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Winter Village Paper Craft (Ages 7 and up)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Design your own paper winter village scene to display during the holiday season.

This program is for ages 7 and up.

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

Design your own paper winter village scene to display during the holiday season.

This program is for ages 7 and up.

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Celebrate The Prince of Stars with M.O. Yuksel for Ages 4 & Up

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Talks, Children, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us to celebrate the release of this new biography of Ulugh Beg, influential Muslim astronomer and mathematician. Author M.O. Yuksel will read her new book and do a stellar suncatcher craft! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Talks, Children, Special Events, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the release of this new biography of Ulugh Beg, influential Muslim astronomer and mathematician. Author M.O. Yuksel will read her new book and do a stellar suncatcher craft! 

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.

Make a Card to Donate to St. Clare's Hospital!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Join Little Hearts Foundation to create handmade cards, which we’ll deliver directly to children at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. 

This program is for all ages.  No registration required.

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

Join Little Hearts Foundation to create handmade cards, which we’ll deliver directly to children at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. 

This program is for all ages.  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.

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Dinosaur Free Play (Ages 2-5)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

For ages 2-5.  Enjoy playing with a variety of educational dinosaur-themed toys.  No registration required.

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

For ages 2-5.  Enjoy playing with a variety of educational dinosaur-themed toys.  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.

Hey, Let's Play Logo!

Hey, Let's Play! for Ages Up to 5 Years

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Education
Age Group:
Children, Family
LKH KIDS: Hey, Let's Play!:

Stop by for this unguided program and play with the many toys that the library has—blocks, instruments, manipulatives, and more!

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Education

Stop by for this unguided program and play with the many toys that the library has—blocks, instruments, manipulatives, and more!

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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Christmas Ornaments (All Ages)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Drop Into the library to make cute ornaments for the holidays.

Recommended for children of all ages.

No registration required.

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

Drop Into the library to make cute ornaments for the holidays.

Recommended for children of all ages.

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.

Holiday Playdough Making for Ages 2-5

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come make your own edible holiday playdough!

Registration is required and begins Thursday, November 28 @ 11:00 AM

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make your own edible holiday playdough!

Registration is required and begins Thursday, November 28 @ 11:00 AM

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.

Lake Hiawatha LEGO League-Build with us every month!

LEGO League

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Other
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come build with us each month!

Your creation will be put on display in the Children's Room until the next meeting.

Registration is NOT required! Best for ages 5 & Up,  families are welcome.

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Other
Event Details:

Come build with us each month!

Your creation will be put on display in the Children's Room until the next meeting.

Registration is NOT required! Best for ages 5 & Up,  families are welcome.

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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Holiday Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

For all ages!  Stop in to make crafts to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas.  No registration required

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

For all ages!  Stop in to make crafts to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas.  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.

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Key Club Storytime (All Ages)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

PHHS Key Club Storytime: Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is hosting a storytime with their favorite childhood stories.

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

PHHS Key Club Storytime: Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is hosting a storytime with their favorite childhood stories.

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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Homemade Christmas Cards (All Ages)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Children all ages can drop in to make homemade Christmas cards to hand out.

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

Children all ages can drop in to make homemade Christmas cards to hand out.

Story Time

Winter Storytime - Winter Light

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
MTT KIDS: Children's Storytime:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and exper...

No registration required.

 

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

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

No registration required.

 

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
LKH KIDS: Visit with Therapy Dogs:

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

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.

Hey, Let's Play Logo!

Hey, Let's Play! for Ages Up to 5 Years

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Education
Age Group:
Children, Family
LKH KIDS: Hey, Let's Play!:

Stop by for this unguided program and play with the many toys that the library has—blocks, instruments, manipulatives, and more!

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Education

Stop by for this unguided program and play with the many toys that the library has—blocks, instruments, manipulatives, and more!

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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Holiday Dance Party (Ages 2-5)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Dance and sing to fun holiday music!

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:

Dance and sing to fun holiday music!

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.

Holiday Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a Holiday Storytime! We will read books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. We will also do a fun snowflake ornament craft.

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

Join us for a Holiday Storytime! We will read books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. We will also do a fun snowflake ornament craft.

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.

Christmas Storytime/Racconti di Natale for Ages 2-5

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Ms. Kellyanne for a special Christmas storytime in English and Italian featuring Santa Claus and La Befana, the Christmas Witch!

No registration required!

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kellyanne for a special Christmas storytime in English and Italian featuring Santa Claus and La Befana, the Christmas Witch!

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.

Cards

Collectible Card Club (All Ages)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Who doesn't like to collect something and show off their collection!

Bring your Pokémon, baseball, football, or whatever trading card you collect to share, show off, or even trade if you would like!

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

Who doesn't like to collect something and show off their collection!

Bring your Pokémon, baseball, football, or whatever trading card you collect to share, show off, or even trade if you would like!

Story Time

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
MTT KIDS: Children's Storytime:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and exper...

No registration required.

 

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

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

No registration required.

 

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Coloring for All

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Mount Tabor Branch Library:

A relaxing hour of coloring, casual conversation, and community for all ages. We’ll provide everything you need—coloring pages, pencils, markers, and gel pens to create a cozy and inspired space.

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

A relaxing hour of coloring, casual conversation, and community for all ages. We’ll provide everything you need—coloring pages, pencils, markers, and gel pens to create a cozy and inspired space.

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.

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
LKH KIDS: Visit with Therapy Dogs:

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

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.

Hat

DIY NYE Hat (All Ages)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Children all ages will be able to design and create their own hat for New Year's Eve to wear!

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

Children all ages will be able to design and create their own hat for New Year's Eve to wear!

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New Year's Eve Wand Craft (All Ages)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Make your own star wand for New Year's Eve.

Children of all ages may attend.

No registration required.

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

Make your own star wand for New Year's Eve.

Children of all ages may attend.

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.

Story Time

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
MTT KIDS: Children's Storytime:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and exper...

No registration required.

 

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

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

No registration required.