SPECIAL EVENTS
Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Info Session (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 4, 7–8 p.m.
Get an overview of the Municipal Utilities Authority, followed by a question-and-answer session with a trained MUA representative. Registration is required to receive the link.
“Sentinel: Inside the Sacred Duty” Documentary Screening and Q&A
Thursday, November 5, 7–8 p.m.
In honor of Veterans Day, the library will screen “Sentinel: Inside the Sacred Duty,” a 34-minute documentary that goes behind the scenes with the soldiers, past and present, who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Local filmmaker Phil Garrison will give brief opening remarks and answer questions afterward. The film was named a winner at the 2023 New Jersey Documentary Film Festival. No registration is required.
About the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center @ Ramapo College (Virtual)
Thursday, November 12, 7–8 p.m.
Tracie Boyle, Director of Case Management at the center, presents an overview of its work and some of the memorable cases it has contributed to. Registration is required to receive the link; register at tinyurl.com/about-iggc.
The New Jersey Greenwich Tea Party
Saturday, November 14, 1–2 p.m.
Many colonies held rebellious “tea parties,” including one in 1774 in the southern New Jersey village of Greenwich. Learn about that event and the role this part of the state has played in industry, agriculture and manufacturing since colonial times. No registration is required.
ALL AGES
Chess Club
Wednesday, November 4, 5–7 p.m.
Enjoy friendly, non-competitive chess games with players of all ages and abilities. Basic knowledge of the rules is suggested but not required. No registration is required.
Holiday Ornament Decorating
Monday, November 16 through Saturday, November 28
Decorate an ornament for the library’s tree at Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s Festival of Trees. Decorating stations are available for drop-in crafting.
Spanish Conversation
Thursday, November 19, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Practice Spanish in a casual, small-group setting. A basic skill level is recommended, but all levels are welcome. For teens and adults. No registration is required.
TEENS
Paint & Sip
Friday, November 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Close out the spooky season with a painting class that captures an eerie scene on canvas, hosted by Brush Crushh! For ages 11 to 18. Ages 11 and 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration is required.
CHILDREN
Anime Drawing Class
Thursday, November 5, 10–11:15 a.m.
Carlos Nieto of Anime Your Way teaches participants to create and modify an anime character from scratch using simple shapes, whatever their drawing level. For ages 6 to 15. Registration is required.
Preschool Storytime & Music with Mr. Laurence
Tuesdays, November 10, 17 and 24, 10–10:30 a.m.
Enjoy stories, fingerplays and music with Mr. Laurence. For ages 2 to 5. No registration is required.
LEGO Club
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m.–noon
Create and build with LEGO. For ages 4 to 12. Registration is required.
Paws for Reading
Thursday, November 19, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Read to a very patient therapy dog from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy. For ages 5 to 12. Registration is required.
ADULTS
Friday Afternoon Movies
Fridays, November 6, 13 and 20, 2 p.m.
November 6: “Sherlock Holmes.” November 13: “50/50.” November 20: “Big Night.” No registration is required.
Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, November 10, 2–3 p.m.
This month’s book is “Black Sun” by Rebecca Roanhorse. For more information or to reserve a copy, call 973-285-6970. No registration is required.
Socrates Cafe
Wednesday, November 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Take part in a discussion group that uses the dialogue of the Socratic method. No registration is required.
Mystery Book Club
Monday, November 23, 7–8 p.m.
November’s book is “4:50 from Paddington” by Agatha Christie. To reserve a copy, call 973-285-6970.
Writers Circle
Tuesday, November 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Get tips on writing, reading, editing and revising, whether you write poetry, prose or long stories. Bring several legible printed copies of your work to be read aloud or anonymously. No registration is required.