Beyond Happy Ever After... - In Person

Beyond Happy Ever After: Reading German Culture Through the Lens of the Brothers GrimmLong before they were sanitized into children’s bedtime stories, the fairy tales compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm served as vivid snapshots of 19th-century German life, values, and ......More

Beyond Happy Ever After: Reading German Culture Through the Lens of the Brothers GrimmLong before they were sanitized into children’s bedtime stories, the fairy tales compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm served as vivid snapshots of 19th-century German life, values, and anxieties. This lecture explores how recurrent themes—from dark, untamed forests to strict moral codes and agrarian survival—reflect the shifting cultural identity and social realities of a uniting nation. Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on familiar tales, uncovering the subtle historical truths hidden within the folklore.  Presented by Alexander Clemente.

Canasta - In Person

Shuffle, Play, and Connect: Weekly Canasta Club!  Wednesdays are for games at the library! Open play Canasta every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  Never played before? No problem, we provide all the supplies along with basic instructions to get you started. I......More

Shuffle, Play, and Connect: Weekly Canasta Club!  Wednesdays are for games at the library! Open play Canasta every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  Never played before? No problem, we provide all the supplies along with basic instructions to get you started. If you’re already a pro, come enjoy a friendly game and meet new people. No registration needed.  There will be no Canasta on Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran’s Day).

Computers 101: Getting Started with the Basic- In Person

New to computers or feel like you need a gentle refresher? Join us for a beginner-friendly, hands-on session designed to help you build confidence using a computer.  In this relaxed and supportive environment, you will go over the basic parts of a computer, core skills ......More

New to computers or feel like you need a gentle refresher? Join us for a beginner-friendly, hands-on session designed to help you build confidence using a computer.  In this relaxed and supportive environment, you will go over the basic parts of a computer, core skills such as using a mouse and easy to do computer maintenance.  This class is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone who feels uncomfortable using a computer. No prior computer experience is required!  The Library will provide laptops to use during the class.

Library Chef: Stuffing Three Ways - Virtual Program

Library Chef’s Recipe of the month this month is: Thanksgiving Stuffing: 3 Delicious Ways!  Give your Thanksgiving table a delicious twist! Learn how to turn classic stuffing into three crowd-pleasing favorites: traditional herb stuffing, savory sausage stuffing, and sw......More

Library Chef’s Recipe of the month this month is: Thanksgiving Stuffing: 3 Delicious Ways!  Give your Thanksgiving table a delicious twist! Learn how to turn classic stuffing into three crowd-pleasing favorites: traditional herb stuffing, savory sausage stuffing, and sweet apple cranberry stuffing.  Click to register for the program or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use the Library’s zip code where it asks for CODE).  Library Chef programs are recorded and available for viewing shortly after the live program airs.

Mah Jongg - In Person

Mah Jongg at the Library!  Join us every Friday for drop-in Mah Jongg play. Bring your card and set if you have one to enjoy a relaxed, friendly game with fellow players.  No lessons provided—just come ready to play!  Suggested skill level is advanced beginner.  There w......More

Mah Jongg at the Library!  Join us every Friday for drop-in Mah Jongg play. Bring your card and set if you have one to enjoy a relaxed, friendly game with fellow players.  No lessons provided—just come ready to play!  Suggested skill level is advanced beginner.  There will be no Mah Jongg on Friday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

Knitting & Crochet Group - In Person

Unleash your creativity and join our Knitting and Crochet Group at the library! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this friendly and supportive group is the perfect place to share tips and work on your latest project. Meet like-minded crafters, enjoy a ......More

Unleash your creativity and join our Knitting and Crochet Group at the library! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this friendly and supportive group is the perfect place to share tips and work on your latest project. Meet like-minded crafters, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, and get inspired by the amazing creations around you. Bring your yarn, your ideas, and your passion – we’ll provide the community and the fun! All skill levels are welcome, so come stitch with us and discover the joy of making something beautiful with your hands.  We  meet on the second and last Tuesday of the month. No registration needed.

Virtual Author Talk: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith New York Times Bestselling Authors, Award-Winning Cartoonist (Zach), and Scientist (Kelly)Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestsellin......More

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith New York Times Bestselling Authors, Award-Winning Cartoonist (Zach), and Scientist (Kelly)Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no doomscrolling—beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren’t so sure it’s a good idea. In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondered about, and many you’ve never considered: Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals, what’s the legal status of space cannibalism? With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary. Register today to be a part of the discussion!  This program will be recorded. Register to receive an email with a link to the recorded program.

NEW Romantasy Book Group - In Person

Want to spice up your fantasy reads? Want your romance to be set in magical places? We have just the genre for you! Romantasy is a newer genre that combines everything you love about fantasy and romance into one! Here at Denville Public Library we’re starting a new book......More

Want to spice up your fantasy reads? Want your romance to be set in magical places? We have just the genre for you! Romantasy is a newer genre that combines everything you love about fantasy and romance into one! Here at Denville Public Library we’re starting a new book group that is focused on just that! Come together with others to talk about the books and find out if romantasy is the right genre for you!  The first meeting will be an introductory meeting.

Veterans Day - CLOSED

The Library will be closed.

Library Chef: Thanksgiving Classics - Virtual Program

Library Chef presents “Thanksgiving Classics: Honey mashed sweet potatoes.”  Sweeten your Thanksgiving table! Learn to make creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes with a touch of honey for a simple, delicious holiday favorite everyone will love.  Click to register for th......More

Library Chef presents “Thanksgiving Classics: Honey mashed sweet potatoes.”  Sweeten your Thanksgiving table! Learn to make creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes with a touch of honey for a simple, delicious holiday favorite everyone will love.  Click to register for the program or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use the Library’s zip code where it asks for CODE).  Library Chef programs are recorded and available for viewing shortly after the live program airs.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Library will meet in the Library’s meeting room beginning at 7pm.

Denville Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, 07834, United States

Mah Jongg - In Person

Mah Jongg at the Library!  Join us every Friday for drop-in Mah Jongg play. Bring your card and set if you have one to enjoy a relaxed, friendly game with fellow players.  No lessons provided—just come ready to play!  Suggested skill level is advanced beginner.  There w......More

Mah Jongg at the Library!  Join us every Friday for drop-in Mah Jongg play. Bring your card and set if you have one to enjoy a relaxed, friendly game with fellow players.  No lessons provided—just come ready to play!  Suggested skill level is advanced beginner.  There will be no Mah Jongg on Friday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

French Conversation Group - In Person

Join our French Conversation Group and practice your French with fellow language enthusiasts through informal conversation, cultural topics, and group activities. It’s a fun and supportive way to grow your skills and connect with others who share a love of the French la......More

Join our French Conversation Group and practice your French with fellow language enthusiasts through informal conversation, cultural topics, and group activities. It’s a fun and supportive way to grow your skills and connect with others who share a love of the French language and culture.  The group will meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.  For November only, there will be no meeting on the fourth Saturday.  All levels are welcome from novice to native speakers.  Registration preferred.  

Role Playing with D&D - In Person

Come to our D&D RPG club and join the campaign! Find out your character and go on an adventure to discover more about the new world you’ve entered…and maybe yourself. For adults 18+. Registration is needed to secure your spot.

Yoga - In Person

The Tuesday Morning Oasis:  An inviting, accessible series, designed to facilitate and unplug from the activeness of the world.  Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this mid-morning pause will help one cultivate inner peace and balance amid......More

The Tuesday Morning Oasis:  An inviting, accessible series, designed to facilitate and unplug from the activeness of the world.  Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this mid-morning pause will help one cultivate inner peace and balance amid the busyness of our 2026 harvest / holiday season.  This session will run for six weeks, from November 17 – December 22.  Registration is limited, please consider your availabilty.  Register once for the session.

Picturing the People: The Life and Works of Norman Rockwell - Virtual Program

Step into the world of Norman Rockwell, the beloved illustrator whose artwork captured the humor, warmth, and complexity of everyday American life. This lecture explores the stories behind Rockwell’s most iconic images, from his memorable Saturday Evening Post covers to......More

Step into the world of Norman Rockwell, the beloved illustrator whose artwork captured the humor, warmth, and complexity of everyday American life. This lecture explores the stories behind Rockwell’s most iconic images, from his memorable Saturday Evening Post covers to his powerful later works addressing social change. You can lookforward to hearing about many of Rockwell’s most beloved works, such as Rosie the Riveter, The Problem We All Live With, and Freedom from Want (also referred to as The Thanksgiving Picture). Utilizing fascinating anecdotes and beautiful illustrations, we will discuss how Rockwell’s work continues to shape our understanding of Americanculture, history, and the human experience.  Presented by Mallory Mortillaro.  Zoom link will be sent out prior to the program.

Canasta - In Person

Shuffle, Play, and Connect: Weekly Canasta Club!  Wednesdays are for games at the library! Open play Canasta every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  Never played before? No problem, we provide all the supplies along with basic instructions to get you started. I......More

Shuffle, Play, and Connect: Weekly Canasta Club!  Wednesdays are for games at the library! Open play Canasta every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  Never played before? No problem, we provide all the supplies along with basic instructions to get you started. If you’re already a pro, come enjoy a friendly game and meet new people. No registration needed.  There will be no Canasta on Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran’s Day).

Craft Night - In Person

Join us for our popular, no stress, easy to make in about an hour Craft Night.  Crafts vary from month to month but no crafting experience is necessary.  All supplies provided.  Open to ages 18+.  Due to limited space, we ask that you consider your availability prior to......More

Join us for our popular, no stress, easy to make in about an hour Craft Night.  Crafts vary from month to month but no crafting experience is necessary.  All supplies provided.  Open to ages 18+.  Due to limited space, we ask that you consider your availability prior to registering.  

Library Chef: Crispy Potato Pancakes - Virtual Program

Library Chef’s Kitchen Skills & World Cuisine for this month is Crispy Potato Pancakes: Let’s Make Latkes!  Celebrate Jewish culinary traditions! Learn to make a classic holiday side dish: Latkes (potato pancakes) a beloved, traditional Hanukkah dish.  Click to register......More

Library Chef’s Kitchen Skills & World Cuisine for this month is Crispy Potato Pancakes: Let’s Make Latkes!  Celebrate Jewish culinary traditions! Learn to make a classic holiday side dish: Latkes (potato pancakes) a beloved, traditional Hanukkah dish.  Click to register for the program or create your Library Chef account!  (Denville Residents may create an account – please use the Library’s zip code where it asks for CODE).  Library Chef programs are recorded and available for viewing shortly after the live program airs.

Spice Club - Kit Pick Up

The November Spice of the Month is Mulling Spices.  Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday and those chilly nights.  Register for your kit today.  Please register each month to receive your spice sample. Kits not picked up will be forfeitedOne kit per family/household ple......More

The November Spice of the Month is Mulling Spices.  Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday and those chilly nights.  Register for your kit today.  Please register each month to receive your spice sample. Kits not picked up will be forfeitedOne kit per family/household pleaseThe Library cannot store the kits past the pickup dates.Pickup dates are: Thursday, November 19 – Saturday, November 21 during the Library’s open hours.

Not So Greats Book Group - In Person

Love to read, but not up for a regular book group? Join us for a casual monthly meetup where we chat about whatever books we read during the past month the good, the bad, and everything in between!  There’s no required book list and no pressure. Share quick reviews of y......More

Love to read, but not up for a regular book group? Join us for a casual monthly meetup where we chat about whatever books we read during the past month the good, the bad, and everything in between!  There’s no required book list and no pressure. Share quick reviews of your latest reads.  Fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, audiobooks, or anything else and leave with a list of fresh recommendations.  No registration needed.

Virtual Tour of the Tenement Museum

The Tenement Museum’s virtual tours offer a chance to “visit” its recreated apartments.  during this live, online interactive event, a Tenemant Musuem educator will share stories of the Rogarshevsky family who lived at 97 Orchard Street in NY.  We’ll learn how this fami......More

The Tenement Museum’s virtual tours offer a chance to “visit” its recreated apartments.  during this live, online interactive event, a Tenemant Musuem educator will share stories of the Rogarshevsky family who lived at 97 Orchard Street in NY.  We’ll learn how this family of Jewish immigrants earned a living in the gament industry in the 1910s, and how that work impacted their experiences at home. This program is presented with the New Providence Memorial Library as a part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, a partnership with the Americian Library Association. Made possible by the Lilly Endowment.  Registration is limited to 10.  Zoom link will be sent out prior to the program.

Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Roanhouse

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep i......More

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun, Fevered Star, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding. Black Sun, the first book in the trilogy, introduces us to the holy city of Tova. The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world. Meanwhile, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship, Xiala, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Described as harmless, the passenger, Serapio, is a young man, blind, scarred, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows, when a man is described as harmless, he usually ends up being a villain. Whether you are a longtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy read, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on. Register today to go behind the scenes with one of speculative fiction’s most exciting voices!  This program will be recorded.  Register today to receive an email with a link to the recording.

Mah Jongg - In Person

Mah Jongg at the Library!  Join us every Friday for drop-in Mah Jongg play. Bring your card and set if you have one to enjoy a relaxed, friendly game with fellow players.  No lessons provided—just come ready to play!  Suggested skill level is advanced beginner.  There w......More

Mah Jongg at the Library!  Join us every Friday for drop-in Mah Jongg play. Bring your card and set if you have one to enjoy a relaxed, friendly game with fellow players.  No lessons provided—just come ready to play!  Suggested skill level is advanced beginner.  There will be no Mah Jongg on Friday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend).