Programs and Services

Adults and General Audience

Chromebooks

A Chromebook is a laptop used to perform a variety of tasks using the Google Chrome browser.

The Morris Public Library now has a Chromebook device for their patrons to borrow.

Go online anywhere and anytime.

The Chromebook checks out for 2 weeks to Morris residents only.

Connect to the Internet via Chromebook+Mobile Hotspot combo (borrowed separately).

Ask for your Chromebook at the desk or call 860-567-7440.

CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use a Chromebook.

CLICK HERE for Chromebook Lending Policy.

 

Mobile Hotspots

Wi-Fi Hotspots offer wireless internet at home, will accompany you on a vacation or help a friend or a loved one who does not have Internet access.

The Morris Public Library has wireless Hotspots available for checkout!

These Hotspots allow you to connect to the Internet anywhere there is a cell phone signal on the Sprint network. There is no limit on data, and you may connect up to 10 devices to the Hotspot.

Each Hotspot checks out for 2 weeks to Morris residents only.

Ask for your Hotspot at the desk or call 860-567-7440.

CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use a Mobile Hotspot.

CLICK HERE for Mobile Hotspot Lending Policy.

 

 

 

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We are pleased to announce that Bibliomation's Acorn Catalog app is now available on Google Play (Android) and the App Store (iOS)!   With the Acorn Catalog app, you can search for items, place holds, see what you have checked out, and renew items (in your home Library and other Bibliomation Libraries.)

 

We'd love to receive any feedback from you - enjoy!

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One-On-One Technology Assistance

The Morris Public Library offers one-on-one Technology Assistance in half hour tech class sessions on Tuesdays (3 pm- 4 pm) and Fridays (4 pm-6 pm) by appointment. We would like to help you better understand your device or library equipment; assist with downloading library ebooks and audiobooks. Learn how to use our online catalog, request materials independently and explore our online resources.

To register: call 860-567-7440 or visit the circulation desk.

 

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Morris Public Library is now on Burbio

We are excited to announce that our events are now on burbio.com and Amazon Alexa.

Join Burbio - for FREE - to follow our calendar and get email updates on upcoming events!

You can also enable the Burbio Skill to ask Alexa about our upcoming events.

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The Morris Public Library is introducing Wowbrary

Wowbrary, a digital subscription service that sends patrons FREE e-mail alerts about Library’s newest books, movies and other materials. The service also allows one to reserve the bestsellers instantly, provides the early notification about the newly added Library materials, and is completely private. To sign up for weekly emails: www.wowbrary.org. The service is sponsored by the Friends of the Morris Public Library.

For more information: 860-567-7440.

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Eversource Energy donated a Kill-a-Watt device to the Morris Public Library that patrons can borrow to measure electrical use of household appliances and save money.

Contact us: 860-567-7440 or egranoth@biblio.org

Want to discover areas in your home that are wasting energy? It’s easy – just check out an Eversource “Kill-A-Watt” kit from your local CT library.

The kit allows you to explore three types of electric use: plug, lighting, and mechanical. The kits measure and record the amount of electricity consumed, and we provide you with a booklet that gives tips on reducing your energy consumption and costs.

NEW for clubs

Morris Public Library Book Clubs

The Mystery Book Club meets at the Morris Public Library every second Wednesday of the month.

The Popular Book Club gathers at the Library once every month.

For updates: 860-567-7440 or morrispubliclibrary.net

"March into a Great Series" is our new Center Shelf Book Display featuring first books of many fantastic book series that you can begin exploring!
#March #greatbooks #librariesct

 

 

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate with the Morris Public Library by reading one of the books from our displays.

"What Does a Farrier Do?" is our new Glass Cabinet Display.
The items are on loan from the collection of Bob Ellis.
Thank you!

Recorded Programs

Cut the Cord to Cable, with Ron Fairchild, September 16, 2020

 

Play Video

Organize your home the Marie Kondo Way, with Christine Thorn, May 14, 2020

Louis the Coin, Career and Memoir, October 6, 2020

https://youtu.be/aLscd-w_Qi0

Comanche and His Captain, with author Janet Barrett, January 14, 2021

https://youtu.be/Wiyfp0lrH-U

"Confessions of a Frenetic Mind" with author and comedian Rich Cyr, February 17, 2021.

Children's Book Reading and Presentation with author Tiffy McKay, Everest Goes to Space, April 14, 2021

https://youtu.be/3nPxRFE7FAs

Children's Book reading and songs with author Grant Uchida

https://youtu.be/_XSqODwOjYY

Understanding Your Senses, with author and medium Sydney Sherman

https://youtu.be/oD2-YlGSYWI

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Children and Teens

Story and Music Time at the Morris Public Library

Story and Music Time at the Morris Public Library

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!

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The Morris Public Library supports the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Beginning October 1, 2018, families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Morris Public Library.

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills.

The program is available to all families with children (ages 0-5).

For more information, please call the library at 860-567-7440 or visit our website, www.morrispubliclibrary.net

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The Children's Area

"Reading is Fun" in our Children's Corner!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess!

March is Women's History Month!