Library Hours and Services
Fall Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Regular library hours for October.
Tech Help
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 30-minute sessions
Librarians can assist with computer, smartphone, tablet and Kindle basics, Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and library resources like Libby and Kanopy. Come with one clear goal for the session, and bring all devices and passwords. Call 973-538-2592 or email refdesk@mmt.mainlib.org for more information.
Friends of the Library Book Sales
Every Tuesday, and the first and third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Used book sales; cash or checks only. Donations are accepted inside the library during all open hours; email friends@mmt.mainlib.org for donation information. New inventory is added weekly.
Weekly and Monthly Programs
Yoga
Mondays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
All levels from beginner to advanced; Monday's session is bilingual.
Qigong
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.; no class Oct. 10.
A traditional Chinese mindful exercise system. No previous experience or special equipment required.
Chess Club
First and third Thursdays of the month, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 1 and 15
Not a class; players are expected to know the rules of play. Bring your own chess set.
Library Stamp Club
First Thursday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Oct. 1
Stamp collecting fun and information; all are welcome.
Foreign Film Lover's Club Online
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.
An online Zoom discussion of "Two Pianos." Email morristownreaders@mmtlibrary.org for the Zoom code.
Knitting and Needlework Group
Second and fourth Fridays of the month, 1-3 p.m., Oct. 9 and 23
Bring your latest project -- knitting, crochet, needlepoint or otherwise. All are welcome.
Wednesday Matinee: "Disclosure Day"
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.
A new film on the big screen in the Meeting Room, held the second Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments served.
Master Gardeners Q&A: "Bulbs and Bedtime"
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Drop by the circulation lobby anytime during the window to ask gardening questions of the volunteer Master Gardeners of Morris County.
Special Events
Muppet Movies Film Fest: "Muppet Treasure Island"
Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.
All ages welcome.
Blockbusters from Stage to Screen with John Kenrick: "Wicked"
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m.
The history of one of the most popular musicals of the 21st century. In person and on Zoom; register online at mmtlibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., in person and on Zoom
A presentation on 2027 Medicare plans, including drug plans and Advantage plans, ahead of the annual open enrollment period. Register for the Zoom code at mmtlibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
A Monumental Man: An Introduction to Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., on Zoom
A talk on the sculptor whose work has shaped American public spaces and memorials. Register for the Zoom link at mmtlibrary.libcal.com/calendar.
Mt. Hope Mine and Its People: America 250 History Lecture
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.
Stuart Lefkowitz, author of "Mining Iron in Northwest New Jersey: The People," discusses the people associated with the Mt. Hope Iron Mine going back to the 1920s.
An Afternoon of Poetry with Tina Kelley and George Witte
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m., Lower Level Meeting Room
Two nationally published New Jersey poets discuss their work and read from their most recent books.
A Musket at the Dinner Table: America 250 History Lecture
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Stuart Lefkowitz returns with another talk drawn from "Mining Iron in Northwest New Jersey: The People."
Fall Film Series: "Families"
Thursdays, Oct. 22 ("Coda") and Oct. 29 ("Little Miss Sunshine"), 6:30 p.m.
A series of films about families -- good and bad, funny and sad -- with discussion to follow.
The FoundHER Series: Entrepreneur Speakers
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
She Means Business, a local nonprofit, presents a program featuring local female business owners; current and aspiring entrepreneurs of all backgrounds are invited. For more information, visit @shemeansbusinessnj on Instagram.
Monthly Book Clubs
Silent Book Club
First Sunday of the month, Oct. 4, 2-3 p.m.
A gathering for readers seeking a quiet, communal reading experience.
The Seekers Book Club
First Wednesday of every month, Oct. 7, 7 p.m.
Discussion of spirituality, self-help, motivation and inspiration; this month's book is "Communion: A True Story" by Whitley Strieber.
Book Lovers Circle
First Thursday of the month, Oct. 1, 7 p.m., on Zoom
Email morristownreaders@mmt.mainlib.org for the Zoom code.
Booked on Reality Nonfiction Book Club
Second Wednesday of the month, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Gallery
A nonfiction book club for readers who love history, science, memoir and more; this month's book is "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland" by Patrick Radden Keefe.
Morning Book Club
Second Thursday of the month, Oct. 8, 10 a.m., Meeting Room
This month's book is "Super Sad True Love Story" by Gary Shteyngart.
Evening Book Club
Third Tuesday of the month, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Gallery
This month's book is "Super Sad True Love Story" by Gary Shteyngart.
Children's Programs
Baby Stories and Songs
Every other Monday, Oct. 12 and 26, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 6 months to 2 years.
Children's Storytime
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Stories and a craft to take home, for ages 2-8.
Library Read-Aloud, En Espanol
Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6 p.m.
A Spanish-language read-aloud in the Children's Room; this month the librarian reads a few chapters each week from "Henry Huggins" by Beverly Cleary. For children of all ages.
Children's Room Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 12-25, all day
Pick up a scavenger hunt booklet and find 12 hidden pictures around the Children's Room; return to the Children's Desk for a bookmark once you've found them all.
Lego Club
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.
Build Lego creations with a new challenge each month. For ages 5-12; an adult must accompany children ages 5-7. Registration required at mmtlibrary.org/kids.
Grade School Book Clubs
Meets monthly, September through December; registration required by calling 973-538-6161. Books provided by the library.
Second and third grade meets the third Thursday of the month, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., reading "The Woofmore Is Not Haunted." Fourth and fifth grade meets the second Thursday of the month, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m., reading "The Millicent Quibb."
Family Game Day: Board Games
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m., F.M. Kirby Gallery
Choose from the library's board game collection or bring a favorite from home.
Teen Programs
Middle School Book Club, Grades 6-8
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
Reading "Gallant" by V.E. Schwab. Registration required at mmtlibrary.org/teens or by calling 973-538-6161.
High School Book Club, Grades 9-12
Monday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.
Reading "May the Dead Keep You" by Jill Baguchinsky. Registration required at mmtlibrary.org/teens or by calling 973-538-6161.
Teen Craft Night: Nail Polish Deep Dive
Monday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m.
Design washer necklaces, wire flowers, dipped mugs and color-blocked bobby pins using nail polish. Registration required.
Teen Craft Night: Spice Club
Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., Lower Level Meeting Room
Experiment with spices to create fall drink variations -- cider, tea and hot cocoa. Registration required.
College Planning: Successful Strategies for College Acceptance
Monday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.
Karen Wolf, a retired Morristown High School counselor and author of "CliffsNotes Roadmap to College," discusses navigating college and career planning.
College Planning: College Funding Webinar
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Cornerstone College & Wealth Solutions covers college costs, financial aid and the impact of recent legislation.