Events Schedule

Thursday, September 11

Director's Book Club
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

Cultures of the Silk Road Countries
Zulya Rajabova, professional educator, experienced guide and translator is from Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Audiences will gain an understanding of the history, geography, language, culture and traditions of this center of civilization

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The Friends of the Morristown and Morris Township Library Present:
The Lizard Guys
For children of all ages. No registration required.
Come join the fun! Meet lizards, snakes, turtles and lots of other cool and slimy animals.

Retirement Living: The Discovery Process
Maggie Garratty, Communications Relations Coordinator for Heath Village in Hackettstown will discuss various options for retirement living.

Michael Aaron Rockland will discuss his book
The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel
Intimate and engaging this rich narrative discusses the history, architecture, engineering, transportation, design and the politics of this majestic bridge.Michael Aaron Rockland is a Professor of American Studies at Rutgers University and a Morristown resident. He will read a selection or two from his new book - copies of which will be available for purchase for $24.

The Friends of the Morristown and Morris Township Library Present: Lou Del Bianco
Lou Del Bianco will use his gift of music and storytelling to share the meaning of Thanksgiving!

Looking Back at the Waves: A Chronicle of 90,000 Navy Women of World War II
Nancy Lynch Castellano of Morristown will speak about her WWII service in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service)
Light refreshments will be served.
Looking Back at the Waves will be available for sale at $25 per book. Please make checks payable to MCREA Scholarship Fund. All proceeds will be donated to the scholarship fund of the Morris County Retirees Education Association.

Singers of the Big Band Era with David Aaron
David Aaron is back by popular demand and will discuss how singers of the Big Band Era grew in popularity and what it was like for the "Girl Singer" to travel on the band bus with 16 musicians. The presentation will discuss Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Bing Crosby, Bob and Ray Eberley, Helen O'Conell, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and more.

Blue Collar Bay a one-person performance by Stephen Axelrod
Portraying himself, Stephen Axelrod, a New York based actor and playwright, a self-styled "tough- jew" presents this autobiographical play about a third generation delivery truck driver for the Daily News who becomes a high rolling broker with a seat on the Stock Exchange.

Saint Peter's Girls Choir Seasonal Selections
The Girl's Choir from Saint Peter's Episcopal Church on South Street will entertain us with seasonal songs. Join us for a brief respite from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.

Lunchtime Lobby Concert with
Mary Elizabeth Young

"A Visit with Mr. Lincoln" with Jim Getty
Our 16th president comes to life as Jim Getty steps on stage in the award winning, one man performance: "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln. Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth at this Friday night after hours special.