Kitchen Skills & World Cuisine - Turn your sourdough discard into something delicious. Learn sourdough basics while making soft, golden flatbread using simple ingredients and techniques. Perfect for beginners, this class shows you how to transform leftover starter into tasty flatbread. Click to register or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – […]

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley - Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte […]

This week's movie is the 1941 classic film starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, Lady Eve. A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.  No registration needed.   Movie Genre: Romantic Comedy, Screwball Comedy Movie Run Time: 1 hour, 34 minutes

Maple sugaring and winter go hand-in-hand. Learn about both the history of maple sugaring beginning with the time of the Native Americans, as well as, the techniques used to make this tasty treat today. Presented by the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center.  

Recipe of the Month: Valentine’s Special: Seared Scallops over Creamy Polenta with Sage Lemon Brown Butter.  A restaurant-worthy meal made simple! Follow along as we show you how to sear scallops perfectly and pair them with a rich polenta and fragrant sage lemon butter sauce. Click to register or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may […]

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart - Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; […]

This week's movie is: About a Boy (PG-13). Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies. Movie Genre: Romantic Comedy, Coming of Age Movie Run Time: 1 hours, 42 minutes

Join our French Conversation Group and practice your French with fellow language enthusiasts through informal conversation, cultural topics, and group activities. It’s a fun and supportive way to grow your skills and connect with others who share a love of the French language and culture.  The group will meet on the fourth Saturday for the […]

This program touches on all the first ladies of the United States, from Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden. Not all first ladies were the wife of the president and each dealt in her own way with the inherent tension between the public nature of the role and the discomfort of society with women in […]

Library Chef: Kitchen Skills and World Cuisine - The $10 Meal Challenge.  Can you create a delicious meal on just $10? Join this fun, interactive cooking challenge and discover tasty, budget-friendly dishes.  Click to register or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use the Library’s zip code where it asks […]

Wellness Pop Up Sessions: Breathwork Basics with Audra.  Experience the calming power of your breath. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress, boost focus, and improve overall wellbeing through mindful breathing exercises.  Click to register or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use the Library’s zip code where it asks for […]

Do you love to talk about books? Do you not love to read the same books as everyone else? Then the Not So Greats may be the perfect book group for you! They meet the Third Thursday of the month from **11am – 12pm  at the Library. Come by and chat about your favorite books!  […]

Myth and Memory: The Historical Echoes in the Rage of Achilles.  Join us for an engaging lecture that explores the profound historical value of Homer's The Iliad. We will reveal how the epic poem offers invaluable, non-mythical insights into the Bronze Age Aegean world, preserving detailed information on early Greek social structures, military tactics, and core […]

This week's movie is: Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13). Rachel Chu, an American economics professor who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, only to discover his family is incredibly wealthy and traditional. Movie Genre: Romantic Comedy Movie Run Time: 2 hours

PROGRAM POSTPONED - LIBRARY CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Step into an evening of deep stretching and guided meditation, where mindful movement and intentional stillness come together to soften the body and quiet the mind. Open to the all and held in the serene setting of the library, this gentle gathering offers a welcoming space […]

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and […]

We invite you to step into the strange, surprising, and often baffling side of the past. In this interactive program, unusual and mysterious historical objects are brought out for close inspection, but their true purpose remains hidden. Were they tools, toys, medical devices, or something even stranger? Examine the evidence, ask questions, share theories, and […]