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: Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy

19 Sep 2026 This exhibition uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration of Independence in their pursuit of equality and self-determination.

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Exhibit: Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary

19 Sep 2026 This exhibition teaches viewers about Alexander Hamilton’s life as an immigrant, statesman, and innovative thinker whose work shaped the America we live in more than two hundred years after his death.

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Beginner Watercolor Painting

19 Sep 2026 Learn to paint with watercolors with Susan Sopira, local artist and educator. For adults. Registration required.

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Socrates Cafe

22 Sep 2026 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.

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Five Centuries of New Jersey Architecture

22 Sep 2026 Janet W. Foster, noted architectural historian, researcher, writer, and lecturer on New Jersey's historic buildings, presents "Five Centuries of New Jersey Architecture, sharing the changes in style, building materials, and technologies that have shaped our built environment. No registration required; seating is first-come, first-seated.

Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

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The Revolutionary World of a Free NJ Black Man: Jacob Francis

23 Sep 2026 Historial researcher, author, and speaker, Larry Kidder, will share the story of Jacob Francis of Amwell township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Hybrid; 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮𝟭 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 (registration required for Zoom).

County College of Morris, Learning Resource Center Room 121, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869, Whippany 07869

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Spanish Conversation

24 Sep 2026 Come to the Morris County Library and practice your Spanish language proficiency in a casual small group environment.

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Master Gardeners

26 Sep 2026 The Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions.

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Mystery Book Club

28 Sep 2026 Mystery Book Clubs meets monthly, usually -- but not always! -- on the 4th Monday, 7:00-8:00 p.m.7:00-8:00 p.m. Participants choose the books we read.

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True Crime Chat

08 Oct 2026 A monthly virtual chat about true crime. For adults.

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Tuesday Book Club

13 Oct 2026 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!

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Just Imagine! with Mark Zacharia, Mentalist

13 Oct 2026 A fun evening with mentalist Mark Zacharia. Audience participation is entirely voluntary and no one is ever embarrassed! For ages 16 and over. Registration is required.

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Medieval Literature Book Club

19 Oct 2026 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

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All Hallows’ Eve: Songs of Love, Death, and the Supernatural

27 Oct 2026 Step back in time -- if you dare -- with performers Anne Enslow and Ridley Enslow as they celebrate the roots of Halloween through musical selections spanning several centuries.

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

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Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

28 Oct 2026 Join us for a Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament.

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Chess Club

04 Nov 2026 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

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Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Info Session (via Zoom)

04 Nov 2026 Learn about the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authoriy (MCMUA). There will time for Q&A.

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"Sentinel" Documentary Viewing & Filmmaker Q&A

05 Nov 2026 Special screening of “Sentinel: Inside the Sacred Duty" with opening remarks and Q&A by Phil Garrison, Director.

Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

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The New Jersey Greenwich Tea Party

14 Nov 2026 Judith Krall-Russo presents about New Jersey's very own tea party and the importance the state has played in industry, agriculture, and manufacturing from colonial times.

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Writers Circle

24 Nov 2026 Join our Writing Circle for experience, tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising your work, whether poetry, prose or long story.

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Backporch Blues with Junior Mack

23 Feb 2027 Details TBA.

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

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A. Asa Eger, Author Talk

04 Mar 2027 A. Asa Eger presents a talk about his book, Remembering Resistance: A Jewish Memoir from Nazi-Occupied Budapest, 1944-45. Details to follow.

Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

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Celtic Music Concert featuring Poor Man's Gambit

09 Mar 2027 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, Back of Readers Services, 30 East Hanover Avenue, 07981

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Forensic History: Lincoln's Assassination Garments

13 Apr 2027 Reignette G. Chilton, author of Lincoln's Frock Coat: The Enduring Mystery of an Assassination Relic, takes us a fascinating journey through the final hours of Abraham Lincoln's life and shares what an examination of Lincoln's clothes can tell us.

No registration required; seating is first-come, first-seated.

Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981

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Finding Gobi: A True Story of a Man & His Best Friend

01 Jun 2027 Details TBA.

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

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