Events

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 second and fourth Saturdays […]

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and […]

Library Chef's recipe of the month of October is Halloween Fun: Spooky Eye Deviled Eggs.  Join us for a fun, spooky online cooking session! Learn how to make creepy “eye” deviled eggs and give this classic snack a Halloween twist. Perfect for getting creative in the kitchen! Click to register for the program or create your […]

Love to read, but not up for a regular book group? Join us for a casual monthly meetup where we chat about whatever books we read during the past month; the good, the bad, and everything in between!  There’s no required book list and no pressure. Share quick reviews of your latest reads.  Fiction, non-fiction, […]

This week's movie is The Breadwinner (PG). When a supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, she switches roles with her breadwinner husband, who struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters. (NOTE: This film was previously scheduled to be shown in September but was rescheduled)  No registration needed. Movie Genre: Family Comedy […]

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's philosophy can be summed up in this quote: "A picture must be an amiable thing, joyous and pretty-- yes, pretty! There are enough troublesome things in life without inventing others." Renoir's joie de vivre made him one of the most beloved Impressionist painters, although he harbored a dark side to his veneer of […]

The Yellow Brick Road to Populism: L. Frank Baum and the Birth of the American Fairy Tale Long before Hollywood draped it in technicolor, L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, revolutionized children's literature by giving birth to a uniquely American fairy tale. While Baum himself consistently denied any hidden motives, many historians […]

Library Chef's Pop Up Wellness class this month is Intro to Sound Bowls with Melissa.    Experience the calming power of sound bowls. Melissa introduces techniques to use sound for relaxation, stress reduction, and mindfulness.  Click to register for the program or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use […]

We invite those interested in learning how to safeguard their personal and financial information to join this informative session on fraud, scams and identity theft. Develop an understanding of red flags to look out for, how banks help protect you, how to help protect yourself, and what to do if you become a victim.

This week's movie is The Dead Poet's Society (PG).  A maverick teacher at a prestigious New England boys' boarding school uses poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression.  No registration needed. Movie Genre: Coming of Age Movie Run Time: 2 hours, 8 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 second and fourth Saturdays […]

Come to our D&D RPG club and join the campaign! Find out your character and go on an adventure to discover more about the new world you’ve entered…and maybe yourself. For adults 18+. Registration is needed to secure your spot.

Join historian Greg Caggiano for a look at the "other side" of history. As a seasoned paranormal investigator, Greg has always been interested in things that go bump in the night at historic sites in New Jersey. He has served on two museum boards over the years, both of which were haunted! Profiled in this presentation will be a […]

This week's movie is: The Addams Family (PG-13).  A stranger shows up on the Addams' doorstep, claiming to be a long-lost uncle. However, he is really a ringer in cahoots with a lawyer; and the two are trying to dupe the ghoulish family out of their fortune.  No registration needed. Movie Genre: Dark Comedy, Movie […]