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04 / 6
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The Library Board of Trustees meets once a month to review the state of the library and to provide guidance and governance for library activities. | ||
04 / 7
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Learn how to use the newest version of Microsoft Word with this one-hour class. Topics include selecting templates; changing the font style and color; adding headers, footers, and page numbers; changing the line spacing and margins; saving your document; and printing your document. Registration is required for this program. A $5 refundable deposit is due no later than Friday, April 3. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants per session. | ||
04 / 8
Start: 8:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Learn how to use the newest version of Microsoft Word with this one-hour class. Topics include selecting templates; changing the font style and color; adding headers, footers, and page numbers; changing the line spacing and margins; saving your document; and printing your document. Registration is required for this program. A $5 refundable deposit is due no later than Friday, April 3. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants per session. Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. | ||
04 / 9
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Learn how to use the newest version of Microsoft Word with this one-hour class. Topics include selecting templates; changing the font style and color; adding headers, footers, and page numbers; changing the line spacing and margins; saving your document; and printing your document. Registration is required for this program. A $5 refundable deposit is due no later than Friday, April 3. Class sizes are limited to 8 participants per session. | ||
04 / 10
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Come meet Michael Skopes, former Morris resident and author of My Little Skinny Greek Life, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10. No registration required. Start: 5:00 pm
The library will close early at 5 p.m. in celebration of Good Friday. | ||
04 / 11
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04 / 12
(all day)
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. (all day)
The library will be closed all day in celebration of Easter. | ||
04 / 13
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. | ||
04 / 14
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Karen McGregor, professional organizer and owner of Organize It! Services, will teach you techniques for tackling those large, awkward spaces in your home. The 1.5-hour class discusses the psychology of (dis)organization and covers basic steps for cleaning up attics, basements, garages, or any other large storage area. Techniques and tips learned at this program can also be applied to businesses with storage problems. The program is free, but registration is required. Please call the library at (815) 942-6880 to register. | ||
04 / 15
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. | ||
04 / 16
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Join us in honoring former library director Pamela J. Wilson as we dedicate the adult reading room in her name. Ms. Wilson was the library director for the Morris Area Public Library for 32 years. She retired in October 2008. Under her leadership, the library doubled in size and became a district library. A short dedication ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by an open house/meet-and-greet until 3:00 p.m. This event is open to the public. No registration required. | ||
04 / 17
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. | ||
04 / 18
(all day)
April 12-18 is National Library Week! The Morris Library would like to thank everyone for supporting us over the years. In celebration of this week, refreshments will be served Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. by our Friends of the Library. Also, several programs are scheduled for the week. Lapsits and storytimes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on both days. Also, "Organizing Large Spaces" by Karen McGregor is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. (all day)
Explore the museums, shop downtown, or visit with friends--the day is yours to do what you wish! The bus will leave Morris promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please be at the library no later than 8:45 a.m. You are on your own for the day. The bus will leave for Morris around 3:00 p.m. Cost: $15/person (Transportation only. Bring spending cash for meals and entertainment) | ||
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04 / 20
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
The Readers' Round Table meets the third Monday of every month. For the current month's selection, please call the library at (815) 942-6880. | ||
04 / 21
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. | ||
04 / 22
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
The Friends of the Library will meet on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. to hold their semi-annual meeting. Anyone interested in learning about the Friends is welcome to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to President Amy Street at (815) 941-2720. | ||
04 / 23
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Part 1 of 2. AARP, in cooperation with the Morris Area Public Library, will be offering a driver safety course aimed at people ages 50 and over. The 8-hour course will be held over a period of two days on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on both days. The course will review laws and driving techniques with an emphasis on how to compensate for the effects of getting older. In most cases, taking the course will get you a discount on your auto insurance. | ||
04 / 24
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Part 2 of 2. AARP, in cooperation with the Morris Area Public Library, will be offering a driver safety course aimed at people ages 50 and over. The 8-hour course will be held over a period of two days on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on both days. The course will review laws and driving techniques with an emphasis on how to compensate for the effects of getting older. In most cases, taking the course will get you a discount on your auto insurance. | ||
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04 / 28
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Set aside an hour to escape from your hectic lifestyle by joining the Morris Area Public Library for a couples-only dance class. Dancing is a fun form of social interaction which provides the added benefit of physical exercise. During this introductory class, you and your partner will learn a few basic patterns for the Rumba and Swing. | ||
04 / 29
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Lapsits (for children ages 1 month to 2 years) and storytimes (ages 3 to 5 years) take place at both 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The current run will end on April 29, 2009. | ||
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