2026 Summer Reading
Starts Monday, June 8th
Register here
Register for our summer reading program and enjoy the fun all summer long! Pick up a reading log at the library or print your own. Cross out a dinosaur print for every 20 minutes of reading & redeem a prize at the library for each week you complete!!
We have many fun events planned throughout the summer, including tie dye, carnival games, play doh activities, and more! We hope to see you at the library this summer.
In need of a good book? Check out Rachel’s Summer 2026 Recommended Books List!!
Middle School Summer Reading
Starts Monday, June 8th
Register here
Join our Summer Reading program and be rewarded for reading! There are two ways to earn rewards for reading this summer:
1) Print a loyalty card. Check off a box for each day that you read for at least 30 minutes. Once completed, bring your loyalty card to the library to choose a prize and receive a new card.
2) JUST FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: Each registered student who returns at least one loyalty card a month is entitled to one voucher for either Mendham Bagel or Mendham Creamery. **Limit one per person per month while supplies last**
We have many fun events planned for Middle School students this summer, including opportunities to work on their MTMS summer project together! Please join us for fun with your friends.
Community Survey 2026
Please complete our Community Survey.
We need your feedback to evolve our library to meet community needs. The survey is 14 questions and should take 5 minutes.
Complete the survey to be entered into a drawing for a free Kindle. In addition, everyone who completes the survey will receive a voucher for a free bagel with cream cheese from Mendham Bagel.
Kanopy
Kanopy, Stream Smarter
Our library just got even better with the addition of Kanopy – your passport to a world of captivating films and TV Series! All you need is your library card! Check out all that Kanopy has to offer.
Virtual Author Talks
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.
Registration Required: Register Online
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Museum Passes
Museum Passes now available to borrow.
Ask a staff member for details or call 973-543-4018
LOTE4Kids, Storytime In Your Own Language
Kids can now enjoy thousands of picture books
in 90+ languages, with English translations.
1. Access Lote4Kids on the web
Or download the free LOTE4Kids App.
2. Login using your library card number.
3. Find a book, in your language, and enjoy!
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Starts Tuesday, January 27th, 7pm
Registration Required: Register online
Will Meet the 4th Tuesday of Each Month
Join us monthly for our newly formed Great Decisions Discussion Group, where curious minds come together to explore today’s most important global issues. Using brief readings and videos from the Great Decisions series, we’ll have a friendly, guided conversation about international affairs, foreign policy, and how world events connect to our everyday lives. No expertise required—just an interest in learning, listening, and sharing perspectives in a welcoming library setting.
Once you have signed up we will contact you about picking up the briefing book & how to watch the masterclass videos.
2026 topics are
1.America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
2.Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy
3.U.S.-China Relations
4.Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
5.Ukraine and the Future of European Security
6.Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
7.U.S. Engagement of Africa
8.The Future of Human Rights and International Law
Cook & Connect Club
Wednesday, July 1st, 11:00am
Registration Required: Register Online
Registration Required: Register Online
Calling all cooks! Join our new monthly cooking club where each month a different culinary item will be the theme. Using that item of the month, participants will find and make a recipe of their choice at home. Then bring the recipe and the food item (if desired) to our meeting to discuss, share and taste. This months theme is Recipes Celebrating America’s 250th.
Non Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, July 8th, 1 pm
Register Online
Book Club meets the second Wednesday of each month.
Read new titles and come ready for a lively discussion.
Register Once and you will be on “Non Fiction Book Club” mailing list and will receive program updates and weather related cancellations.
Book Club
Wednesday, July 29, 1:30pm
Registration required. Register Online
Book Club Meets the last Wednesday of the month
Read the book and come ready for a lively discussion
Register Once and you will be on our “Book Club” mailing list and will receive program updates and weather related cancellations.
