Events

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.

In Morristown, in 1780 , two young people from vastly different backgrounds met.  Their romance is now a keynote in a major musical, but each member of this unlikely couple changed the United States in their own particular way.  Come learn the actual connection between Alexander Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler and Morristown, and how a romance […]

Recipe of the month - Pickled Watermelon Rind!  Turn kitchen scraps into something special! Learn how to transform leftover watermelon rind into a sweet, tangy, and spiced pickle featuring star anise. A unique springtime preservation project.  Click to register for the program or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please […]

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A […]

Step into Revolutionary New Jersey with military historian John Dwyer, military historian.  Experience life as a Continental Army soldier through authentic gear, hands-on artifacts, and vivid stories of the New Jersey militia’s fight for independence. Discover how ordinary citizens helped support Washington’s Army — from battlefield tactics and daily survival to privateers, loyalists, and daring […]

Metropolitan Museum of Art has been collecting American works since its opening in the 1870s.  In 1924, the museum officially opened its American Wing, providing a special focus and celebration of these objects.  Today, the American Wing houses some of the museum's most beloved pieces, such as Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware, Gilbert Stuart's iconic […]

Family Meal Challenge: 30 Minutes, $15 Budget.  Create a tasty family meal in 30 minutes for $15. This fast-paced session shows you how to cook quick, affordable meals without the stress.  Click to register for the program or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use the Library’s zip code […]

Join us for an easy to do in just about an hour, low stress new craft each month.  All materials are provided.  Open to adults 18+.  Space is limited for this program, please consider your availability prior to registering.

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 10:30am – 12pm  at the Library. Come by and chat about your favorite books!  […]

Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Grandpa Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great […]

A hands-on seminar all about native berry-producing shrubs—the unsung heroes of ecological gardening. Discover how plants like Highbush Blueberry, Black Chokeberry, Elderberry, and Wild Black Currant can bring seasonal color, year-round structure, and essential food for wildlife right into your landscape. These shrubs aren’t just beautiful—they’re powerful allies in creating healthy, low-maintenance gardens that support […]

This program explores a variety of “sweet” culinary traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries and considers how the treats we enjoy have changed. It also discusses the process and ingredients of making these food items, then and now.  Presented by the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts.

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy  - Kadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes […]

Ever feel like AI isn't giving you the answers you actually need? It’s all about how you ask! Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where we demystify "prompting." You’ll learn how to talk to AI tools like ChatGPT to help with everyday tasks—from planning a vacation and writing emails to organizing your grocery list. No […]

Think you know the story of the man who took ten years to get home? Before you head to the theater for the latest cinematic adaptation, join us for a deep dive into the world’s greatest adventure.  Alexander Clemente, strips away the Hollywood CGI to reveal the grit, the gods, and the genius of Homer’s original […]