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Teach Me How: Ancestry & Military Records (@Morristown)
How can you find military records? Research your family and discover history at this FREE event.
Shadow of Redeye-Bigfoot! (@ShelbyMain Adult Stacks)
Join producer, Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America's most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. Whatever name you choose to call this large, bipedal hominid, Mike and his team has probably tried to track it down. He is a full-time lead investigator and producer of the show "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye." He will exhibit some extraordinary evidence backed by facts, along with some unfortunate experiences which come from Bigfooting. A Q&A session will be held afte the presentation and Mike will be available for photos and autographs. See all of Mike's shows, including his docuseries "Squatchables" (how to get into Bigfooting), on his YouTube channel: Sussex County Bigfoot, and follow his Facebook page: In the Shadow of Big Red Eye.
Make It: Bubble Art (@Morristown)
Make a floral masterpiece with us! Who will you give a custom bouquet to? No registration required. Great for all ages.
American Flag Etiquette (@Morristown)
How do you handle the American Flag? Learn with Marylen how to fold a flag and respect one of our national symbols. Perfect for all ages!
Make It: Easy Flower Gifts (@Morristown)
Make a floral masterpiece with us! Who will you give a custom bouquet to? No registration required. Great for all ages.
Star Wars Day (@Morristown)
May the 4th Be With You! Join us for trivia, games, art and more. This is the May... For all ages!
Spring Book Sale $5 a Bag (@Annex)
It’s National Library Week! Let’s celebrate with an awesome $5 a bag book sale from Tuesday, April 9 through Saturday, April 13! Stuff as much as you can into a Friends of the Library tote bag for $5. That includes hard cover books, softcover books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more!
The Friends of the Library Used Book Store is located inside Carnegie East Wing at the front of the building on the north side. More books are stored in the Computer Lab. Take books to the Computer Lab clerk to purchase.
All library locations will be closed for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, but all re-open at 9 am Tuesday, April 9 for the book sale!
Easter Egg Hunt (@Morristown)
Hunt for Easter Eggs in the library! Make Easter crafts and play games after you've collected your eggs.
STEAM Night Solar Eclipse Excitement (@Morristown)
Explore the Eclipse through various STEAM projects. Create a pinhole eclipse viewer, decorate a carrying case for your eclipse glasses, and more!
Teach Me How: 3D Printing (@Morristown)
Are you curious about the big box sitting out on the library desk, whirring and humming as pieces move and melt inside? Find out more about the library's 3D printer, what it takes to create a 3D printed item, and how you can make something too!
R&R Coloring (@Morristown)
Reverse and Relax! Take an abstract, colorful piece of art and add linework to make something wholly unique. All attendees will take home a display-ready artwork. Please call 765-818-1718 to sign-up for this FREE event.
Snow Moon Painting Class (@Morristown)
Join us to create a serene painting of this evening's full moon, the Snow Moon. Using reductive painting techniques, we'll craft a colorful winter landscape to contrast the bold and bright white full moon.
Please call 765-818-1718 to register for this free event.
Boxes of Love Craft (@Morristown)
Back to give you dreams of loved ones and eldritch horrors, our boxes of Lovecraft Love craft will make giving gifts and receiving the Great Old Ones Valentines personally perfect!
Yes! Boxes of Love, crafted, and Boxes of Lovecraft! It doesn’t get any better than these 2 crafts!
2 times for your convenience: 4-5 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm. Registration suggest but not needed for this FREE event. Craft supplies are provided.
Emotional Wellness Crafts (@Morristown)
Let’s make fidgets, calmers, and crafts to help us re-center and relax. All supplies will be provided, and no registration is required for this FREE event. Join Marylen and craft your way to relaxation.
ASMR - So Satisfying (@Morristown)
What sounds and visuals are super-satisfying to you? We will have stations set up to explore all the tingly sounds and visuals that help us find that time to chill. Stop by the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch between 4 pm and 6 pm to experience this auditory and visual feast. Open to all ages!
Build Me Up, Buttercup! (@Morristown)
Need to set those resolutions? Join us to make your own affirmation cards to help build yourself up throughout the year. You can do it!
Two times to attend: 3 to 5 pm OR 6:30 to 7:30 pm. All materials provided for this free event, and no registration is required.
Build Me Up, Buttercup! (@Morristown)
Need to set those resolutions? Join us to make your own affirmation cards to help build yourself up throughout the year. You can do it!
Two times to attend: 3 to 5 pm OR 6:30 to 7:30 pm. All materials provided for this free event, and no registration is required.
Stuffie Sleepover Pick-Up (@Morristown)
Families can come by and pick up the stuffed animals’ from their New Year’s Sleepover at the library.
Velma Wortman Morristown Branch re-opens at 10 am today.
Pajama Party & Stuffie Sleepover (@Morristown)
Get cozy and comfy with us for a pajama party! Bring your second-favorite stuffed friend along to spend New Year’s Eve at the library! Stuffies will enjoy the library into 2024, and they will be ready to head home on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Family Game Day (@Morristown)
Family visiting for the holidays? Break out the board games and enter into some friendly competition before the gift-giving and well-wishes. All ages welcome to attend.
Holiday Craft-o-Rama (@Morristown)
What do you mean, you haven't bought your gifts yet?? Come make some last minute treasures to gift to loved ones this holiday season (Don't worry, you count as a loved one! #TreatYourself). Registration is recommended for this FREE event. Call 765-818-1718 to sign up.
Exploring Holiday Traditions (@Morristown)
December is full of holidays for people of all different backgrounds! From Hannukah to Kwanzaa, Christmas to Yule, we can learn something new about all the celebrations taking place. Meet in the craft room for this educational but fun program.
Mistletoe Market Pre-Party (ShelbyMain)
Warm up with hot drinks and a hug from Olaf before heading to Public Square for the Mistletoe Market. The library has goodie bags to take home, a picture booth with Olaf from “Frozen,” and two choirs singing Christmas songs. The Blue River Youth Choir performs at 4 pm, and the Blue River Community Choir takes the stage at 5 pm.
Holiday Card Crafting (@Morristown)
‘Tis the season to send out cards! Let’s create magical holiday greetings with just markers, foil, and cardstock. All materials will be provided for this FREE event. No registration needed!
Two times for patrons’ convenience: 4 pm and 7 pm. This program is great for all ages to enjoy.
Holiday Card Crafting (@Morristown)
‘Tis the season to send out cards! Let’s create magical holiday greetings with just markers, foil, and cardstock. All materials will be provided for this FREE event. No registration needed!
Two times for patrons’ convenience: 4 pm and 7 pm. This program is great for all ages to enjoy.
Black Cat Paintings (@Morristown)
Make a black-cat painting to hang in the window before the witching hour! Finish up your Halloween decorations with us at this FREE event. No registration required.
Movie Matinee: Casper (@Morristown)
Join us to watch the 1995 tale of a friendly ghost. Popcorn and refreshments will be available during the matinee screening of this PG-rated Halloween film starring Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman.