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The Morris Public Library will offer Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 years old every Tuesday at 10 am. Please call to register: 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story, pick up a craft!

The Popular Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson. After a long and eventful life, Allan Karlsson ends up in a nursing home, believing it to be his last stop. The only problem is that he's still in good health, and in one day, he turns 100. A big celebration is in the works, ...

“Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act,” book talk and signing with Morris author Josh Silver, Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 PM This author talk describes a new book, Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act, and will explore how and why members of Congress and community-based organizations developed the CRA law that emphasizes community participation in stopping redlining and rebuilding neighborhoods experiencing discrimination. This talk will explain: What is redlining and how ...

The Morris Public Library Online presents the Women & Money Online Series: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets, on September 10, October 15, November 12, December 10 at 1 PM, with Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone, of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. The Women & Money Series is a way to empower and educate women of any age on financial matters that affect their lives. Morris patrons are invited to participate in the sessions on a monthly basis. REGISTER ...

The Mystery Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 PM to discuss "The Coldest Case" by Martin Walker. After attending an exhibit on the facial reconstruction of ancient skulls, Bruno wonders if this technology might provide an invaluable clue to a thirty-year-old cold case. But learning the identity of the murder victim is only the beginning. The investigation quickly turns thorny and leads Bruno to a reclusive vintner, Henri Bazaine, whose education ...

The Fantasy Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Friday, September 19, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss "Heartless Hunter" by Kristen Ciccarelli. On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid ...

Author, radio host and comedian Rich Cyr brings you his new paranormal talk titled “Do Ghosts Really Exist?” Morris Public Library, Wednesday, September 24, at 6:30 pm. Rich has always had an interest in the paranormal - he is curious and wants to know if there is really something out there. Over the years, he has taken numerous ghost tours, has visited the famous Warrens’ house, stayed in the same room as the real Annabelle, interviewed Andrea Perron (the person the ...

Join our newest Children’s Book Club, grades 3-5, at the Morris Public Library, on Friday, October 3, at 5 pm. Make friends, socialize and discover stories to love! The group will discuss “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo. Ask for your copy of the book at the library. Parents or guardians must stay at the library with their children during the event. To register: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/

The Magic of Halloween with mentalist and illusionist Greg Dwyer, Friday, October 24, 6:30 PM. In The Magic of Halloween, Greg takes you on a mysterious journey through the history and hidden meaning of Halloween. Combining interactive mind reading, spellbinding illusions, and eerie tales from the past, Greg brings the spirit of the season to life with fun, fascination, and just the right amount of fright. Perfect for those who love magic, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural—Greg Dwyer’s ...