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Fifth Annual Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1–4/26
Main Library
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
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!

Mount Tabor Library Art Opening: Pysanky by Dorian Yurchuk

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

Please join us at the Mount Tabor Branch Library for an art exhibition of decorated eggs by Dorian Yurchuk, created using the traditional pysanka technique (albeit with non-traditional motifs).

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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
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.

If Books Could Kill: Poisonous Pages Through History

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
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
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lake Hiawatha, Mount Tabor

LKH Adult: Bagels & Books Club

9:00am–10:00am
Lake Hiawatha
Adults
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)

9:00am–11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Program Type: Outside Group

Peeps Easter Candy Kabob (Ages 7 and up)

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Children, Family
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
Closing
Branches:
Main Library

International Children's Book Week for All Ages

All Day 4/6–4/11
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Teens, Family
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

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

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.

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

2:30pm–3:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Teens, Family
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

5:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

Girls Scout Troop 

Gujarati & English Stories with Ms. Mansi for All Ages

7:00pm–7:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Teens, Family
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.

Girls Charm Bracelet Making (Ages 9-11)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Main Library
Children
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.

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.

April Storytime - Spring

10:30am–11:00am
Mount Tabor
Children
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

Staff Training and Development 

Tangram Story and Activity (Ages 5 & Up)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Main Library
Children
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.

Tech Tuesday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main Library
Adults
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

2:30pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Adults
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

6:00pm–6:30pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
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.