Adult Happenings
Wine With Friends – Tickets On Sale Now
Join us as we unveil plans for our new space
Wine Tasting by Cambridge Wines – Valley Shepherd Creamery Cheese Pairings – Live Music
Thanks to our sponsors Cambridge Wines & Lakeland Bank
Purchase your tickets today – limited availability
Back again this year! In partnership with Cambridge Wines, the library will receive 20% of the proceeds when a case or half a case of wine is purchased. Can’t make the event? You can still order wine – check back soon for details.
Knitting with Neighbors
Registration required. Call — or Register Online.
Join our knitting teacher, Margaret Hope for our new “Knitting with Neighbors” group.
The group will meet the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of the month at 1pm. Bring your own project, or Margaret will show you how to knit. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own size 5 or 5.5 needles and yarn.
Register Once and you will be on our “Knitting Club ” mailing list and will receive program updates and weather related cancellations.
Hooked on Crochet
Meets the third Wednesday of the month.
Registration required. Register Online.
All levels of crochet experience welcome! Bring your own project to work on. Get Help from more experienced crocheters.
These meetings will be held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church
Register Once and you will be on our “Crochet” mailing list and will receive program updates and weather related cancellations.
Adult Yoga
Thursdays
9:00-10:00am
Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church
Registration Required: Register Online
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for a morning class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga – stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat.
Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you – we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Mah Jongg
Every Thursday, 1:30pm
Join our active Mah Jongg group for weekly in-person play.
Register Once and you will be on our “Mah Jongg” mailing list and will receive program updates and weather related cancellations
Chess Club for Adults
Meets Every Other Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
Registration required: Register online
Do you like playing chess but have no opponent?
What to improve your skills and meet neighbors?
Register once and you will be on our “Chess Club” mailing list, and will receive program updates and weather related cancellations.
Impressionist Women Painters: Mary Cassatt & Berthe Morisot
Despite their relative obscurity, many women painters reached impressive heights of creative achievement and professional success in 19th through early 20th Century Paris. Two of the most exceptional are Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot. These women defied many social norms of their time to join the avant-garde alongside their more-famous counterparts, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Pissarro. Join Janet Mandel as she explores these artist’s themes of modernity, imaginative portraits, bourgeois family and leisure life, unconventional landscapes, and contemporary fashion. Come and hear about these women’s struggles and triumphs and see an array of their astonishing and innovative works.
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.
Pysanky Workshop
Meaning “to write,” Pysanky uses melted bees’ wax to write on dyed egg shells creating brightly colored and intricate designs and patterns. Participants will learn the techniques needed to create this traditional Ukrainian art form and will make a colorful egg masterpiece to take home.
*Please Note – Priority is given to Mendham Township Residents.
Mendham Township Resident registration will open 2/21/24. Non Township Resident registration will open 3/14/24.
By registering, you are requesting a place at this workshop. Your place is not confirmed until you have received a confirmation email from April, our Adult Programmer.
Lit candles and clothes staining dyes will be used during this workshop.
All spots will only be held for 15 minutes once workshop begins.
Around The Kitchen Table
Registration Required: Register Online
Book Club
Wednesday, March 27th, 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.
King Of The High C’s
Virtual
Wednesday, March 27th 7:00pm
Registration Required: Register Online
Explore the career of Luciano Pavarotti, the most famous tenor of his generation, who catapulted to stardom as “The King of the High C’s” after performances of La Fille du Regiment. He capitalized on his larger than life personality as much as his sweet, natural tenor voice to become an opera and media star. His career began in 1961 with his professional debut, and lasted until his final appearances in 2006. Pavarotti remains a beloved artist with an enormous legacy. Franco Zeffirelli summed him up best: “There were tenors, and then there was Pavarotti.”
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.
Adult Craft – Quilling
Registration Required: Register Online
Join our friendly group to learn quilling techniques to make a notecard or a picture. All supplies are provided.
Adult Evening Yoga
Registration Required: Register Online
Everyone can benefit from yoga – stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library , and we would like to compensate her for her time. The amount you donate will be up to you – we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Explore American’s Natural Treasures: National Parks Unveiled
Tuesday, April 2nd, 7:00pm
Registration Required: Register Online
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the pristine wilderness of America’s National Parks with professional traveler, Chris McCormack. In this engaging and informative presentation, discover the beauty, adventure, and cost-saving tips for exploring such breathtaking parks, as Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Haleakalā National Park.
Non Fiction Book Club
Wednesday April 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.
Unsinkable Titanic Children
Registration Required: Register Online
Sound Bath Experience
Registration Required: Register Online
A sound bath is meditative experience that “baths” those in attendance in soothing sound waves. Since half of the human body is made up of water and water is an excellent conductor of sound, Sound Baths are relaxing, immersive experiences that help reduce stress and induce sleep, creativity and relaxation. Genevieve will lead participants through this unique experience. Genevieve will infuse sound frequencies with Reiki as she hosts this gentle healing session.There is very little effort on a participant’s part to experience recalibration and healing through the sound frequencies Genevieve offers. Just sit back, pop on your headphones if you desire and relax. Participants can be in a seated position or can bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow and lay down on their back.
The Queen of Comedy – Lucille Ball
Registration Required: Register Online
Celebrate the life and career of Lucille Ball. From humble origins, she rose to become one of the most powerful women in Hollywood and the first woman to run a major studio. She also entertained us, and remains one of the best comediennes ever seen. I Love Lucy has virtually never been off the air since it began in 1951 and established Lucille Ball as a major television star. Join us as we discover why we still love Lucy!
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.
Virtual Author Visit With Allison Pataki
Registration Required: Register Online
Join celebrated author, Allison Pataki as she discusses her new book, Finding Margaret Fuller. In Finding Margaret Fuller, Pataki takes readers on a trans-Atlantic journey in this winning fictional biography of Transcendentalist writer Margaret Fuller (1810–1850). Pataki’s star-studded and gripping account is full of lush details about the life of an overlooked contributor to Transcendentalism and women’s rights. This is one to savor.
Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor’s Wife, The Accidental Empress, Sisi, The Queen’s Fortune, and The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, as well as the nonfiction memoir Beauty in the Broken Places. Her novels have been translated into more than twenty languages. A former news writer and producer, Pataki has written for The New York Times, USA Today, and other outlets. She has appeared on Today, Good Morning America, Good Day New York, and MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.
Dorothea Lange Pioneering Photo Journalist
Registration Required: Register Online
Join art historian, Sylvia Laudien-Meo, for a presentation & discussion about Dorothea Lange’s photography, with a special focus on its relationship to language – writing found in the environment, but also captions or descriptions added in various publications. After an early career as portrait photographer Lange dedicated her life to documenting life during the Great Depression and WWII. She very carefully composed her thought provoking images while always being dedicated to being truthful.
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library.
Upcoming Adult Programs
Mar 19, 1pm (January 16th/30th, February 6th & 20th, March 5th & 19th)
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our wonderful knitting teacher, Margaret for our "Knitting with Neighbors" group.
This friendly group will meet every other Tuesday.
Bring your own project, or Margaret will show you how to knit. If you're new to knitting please bring your own size 5 or 5.5 needles and yarn. Any questions, please email programs@mendhamtwplib.org
Mar 20, 1pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our friendly crochet group to make some delightful pieces.
Bring your own project to work on, in the company of others, or learn to crochet. Ask for help from more experienced crocheters.
Mar 21, 1.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our active Mah Jongg group for weekly in-person play.
We are not accepting beginners at this time. If you are interested in learning how to play, please register your interest by emailing programs@mendhamtwplib.org - we expect to have a series of lessons in the Spring.
Mar 21, 6:30pm-8pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Like to play chess but have no one to play with? Join our Chess Club to meet other players and practice your skills.
The time of this club may change dependant on when players want to meet. We may be able to start a daytime club in addition if there is an interest.
Mar 21, 9am-10am
Registration required. Register Online.
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for a morning class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga - stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you - we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Mar 21, 6:30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Meaning “to write,” Pysanky uses melted bees’ wax to write on dyed egg shells creating brightly colored and intricate designs and patterns. Participants will learn the techniques needed to create this traditional Ukrainian art form and will make a colorful egg masterpiece to take home.
*Please Note - Priority is given to Mendham Township Residents.
Mendham Township Resident registration will open 2/21/24. Non Township Resident registration will open 3/14/24.
All spots will only be held for 15 minutes once the program has started.
Mar 27, 1.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Read the book and come prepared for a lively discussion. Each month's title is posted on our website's Adult Happenings page slide show.
Mar 28, 1.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our active Mah Jongg group for weekly in-person play.
We are not accepting beginners at this time. If you are interested in learning how to play, please register your interest by emailing programs@mendhamtwplib.org - we expect to have a series of lessons in the Spring.
Mar 28, 9am-10am
Registration required. Register Online.
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for a morning class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga - stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you - we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Apr 2, 1pm (January 16th/30th, February 6th & 20th, March 5th & 19th)
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our wonderful knitting teacher, Margaret for our "Knitting with Neighbors" group.
This friendly group will meet every other Tuesday.
Bring your own project, or Margaret will show you how to knit. If you're new to knitting please bring your own size 5 or 5.5 needles and yarn. Any questions, please email programs@mendhamtwplib.org
Apr 2, 7:00pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the pristine wilderness of America's National Parks with professional traveler, Chris McCormack. In this engaging and informative presentation, discover the beauty, adventure, and cost-saving tips for exploring such breathtaking parks, as Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Haleakal National Park.
Apr 3, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for an early evening class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga - stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you - we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Apr 3, 1pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our friendly group to learn quilling techniques to make a notecard or a picture. All supplies are provided.
Apr 4, 1.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our active Mah Jongg group for weekly in-person play.
We are not accepting beginners at this time. If you are interested in learning how to play, please register your interest by emailing programs@mendhamtwplib.org - we expect to have a series of lessons in the Spring.
Apr 4, 6:30pm-8pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Like to play chess but have no one to play with? Join our Chess Club to meet other players and practice your skills.
The time of this club may change dependant on when players want to meet. We may be able to start a daytime club in addition if there is an interest.
Apr 4, 9am-10am
Registration required. Register Online.
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for a morning class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga - stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you - we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Apr 10, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for an early evening class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga - stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you - we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.
Apr 10, 1pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Enjoy reading historical non-fiction? Join our NEW non-fiction book club. Each month's title is posted on our website's Adult Happenings page slide show.
Apr 11, 1.30pm
Registration required. Register Online.
Join our active Mah Jongg group for weekly in-person play.
We are not accepting beginners at this time. If you are interested in learning how to play, please register your interest by emailing programs@mendhamtwplib.org - we expect to have a series of lessons in the Spring.
Apr 11, 9am-10am
Registration required. Register Online.
Join certified yoga teacher and Mendham-local, Sarah Whitman for a morning class of stretches and poses.
Everyone can benefit from yoga - stretch your body and calm your mind.
Bring a mat. Adults Only.
* Please note that from February 1st, our yoga classes will operate on a donation basis *
Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the library up to this point, and we would like to compensate her for her time going forward. The amount you donate will be up to you - we are suggesting a donation of up to $5 per class. You will be able to donate via cash or via venmo directly to Sarah
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver.