Posts by Morris Public Library

Book Talk and Signing “Align Your Body, Align Your Life: Quit Bending Over Backwards, Getting Ahead of Yourself” with author LisaBeth Lent, of Inner Alignment, Morris Public Library, Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 PM. LisaBeth Lent, Progress and Growth Coach, will share a simple approach to total wellness. Based on her “old story” of chronic pain…

Women have been involved in jazz since the early 1920s, not just as vocalists, but as instrumentalists, composers and arrangers.  An understanding of jazz would not be complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women—women such as Bessie Smith,Valaida Snow, Mildred Bailey, Mary Lou Williams, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn. The program…

While on tour of the Tower of London, Malorie wanders into a hidden room and uncovers an ancient-looking pearl necklace with a golden letter B pendant. The long hidden pendant belonged to Anne Boleyn, who was once Queen of England and was eventually beheaded by her own husband. Malorie begins to see what seems to…

The Mystery Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, 6:30 PM, and the group will discuss “The Dark Vineyard” by Martin Walker. A prolific journalist, Martin Walker has crafted a mystery series that deftly blends the stylings of Peter Mayle and Alexander McCall Smith. Chief Bruno Courreges loves…

Spring Break at the Morris Public Library – “Wildlife Welcomes Spring,” Wednesday, April 12, 2 PM, with the White Memorial Conservation Center. If you are looking to combat the stubbornness of New England’s winters, welcome spring with the White Memorial Conservation Center and their friendly wildlife guests. Several live animals, as well as natural props,…

The Morris Public Library Online presents the Women & Money Roundtable Series, How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets, April 12, May 10, June 14 at 1 PM, with Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone, of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. The Women & Money Roundtable Series is a way to empower and educate women of…

Children of all ages and their families are invited to the Morris Public Library for Spring Pajama Story Time on Wednesdays, April 5 and May 3, at 6:30 PM. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy cozy evening stories in your pajamas with your family and librarians! Registration: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/

The Popular Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 pm and discuss “The Swans of Fifth Avenue” by Melanie Benjamin. Of all the glamorous stars of New York high society, none blazes brighter than Babe Paley. Her flawless face regularly graces the pages of Vogue, and she…

The Morris Public Library will offer Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. – 5 years old every Tuesday at 10 am. Patrons MUST PRE-REGISTER by calling 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story, pick up a craft!

The Morris Public Library continues its Celebrate with a Book, a literary donation program for our community. Patrons can choose a book from a wide selection located at the library and donate the amount of the book cost. You can celebrate any occasion, holiday with your donation! We will provide a plate to add to…