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The Ties That Bind

9:00am–9:00pm
Main Library
Adults, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Hallway/Foyer
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
  • Focus: Traced the complex history of race in Morris County, from slavery to the Civil Rights era.
  • Collaborators: Bethel AME Church, Morristown National Historical Park, County College of Morris, Morri

The Almost There Band

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Music & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Almost There Band for a Saturday of music!!  

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Silhouette Light Mason Jar (Ages 18 & Up)

6:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a special light up mason jar using silhouette stickers or painting with water colors.

Space is limited, please make sure to register.

Cost is $2 per adult, cash only.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Gentle Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness

This is a paid program $5.00 a class.

In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Holi Watercolor Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and celebrate Holi season by painting a colorful watercolor picture. No experience necessary, instructor Deepa Vavilala will instruct and walk you through the process.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Social Security: Know Your Options

6:30pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

How much do you know about Social Security?

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Mah Jongg

1:30pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Games
Event Details:

Typically, there are four players seated around a table, although two or three people can also play.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Gentle Yoga for Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This course uses gentle and restorative yoga techniques, breath work and meditation to relax the body and mind. Please wear what makes you feel comfortable, taking your shoes off for the practice is suggested, chairs will be available.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

PROGRAM FULL: Healthy Bones

9:45am–11:00am
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Healthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and Norwescap. This exercise class is to help keep our bones strong, with gentle stretching and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Collaborative Crochet Circle

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult are welcome at this crochet program where they will assist with crochet questions, and even knitting questions, as they do invite knitters to the group.

Lake Hiawatha Adult: Bagels & Books Club

9:00am–10:00am
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Books & Bagels Book Club meets monthly at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library to discuss various genres of fiction, non-fiction, and more.

Barn Swallows: In all Their Glory

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation is about New Jerseys beautiful and important species: the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica). 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with Lotus Lanterns (18 & Older)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Making a Lotus Lantern is a beautiful and meditative craft rooted in Korean tradition, especially during Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Reading Party

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required

It's not a book club, it's a reading party! Bring a book, or borrow one of ours for a cozy night out for book lovers. Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere of comfy seats, soft music, and casual book chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Historical Book Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel through time each month with a new historical fiction pick. Enjoy lively discussions that blend great storytelling with rich historical detail—perfect for history fans and book lovers alike.

Great circle

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Mah Jongg

1:30pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Games
Event Details:

Typically, there are four players seated around a table, although two or three people can also play.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Crafter's Corner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Mount Tabor
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Event Details:

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

PROGRAM FULL: Healthy Bones

9:45am–11:00am
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Healthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and Norwescap. This exercise class is to help keep our bones strong, with gentle stretching and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

French Conversation Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Mount Tabor
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your High School French? Then join us at the Mt. Tabor Library.  You will not only practice with others but also learn some "new" expressions under the guidance of Joelle, a local Mt. Tabor resident.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Trivia program celebrating 250 years of our country and the women who made a difference

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Main Library for a fun trivia night on women and 250 years of our country. 

Presented by Laura Troiano 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Friends of the Library Book & Media Bag Sale

All Day 3/13–3/30
Main Library
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Book Sale, Children, Friends of the Library, Teen

Love a good bargain? Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! From children’s books to bestsellers, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone. Grab a bag, fill it up, and take home treasures galore.

PRICES:

  • $6.00 fill a Large Paper Bag
  • $12.00 fill an extra-large reusable Friends of the Library bag
  • Optional: $10.00 to reuse a Friends of the Library bag you already have!

3D Art Workshop

11:00am–12:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce you to several simple (non-origami) folding methods to create a 3 dimensional radial symmetry collage.  Assorted patterned and solid papers will be provided as well as a choice of background papers.  All supp

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates.

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Music & Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates.  Carol Simon Levin portrays Abigail Adams — who famously wrote to her husband John asking that the Continental Congress “remember the ladies” whe

Gentle Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness

This is a paid program $5.00 a class.

In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.