Storytimes near Joint Free Public Library of Morristown and Morris Township

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Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen on the sidewalk, the three become the kinds of friends who rescue one another from the lives of isolation they have each been living. And it is Raymond’s big heart that will ultimately help Eleanor find the way to repair her own profoundly damaged one. Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is the smart, warm, and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes. . . The only way to survive is to open your heart. --- Our Morning Book Club is open to one and all, whether or not you are a Morristown or Morris Township resident. We will meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room from 10 – 11 am. Copies of the book are reserved for Book Club members at the main circulation desk. Ask a librarian for a copy. Please feel free to join us even if you didn’t get a chance to finish the book. If you have any questions about this book club, please email morristownreaders@mmt.mainlib.org with the subject line “Morning Book Club”. We look forward to seeing you then!

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Join us in the lower level meeting room starting July ninth. All movies will start at 6:30 pm do to the length of the films

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for a new needlework group at the Library! Bring your latest project- knitting, crochet, needlepoint, whatever you enjoy- and meet like-minded people who also enjoy fiber arts crafts. Whether you're experienced or just beginning in your crafting journey, we're here to share ideas and tips in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. Meetings are held in our upstairs Gallery on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Qigong is a traditional Chinese mindful exercise system for cultivating and strengthening the body’s vital energy. Also known as “Chinese Yoga,” Qigong consists of a series of slow-flowing movements, which gently stretch muscles, tendons and ligaments. Similar to Tai Chi, these low-impact exercises heighten awareness of the mind-body-breath connection. Meditation and visualization are also a part of Qigong practice. Using the mind, the practitioner gathers, guides and circulates internal energy with graceful and precise movements. Qigong can be practiced by all age groups and can easily be adapted for all ability levels. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience or registration required. This class will be held in the upstairs F.M. Kirby Gallery.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us Monday evenings at 6 PM for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Monday evening restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Bookworm Room

Held in the Bookworm Room on the Lower Level. The book sale offers a large selection of paperback and hardcover books. All proceeds benefit the library.

Meeting Room

Join us for our next “Foreign Cinema Series” evening, featuring films from across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Pacific Rim. Our next film is "Sentimental Value", a 2025 film directed by Joachim Trier. We will be showing the movie in person at the Library or you may watch on your own on DVD or streaming services. The movie will start at 6:30 pm in the Library meeting room on the lower level, followed by an optional brief discussion for those who would like to stay starting about 8:45 pm. If you watch the movie on your own, you may attend the discussion portion of the evening online. Please email james.collins@mmt.mainlib.org for the Zoom link for the discussion.

Meeting Room

Join us in the Meeting Room for a full day of soccer films and documentaries. Just like the soccer tournament, our films will showcase the sport from all over the world! Stop in any time between 9 AM and 6 PM. No registration necessary.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Reference Room, 1917 Wing

Looking to practice your chess skills? Looking for some friendly competition? Then come to the Morristown & Morris Township Library’s Chess Club! Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in the Reference Wing. In the summer, meetings will be held on the front lawn (weather permitting). Please note: this is not a class. All players are expected to know how to play on their own. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own chess set and time clock.

Meeting Room

Join us in the lower level meeting room starting July ninth. All movies will start at 6:30 pm do to the length of the films

Join us for the latest “Virtual Classics Book Club.” This month we will be discussing "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert. How do you attend online? We use Zoom, which can be used via telephone or through the Zoom app. You can download the app from Zoom’s website or from your device’s App store. Please email morristownreaders@mmt.mainlib.org using the subject “Virtual Classics Book Club” to receive the access details for this meeting. If you need help downloading the app, call us or email refdesk@mmt.mainlib.org. The “Virtual Classics Book Club” is open to everyone, whether or not you are a Morristown or Morris Township resident. We look forward to your joining us!

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Qigong is a traditional Chinese mindful exercise system for cultivating and strengthening the body’s vital energy. Also known as “Chinese Yoga,” Qigong consists of a series of slow-flowing movements, which gently stretch muscles, tendons and ligaments. Similar to Tai Chi, these low-impact exercises heighten awareness of the mind-body-breath connection. Meditation and visualization are also a part of Qigong practice. Using the mind, the practitioner gathers, guides and circulates internal energy with graceful and precise movements. Qigong can be practiced by all age groups and can easily be adapted for all ability levels. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience or registration required. This class will be held in the upstairs F.M. Kirby Gallery.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us Monday evenings at 6 PM for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Monday evening restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Bookworm Room

Held in the Bookworm Room on the Lower Level. The book sale offers a large selection of paperback and hardcover books. All proceeds benefit the library.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen on the sidewalk, the three become the kinds of friends who rescue one another from the lives of isolation they have each been living. And it is Raymond’s big heart that will ultimately help Eleanor find the way to repair her own profoundly damaged one. Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is the smart, warm, and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes. . . The only way to survive is to open your heart. --- Our Evening Book Club is open to one and all, whether or not you are a Morristown or Morris Township resident. We will meet in the F.M. Kirby Gallery from 7 - 8 pm. Copies of the book are reserved for Book Club members at the main circulation desk. Ask a librarian for a copy. Please feel free to join us even if you didn’t get a chance to finish the book. If you have any questions about this book club, please email morristownreaders@mmt.mainlib.org with the subject line “Evening Book Club”. We look forward to seeing you then!

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Meeting Room

Join us in the lower level meeting room starting July ninth. All movies will start at 6:30 pm.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for a new needlework group at the Library! Bring your latest project- knitting, crochet, needlepoint, whatever you enjoy- and meet like-minded people who also enjoy fiber arts crafts. Whether you're experienced or just beginning in your crafting journey, we're here to share ideas and tips in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. Meetings are held in our upstairs Gallery on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM.

This month's topic: "Managing Pests and Diseases" Join us from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in our Circulation lobby to ask your gardening questions of the volunteer Master Gardeners of Morris County. For more info about the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Program visit: https://extension.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Qigong is a traditional Chinese mindful exercise system for cultivating and strengthening the body’s vital energy. Also known as “Chinese Yoga,” Qigong consists of a series of slow-flowing movements, which gently stretch muscles, tendons and ligaments. Similar to Tai Chi, these low-impact exercises heighten awareness of the mind-body-breath connection. Meditation and visualization are also a part of Qigong practice. Using the mind, the practitioner gathers, guides and circulates internal energy with graceful and precise movements. Qigong can be practiced by all age groups and can easily be adapted for all ability levels. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience or registration required. This class will be held in the upstairs F.M. Kirby Gallery.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us Monday evenings at 6 PM for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Monday evening restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Bookworm Room

Held in the Bookworm Room on the Lower Level. The book sale offers a large selection of paperback and hardcover books. All proceeds benefit the library.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Meeting Room

Join us in the lower level meeting room starting July ninth. All movies will start at 6:30 pm do to the length of the films

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us Monday evenings at 6 PM for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Monday evening restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.

Bookworm Room

Held in the Bookworm Room on the Lower Level. The book sale offers a large selection of paperback and hardcover books. All proceeds benefit the library.

Meeting Room

Do you enjoy philately? Join like-minded folks on the 1st Thursday of every month for stamp collecting fun & information! Looking for answers regarding old stamps? Members of the JHSC will answer your questions and have selections from their own collections to display and talk about. Bring your own stamps along too! Sponsored by The Jockey Hollow Stamp Club of Morristown, The American Philatelic Society and The Friends of the Library.

F.M. Kirby Gallery

Join us for some much-needed relaxation and gentle exercise! We will be holding our Thursday morning restorative yoga classes upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, no sign-up is necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and equipment.