Morristown & Morris Township Library :: Library Calendar of Events

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday Book Sale

The Friends of the Library book sale offers a large selection of paperback and hardcover books. All proceeds benefit the library.

The first and third Saturdays of the month (except July & August and Holidays) and every Tuesday.

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2:00 PM

Sound Pictures: Producing the Beatles with Sir George Martin

Join us for a discussion by Ken Womack of the first multi-volume biography of George Martin. A detailed account of Martin’s work with The Fab Four as they advance beyond the success of their earlier recordings, Sound Pictures takes readers behind the scenes with stories of Martin’s interactions with the band, including when John Lennon, who hated the sound of his own voice, requested that Martin tweak his vocals: “Make me sound like the Dalai Lama chanting from a mountaintop.” Martin’s experimentation led to the creation of such classics as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road but mounting pressures and challenges threatened their achievements. Read more...

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6:00 PM

Cancelled Tonight: Evening Yoga with Munah Hayes

Cancelled for this evening. Read more...

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7:00 PM

Coloring Book Club

We love to color! Thousands of adults are picking up their pencils, pens and markers every day in pursuit of relaxation, stress relief and creative fulfillment. Join us on the first Monday of the month at 7pm for a group coloring session with coloring sheets and colored pencils provided by the library. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own projects and coloring tools. Refreshments will be served and friendly chatting will happen!. We have a monthly door prize drawing of a coloring book! We are now partnering with Color A Smile to collect drawings for their charity at our meetings. Hope to see you at the next meeting of our Coloring Book Club. Relaxation & fun guaranteed!

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friends Book Sale

The book sale offers a large selection of paperback and hardcover books. All proceeds benefit the library.

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7:00 PM

In The Schools

Curious about what happens in the local public high school? Come watch and listen as both students and teachers from Morristown High School present current student projects and programs that help prepare tomorrow’s leaders today. Hear about the Humanities Academy, the STEM Academy, the Princeton Partnership Political Debate, a gaming documentary film project and Arts in the Community projects. A great opportunity to learn about local education and youth for both residents and parents alike.

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7:00 PM

The Seekers: A Spirituality Book Group Film Night

Join us for a screening of the special 2005 movie/documentary/animated hybrid "What the Bleep Do We Know?" starring Marlee Matlin and Joseph Dispenza.

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7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mindful Meditation

Want to reduce stress & anxiety? Improve your mental clarity? Join us for weekly mindful meditation. All are welcome, no previous meditation practice is required. Meetings will be led by Morristown High School meditation instructor.

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7:00 PM

Book Lovers' Circle

Do you have a passion for reading and for books? Then come to our Book Lovers' Circle on the first Thursday of every month. Read more...

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9:30 AM

Morning Yoga with Munah Hayes

Yoga in the morning at the library! Patrons will have the chance to experience the Krishnamacharya tradition of Hatha Yoga. Program held in the second floor Gallery. Read more...

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7:00 PM

An evening with the Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet

From Mozart to Glenn Miller to the Beatles, the family-friendly Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet and their energetic mix of music arrangements has been entertaining audiences in northern NJ since 2004. Tenor, alto, soprano and baritone saxophones accompanied by drums create a unique sound which will keep you humming long after the music ends! Join us for an evening of holiday classics, American songbook standards & pop hits to celebrate the season. Refreshments will be served.

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1:30 PM

An Afternoon With Nast

Meet at Morristown and Morris Township Library’s Lower Level Meeting Room at 1:30 p.m. for the screening of two half hour documentaries, The Grand Caricaturama and Villa Fontana. Then join Macculloch Hall’s F.M Kirby Curator of Collections, Ryan Hyman, and the North Jersey History and Genealogy Center’s, James Lewis, to walk past Nast’s home, Villa Fontana, and on to Macculloch Hall where Ryan will give a tour of Bringing Down the Boss: Thomas Nast Takes on Tweed and Tammany Hall and Macculloch Hall’s latest Nast Christmas exhibit. Please rsvp to njhgc@jfpl.org by December 2nd.

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Mitten Scavenger Hunt

Stop in any day between December 10th and December 16th and find the hidden mittens! Everyone knows mittens are easily lost. Please help us find ours.

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10:00 AM

Mitten Wreath Craft

Come to the library from December 10th to December 12th and make a mitten wreath to hang indoors. All supplies provided.

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6:00 PM

Evening Yoga with Munah Hayes

Evening yoga at the library! Patrons will have the chance to experience the Krishnamacharya tradition of Hatha Yoga. Program held in the second floor Gallery. Read more...

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Mitten Scavenger Hunt

Stop in and find the hidden mittens! Everyone knows mittens are easily lost. Please help us find ours.

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM