper by the Dozen repeat screening of 1950 film
May 9 at 2 Belles on Their Toes Myrna Loy returns in the 1952 sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen
Visit montclairlibrary.org/montclairreads — for all the details.
The important history is Dr. Lillian Gilbreth’s work and pioneering…. She seemingly had to hide her genius and success way back when…. Instead the book’s story portrays her more in the role of a clever mother and housewife instead of a brilliant scientist and engineer. https://montclairlocal.net/2017/03/montclair-dr-lillian-gilbreth/