Adults

Although these programs are intended for adults 18 and older, children are allowed to attend with a parent or guardian. Please be aware, however, that the content of these programs is suitable for adults, not children.

Continue to watch this space for the latest information on all of our adult programs. We hope to see you at the library soon!

Exhibit: Three Eras of African American Invention

22 Feb 2025 We are pleased to host the Three Eras of African American Invention exhibit in honor of Black History Month. The exhibit will be on view to the public anytime the library is open, from February 3-27, 2025. The exhibit is on loan from the Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum.

Atrium, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

4 more dates

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Mystery Book Club

24 Feb 2025 Our newest book club is all mysteries! Beginning in January 2025, we'll meet on the 4th Monday of the month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Participants choose the books we read.

22 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Socrates Cafe

25 Feb 2025 Do you enjoy deep, honest and respectful discussions of fundamental human questions? Then Join us at our Socrates Cafe, to discuss and debate using the using the cooperative argumentative dialogue of the Socratic Method.

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Writers Circle

03 Mar 2025 Join our Writing Circle for experience, tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising your work, whether poetry, prose or long story.

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Italian Conversation

04 Mar 2025 Practice your Italian informally with casual conversation!
A basic level of proficiency is recommended.
This event will be held the first Tuesday of each month.

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Classes

Celtic Music Concert featuring Poor Man's Gambit

04 Mar 2025 Poor Man's Gambit will perform a selection of songs and tunes from the Irish and wider Celtic repertoire ranging from upbeat and inspiring reels to slow and mournful ballads, and everything in between.

Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, 07981

Tagged as: , Music & arts

An Evening with Kara Alaimo, Author on How Social Media Affects Us All

06 Mar 2025 Kara Alaimo speaks about her book, Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls -- and How We Can Take It Back, as well as the issues that inspired her to write it.

via Zoom OR in-person at Morris County Library Public Meeting Room, 30 E. Hanover Ave., 07981

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Tuesday Book Club

11 Mar 2025 Do you like reading? Do you want a space to talk and discuss stories you read? Join us from 2pm-3pm every second Tuesday of the month for our "Tuesday Book Club". No registration needed; just come on in!

11 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Be Bear Aware

11 Mar 2025 Black bears are an important New Jersey resident. This talk by the Morris County Park Commission shares what we need to know about our ursine neighbors.

Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Chess Club

12 Mar 2025 Enjoy friendly and non-competitive chess games between players of all ages and ability levels.

Morris County Library Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Avenue, 07981

4 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Hindi Conversation & Culture

13 Mar 2025 Practice Hindi conversation skills with other Hindi speakers. Basic knowledge of Hindi is recommended.
Open to all age groups.
This event occurs on the second Thursday afternoon of each month.

Morris County Library, Conference Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

11 more dates

Tagged as: , Classes

True Crime Chat

13 Mar 2025 A monthly virtual chat about true crime. For adults.

9 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Adult Beginner Macrame

22 Mar 2025 We're celebrating NJ Makers Day 2025 with an adult beginner macrame class program. Registration required.

Con, Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave., Whippany 07981

Tagged as: , Classes

Medieval Literature Book Club

02 Apr 2025 Hail! Prithee, join us at the Morris County Library every other month for our Medieval Literature Book Club. We will read works of all kinds written between the 5th to the late 15th century

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

An Evening of Jazz with The Yvonnick Prene Duo

08 Apr 2025 The Yvonnick Prene Duo performs in honor of
Jazz Appreciation Month. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in our public meeting room.

Morris County Library Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave. Whippany, NJ, 07981

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

16 Apr 2025 Join us for a Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament.

1 more date

Tagged as: , Major events

Special Screening: "American River"

17 Apr 2025 Special screening of "American River," with opening remarks and Q&A by Scott Morris, Director.

Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

Tagged as: , Movies

Guess the Book in the Jar

01 May 2025 Come down to the Morris County Library this May and test your literary knowledge with our Guess the Book in the Jar Contest!

25 more dates

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

The Other Jersey Shore: Life on the Delaware River

07 May 2025 Michael Rockland, author, speaks about his book, The Other Jersey Shore: Life on the Delaware River.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Spanish Conversation

29 May 2025 Come to the Morris County Library and practice your Spanish language proficiency in a casual small group environment.

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Classes

Then and Now with Marta McDowell

14 Jun 2025 Marta McDowell, author and horticulturist, shares tales of old estate gardens and the Garden Club of Morristown through the ages.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Behn Gillece Trio: Brazilian Night

09 Sep 2025 The Behn Gillece Trio presents a program of Brazilian music. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the back of our Readers Services Area. No registration needed.

Morris County Library, Back of Readers Services, 30 East Hanover Ave. Whippany, NJ, 07981

Tagged as: , Music & arts