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Connecticut State Police Detective Sergeant (Retired) Jerry Longo and journalist Andy Thibault will discuss the career and memoir of Louis the Coin Colavecchio Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Public Library, 4 North St., Morris, CT It is hoped that Colavecchio – currently serving a 15-month sentence at a federal prison…

All art and history enthusiasts are invited to join the Mattatuck Museum’s Lead Educator, Valerie Rodgers at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, April 22, at 5 p.m. as she presents a series of images from the Mattatuck Museum’s changing exhibitions currently on view. Participants will also learn historical facts about the museum at their…

“The Wildlife Outside Your Window!” for ages 0-9, with the White Memorial Conservation Center, will take place at the Morris Public Library on April 14, at 4 p.m. You don’t need to travel any further than your local natural area or even your backyard to find some amazing wild animals. Did you know a bull…

Join Ms. Sue., the Morris Public Library Children’s Coordinator, for “Spring After School Stories and Craft,” for students in Grades K-2 on Fridays April 3, April 24 and May 8, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. An engaging story and educational activities will be offered along with a craft and interaction time Details and registration:…

Morris Public Library participates in Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program, April 2020 Visit the Morris Public Library during the month of April as we participate in the Connecticut Library Association Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program. Patrons can obtain their Library Passport here at our Library and begin their journey to multiple participating CT Libraries. Each…

The Friends and the Board of Directors of the Morris Public Library will host their Spring Gala and Auction at South Farms, 21 Higbie Rd., Morris, CT on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m.-5 p.m. The gala will offer wine, refreshments and live music (included with a $20.00 admission). The live and silent auction at…

The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 pm and discuss “The Rembrandt Affair” by Daniel Silva. Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns to the readers in a captivating new novel where he must travel the world to track down a painting worth killing. Allon unexpectedly finds out that…

Morris Public Library and Morris Beach and Recreation present Lego Fun, JMS early dismissal days, Morris Town Hall, Wednesdays, March 4, May 6, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Calling all LEGO builders in Grades 1 – 4! We are proud to bring back this popular collaborative program with the Morris Beach and Recreation during the scheduled…

Morris, Goshen and Warren Public Libraries participate in the 2 Districts – 1 Book initiative, March 2-April 9, 2020 The Morris Public Library is excited to announce our participation in the 2 Districts – 1 Book reading initiative, as part of our collaboration with area public libraries, Region 6 and Litchfield Public Schools. All the…

Award-winning novelist Susan Strecker, author of Night Blindness and Nowhere Girl, will offer discussion and signing of her new book “DRIVE: a NASCAR novel” at the Morris Public Library, on Wednesday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. (snow dates – February 27 and March 3). The main character of the book is Piper Pierson who is…