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How to Find and Get College Scholarships

@ the Main Library

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 pm

Are you overwhelmed by the looming cost of college tuition? In this FREE workshop you will find out how to locate scholarships that suit your skills and attributes. We will review the different types of scholarships and a process for finding the right ones for you. Discover what’s important when it comes to securing money for your education and how to write a winning essay from a writing expert who facilitated her entire college education through scholarship funds alone. It can be done! Registration is required. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend. In case of inclement weather, this program will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at 7 pm.

Valentine's Day Itty Bitty Bop @ the Main Library!!

Monday February 13, 2017 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Ages Birth-3 years

Dance to songs with scarves, shaker eggs and puppets.

Registration is not required.

New Friends of the Library Fundraiser

The next time you shop online with Amazon.com, go to 
smile.amazon.com, a program that donates a portion of your
sale to the charity of your choice. Just select Friends of the 
Parsippany Library as your charitable organization and a 
portion of your sales will go to our organization.

Lake Hiawatha Book Club!

The Lake Hiawatha Book Club is always looking for new members to share the joy of reading.

The group meets at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library

on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.

Interested in joining?

Call or stop by the library to leave your contact information.

Mid-Winter Bag Sale --- 02/04 through 02/25/17

It’s cold outside!

The perfect time to snuggle up with a good read so come see what we have to offer!! A huge selection of Fiction, Non-fiction, and Children’s including Middle School and Teens, Graphic Novels, Cooking, Mixed Media and More! Price: $5.00 per level bag – (which will be provided for you)

Tables stocked daily with new selections

Sponsored by the Friends of the Parsippany Library

Storytimes @ Lake Hiawatha!!

Begin the week of January 9^th for age birth to 5 years:

Mondays from 11:00 – 11:45am = children ages 2 & 3 ONLY

Tuesdays from 11:00 – 11:45am = children ages 3 – 5 ONLY

Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:00am = children who are NOT walking yet (crawlers) ONLY

Wednesday s from 11:15 – 11:45am = children UNDER 2 who are walking ONLY

Please attend program specially created for your child’s age. NO registration required

J. Emanuel Chocolate - Taste & Learn

@ Lake Hiawatha!!

Tuesday, January 17, 7-8:30 PM. Lake Hiawatha Library, 68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ
In this adult program, chocolatier Mike Canzano will treat us to a chocolate tasting and discussion on the uses and sources of chocolate. Preregister by Friday, January 13 at www.parsippanylibrary.org or #973-335-0952.

Read to a Dog @ the Main Library!

Wednesday February 1, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

For ages 5-10. Sign up to read to a therapy dog. Registration begins on January 4 at 9am. Each child may register for one of four sessions.

Discovery Table @ Lake Hiawatha!

All ages Geared towards children ages 2 - 8

Drop in to play with educational games & toys while sitting at our Discovery Table in the Children’s Department!

No registration required.

Library Art Sale!

It's not too late to purchase a beautiful piece of art for your collection or to give as a gift. Contact the Library for more information. These are the beautiful works that were donated by local artists for our 10th anniversary gala.
Payment can be made by credit card, cash or check. Proceeds will be used for art programs for children, teens and adults.

Friday Film Night- Girl on the Train @ the Main Library

Friday January 20, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

A recent divorcee fantasizes about a couple whose house she passes each day on her commuter train ride. Soon, she becomes entangled in a mystery involving not only the couple, but her former husband and his new family.

Adapted from the 2015 best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins.

Rated R and runs 2 hours

Anyone 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Movies start at 7pm.

Doors Open at 6:30pm and close at 7:30pm.

TAB Meeting @ the Main Library

(Grades 9-12)

Monday, Jan. 9 & Jan. 23, 3 pm

The Teen Advisory Board is made up of teens who participate in and influence the functioning of the library. TAB is an open forum to have your voice heard. Stop by Teen Central during a TAB meeting to see what it’s all about and consider applying to join! Registration is not required.

Amazing But True STEM Program @ Lake Hiawatha!

Tuesday, January 24 4:00 – 5:00pm Grades K – 5

How is a bridge built and why? Drop in to attend this Fun Facts program and find out the answers! We will begin the program reading a short non-fiction book related to one of these topics, then dive into and activity, and finish with an exciting craft. No registration required.

Future dates: Tuesday, January & 31 and February 7 & 14

Program is ONLY for students in grades K - 5th. All other children must stay with a caregiver.

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln @ Lake Hiawatha!

Tuesday, February 7, 7-8;30

A one-man interpretation of one of America's most challenged and beloved presidents. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities". Location: Lake Hiawatha LIbrary, 68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. Preregister by Thursday, February 1 at www.parsippanylibrary.org or #973-335-0952.

Teen Tech Time (Grades 6-12) @ the Main Library

Wednesday, January 25th 3 pm

Main Library, Tech Center

Need extra computer time? Want to play games like Minecraft and Block Miner with your friends? Every fourth Wednesday of the month the tech lab is teen only for two hours. No registration is required. For students in grades 6-12. Seating is first come, first served. There is a 1-hour limit when others are waiting.

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!

Check out our Twitter account, @ParTroyLIbrary, to keep up with library happenings!

Also, check our Facebook page for lots of great updates!

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Library System offers many great programs for all ages. Check out our calendars to see the rest of our programs and sign up for one today!