Napoleon: The Devil's Favorite

He was called the “Corsican Ogre” of Europe and the “Great Thief” of Europe by those that feared him. It is only fitting that we consider the dark side, or “darker” aspect of Napoleon Buonaparte. In addition to his detractors, presenter Alex Clemente will include thou......More

He was called the “Corsican Ogre” of Europe and the “Great Thief” of Europe by those that feared him. It is only fitting that we consider the dark side, or “darker” aspect of Napoleon Buonaparte. In addition to his detractors, presenter Alex Clemente will include thoughts from Napoleon s own memoirs.

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Adult Yoga

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.Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the lib......More

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.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 SarahParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Adult Yoga

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 o......More

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 SarahParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Adult Chess Club

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.

Anderson Wing, Brookside Community Church, behind 6 East Main Street, Brookside.

My Peace Corp Experience

Learn about life in Peru as a Peace Corp volunteer with local Mendham Township resident, Virginia Gembala. Virginia new she didn t want a traditional job environment and looked for something that would provide her job experience as well as the opportunity to experience......More

Learn about life in Peru as a Peace Corp volunteer with local Mendham Township resident, Virginia Gembala. Virginia new she didn t want a traditional job environment and looked for something that would provide her job experience as well as the opportunity to experience something different, leading her to become a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. As part of a 27 month program, Virginia lives with a host family while also carrying out work related to community health. As a member of the community, she also has gotten to take part in celebrations and community events.Join Virginia as she shares her experiences working with the Peace Corp as well as the culture she has been able to participate in. She will also discuss the different challenges, opportunities, and achievements she has experienced and how it has helped her grow in her service and role as a volunteer. In hopes of sharing her individual experience, Virginia wishes to inspire others to consider non-traditional avenues that serve both the individual and the world.

Brookside Community Church’s Scialla Hall at 8 East Main Street in Brookside, NJ.

The Discovery of a Masterpiece

While cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial art historian Mallory Mortillaro 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 R......More

While cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial art historian Mallory Mortillaro 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. Join Mallory at the library as she shares the story of how a simple art cataloging project evolved into a search for a mysterious piece s provenance, and became one of the biggest art finds in recent history.

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Adult Yoga - Tuesdays

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 o......More

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 SarahParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.

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Movers & Groovers

Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & GrooversStories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.Held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church, 8 East Main Street, Brookside, NJRegister once a......More

Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & GrooversStories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.Held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church, 8 East Main Street, Brookside, NJRegister once and you will be on our Movers & Groovers mailing list and will receive program updates, such as weather related cancelations, etc.

Brookside Community Church’s Scialla Hall at 8 East Main Street in Brookside, NJ.

Knitting with Neighbors

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......More

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 [email protected]

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Movers & Groovers

Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & GrooversStories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.Held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church, 8 East Main Street, Brookside, NJRegister once a......More

Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & GrooversStories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.Held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church, 8 East Main Street, Brookside, NJRegister once and you will be on our Movers & Groovers mailing list and will receive program updates, such as weather related cancelations, etc.

2 West Main Street

Movers & Groovers

Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & GrooversStories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.Held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church, 8 East Main Street, Brookside, NJRegister once a......More

Join Miss Rachel or Miss Dana for Movers & GrooversStories, songs, action rhymes and scarf songs. Lots of interaction and fun. All ages from babies to preschoolers welcome.Held in Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church, 8 East Main Street, Brookside, NJRegister once and you will be on our Movers & Groovers mailing list and will receive program updates, such as weather related cancelations, etc. This session will be a repeat of the 9:30am session.

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Crafty Connections

Join our friendly crafting group. Bring your own crochet/kntting/needlepoint or sewing project to work on, in the company of others, Ask for help from more experienced crafters.

Anderson Wing, Brookside Community Church, behind 6 East Main Street, Brookside.

Adult Yoga

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.Sarah (our teacher) has generously donated her time weekly to the lib......More

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.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 SarahParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Adult Yoga

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 o......More

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 SarahParticipants will be asked to sign a waiver.

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Mendham Rocks!

Come out and celebrate Mendham s 275 anniversary with Mendham Arts Council member Ginny Pados Beutnagel as she invites adults to take part in the Mendham Rocks project. Join Ginny in painting rocks with positive sayings, designs, or funny messages to share or keep. The ......More

Come out and celebrate Mendham s 275 anniversary with Mendham Arts Council member Ginny Pados Beutnagel as she invites adults to take part in the Mendham Rocks project. Join Ginny in painting rocks with positive sayings, designs, or funny messages to share or keep. The goal for this towns-wide project is to create 275 stones by the 4th of July! Be a part of Mendham Rocks for 275 years!

Scialla Hall, Brookside Community Church

Abraham Lincoln: A Political Tactician

Lincoln's reputation as a war time executive commander has been so marked that we sometimes forget the other non-military aspects of his presidency. In fact, he was one of the most consummate political operatives in our history. Join Dr. Jonathan Lurie, Rutgers Universi......More

Lincoln's reputation as a war time executive commander has been so marked that we sometimes forget the other non-military aspects of his presidency. In fact, he was one of the most consummate political operatives in our history. Join Dr. Jonathan Lurie, Rutgers University History Professor Emeritus as he examines this aspect of Abraham Lincoln.

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