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Ready, Set, Storytime! for Ages 2-5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family
LKH KIDS: Ready, Set, Storytime!:

Does your child need to get their wiggles out?! Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms Kellyanne for fun stories, songs, and movement.Registration is optional—register to be info...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Storytime
Registration Required

Does your child need to get their wiggles out?! Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms Kellyanne for fun stories, songs, and movement.

Registration is optional—register to be informed about postponements or cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Books, Baby! for Up to 2 Years

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family
LKH KIDS: Books, Baby!:

Geared towards our youngest patrons, join Ms. Kellyanne for silly stories, lap rhymes, and playtime.Registration is optional—register to be informed about postponements or cancella...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Geared towards our youngest patrons, join Ms. Kellyanne for silly stories, lap rhymes, and playtime.

Registration is optional—register to be informed about postponements or cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Black-and-white book cover of "The Postcard" by Anne Berest. Features a vintage photo of a woman in a coat, with an old postcard and green stamp overlay.

Historical Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Historical Book Group:

Travel through time each month with a new historical fiction pick. Enjoy lively discussions that blend great storytelling with rich historical detail—perfect for history fans and b...

The Postcard by Anne Berest

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel through time each month with a new historical fiction pick. Enjoy lively discussions that blend great storytelling with rich historical detail—perfect for history fans and book lovers alike.

The Postcard by Anne Berest

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Playing Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Typically, there are four players seated around a table, although two or three people can also play.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Games
Event Details:

Typically, there are four players seated around a table, although two or three people can also play.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Purls of Wisdom/Jersey Knitters

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Group Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults

Morris County School Media Association Meeting (Outside Group)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Program Type: Outside Group
Crafter's Corner Flyer

Crafter's Corner

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Event Details:

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

PEAC Parsippany Environmental Advisory Committee

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Outside Group
Age Group:
Adults

PEAC Parsippany Environmental Advisory Board meetings to discuss environmental issues in the Township

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Outside Group
Event Details:

PEAC Parsippany Environmental Advisory Board meetings to discuss environmental issues in the Township

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Design Your Own Mittens (Ages 3 & Up)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Create your own paper mittens.

Recommended for ages 3 & up.

No registration required.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own paper mittens.

Recommended for ages 3 & up.

No registration required.  

Deadly books

If Books Could Kill: Poisonous Pages Through History

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
MAIN ADULT:

A presentation on the history of poisonous bookmaking materials — from arsenic to lead — including stories, historical context, and rare items (like an arsenic-bound book) displayed under glass.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

A presentation on the history of poisonous bookmaking materials — from arsenic to lead — including stories, historical context, and rare items (like an arsenic-bound book) displayed under glass.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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NJ Department of Human Services

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Health & Wellness, Outside Group
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness, Outside Group
Event Details:

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Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Mount Tabor Kids Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Children

Who Was Anne Frank? by Ann Abramson

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who Was Anne Frank? by Ann Abramson

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Trivia

K-Pop Demon Hunters Family Trivia

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Family

Are you the ultimate Huntr/x fan? 

Join us for trivia, snacks, and prizes for the winning teams!

Registration is required!

 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you the ultimate Huntr/x fan? 

Join us for trivia, snacks, and prizes for the winning teams!

Registration is required!

 

 

hot chocolate

Quiet Reading Hot Chocolate Party

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Mount Tabor Branch Library:

Bring a book or grab one from our stacks to read while you enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate with your neighbors. This quiet reading party is for everyone!  No registration required.

Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Bring a book or grab one from our stacks to read while you enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate with your neighbors. This quiet reading party is for everyone!  No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Collaborative Crochet Circle

Collaborative Crochet Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adult are welcome at this crochet program where they will assist with crochet questions, and even knitting questions, as they do invite knitters to the group.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult are welcome at this crochet program where they will assist with crochet questions, and even knitting questions, as they do invite knitters to the group.

WE in white text over a red and black background.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
SciFi & Fantasy Book Club:

Step into new worlds each month with thought-provoking science fiction and fantasy reads, from timeless classics to fresh new adventures.

We by Yevgeny Zamayatin

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into new worlds each month with thought-provoking science fiction and fantasy reads, from timeless classics to fresh new adventures.

We by Yevgeny Zamayatin

AARP Tax Aide Training

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax Training

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

AARP Tax Training

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Snack & Play (Ages 2-5)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a snack and play with fun toys in the storytime room.

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Enjoy a snack and play with fun toys in the storytime room.

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:15am
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Outside Group
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Felting with Christine: Valentines Gnome! (18 years & Older)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
MAIN ADULT:

Join Christine Hsiao as she guides us through making Valentine Gnomes.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Christine Hsiao as she guides us through making Valentine Gnomes.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Needle Felting Snowmen

Snowman Needle Felting Project (Ages 7 and Older)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

For children ages 7 and older.

Make a snowman needle felting project with instruction from Christine from Woolly Pets!

Registration is required and will begin on January 3, 2026 at 9am.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 7 and older.

Make a snowman needle felting project with instruction from Christine from Woolly Pets!

Registration is required and will begin on January 3, 2026 at 9am.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Junk Journaling

Junk Journaling with Kara DeJesus (18 years & older)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
MAIN ADULT:

Junk journaling is a creative form of journaling that uses recycled materials like old book pages, receipts, magazine clippings, packaging, and other “junk” to create a personalized journal.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Junk journaling is a creative form of journaling that uses recycled materials like old book pages, receipts, magazine clippings, packaging, and other “junk” to create a personalized journal.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: CLOSED

All Day
Main Library, Lake Hiawatha
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lake Hiawatha

AARP Tax Aide Training

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax aide training

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

AARP Tax aide training