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Teens, it’s craft time! 🎨✨ This week’s Grab & Go kit is a smiley face tied fleece pillow—perfect for cozy fall vibes. Stop by the Readers Services desk this week to pick up your kit! One per teen, please, ages 13-18. See you at the library! 😊 #MorrisCountyLibrary #TeenCrafts
Flyer for Teen Fall Grab & Go Craft Kits featuring smiley face tied fleece pillows available at Morris County Library for ages 13-18. Kits available the week beginning October 26, 2026.

ALT Flyer for Teen Fall Grab & Go Craft Kits featuring smiley face tied fleece pillows available at Morris County Library for ages 13-18. Kits available the week beginning October 26, 2026.

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Celebrate the magic of Halloween with us! On Tuesday, 10/27 from 7–8 PM, Anne and Ridley Enslow will enchant us with songs and stories that bring the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve to life. All are welcome and no registration is required! Seating is first-come, first-seated. 🎶
Event poster for All Hallows' Eve featuring songs of love, death, and the supernatural on October 27 from 7-8 PM at Morris County Library. No registration required. Seating is first-come, first-seated.

ALT Event poster for All Hallows' Eve featuring songs of love, death, and the supernatural on October 27 from 7-8 PM at Morris County Library. No registration required. Seating is first-come, first-seated.

A smiling woman in colonial attire stands beside a man in a blue 18th-century coat and tricorn hat holding a small skeleton puppet on his shoulder.

ALT A smiling woman in colonial attire stands beside a man in a blue 18th-century coat and tricorn hat holding a small skeleton puppet on his shoulder.

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🎃👻 Calling all little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes! Join us for our Children’s Halloween Parade at Morris County Library! Dress up in your favorite costume and march with friends—no registration needed. Open to ages birth–12. 📅 Thursday, Oct. 29 from 3:00–3:45 PM 🕸️🦇
Children's Halloween Parade event details with kids in colorful costumes including a devil, alien, and fairy, hosted by Morris County Library. Thursday, October 29th, 3:00-3:45 p.m. No registration required. Line up in the Children's Room.

ALT Children's Halloween Parade event details with kids in colorful costumes including a devil, alien, and fairy, hosted by Morris County Library. Thursday, October 29th, 3:00-3:45 p.m. No registration required. Line up in the Children's Room.

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🦟🕷️ Curious about mosquitoes and ticks? The Morris County Mosquito & Tick Mobile Learning Lab is coming to the library! Stop by, ask questions, and learn how to stay safe this season. We’ll be parked out front on Thursday, 10/29 from 3–5 p.m. See you there! 🚐📚
Morris County Mosquito & Tick Mobile Learning Lab van promoting awareness with event details at the library on October 29, 3-5 p.m.

ALT Morris County Mosquito & Tick Mobile Learning Lab van promoting awareness with event details at the library on October 29, 3-5 p.m.

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📢 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! The most helpful Rutgers University Master Gardeners make their last appearance here this Saturday, October 24th, 10am-1pm. They'll share info on month's topic, Bulbs & Bedtime, plus answer your questions! Drop by anytime between 10am-1pm.
Two Rutgers Cooperative Extension volunteers assist a visitor at an informational booth with brochures and a basket of apples.

ALT Two Rutgers Cooperative Extension volunteers assist a visitor at an informational booth with brochures and a basket of apples.

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Join us for a moving documentary, “Sentinel: Inside the Sacred Duty,” about the remarkable soldiers who have stood watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Opening remarks and Q&A w/director Phil Garrison. 🗓️ Thu., 11/5, 7–8 PM No registration required. @MorrisCountyNJ
Poster for 'Sentinel: Inside the Sacred Duty' documentary screening with a soldier guarding a monument, hosted by Morris County Library. Event is Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00-8:00 p.m. No registration is required.

ALT Poster for 'Sentinel: Inside the Sacred Duty' documentary screening with a soldier guarding a monument, hosted by Morris County Library. Event is Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00-8:00 p.m. No registration is required.

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Love anime? Sign up for “Anime Your Way,” a workshop with Carlos Nieto from Anime Your Way! Learn to draw your favorite characters. For ages 6-15. 🎨✨ 📅 Thu., Nov. 5, 10:00-11:15 a.m. Details & registration: ow.ly/Uwmk50ZZSBO 📷 courtesy Anime Your Way
Smiling man in a black shirt and striped tie stands next to an easel with a drawing of Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

ALT Smiling man in a black shirt and striped tie stands next to an easel with a drawing of Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Curious about recycling, waste, or water in Morris County? 💧♻️ Join us for a virtual “Meet the MUA!” on Nov. 4 from 7–8 p.m. Bring your questions—no registration needed! Just click the link below to join us that night. See you there! 🌟 ow.ly/vFEq50ZZUaB @MorrisCountyNJ
Virtual event invitation to an info session with the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Nov 4, 2026, from 7-8 p.m., no registration needed. Copy and paste this link in your browser to join the webinar: https://tinyurl.com/about-iggc

ALT Virtual event invitation to an info session with the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on Nov 4, 2026, from 7-8 p.m., no registration needed. Copy and paste this link in your browser to join the webinar: https://tinyurl.com/about-iggc

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Tonight’s program, “Iron Mining and the Iron Industry in Morris County,” has been postponed. The Morris County Heritage Commission and Morris County Historical Society anticipate rescheduling for 2027 and will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
Notice announcing the postponement of the 'Iron Mining and the Iron Industry in Morris County' event, with plans to reschedule in 2027. Morris County Heritage Commission and Morris County Historical Society will announce the new date.

ALT Notice announcing the postponement of the 'Iron Mining and the Iron Industry in Morris County' event, with plans to reschedule in 2027. Morris County Heritage Commission and Morris County Historical Society will announce the new date.

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Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday afternoon? Join us this week at 2pm for our FREE Friday Movie—“Disclosure Day”! No registration needed, just drop in and enjoy the show. See you at the library! #MorrisCountyLibrary #FreeMovies
Free Friday movie screenings at 2 PM featuring classic films like Frankenstein, Dracula, and Sherlock Holmes at Morris County Library.

ALT Free Friday movie screenings at 2 PM featuring classic films like Frankenstein, Dracula, and Sherlock Holmes at Morris County Library.

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🍂 Teens, get crafty this fall! This week’s Grab & Go Craft Kit is all about making your own mini weaving baskets. Swing by the Readers Services desk to pick up your kit—just for ages 13-18! One per teen, per week, please. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🧺✨
Flyer for teen fall craft kits featuring mini weaving baskets available weekly at Morris County Library's Readers Services desk during the week beginning October 19, 2026.

ALT Flyer for teen fall craft kits featuring mini weaving baskets available weekly at Morris County Library's Readers Services desk during the week beginning October 19, 2026.

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Ever wondered how DNA can crack a case? 🧬 Join us online on Nov. 12, 7–8 PM for a fascinating talk with Tracie Boyle AIGG, Director of Case Management at the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, located at Ramapo College! Register at this link: ow.ly/63bE50ZXN5p
Virtual event providing an introduction to the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center at Ramapo College. Presenter Tracie Boyle is a professional genetic genealogist and Director of Case Management at the Center. She will present the Center's services and case highlights. Registration is required at the link https://tinyurl.com/about-iggc or by scanning the QR code in the image.

ALT Virtual event providing an introduction to the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center at Ramapo College. Presenter Tracie Boyle is a professional genetic genealogist and Director of Case Management at the Center. She will present the Center's services and case highlights. Registration is required at the link https://tinyurl.com/about-iggc or by scanning the QR code in the image.

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Great titles in October's slate of FREE Friday Afternoon Movies! All at 2:00 p.m. No registration needed. This Friday, October 16th: "Young Washington." See you at the movies!
Free Friday movie screenings at 2 PM at Morris County Library. No registration needed. The October schedule is: 10/2: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” 10/9: “Power Ballad” 10/16: “Young Washington” 10/23: “Disclosure Day” 10/30: “Frankenstein” (1931) & “Dracula” (1931) -- DOUBLE FEATURE!

ALT Free Friday movie screenings at 2 PM at Morris County Library. No registration needed. The October schedule is: 10/2: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” 10/9: “Power Ballad” 10/16: “Young Washington” 10/23: “Disclosure Day” 10/30: “Frankenstein” (1931) & “Dracula” (1931) -- DOUBLE FEATURE!

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Don’t miss your chance to join Paws for Reading this Thursday! Kids ages 5-12 can boost their confidence and reading skills by sharing a story with a gentle therapy dog. 📚🐶 🗓️ Thu., 10/15 ⏰ 3:30–4:30 p.m. Register now to reserve your place: ow.ly/RwWt50ZXpBV
Children reading books to a calm therapy dog in a library setting during a Paws for Reading event. The event is Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:30-4:30 p.m. It is for ages 5-12. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/mcl-paws10 .

ALT Children reading books to a calm therapy dog in a library setting during a Paws for Reading event. The event is Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:30-4:30 p.m. It is for ages 5-12. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/mcl-paws10 .

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Reminder that the library is closed today, Monday, October 12th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. We will reopen on Tue., 10/13 at 9:00 a.m. Book drops are available at all times.
Morris County Library is open Saturday, October 10, 9am-5pm, closed Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12. The library will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. Book drops are available at all times.

ALT Morris County Library is open Saturday, October 10, 9am-5pm, closed Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12. The library will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. Book drops are available at all times.

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Need help applying for benefits like SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid? Stop by Morris County Library any Wednesday — staff from the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance is here to help you find and access benefits. No appointment necessary; drop-in. @MorrisCountyNJ
Sign outside a building urging people to apply today for benefits like SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and GA, with instructions to ask inside.

ALT Sign outside a building urging people to apply today for benefits like SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and GA, with instructions to ask inside.

Middle-aged man in a brown blazer sitting at a round table with a laptop and a notebook with handwritten notes and a pen.

ALT Middle-aged man in a brown blazer sitting at a round table with a laptop and a notebook with handwritten notes and a pen.

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The Morris County Youth Shelter is hosting a community diaper and wipes drive through 10/31, to support the Morris County Child & Family Resources Center. And we are delighted to be a drop-off location! Collection box is in our front vestibule. @CFR1972 @MorrisCountyNJ
Cardboard box with flyers showing babies and text urging diaper donations to support families in need, highlighting a goal of 2 million diapers.

ALT Cardboard box with flyers showing babies and text urging diaper donations to support families in need, highlighting a goal of 2 million diapers.

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A huge thank you to Janet Foster for taking us on an amazing journey through Five Centuries of New Jersey Architecture! We loved exploring everything from colonial cabins to modern marvels—and our audience had some fantastic questions, too.
A woman in a beige jacket stands at a podium giving a presentation with images of a historic cabin projected on a screen behind her.

ALT A woman in a beige jacket stands at a podium giving a presentation with images of a historic cabin projected on a screen behind her.

A speaker presents architectural plans to an attentive audience in a conference room with orange and blue chairs.

ALT A speaker presents architectural plans to an attentive audience in a conference room with orange and blue chairs.

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Explore the fascinating origins of Halloween at our All Hallows’ Eve event, featuring Anne and Ridley Enslow. No registration required; seating is limited and first-come, first-seated. Join us Tuesday, 10/27, 7-8 PM at Morris County Library. @MorrisCountyNJ
Event poster for All Hallows' Eve featuring songs of love, death, and the supernatural on Tuesday, 10/27, 7-8 PM at Morris County Library. No registration, however seating is first-come, first-seated.

ALT Event poster for All Hallows' Eve featuring songs of love, death, and the supernatural on Tuesday, 10/27, 7-8 PM at Morris County Library. No registration, however seating is first-come, first-seated.

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Enhance your digital skills with our free PowerPoint class on Tuesday, 10/13, from 2–4 PM. This session covers the essentials of building a presentation, including text, themes, images, and transitions. Registration is required—visit ow.ly/iKRU50ZUIz7 .
Free PowerPoint class on 10/13 from 2-4PM teaching basic presentation skills including text, themes, images, and transitions with registration link and QR code. The link is: https://tinyurl.com/mclclasses

ALT Free PowerPoint class on 10/13 from 2-4PM teaching basic presentation skills including text, themes, images, and transitions with registration link and QR code. The link is: https://tinyurl.com/mclclasses

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