Posts by Morris Public Library

“Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act,” book talk and signing with Morris author Josh Silver, Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 PM This author talk describes a new book, Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act, and will explore how and why members of Congress and community-based organizations…

The Fantasy Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Friday, August 15, at 6:30 PM, and the group will discuss “When the Moon Hatched” by Sarah A. Parker. The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering…

Magic Show with Matt Matthews at Summer Reading Celebration, Morris Public Library, Wednesday, August 20, 3 PM. Join magician Matt Matthews for a magical adventure that will astound and delight audiences of all ages! You will be amazed as objects disappear, reappear, and transform before your very eyes. During the show, Matt Matthews will teach…

The Mystery Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen. Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These…

The Popular Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano. William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets…

The Fantasy Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Friday, July 18, 6:30 PM. The group will discuss “The Once and Future Witches” by Alix E. Harrow. In 1893, there’s no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is…

The Morris Public Library Online presents the Women & Money Online Series: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets, on July 16, August 13, September 10, October 15, November 12, December 10 at 1 PM, with Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone, of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. The Women & Money Series is a way…

We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025. Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun…

The Morris Public Library will offer Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. – 5 years old every Tuesday at 10 am. Please call to register: 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story, pick up a craft!