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Fifth Annual Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/26
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Help the Parsippany Library celebrate National Poetry Month. During April, the Parsippany Library invites aspiring poets to celebrate with us!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Help the Parsippany Library celebrate National Poetry Month. During April, the Parsippany Library invites aspiring poets to celebrate with us!

Collaborative Crochet Circle

Collaborative Crochet Circle

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Deadly books

If Books Could Kill: Poisonous Pages Through History

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Closed
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.

Good Friday: CLOSED

All Day
Main Library, Lake Hiawatha, Mount Tabor
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lake Hiawatha, Mount Tabor
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

LKH Adult: Bagels & Books Club

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Adult, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
LKH: Books & Bagels Book Club:

Books & Bagels Book Club meets monthly at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library to discuss various genres of fiction, non-fiction, and more.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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

Books & Bagels Book Club meets monthly at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library to discuss various genres of fiction, non-fiction, and more.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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, April 4, 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
Peep

Peeps Easter Candy Kabob (Ages 7 and up)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Family

Children ages 7 and up are invited to this special Easter program!  We will be making Peep Easter candy kabobs with a variety of different gummy and soft candies.

Space is limited and registration is required.

 

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

Children ages 7 and up are invited to this special Easter program!  We will be making Peep Easter candy kabobs with a variety of different gummy and soft candies.

Space is limited and registration is required.

 

Easter

All Day
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
ICBW 2026

International Children's Book Week for All Ages

All Day 4/6 - 4/11
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children, Education, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Winner of the 2025 USBBY Bridge to Understanding Award and 2026 New Jersey Library Association Innovative Program Award!

Travel the world from the comfort of your community during spring break!

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

Winner of the 2025 USBBY Bridge to Understanding Award and 2026 New Jersey Library Association Innovative Program Award!

Travel the world from the comfort of your community during spring break!

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.

Mark deMos

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Program Type: Outside Group
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Sensory Play (Ages 3 and Older)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 3 & up play in the storytime room with different sensory toys and puzzles.  No registration required.  

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

Children ages 3 & up play in the storytime room with different sensory toys and puzzles.  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.

ICBW 2026

All Around the World Stories with Ms. Kellyanne for All Ages

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Education, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Kick off the week with some stories from around the world read by Ms. Kellyanne! Learn about all the activities that will be happening during the week and get your very own reading passport! 

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Children, Education, Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Kick off the week with some stories from around the world read by Ms. Kellyanne! Learn about all the activities that will be happening during the week and get your very own reading passport! 

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.

Girl Scout troop 98880

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group

Girls Scout Troop 

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

Girls Scout Troop 

ICBW 2026

Gujarati & English Stories with Ms. Mansi for All Ages

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Education, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Family

Join us for Gujarati stories and a special Gujarati dance in this event with presenter Ms. Mansi!

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Children, Education, Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Gujarati stories and a special Gujarati dance in this event with presenter Ms. Mansi!

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.

Bracelet

Girls Charm Bracelet Making (Ages 9-11)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 9 to 11 will be designing their own charm bracelets.  They will be able to pick a few charms to put on the bracelet.

This program is strictly for ages 9 to 11.  Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Children ages 9 to 11 will be designing their own charm bracelets.  They will be able to pick a few charms to put on the bracelet.

This program is strictly for ages 9 to 11.  Space is limited and registration is required.

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Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
KIDS: Preschool Storytime:

Children ages 2–5, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft activity.

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

Children ages 2–5, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft activity.

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.

Women practicing gentle yoga. Header reads ‘Gentle Yoga.’ Class meets Tuesdays 10 AM – 11 AM. Note: $5 fee.

Gentle Yoga

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Yoga:

This is a paid program $5.00 a class.In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each p...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness

This is a paid program $5.00 a class.

In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.

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.

Children Storytime

April Storytime - Spring

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
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...

Celebrate spring with stories, songs, and fun activities! Join us for a lively story time filled with seasonal tales and movement. 

Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: 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.

Celebrate spring with stories, songs, and fun activities! Join us for a lively story time filled with seasonal tales and movement. 

Mental Health Assoc. Staff Training & Development

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Age Group:
Adults

Staff Training and Development 

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

Staff Training and Development 

tangram

Tangram Story and Activity (Ages 5 & Up)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games
Age Group:
Children

Learn about tangrams- ancient Chinese puzzles consisting of seven flat geometric pieces with stories and an activity. 

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

Learn about tangrams- ancient Chinese puzzles consisting of seven flat geometric pieces with stories and an activity. 

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.

A tablet, splattered with rain, lies on a field of green grass

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Spring clean your technology! Need help getting rid of the apps you don't use or organizing the ones you do? Want to clean up your hard drive and get your photo collection under control?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Tech Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Technology
Event Details:

Spring clean your technology! Need help getting rid of the apps you don't use or organizing the ones you do? Want to clean up your hard drive and get your photo collection under control?

Fall Prevention in the Elderly Population

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
MAIN ADULT:

The topic will highlight - Risk factors, strategies to prevent falls and how Physical Therapy can help prevent falls.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The topic will highlight - Risk factors, strategies to prevent falls and how Physical Therapy can help prevent falls.

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.

Hindi & English Stories with Ms. Rashmi for All Ages

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Stop by for stories in Hindi and English and create a wonderful elephant bookmark to take home! 

No registration required! 

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

Stop by for stories in Hindi and English and create a wonderful elephant bookmark to take home! 

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.

Visit With Therapy Animals!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
KIDS: Visit with Therapy Animals!:

Children age 5 and older are invited to visit with a therapy dog or two! Animals provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy.

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

Children age 5 and older are invited to visit with a therapy dog or two! 

Animals provided by Creature Comfort Pet Therapy.

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.