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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 monthly newsletter! Click Events Calendar to see all events happening at your county library. We've got lots of great events coming up -- including our very first Shakespeare Day! (It is his 461st birthday, after all.)
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Fri., 4/4 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We’re delighted to welcome Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll to speak. Topic: The History of Law Enforcement as it relates to Morris County, the Structure, Functions and Current Crime Trends. A light lunch will be provided after the presentation Seating is limited, therefore registration is required.
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Tue., 4/8 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Yvonnick Prene, harmonica, and Toru Dodo, piano, will perform jazz compositions, including selections from their recording, "Jobim's World." In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. No registration required, however seating is limited.
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Thu., 4/17 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
A documentary about the history of the Passaic River. Remarks and Q&A with filmmaker Scott Morris. In celebration of Earth Day. No registration required, however seating is limited.
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Wed., 4/16 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Register your team for a chance to win a prize and take home a puzzle! Registration required.
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All Tuesdays in April | 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Stories, fingerplays and music with Mr. Laurence. For ages 2-5. Our April 1st storytime includes a special appearance by children’s author Kellei Cosby, who will read her new picture book, Celeste's Stardust Adventure! No registration required, however seating is limited.
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Sat., 4/5 | 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) at 973-285-6980 or kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us.
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Tue., 4/8 | 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Yvonnick Prene, professional harmonicist, will teach you the basics of playing the harmonica. No prior musical experience is required - just come ready to have a blast! Harmonicas provided by Yvonnick -- and you get to keep it! For ages 7-18. Parents/guardians must remain with children age 7-12 during the program. Registration required.
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Thu., 4/10 | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Learn about Chinese calligraphy art and listen to Hui Li read her book, Scroll. Afterwards, Hui will demonstrate how to create your own piece of calligraphy art to bring home! For grades K-5. Registration (required) begins 3/25 at 973-285-6980 or kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us.
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Thu., 4/17 | 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Learn about our local ecosystems in a show with fairies, frogs, wildflowers, and Mother Nature. For Grades K - 5. Presented by Kit's Interactive Theater. Registration (required) begins Tue., 4/1 at 973-285-6980 or kidsstaff@co.morris.nj.us.
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Fri., 4/11 | 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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Tue., 4/15 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Express yourselves through tie dying! Please bring your own white items; the library will provide remaining tie dye supplies. Dress for possible mess -- we’ll use permanent dyes that may stain clothes and skin. For ages 13-18. No registration. While supplies last.
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Various dates & times.
This month's classes: Digital Cards in PowerPoint; Excel I, II and III; Getting Started with Libby; Intro to Excel Tables; Internet Basics; AI and Machine Learning. Registration required.
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All Mondays in April| 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., 4/1 | 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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Wed., 4/2 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Bi-monthly book club focusing on medieval literature. Our current selection: The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. No registration necessary.
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- April 4: "Nosferatu" (2024) - starts @ 2:00 p.m.
- April 11: "Wicked (Part One)" - starts @ 1:45 p.m.
No registration required.
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Tue., 4/8 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Our monthly book club reads all genres! This month's title: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. No registration necessary.
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Thu., 4/10 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Monthly virtual true crime discussion group. Participants select topics. Completely virtual via Zoom. This month's topic: festival fraud, e.g., Fyre Fest, DashCon, etc. Registration required.
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Wed., 4/28 | 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. This month, we'll meet in Room 211.
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Mon., 4/28 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
New monthly book club meets on the 4th Monday evening of the month. Attendees select upcoming titles. This month's book: Death at La Fenice by Donne Leon. No registration necessary.
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