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Monday - Thursday: 9:00-9:00
Friday & Saturday: 9:00-5:00
30 East Hanover Ave.
Whippany, NJ 07981
973-285-6930
www.mclib.info
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Welcome to our February newsletter. Click Events Calendar to see all events happening at your county library.
Be sure to scan all the way down to find out about our very first Shakespeare Day! Plus, a special Earth Day movie screening.
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Tue., 3/4 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We’re delighted to welcome back Poor Man’s Gambit to perform traditional Celtic music. No registration required. Seating is first-come, first-seated.
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Thu., 3/6 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Kara Alaimo, PhD, will speak about her book, Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls -- and How We Can Take It Back, which explains how social media is impacting every aspect of the lives of women and girls and what users, lawmakers, and tech companies can do to solve these problems. She’ll also talk about how parents can handle the social media use of all of our children. Hybrid (attend in-person or via Zoom). Registration is required.
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Tue., 3/11| 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
An interactive multimedia presentation, touchable artifacts, and a simulation activity help participants better understand and appreciate black bear history, adaptations, life cycle, diet, and needs. Presented by the Morris County Park Commission. For adults all the way down to children no younger than 6. No registration required.
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Wed., 3/12 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Friendly & non-competitive chess games between players of all ages and ability levels. Basic knowledge of the game’s rules is suggested, though not required. Drop-in.
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Thu., 3/13 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A casual hour practicing and enjoying Hindi language and culture. A basic knowledge of Hindi is recommended. No registration required.
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Mon. 3/3 - Sat., 3/8 | During library open hours
Some storybook characters are lost in the Children's Room! Find them all and collect a prize! Parents and/or caregivers must accompany children on the scavenger hunt. For ages birth to 12.
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Tue., 3/4 & 3/25 | 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Stories, fingerplays and music with Mr. Laurence. For ages 2-5. No registration required, however seating is limited.
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Thu., 3/6 | 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Children's author and illustrator Jay Cooper returns for a special visit and interactive cartoon drawing game. For ages 5 to 12. Registration (required) begins 2/25 at 973-285-6980 or kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us. Sponsored by the Morris County Library Foundation.
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Sat., 3/15 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Create and build using LEGO! Your creations will be displayed in the children's room. Parents and/or caregivers must remain with their children during the program. For ages 4-12. Registration (required) begins 3/4 at 973-285-6980 or kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us.
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Fri., 3/21 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come to the library to just hang or use our coloring books, painting materials and board games. Snacks too! For ages 13-18. No registration required.
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Various dates & times.
This month's classes: Excel I, II & III; PC Basics I & II. Registration required.
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All Mondays in March | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Stop by Monday afternoons, anytime between 2:00–4:00 p.m., for help with your device, general internet instruction, and how to use library catalogs, databases, and apps. Drop-in; no registration needed.
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Tue., 3/4 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Practice your Italian informally with casual conversation. Basic proficiency recommended. No registration necessary. Meets in Room 220 on the second floor.
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- March 7: “Dancing at Lughnasa”
- March 21: “The Wind that Shakes the Barley”
- March 28: “Evelyn”
No registration required.
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Tue., 3/11 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Our monthly book club reads all genres! This month's title: The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis. No registration necessary.
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Thu., 3/13 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Monthly virtual true crime discussion group. Participants select topics. Completely virtual via Zoom. Our March topic: Jack the Ripper. Registration required.
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Sat., 3/22 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Celebrate NJ Makers Day by learning to macrame! Our instructor will leads us through creating our own multi-colored wall hanging. Registration is required.
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Mon., 3/24 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
New monthly book club meets on the 4th Monday evening of the month. Attendees select upcoming titles. Our March book: In the Woods by Tana French. No registration necessary.
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Wed., 3/26 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
A discussion group using the dialogue of the Socratic Method. A willingness to listen respectfully is expected. Speaking is not required, although encouraged. No registration required.
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Thu., 4/17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
"American River" is a documentary film that follows two kayakers on an adventure down the Passaic River, from its pristine source in a wildlife refuge to its toxic mouth in Newark Bay. The river’s extraordinary history, geology, and ecology are revealed as the kayakers navigate challenges, travel through urban landscapes, and head towards the industrial disaster that poisoned the Passaic for the past 60 years. Remarks and Q&A with Scott Morris, filmmaker. No registration required.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
An entire day of Shakespeare fun! We've got workshops, music, performances, kids' activities, and just plain fun planned. And birthday cake for Will -- he'd be 461 this year!
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