Mendham Township Library – 2 West Main St. Brookside, New Jersey 07926

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

Book Club

Wednesday, November 19th, 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.

Lincoln’s Quest for Peace

Virtual Program

Thursday, November 20th, 6:30pm
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Once again, the NJCWRT presents its Civil War LegalPresentation by three prestigious attorneys, all of whom are NJCWRT members. With the Civil War raging on, with thousands of casualties and vast destruction of property, attempts were made to achieve peace and end the conflict. This program will raise the issues as presented by both sides:

1. The Legal and Constitutional Context2. The 1861 Peace Conference and Initiatives
3. The 1865 Hampton Roads Peace Conference
4. Assessment of Reasons Why Peace Efforts Failed/ Lessons Learned

About the Presenters

John C. (“Jay”) Maloney, Jr. is a trial lawyer and complex commercial litigation attorney at a Morristown law firm who practices in both New Jersey and New York. He has been studying and lecturing on the Civil War and constitutional history for over fifty years. He and his wife live in Morris Plains, New Jersey.

Maurice Lefkort has been studying, writing about and lecturing on the Civil War and legal history for over forty years. Maurice practices corporate law at a major New York law firm where he advises clients on complex transactions that transform businesses. He is married, with two children, and resides in New Jersey.

This program is especially recommending that this program be called to the attention of student in Social Studies classes, and obviously students interested in law.

Need help with a National History Day (NHD) project? The North Jersey Civil War Round Table is happy to help. Learn more about the North Jersey Civil War Round Table at NJCWRT.

Sponsored by North Jersey Civil War Round Table.

Art Around The World: The Frick Collection

Virtual
Thursday, November 20th, 7pm
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Take a trip to the Upper East Side with art historian, Jay Schuck, as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Frick Collection. The newly renovated Frick Collection is an elegant museum in NYC housed in the former mansion of industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It features European Old Master paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, with works by Titian, Goya, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Turner. The museum is known for its intimate, domestic setting and exceptional quality of works. Highlights include Rembrandt‘s “The Polish Rider”, Vermeer’s “Officer and Laughing Girl” and “The Bullfight” by Edouard Manet.
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.

Virtual Author Talks – Sue Hincenbergs

Virtual
Tuesday December 2nd, 2pm
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Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies.

Cook & Connect Club

Wednesday, December 3rd, 11:00am
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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 Cookie/Dessert exchange.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas Tree: A Holiday Tradition

Virtual Program

Monday, December 8th, 7:00pm

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Join art historian, Mallory Mortillaro, as she explores the history behind one of New York City’s most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene. We will dive into the story behind the female artist and collector, Loretta Hines Howard, whose incredible vision and generosity led to the creation of this annual tradition, as well as the story behind many of the 18th-century artists and objects themselves.

Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, N.J. While she was cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930’s. After a year of research, the piece was authenticated as an official work by Auguste Rodin. In addition, Mallory is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.

Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.

Virtual Author Talks: The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Paula J. Johnson

Virtual
Tuesday, December 9th, 2pm
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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.

Non Fiction Book Club

Wednesday December 10th
1pm
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.

History of Holiday Songs

Monday, December 15th, 1:00pm
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Come and get into the holiday spirit with the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts as they explore the holiday songs we know and love. From Pagan Christmas Carols and Hebrew Zemirots to modern renditions of popular favorites, patrons will explore the evolution of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa music that embody the holiday season with samples of songs.