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
Book Club
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
General Grant Takes Command
Virtual Program: Register Online
Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm
General Grant Takes Command, Moves East and Keeps General Meade in Command of the Army of the PotomacIt’s 1864, after the Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War in the east is basically at a standstill with both Generals Meade and Lee continuing to jockey for battlefield positions. The North is becoming war weary. It is at this point, after his victories at Vicksburg and Chattanooga, that President Lincoln summons General Grant east to take command. Join Dr. Curt Fields as he leads this discussion.
About Dr. Curt Fields
Dr. Fields is noted for his first-person presentation, in uniform. As the definitive Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, Dr. Fields is a highly sought after speaker on a nationwide basis. He has also been referred to as the official Gen. Grant. Presented in a conversational style, when you listen you almost feel that Gen. Grant is in your living room speaking to you! Dr. Fields has been a teacher of middle school to graduate classes. He is also a former Memphis, TN, police officer and was a member of the Hostage Negotiating team for the police department. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State in Educational Administration and Curriculum. He has been a life-long student of the Civil War and when he was made aware of his physical resemblance to General Grant, decided to portray Grant in a first-person persona to effectively use his physical stature and build to “show” people what General Grant looked like.
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.
AI Understanding and Protecting Yourself
Monday, June 1, 1:00 pm
Registration Required: Register Online
This program explores the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how it impacts everyday life, and practical steps to protect your personal information. Participants will learn how AI uses data to make decisions, identify potential risks, and apply strategies to maintain privacy and security in a digital world.
About Amanda Griffith:
With over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, I am a Financial Wellbeing Impact Officer at Credit Union of New Jersey, where I lead and manage the financial well-being initiatives for our members and the community. I design and implement strategies, content, and delivery methods that educate and empower our clients to achieve their financial goals and improve their quality of life.
Cook & Connect Club
Wednesday, June 3rd, 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 that Came with Your Favorite Kitchen Tool.
Non Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, June 10th, 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.
Eyes to the Sky
Monday, June 22, 1:00 pm
Registration required: Register Online
Join local astronomer, Kim Schoenholtz, as he shares information, tips and advice on becoming an amateur astronomer. Eyes to the Sky: Amateur Astronomy in New Jersey is a beginner-friendly presentation that explores this popular subject. Participants will learn why the hobby enjoys such broad interest, as well as, highlights of New Jersey’s rich astronomical heritage. This presentation guides newcomers through what’s visible in the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars, and small telescopes; offers practical tips on observing in the Mendham region; and provides a basic overview of equipment, New Jersey astronomy clubs (AAI, NJAA, UACNJ), star parties, and useful apps. In addition, Kim will propose three simple steps to get started observing that very night.
About Kim Schoenholtz
As an amateur astronomer, Kim and his wife, Elvira, have volunteered for more than 25 years to show visitors the night sky through Sperry Observatory’s 24” telescope in Cranford, New Jersey. Previously, they also volunteered at the New Jersey Astronomical Association’s Observatory in Voorhees State Park. When visiting dark-sky sites, including several U.S. national parks, they typically bring along binoculars or a small telescope. When traveling in the United States and abroad, Kim and Elvira also try to visit local astronomy clubs and observatories. At home, they currently enjoy operating a very small, portable “smart telescope” to capture images of deep-sky objects.
