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Library News Published by The Friends of the
Morristown & Morris Township Library Spring 2020
www.MMTLibrary.org The Morristown & Morrist Township Library, 1 Miller Road, Morristown, NJ 973-538-6161
Director’s Column by Chad Leinaweaver President’s Message
Lots of librarians cringe when people assume that all we do at work is ‘read by Susan Kleemeyer
books’ — despite the fact that our patrons know better — considering our The Friends have been working hard
many programs, computer classes, and building construction projects! But this winter, sorting, pricing and shelving
working with books is still a big part of what we do as a staff on a regular books for our every Tuesday (10 to 2) and
basis. It is certainly where our profession began –– reviewing books, acquiring books, the first and third Saturdays (also 10 to 2)
cataloging books and circulating books — even though now we also circulate videos, sales. It is by no means an easy job, but
music, spoken word in various formats, museum passes and even snowshoes and sewing we feel so good in seeing people happy
machines in our ‘Library of Things!’ Books are still the main source of information to buy books and knowing that we are
dissemination and leisure reading for our patrons, whether in the familiar codex format helping to support the Library.
(paper pages and a book cover) or downloaded as an eBook. We are pleased our Library is a
The online catalog, which we share through our consortium MAIN (the Morris Area very special place where you are able to
Information Network) highlights new books that we purchase each week to provide our borrow books, tapes, CD’s and DVD’s
patrons with an instant “new” section to see the latest tomes that hit our shelves. In fact, and use computers as well. Were you
there are several scrolling “carousels” in the MAIN catalog that highlight other things aware that you could borrow “things”
such as New York Times bestsellers, book authors featured at the Morristown Festival of also? Snowshoes, a sewing machine, a
Books every fall, and other ‘new’ items such as videos and music. On our website www. telescope, and a metal detector are but a
mmtlibrary.org, the catalog is just a click away at the top right of each page and we also few of the things which can be borrowed
feature our own MMT Library “booklists” section that provides another avenue to finding from the Library. You can view all the
new items to read under the “Books and Media” tab. When coming into the Library to things available as you enter the main
look for a book, our Circulation Room is where new titles are kept for patrons to browse. entrance and look to the left. If you peruse
Non-fiction, fiction, oversized, mysteries, graphic novels and more are grouped in this the newsletter’s Calendar of events (pages
busy room where patrons also check out books and sign up for their library cards. 5—7 of this newsletter), you will see just
Searching the catalog and browsing in person are not the only ways for patrons to find how special this Library is, by the number
new and enticing books. Did you ever read a book that you just couldn’t put down and of programs, movies, clubs and activities
once you finished wanted so much for another like it? Well, we have Readers’ Advisors it sponsors.
that can make suggestions just like that. These staff members sit at a desk near our Fiction All of the Friends who work so
collection upstairs and do a lot of leisure reading themselves. They can always suggest a diligently are very proud of the fact that
novel that everyone is talking about, something that mirrors a book a patron just enjoyed, we play a part in assisting the Morristown
or something new in a different genre that might be of interest. Our Readers’ Advisors and Morris Township Library to tower
run the Library’s book clubs too — our Morning Book Club and our Evening Book Club above all others! Thank you to one and all!
choose a specific book to read and discuss each month, but in our Book Lovers’ Circle,
our staff highlights all sorts of great books that have recently been published that patrons
Inside this issue . . .
might enjoy, and the attendees also suggest books they each loved. Just for Teens (page 2)
If you want even more access to new books, we offer other ways to discover them. Our The Children‘s Room (page 2)
Automatic Holds program selects bestselling authors for which our staff will automatically New Addition to Children's Room Castle (page 2)
place holds for patrons on their Library accounts so they don’t have to! Patrons can choose On the Shelf (page 3)
up to 12 authors from a list of 50 such as James Patterson and Debbie Macomber, and North Jersey History & Genealogy Center (page 3)
Upcoming Events at Your Library (pages 4 –5)
when a new title is published by those authors, patrons will automatically have a hold Calendar of Events for Adults (pages 5–6)
placed on their account for it. Never miss the latest Harlan Coben again! Our staff also Spotlight on Library Classes (page 6)
regularly highlights various subject-themed book displays in the Library’s Circulation Calendar of Events for Children (page 7)
Room, upstairs in the Fiction area, in the Reference Room ‘pass-through’, and in the Calendar of Events for Teens (page 7)
Media wing. For those patrons who run their own book clubs, we have resources to help Become a Friend of the Library! (page 8)
your group with great selections. When the Library is closed we have an online service
called NoveList that can provide read-alikes, discussion guides and teaching resources. Check out the Library’s website for
Books were the reason public libraries were founded in the first place — though we information on the programs and events
listed in this newsletter
offer much more than that — and for patrons hunting down books for reading, reviewing
and more, our staff and Library online resources should be your first place to look for help! www.MMTLibrary.orgLibrary News 2 Spring 2020
Just for The Children’s Room by Arlene Sprague
Teens! At their winter conference, The American Library Association announced
by Abigail Hsu
the winners of their children’s medals. The Newbery Medal, the
Exciting things are happening over at Caldecott Medal, and the Children’s Literature Legacy Award recognized
the new Library website! Book lists, outstanding contributions to children’s books.
recommended websites, and even a book The 2020 Newbery Medal, awarded for the most outstanding contribution to American
blog have been added to the Teen section children’s literature, was given to Jerry Craft for his book New Kid. The main character,
of the site — be sure to check them out at Jordan, a seventh grader, wants to attend art school, but his parents send him to a private
www.mmtlibrary.org/teens. Here are our school with little diversity. He struggles to find a place to belong as one of the few children
exciting teen programs for the spring: of color in the school. Craft credits his, and his sons, experiences for shaping the story. New
Kid is a ground-breaking selection by the committee since it is the first graphic novel to
New! Life Skills 101 ever win the award. The medal acknowledges that graphic novels are more than “just comic
Tuesday 3/10, Monday 5/18 books.” Many graphic novels offer the reader a fully developed story and characters.
Come learn valuable life skills from The 2020 Caldecott Medal, awarded to the artist for the most distinguished American
experienced instructors! Dietician Monica picture book, was given to Kadir Nelson for his illustrations in The Undefeated by Kwame
Hansen will kick off this new program Alexander. According to the ALA selection committee “Nelson’s rich illustrations amplify
series with a basic food skills class in Alexander’s poetic tribute to the resiliency, strength, and perseverance of the historical and
March. In May, Master Akil Acevedo present-day Black experience.” Using realistic oil paintings, Nelson brings the figures and
from Cho’s Legacy TKD Martial Arts events in Alexander’s book to life. This is the first Caldecott win for Nelson, after being the
will lead a seminar about personal runner-up twice before.
safety and self-defense. The 2020 Children’s Literature Legacy Award was given to Kevin Henkes. This award
Teen Book Club honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made a
Tuesdays 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7-7:30 pm significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature. Henkes is known for both his texts
Teen Book Club meets once a month and his illustrations. He won the Caldecott Medal in 2005 for his book Kitten’s First Full
on a Tuesday evening to chat about Moon and he was a Newbery runner-up in 2014 for his book The Year of Billy Miller. Henkes
what we have read. This spring, we will has written and illustrated picture books, early chapter books and novels. When bestowing
read sci-fi thriller Want by Cindy Pon, the award, the committee chair praised Henkes stating “he gives us a legacy of work full of
Chinese-influenced fantasy Spin the honest emotion and insight, warm and gentle humor, and playful nuanced illustrations.”
Dawn by Elizabeth Lim, contemporary The Newbery and Caldecott promise their winning books a longevity in libraries. The
rom-com Somewhere Only We Know medals are recognized as a sign of excellence and their presence endures. When the New
by Maurene Goo, and graphic novel York Public Library recently released a list of the ten most circulated books, unsurprisingly
Grimoire Noir by Vera Greentea. a Caldecott medal winner was number one on the list. The 1963 medal winner, The Snowy
Books and snacks are provided. Day by Ezra Jack Keats, circulated more times than any other book in their collection.
Interestingly enough, like The New Kid, The Snowy Day was considered a ground-breaking
Creative Café book because it was one of the first successful children’s books to feature an African-
Fridays 3/27, 4/24, 5/1, 6/5, 4–5:00 pm American character.
Bring a writing or art project to work
on, or make something new with our New “Addition” to the Children’s Room Castle
supplies! We will paint acrylic art in Some of our patrons have noticed a new building addition to our
March, create poetry spools in April, Children’s Room ‘Castle’ near our story time area, thanks to two
design affirmation cards in May, and of our very supportive patrons! Richard and Susan Brown have
have a gel pen coloring session in June. donated a bench in memory of their grandson Samuel Benedict Brown.
Tea and snacks are provided. The Browns are avid readers and big library users who wanted to make
Programs are open to teens in the a gift to remember their grandson and have something special for the
seventh grade and up. Registration is children who come in to use the Library. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Brown!
required. For more information or to “The Castle is a popular area of our Children’s Room,” says Library Director Chad
sign up, call us at 973-538-6161 or visit Leinaweaver, “and it is great that we can add to it! It was so kind of the Browns to remember
www.mmtlibrary.org/teens. the Library with such a generous gift.”
Arlene Sprague, who heads up the Children’s Department, is happy to have more space
for her younger patrons too. “The Children’s Department is as busy as ever, as many parents
For a calendar of Library events, see pages 5-7.
However, Library events are always changing. often want to get their children familiar with and reading books at a young age to prepare for
New programs will be added. Keep informed of new school and also to instill a love of reading. This donation really helps with that too. Many
Library events by checking out our website regularly! children get excited having a special place to read. It encourages young readers!”
www.MMTLibrary.org Come in and check out our new bench (and a few books) when you visit the Library!Library News 3 Spring 2020
ON THE SHELF
LARGE-PRINT by Louis Muñoz Jr.
FICTION by Susan Lipstein The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
Whatever happened to . . .? Two recently published A novel set in 1953 Tehran against the backdrop of the Iranian Coup about a
novels finish the stories that their authors started young couple in love who are separated on the eve of their marriage, and who are
years before in popular and well-regarded works. reunited 60 years later, after having moved on to live independent lives in America,
to discover the truth about what happened on that fateful day in the town square.
The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar
In this novel, published in 2005, we first meet The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup
Bhima, a slum dweller in modern Bombay, who Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review, Kirkus, and
has spent her life working for an upper middle class Library Journal, this heart-pounding debut, soon to be a Netflix show, comes from
Parsi woman, Sera. The two women, separated the creator of the hit Scandinavian television show The Killing.
by class, are bound by shared life experiences. The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience
But when Bhima’s daughter becomes pregnant by Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton
by a man she refuses to identify, the lives of the Hillary Rodham Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton share the stories of the
two women shatter. gutsy women who have inspired them, women with the courage to stand up to
The Secrets Between Us by Thrity Umrigar the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Throughout history and
Finally we can find out what happened to Bhima, around the globe, women have overcome resistance to win victories that have
her granddaughter and Sera’s family in this made progress possible for all of us. That is the achievement of each of the women
novel published 13 years after the first. It picks in this book. So how did they do it? The answers are as unique as the women
up the story immediately after Bhima has been themselves. Nearly every single one of these women was fiercely optimistic and
forced to find a way to support herself and her had faith that their actions could make a difference. And they were right.
granddaughter. She bonds with Parvati, who
had been a minor character in the first novel,
and the story comes full circle with a satisfying The North Jersey History & Genealogy Center by Jeffrey V. Moy
conclusion which ties up the loose ends. The History & Genealogy Center recently preserved, cataloged, and made a
number of collections available to researchers, including the records of the
Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
Mount Hope Iron Mine, the Pierson & Humphreville Family Papers, the
Published in 2003, when we first read about
Morristown Columbian Club, and the Home Garden Club of Morristown.
Rachel, the young girl who at age seven is
These collections are valuable depositories of local history and genealogy.
diagnosed with leprosy and is separated from
The Mount Hope Iron Mine materials document the history of iron mining
her family and relocated to Moloka'i, a Hawaiian
in Rockaway, NJ, which dates back to the original Lenape settlers who passed
island which is the site of a leper colony. She
their knowledge of these rich ore deposits on to colonial-era European settlers.
eventually meets and marries a fellow leper, but
The Mount Hope Mine was one of many that supplied the Revolutionary
is forced to give their daughter up for adoption to
Army with the iron it needed for weapons, ammunition, and tools to fight the
prevent her infection. The leper colony actually
British, and it remained active through the mid-20th century.
existed and Brennert mixes real characters with
The Piersons are one of Morris County’s oldest families, having travelled
fictional ones to create a masterful work of
from Bradford, CT to settle Newark, NJ in 1666. In addition to running a
historical fiction as Rachel struggles to make a
successful furniture making business
life for herself.
for several generations, the Piersons
Daughter of Moloka’i by Alan Brennert were instrumental in founding local
Brennert picks up the story of Molak’i in this charitable organizations, such as the
2019 novel, so we can finally find out what has Morris Museum.
happened to Ruth, Rachel’s daughter. Ruth was Both the Home Garden Club
adopted by a Japanese family in Hawaii who and Columbian Club are longtime
moved to California. Ruth’s life is upended (Above) The Hope Iron Mine
Morristown social organizations (Below) The Taylor Mine entrance
during World War II when she too is relocated, that, respectively, taught successful
to Manzanar, an internment camp. After the war, gardening techniques and encouraged
she also has to make a new life for herself and social uplift and charitable works
then she receives a letter from her birth mother, by the Italian American community.
Rachel. Finally, all the pieces of these broken Finding aids to these collections are
lives can fit back together. available at mmtlibrary.org under the
Daughter of Moloka’i will be featured at our April 21 “History & Genealogy” tab at the top
“Let’s Spend the Night Together” Book Club meeting. of the homepage.Library News 4 Spring 2020
Upcoming Events at your Library!
Unless otherwise noted, these programs are supported through funding from the Friends of the Library!
There is no charge for these programs and no registration is necessary, unless otherwise stated.
Up Close and Personal with Carolyn Dorfman A Star’s Life: from Stardust and
Founding Artistic Director of Carolyn Dorfman Dance Gas to Super Red Giants
Monday, March 2, Meeting Room,1:00 PM Thursday April 9, 7:30 PM
Spend an afternoon with the multi-talented and creative choreographer Meeting Room and Outdoors
Carolyn Dorfman talking about “dance with a capital D . . .” Through Discover the beauty of the stars! Join us
a multi-media presentation and interactive dialogue, learn about how for an evening of astronomy as we discuss
she built Carolyn Dorfman Dance into New Jersey’s premier modern “A Star’s Life” and then go outside to
dance company. She will share how she and her dynamic, multi-ethnic look at the night sky with a telescope
company affect individual and collective social change through choreography, performance (weather permitting).
and community engagement. You will gain insight about her creative process, her artistic Dr. Robert Duffin, Ph.D. is an assistant professor
at County College of Morris. He teaches or has
philosophy that shows the power of dance to transform lives and uplift individuals and taught courses in astronomy and physics at
communities. This program sponsored by the National Society of Arts & Letters. CCM, the University of California at Berkeley,
Seattle University and Oregon State University.
How to Create a Rain Garden
With Morristown Landscape Architect Carolle Huber Hokusai:
Tuesday, March 10, Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Japan's Most Famous Artist
A rain garden is made of native plants chosen to temporarily hold Sunday, April 19
and soak in rainwater runoff. They are a way to beautify your Meeting Room, 2:00 pm
property and improve the environment. Effective in removing In his third presentation for the Library,
pollutants and sediments from rainwater runoff, rain gardens allow Tom Silver will explore the work of Japan’s
for 30% more water to soak into the ground than a normal garden and they filter pollutants most famous artist, Katsushika Hokusai
out of the groundwater. A rain garden is not a wetland and only holds water after rainfall, (1760–1849), in the context of his life and
preventing the breeding of mosquitos. Come learn about this type of garden which is easy times. Mr. Silver, a Japanese print enthusiast
to maintain and has many benefits for both flora and fauna! and Morristown resident, showcases
Carolle Huber is a Morristown landscape architect who has been designing landscapes for 25 years masterpieces covering the 350-year history
and specializes in environmentally responsible projects with an interest in residential design. of the genre. This lecture will focus both on
Hokusai’s best
Franklin & Washington known prints and
Presented by Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Edward J. Larson examples of his
Sunday, March 15, Reference Room, 2:00 pm great paintings
Edward J. Larson, University Professor of History at Pepperdine University, and drawings.
author of numerous articles and 14 books including the Pulitzer
Prize winning Summer for the Gods, illuminates Ben Franklin
and George Washington’s relationship with striking new detail and energy,
and shows that their relationship was an intimate working relationship that amplified each
other’s talents for the betterment of the country.
North Sea & English Channel Cruise Travelogue
Thursday, April 30 , Meeting Room, 7:00 pm
Take a photo tour through six countries on a single ride — at the Library! See
Scotland's castles and mysterious lakes; ride up from fjords into Norway's mountains; H.M.S. Pinafore
enjoy the peace of Monet's gardens; wonder at the canals and medieval beauty of Bruges. presented by “Savoy Faire”
For all this, and more, come enjoy an evening with Stephen Brunskill, one of our reference Friday, April 24
Circulation Room, 7:00 pm
librarians and an avid overseas traveler, as he shares a photographic travelogue of his
Gilbert and Sullivan fans rejoice! Join us for
2019 trip aboard a cruise around the North Sea and the English Channel.
a special Friday evening of musical theatre as
Featured destinations will include: Bergen and the pristine fjords of Norway; Edinburgh, Savoy Faire, a group of featured artists from
Loch Ness and nearby Castle Urquhart; the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland and Light Opera of NJ, presents scenes from the
excitement of Dublin. Witness France’s beauty through Monet’s Giverny; enjoy a trip British classic light opera, H.M.S. Pinafore.
through the Tower of London and finish with the Belgian city of Bruges. Stephen will also All are welcome and light refreshments will
feature his experiences on cruise ships as an alternative way to travel. be served.Library News 5 Spring 2020
Why Does My Stomach Ache? Calendar of Events for Adults spring 2020
Tuesday, May 5, Meeting Room, 7:00 pm No registration required except for Technology Lab computer classes.
Call 973-538-6162 to register for Technology Lab classes.
Do you have stomach issues which
are bothering you and you can’t figure March 22 Michael Rockland Author Talk —
The George Washington Bridge
out why? Learn about conditions that 2 Up Close and Personal with Meeting Room, 2:00 pm
could be causing abdominal pain or discomfort at this program. Carolyn Dorfman, Founding
Artistic Director of Carolyn 23 Evening Yoga
Dennis Han, MD, local gastroenterologist from Summit Medical Dorfman Dance (See page 4) F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
Group will discuss different conditions such as: Irritable Bowel Meeting Room, 1:00 pm 24 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Disease and Evening Yoga Qigong
other conditions that require a gluten-free diet; and GERD F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
(Reflux). He will explain the differences between these various 3 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm 25 Just Out of the Box…Office (film TBA)
conditions, how they are diagnosed, and treatment options Qigong Meeting Room, 7:00 pm
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Mindful Meditation
available. F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
4 Mindful Meditation
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm 27 Morning Yoga
Book Launch with F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am
Bestselling Author Kimberly McCreight 5 Winter Film Series Modern Film
Noir, Motherless Brooklyn (2019) 28 North Jersey Sewing Circle
Tuesday, May 12 Meeting Room, 2:00 pm & 6:45 pm Meeting Room, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Reference Room, 7:00 PM Book Lover’s Circle 30 Evening Yoga
New York Times bestseller Kimberly McCreight F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
“is quickly rising into a league with the best . 6 Morning Yoga 31 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
. . from Jodi Picoult to Harlan Coben” (USA F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am
Qigong
Today). Beginning with her breakout debut, 7 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
Reconstructing Amelia, McCreight has delivered compelling 9 Evening Yoga
novels that imbue psychological suspense with unexpected
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
10 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
April
intimacy and emotional depth, garnering comparisons to Gone 1 Where’d You Go Bernadette
How to Create a Rain Garden A film presented by the
Girl and Big Little Lies. McCreight’s much-anticipated third with Carolle Huber (See page 4) Woman’s Club of Morristown
novel, A Good Marriage (Harper; May 5, 2020) is a riveting Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Meeting Room, 1:15 pm
story of domestic dysfunction, precarious desire and what it Qigong Mindful Meditation
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
means to truly love another person. With the twists and turns
11 Mindful Meditation 2 Stamp Club
of a meticulously structured legal thriller, A Good Marriage F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Meeting Room 10:00 am
explores the dangerous secrets some couples keep — and the Foreign Cinema Series: Book Lover’s Circle
compromises they make — to stay together. Join us to hear The Last Suit (Argentina/Poland) F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
McCreight discuss her new book and answer questions about Meeting Room, 7:00 pm
3 Morning Yoga
12 By the Book: A Morning Book F.M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am
her work. Books will be available to purchase. Club —The Female Persuasion
Kimberly McCreight is the author of the New York by Meg Wolitzer 4 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
Times bestseller Reconstructing Amelia, nominated Meeting Room, 10:00 am 6 Evening Yoga
for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex awards; Where They 13 Morning Yoga F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
Found Her; and The Outliers, a young adult trilogy. F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am 7 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
She is a graduate of Vassar College and the University 15 Franklin & Washington The life and times of Enrico
of Pennsylvania Law School. With close ties to With Pulitzer Prize Winner Caruso with Aldo Mancusi of
Morristown, McCreight currently lives in Brooklyn. Edward Larson (See page 4) the Enrico Caruso Museum
Reference Room, 2:00 pm Meeting Room, 1:30 pm
16 Evening Yoga Qigong
Human Centered Design for Teaching, Learning and Life F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 17, Meeting Room, 2:00 PM 17 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm 8 Mindful Meditation
Learn the basics of Human Centered Design applications and how Qigong F.M. Kirby Gallery 7:00 pm
it can be used to mindfully accomplish any task or intentionally F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Foreign Cinema Series
Let’s Spend the Night Together: In the Aisles (Germany)
solve any problem. Join Morristown High School teachers John Meeting Room, 7:00 pm
An Evening Book Club: Today
Madden and Matt Daly who recently attended an intensive training Will Be Different by Maria 9 By the Book: A Morning Book
workshop at Stanford University’s prestigious “d.school” as they Semple Treasure Room 7:00 pm Club – Small Fry
discuss this unique design approach to solving everyday problems. 18 Mindful Meditation by Lisa Brennan Jones Meeting
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Room 10:00 am
Human Centered Design emphasizes empathy, mindfulness, and A Star’s Life from Stardust
intentionality to create new ways of helping people and MHS 19 Chess Club
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm and Gas to Super Red Giants
students and faculty have embraced this approach. A unique Meeting Room, 7:30 pm
20 Morning Yoga (See page 4)
opportunity to learn about the practical applications of an academic F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am
Adult Calendar continued on page 6
topic. Sure to be a stimulating afternoon! 21 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pmLibrary News 6 Spring 2020
Adult Calendar 5 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm 27 Just Out of the Box…Office (film
Spotlight on Library Classes
Spring 2020 TBA) Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Qigong Classes
Why Does My Stomach Hurt?
(continued from page 5) Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Tuesdays, March 3–June 16
27 Mindful Meditation F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
(See page 5) F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
11 Morning Yoga Qigong is a traditional Chinese
Qigong 28 Spring Film Series (Title TBA) mindful exercise system for
F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Meeting Room, 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm cultivating and strengthening the
13 Evening Yoga 6 Mindful Meditation body’s vital energy. Also known
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
14 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
7 Stamp Club
June as “Chinese Yoga,” Qigong
consists of a series of slow-flowing
Qigong Meeting Room, 10:00 am 1 Evening Yoga movements, which gently stretch
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Spring Film Series (Title TBA),
15 Mindful Meditation Meeting Room, 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm 2 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm Similar to Tai Chi, these low-impact
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Qigong exercises heighten awareness of
8 Morning Yoga the mind-body-breath connection.
16 DNA & Genealogy F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
Meditation and visualization are
Meeting Room, 10:00 am 11 Evening Yoga 3 Pride Month Film Series also a part of Qigong practice.
Chess Club F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm (Title TBA) Using the mind, the practitioner
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Meeting Room, 7:00 pm gathers, guides and circulates
12 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
17 Morning Yoga Mindful Meditation internal energy with graceful and
Book Launch Event — A Good F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am Marriage by Kimberly McCreight precise movements. Qigong can be
18 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm Reference Room, 7:00 pm 4 Stamp Club practiced by all age groups and can
(See page 5) Meeting Room, 10:00 am easily be adapted for the physically
19 Hokusai: Japan’s Most Famous challenged. Join us on Tuesdays
Artist (See page 4) Qigong Book Lover’s Circle (Title TBA)
F.M. Kirby Gallery 7:00 pm for weekly classes by Morristown
Meeting Room, 2:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm certified instructor Bianca Godoy.
20 Evening Yoga 13 Mindful Meditation 5 Morning Yoga Everyone is welcome, no previous
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am experience or registration required.
21 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm Foreign Cinema Series — 6 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
Let’s Spend the Night Together: Ramen Shop (Singapore/Japan) 8 Evening Yoga North Jersey
An Evening Book Club – Daughter Meeting Room, 7:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm Sewing Circle
of Moloka’i by Alan Brennert 14 By the Book: A Morning Book Club 9 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm Meeting Room
Treasure Room 7:00 pm — The Past by Tessa Hadley Qigong
Saturdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
(See review in FICTION on page 3) Meeting Room, 10:00 am F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Join us on the fourth Saturday
Spring Film Series (Title TBA), morning of each month for Sewing
Qigong 10 Pride Month Film Series (Title
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Meeting Room, 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm Circle programs. Learn new skills
TBA) Meeting Room, 7:00 pm and make new friends. At each
22 Just Out of the Box…Office (film TBA) 15 Morning Yoga Mindful Meditation meeting there will be a “Show &
Meeting Room, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm Tell” period, an opportunity for
Mindful Meditation 16 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm 11 By the Book: A Morning Book attendees to discuss individual
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm 17 Human Centered Design for Club — Finding Dorothy home-sewing projects. Some of
24 Morning Yoga Teaching, Learning and Life by Elizabeth Letts the titles from our spring 2020
F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am Meeting Room, 2:00 pm Meeting Room, 10:00 am program are: “Learn to Drape a
Light Opera of NJ: H.M.S. (See page 5) 12 Morning Yoga Double-breasted Jacket” (March
18 Evening Yoga 28); “Fashion Variations” (April 25);
Pinafore — A special Friday F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am
Night Performance! (See page 4) F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm “BYO Sewing Projects” (June 27).
15 Evening Yoga
Circulation Room, 7:00 pm 19 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
25 North Jersey Sewing Circle Let’s Spend the Night Together: 16 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm Looking Forward!
Meeting Room, 10:00 am–1:00 pm An Evening Book Club — Spring Computer
Qigong Lessons
27 Evening Yoga America for Beginners F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
F.M. Kirby Gallery 6:00 pm by Leah Franqui The Library will offer a series of
Treasure Room, 7:00 pm Let’s Spend the Night Together: free computer classes for a variety
28 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm An Evening Book Club (Title TBA)
Qigong of skill levels from April—June.
Qigong Treasure Room, 7:00 pm For those new to computers, we
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
17 Pride Month Film Series (Title TBA) will have a Beginner’s Series
29 Mindful Meditation 20 Mindful Meditation Meeting Room, 7:00 pm that introduces participants to the
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm basics of the computer and the
Mindful Meditation
30 North Atlantic Cruise Photo 21 Spring Film Series (Title TBA) F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm internet. For those comfortable with
Travelogue (See page 4) Meeting Room, 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm a computer and desiring to learn
18 Chess Club
Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Chess Club F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm
more, we have courses on how
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm to use programs such as Excel,
19 Morning Yoga Word, PowerPoint, and more. Our
May 22 Morning Yoga
F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am
F. M. Kirby Gallery, 9:30 am full schedule of classes will be
1 LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF 25 Evening Yoga 20 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm available mid-March, so keep an
DEVELOPMENT DAY 22 Evening Yoga eye out for them on our website
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm and flyers around the Library!
2 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm
26 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm These classes require registration
4 Evening Yoga 23 Friends Book Sale 10 am – 2 pm
Qigong at the Reference Desk. Please call
F.M. Kirby Gallery, 6:00 pm F.M. Kirby Gallery, 7:00 pm 973-538-2592 for more information.Library News
7 Spring 2020
Children’s Events for SPRING 2020 May Play Outdoor Games Inside
Book Clubs require advance registration. All other programs do Ages 2-5
2 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 Children’s Room, 10:00–11:00 am
not require registration. Please call the Children’s Department
Children’s Room, 11:00 am
at 973-538-6161 to register or for more information. 17 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
4 May the 4th Be With You: Children’s Room, All Day
Star Wars Craft Table
March April Children’s Room, 3:00–5:30 pm 18 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, All Day
2 March Madness: Battle 1 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 5 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5
of the Books Begins Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, 10:00 am Father’s Day Craft Table
Children’s Room, All Day Children’s Room, 3:00–5:30 pm
4 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 6 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5
3 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Children’s Room, 11:00 am Children’s Room, 10:00 am 19 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, All Day
7 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 7 Mother’s Day Craft Table
4 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, 3:00–5:30 pm 20 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, All Day
8 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 9 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8
7 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, 11:00 am 21 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, 11:00 am Children’s Room, All Day
9 Unicorn Day Craft Table 11 Maker Monday, Ages 6-11
9 Maker Monday, Ages 6-11 Children’s Room, 3:00-5:30 pm Children’s Room, 4:15 pm 24 UFO Day Craft Table
Children’s Room, 4:15 pm Children’s Room, 1:00–5:00 pm
Book Club, Grades 4-6 12 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5
10 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Gallery, 7:00-7:45 pm Children’s Room, 10:00 am
Children’s Room, 10:00 am 11 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 13 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Spring TEEN Events
11 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Children’s Room, 11:00 am Children’s Room, 10:00 am Programs are open to teens in
Children’s Room, 10:00 am 13 Maker Monday, Ages 6-11 14 Book Club Grades 4-6 the 7th grade and up. Advance
12 Get Ready for St. Patrick's Children’s Room, 4:15 pm Gallery, 7:00–7:45 pm registration is required.
Day Craft Table 14 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 16 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8
Children's Room, 3:00–5:30 pm For more information on teen events
Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, 11:00 am or to sign up, call the Children’s
Book Club Grades 4-6 15 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 18 Superhero Scavenger Hunt Department at 973-538-6161 or visit
Gallery, 7:00–7:45 pm Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, All Day www.mmtlibrary.org/teens.
14 Craft Story Time Ages 3-8 18 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 19 Superhero Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, 11:00 am
16 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, 11:00 am Children’s Room, All Day March
20 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 10 Life Skills 101: Basic Food Skills
Children’s Room, All Day Scavenger Hunt Children’s Room, 10:00 am Meeting Room, 1:30–2:30 pm
17 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt Children’s Room, All Day 20 Superhero Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, All Day Teen Book Club, Grades 7-12
21 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies Children’s Room, All Day Large Study Room, 7:00-7:30 pm
Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Scavenger Hunt Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5
Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, All Day 27 Creative Cafe: Cookies &
Children’s Room, 10:00 am Canvases
18 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Macaroni Art Craft Table Teen Space, 4:00–5:00 pm
Children’s Room, All Day Children’s Room, 10:00 am Children’s Room, 3:00–5:30 pm
Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5
Children’s Room, 10:00 am
22 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
Scavenger Hunt
21 Superhero Scavenger Hunt April
Children’s Room, All Day 14 Teen Book Club, Grades 7-12
19 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt, Children’s Room, All Day
22 Superhero Scavenger Hunt Large Study Room, 7:00–7:30 pm
Children’s Room, All Day Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Children’s Room, All Day
Welcome Spring Craft Table Children’s Room, 10:00 am 24 Creative Cafe: Poetry Spools
26 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Teen Space, 4:00–5:00 pm
Children’s Room, 3:00-5:30 pm Earth Day Craft Table Children’s Room, 10:00 am
20 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt Children’s Room, 3:00–5:30 pm
Children’s Room, All Day 23 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
27 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5
Children’s Room, 10:00 am
May
21 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt, All Day 1 Creative Cafe: Affirmation Cards
30 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 Teen Space, 4:00–5:00 pm
Children’s Room, All Day 24 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies Children’s Room, 11:00 am
Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 Scavenger Hunt, All Day 12 Teen Book Club, Grades 7-12
Children’s Room, 11:00 am 25 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
Scavenger Hunt, All Day
June Large Study Room, 7:00–7:30 pm
18 Life Skills 101: Personal Safety
22 Spring is Here Scavenger Hunt 10 Butterfly Picnic Ages 2-5
Children’s Room, All Day Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 & Self-Defense
Children’s Room, 12 noon Meeting Room, 7:00–8:00 pm
24 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Children’s Room, 11:00 am
11 Color a Yo-Yo Craft Table
Children’s Room, 10:00 am 26 Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
25 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Scavenger Hunt, All Day
Children’s Room, 3:00–5:30 pm
15 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
June
Children’s Room, 10:00 am 28 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5, Children’s Room, All Day 5 Creative Cafe: Gel Pen Coloring
28 Craft Story Time, Ages 3-8 Children’s Room, 10:00 am Teen Space, 4:00–5:00 pm
16 Zoo Animal Scavenger Hunt
Children’s Room, 11:00 am 29 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5, Children’s Room, All Day 9 Teen Book Club, Grades 7-12
31 Craft Story Time, Ages 2-5 Children’s Room, 10:00 am Large Study Room, 7:00–7:30 pm
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