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 […]