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Winter Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Mount Tabor
Children
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.

 

DIY Snowy Mason Jar (Ages 18 & Up)

6:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chase the winter blues away and create your own snowy mason jar to display during the winter!

We will have a 6 pm start time to allow enough time.  Please come when you can!

Visit With Therapy Animals!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Children
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.

Purls of Wisdom/Jersey Knitters

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Group Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults

Shimmery Snow Painting (Ages 5 & Up)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Create a shimmery snow painting using glue, shaving cream and paint on miniature canvases.  

Children should be ages 5 & up.  No registration required but supplies are limited so first come, first served.

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.

Gentle Yoga for Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This course uses gentle and restorative yoga techniques, breath work and meditation to relax the body and mind. Please wear what makes you feel comfortable, taking your shoes off for the practice is suggested, chairs will be available.

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.

Afoot in Morris: Walking the Parks and Trails of Morris County

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Author Talks
Registration Required
Event Details:

This brand-new guidebook features in-depth descriptions of the trails and parks throughout Morris County, highlighting more than 50 parks, preserves, sanctuaries and other protected open space.

PROGRAM FULL: Healthy Bones

9:45am–11:00am
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Healthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and Norwescap. This exercise class is to help keep our bones strong, with gentle stretching and movement.

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)

9:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Outside Group

Storytime with Little Fajr Press

11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
Children, Family
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Author Talks, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

January is Muslim Heritage Month!  Books are a great way to elevate the religion, history and tradition of the Muslim community. Join us to hear books from Little Fajr Press.

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.

Paper Shapers Club with Deanna Kwan

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

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.

Water Color Snowman with Deepa Vavilala

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Artists Reception
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Main library as we welcome back Deepa Vavilala and her talent in water color painting. We will learn about painting in white and shadowing!!

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.

AARP Tax Aide Training

9:00am–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

AARP Tax aide training

Mark deMos

9:30am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Program Type: Outside Group

Evening Cookbook Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required

Select a recipe to bring in (make only enough for everyone to taste).

Bring the items with you, ready to serve. There are no cooking facilities available at the Library. Please bring serving pieces for your dish. Plates, bowls, and utensils will be provided. You are also encouraged to bring containers to take home leftovers of the dishes that we share.

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.

Parsippany Democrats Monthly Members Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

Monthly Member meetings

Gentle Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Adults
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.

Winter Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Mount Tabor
Children
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.

 

Mount Tabor Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Mount Tabor
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Mount Tabor Book Club for lively monthly discussions on a wide range of books. Connect with fellow readers, share ideas, and discover your next great read. New members 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.

Young Athletes Program (Special Olympics New Jersey)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Young Athletes is for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities.

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.

Reading Party

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Book Group
Registration Required

It's not a book club, it's a reading party! Bring a book, or borrow one of ours for a cozy night out for book lovers. Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere of comfy seats, soft music, and casual book chat.

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.

Historical Book Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Adults
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

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Group Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults

Crafter's Corner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Mount Tabor
Teens, Adults
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!