Morristown & Morris Township Library
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EVENTS

Thursday, May 17

Silent are Golden: Easy Street, The Cure & Sherlock Jr. 6:45 PM
Silent are Golden: Easy Street, The Cure & Sherlock Jr.
Join us for the third of 6 evenings of Silent Films. This evening's triple feature stars Charlie Chaplin in Easy Street and The Cure and Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr. In Easy Street a reformed tramp becomes a police constable who must fight a huge thug who dominates an inner city street. The Cure finds Chaplin playing a drunkard who checks into a health spa to dry out, but brings along a big suitcase full of alcohol. In Sherlock Jr. a film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch. Doors open at 6 PM and light refreshments will be served.

Monday, May 21

eBook Readers 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
eBook Readers
Learn how to download free eBooks from the library's collection to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or Sony reader. Class is also offered on Wed. May 23 at 2:30 PM. Registration required and begins Monday, April 9.

Wednesday, May 23

Alternative Options for a Healthy You 7:00 PM
Alternative Options for a Healthy You
“Stick it to Yourself!: Acupuncture, Its History and Its Benefits for You” featuring Morristown Acupuncturist Dana Holmes.  Read more...

Thursday, June 14

Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation 7:00 PM
Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation
New York Times Magazine writer Jon Gertner will be discussing his new book The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation. Join us as he delves into this unique community of scientists and developers for a lecture and book signing. Refreshments will be served.  Read more...

Saturday, June 16

Fifth Annual Book Arts Series: Workshop 10:00 AM
Fifth Annual Book Arts Series: Workshop
The second program in the Fifth Annual Book Arts Series is a workshop presented by New Jersey artist and educator Maryann Riker. At "Pop-Up Books" you will learn what a cut and a fold can produce from a sheet of paper. Starting with basic cuts we will create simple pop-ups that can be used for cards, books or just plain fun.  Read more...

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NEWS

Book Arts Exhibit

Book Arts Exhibit
Our current exhibit in the F. M. Kirby Gallery on the second floor of the library is "Book Arts at the Morristown & Morris Township Library." This exhibit showcases some of the beautiful projects made by participants in past workshops.  Read more...
 

We Need You for a Focus Group

We Need You for a Focus Group
The Morristown and Morris Township Public Library is thinking about its future. We are looking for people who are frequent and infrequent users of the library and are willing to spend 60 to 90 minutes thinking about ways we could improve our services, collections, policies and facility.  Read more...
 

Please Take Our Survey

Please Take Our Survey
In addition to Focus Groups, the library would like your input though our simple survey. For your convenience it is available by clicking here to take our quick survey. This information will be very helpful as we develop and implement our plan of service for the future.

When it Comes to eBooks There's Not Enough

When it Comes to eBooks There's Not Enough
As libraries try to provide access to eBooks, publishing companies have made it increasingly more difficult. Now, the New Jersey Library Association would like your help in contacting publishing companies to let them know you do not want them imposing restrictions on library eBooks. Please click here for information on the publishers who have imposed restrictions and to get a sample letter that you can send to have your voice heard. Thank you.

Kindles Now Available to Borrow

Kindles Now Available to Borrow
Exclusively for Morristown & Morris Township library cardholders 18 and over, the library is now loaning Kindles with copies of bestselling titles already loaded. This is a great way to read current bestsellers and a great opportunity to test out an eReader.  Read more...
 

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