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Books, Baby! for Up to 2 Years

11:45am–12:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
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.

Basic Self-Defense workshop with SelfDefense4all

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn core principles of Krav Maga—the self-defense system used worldwide for real-life situations—presented by SelfDefense4All. Take first steps toward becoming stronger, safer, and more capable.

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.

French Conversation Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Mount Tabor
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your High School French? Then join us at the Mt. Tabor Library.  You will not only practice with others but also learn some "new" expressions under the guidance of Joelle, a local Mt. Tabor resident.

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 Lantern Painting Workshop

6:30pm–7:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come on by and paint a paper lantern and embellish it with silk flowers. All attendees will paint their very own lantern to take home. Presented by Bernadine Ferrari.

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.

Sensory Play (Ages 3 and Older)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children
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.

Live Well Age Smart Presents: Hidden Gems of The Twilight Zone Session 2

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Event Details:

This season we examine four episodes from The Twilight Zone and learn how they reflect the success factors of the classic television program that made the show so unique. 

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–11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Outside Group

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.

President's Day: CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lake Hiawatha

Mark deMos

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

Parsippany Democrats Monthly Members Meeting

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

Monthly Member meetings

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-5)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children
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.

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.

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

6:00pm–7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
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.

Nursery Storytime (Ages Birth-2)

10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children

Children from birth to age 2, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, and a coloring sheet 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.

Ready, Set, Storytime! for Ages 2-5

11:00am–11:30am
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
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

11:45am–12:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
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.

Mah Jongg

1:30pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
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

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

American Financial Education Alliance

5:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

Social Security and Medicare Info Session

Snowman Name Craft (Ages 5 & Up)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Main Library
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a snowman craft using the letters of your name!

Recommended for children ages 5 & up.

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.

Sedgefield Civic Association

7:30pm–8:45pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

 Sedgefield Civic Association

Neighborhood Board  Meeting

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.

Mount Tabor Kids Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Mount Tabor
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Never Girls: Far From Shore by Kiki Thorpe

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.