Jul 2024
Sunday, July 28, 2:00 PM
Black, White, and Yellow Taxis: Morris County and The Green Book
The first edition of the "Negro Motorist Green Book" came out in 1936, published by a New Jersey postal carrier as a way to guide African-Americans to welcome businesses during their travels across the country. The Green Book was published…
Monday, July 29, 10:30 AM
Baby Stories and Songs
Come and join us for baby stories and songs every other Monday at 10:30am beginning July 1st. We will meet July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, and August 12th. For ages 6 months to 2 years.
Monday, July 29, 6:00 PM
2nd Grade Book Club: Fenway and the Bone Thieves
Read Fenway and the Bone Thieves by Victoria J. Coe and come and discuss it with us. For children entering second grade in the fall. Registration is required. Register by phone at 973-538-6161 or by email at childrens@mmt.mainlib.org. Books are…
Monday, July 29, 6:00 PM
Bilingual Evening Yoga (Outdoors)
Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Monday evening yoga classes outside on the Library’s side lawn
Monday, July 29, 7:00 PM
3rd-4th Grade Book Club: Dragons in a Bag
Read Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott and come talk about the book with us. For children entering second grade in the fall. Registration is required. Register by phone at 973-538-6161 or by email at childrens@mmt.mainlib.org. Books are available…
Tuesday, July 30, 10:00 AM
Summer Craft Story Time
Drop in on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am from from July 2nd to August 20th to hear some stories and make a craft to take home. For ages 2-8.
Tuesday, July 30, 10:00 AM
Tuesday Friends Book Sale
Held outside by the entrance on South Street, weather permitting. In the event of poor weather and during the winter months, the book sale will be held on the second floor of the library, in the F.M. Kirby Gallery.The book…
Tuesday, July 30, 2:00 PM
5th-6th Grade Book Club: The Accidental Apprentice
Read Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody and come talk about the book with us. For children entering second grade in the fall. Registration is required. Register by phone at 973-538-6161 or by email at childrens@mmt.mainlib.org. Books are available…
Tuesday, July 30, 6:00 PM
Crochet Camp
This summer, teens in grades 7-12 can join us on Tuesdays to learn to crochet! Our YA Librarian Ms. Abbi will teach you basic stitches, how to read patterns, where to find resources, and more! Supplies will be provided by…
Tuesday, July 30, 7:00 PM
Summer Book Club (10th-12th Grade): Here Lies Daniel Tate
Join us for a discussion about Here Lies Daniel Tate by Christin Terrill! Registration required. Sign up to receive a copy of the book from the library. Summary from Goodreads: "When ten-year-old Daniel Tate went missing from one of California's…
Wednesday, July 31, 12:00 PM
Lunch with the Librarian
Join us at 45 Macculloch Avenue at 12pm on Wednesdays from July 3rd to August 28th. You bring lunch and a blanket to sit on, and we'll bring the stories. For ages 2-6, all families welcome.
Wednesday, July 31, 2:00 PM
2nd Grade Book Club: Gone Guppy
Read P. I. Butterfly: Gone Guppy by Karen Kilpatrick and come talk about the book with us. For children entering second grade in the fall. Registration is required. Register by phone at 973-538-6161 or by email at childrens@mmt.mainlib.org. Books are…
Wednesday, July 31, 5:00 PM
Summer Book Club (7th-9th Grade): I Must Betray You
Join us for a discussion about I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys! Registration required. Sign up to receive a copy of the book from the library. Summary from Goodreads: "Romania, 1989. Communist regimes are crumbling across Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian…
Aug 2024
Thursday, August 1, 10:00 AM
Library Stamp Club
Do you enjoy philately? Join like-minded folks on the 1st Thursday of every month for stamp collecting fun & information! Looking for answers regarding old stamps? Members of the JHSC will answer your questions and have selections from their own…
Thursday, August 1, 10:00 AM
Morning Yoga
Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own…
Thursday, August 1, 5:00 PM
Chess on the Green!
Join us for the month of August 2024 at the Morristown Green! The MMT Chess Club will be playing Thursday August 1st and 15th at the Morristown Green (Weather Permitting). This event will start at 5 pm and end at…
Thursday, August 1, 7:00 PM
5th-6th Grade Book Club: The Area 51 Files
Read The Area 51 Files by by Julie Buxbaum and come talk about the book with us. For children entering second grade in the fall. Registration is required. Register by phone at 973-538-6161 or by email at childrens@mmt.mainlib.org. Books are…
Friday, August 2, 11:00 AM
Friday Fun: Nursery Rhyme Olympics
Come and compete in the Nursery Rhyme Olympics! See if you complete the challenges based on your favorite nursery rhymes. For ages 3-8. Registration is required. Register by phone at 973-538-6161 or by email at childrens@mmt.mainlib.org.
Saturday, August 3, 11:00 AM
Saturday Craft Story Time
Drop in on Saturday mornings at 11:00am from from July6th to August 24th to hear some stories and make a craft to take home. For ages 2-8.
Sunday, August 4, 2:00 PM
Silent Book Club
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 2-3 pm in our upstairs Gallery for Silent Book Club. Silent Book Club is a unique gathering for book enthusiasts seeking a quiet communal reading experience. Unlike traditional book clubs,…