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Life on the International Space Station

@ Lake Hiawatha Library!

Tuesday, April 25 7-8:30 PM

Rescheduled from 4/4.

Speaker: Paul Cirilllo, 25+ year NJ Astronomical Association member. Share in the adventure of how astronauts live and work in space! Discover how the absence of gravity affects the human body. Breathtaking pictures of the Earth from this orbiting laboratory will be show. Location: Lake Hiawatha Library, 68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. Preregister by Monday, April 24 at www.parsippanylibrary.org or #973-335-0952.
Children must be 12 years+ and accompanied by an adult.

New Afternoon Preschool Storytime for ages 2 - 5 @ Lake Hiawatha

Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM

Enjoy songs, stories, and activities designed to help your child with school readiness in this fun, interactive storytime! Kids will make a simple craft to take home.

                                                                       For ages 2-5
                                           Session dates: Tuesdays, March 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9
   2:00 - 2:45pm
                                                                       No registration required.

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.

Looking for Donations!!

If you have any unused, new fabric you would like to donate to the library for sewing projects in our Makerspace, please contact Corinne Markey at 973-887-5150 x238.

Dream Interpretation: How They

Heal, Comfort, and Educate Us

@ the Main Library

Tuesday, March 28 7-8:30 PM

Medium Rose Marie Rubinetti Cappiello is returning by popular demand to discuss types of dream states, how to use dreams for healing and advancing into higher stages of learning and purpose and how to encourage dream visits from your loved ones. Parsippany Public Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Preregister by Monday, March 27 at www.parsippanylibrary.org or #973-887-5150 ext. 209.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

PRESENTING... MUSIC & THE ARTS

AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ON HALSEY ROAD – APRIL 5^TH, 2017

A SPECIAL SELECTION OF BOOKS ON ALL AREAS OF THE ARTS AND MUSIC, INCLUDING SOME OPERA, BALLET, MOVIES, BIO’S AND MEMOIR’S OF INTERESTING PEOPLE IN THE “BUSINESS” ALONG WITH BOOKS ON BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT!!

THERE WILL BE ART FROM MONET, DALI, & JACKSON POLLOCK, TO NAME JUST A FEW PLUS THE WORKS OF SOME FAMOUS GRAPHIC ARTISTS,

TRAVEL TO ROME, PARIS, ISRAEL, ITALY, SWEDEN, THE PRAGUE, FRANCE, ENGLAND AND THE USA VIA OUR BOOK SELECTIONS.

IN ADDITION WE WILL OFFER A SMALL SELECTION OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR GIFT GIFTING.

SALES WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS STOCK IS AVAILABLE.

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PARSIPPANY LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THREE LIBRARY BRANCHES

The Basics of Citizenship @ Lake Hiawatha!

Rescheduled!!!
Tuesday March 30, 2017 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Paul Gilbert, Lake Hiawatha based immigration lawyer will share his 35+ years of immigration law experience and discuss the process and requirements for becoming an American citizen.

Children must be 12+ to attend.

Hocus Pocus, It's Joe Fischer Magic Show @ the Main Library!

Thursday April 13, 2017 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Join us for a special performance by magician Joe Fischer! Recommended for ages 5 and older. Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, March 15 at 9am.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Parsippany Library.

Read to a Dog @ the Main Library!!!

Wednesday April 5, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

For ages 5-10. Sign up to read to a therapy dog. Registration begins on March 1 at 9am. Each child may register for one 15 minute session.

Film Series @ Lake Hiawatha

Film Series: Women versus Women ….And Not About Men

Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 6:30-9pm

We will be screening: May 3, Postcards From the Edge (1990), May 10, The Turning Point (1977), May 17, Old Acquaintance (1943) Discussion following the film will be led by Joyce Frei McNeill, Ph.D. Location: Lake Hiawatha Library, 68 Nokomis Ave, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. 973-335-0952

Friday Film Night-Rogue One: A Star Wars Story @ the Main Library

Friday April 21, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

In a period of great conflict, a group of unlikely heroes led by Jyn Erso, a daring fugitive, and Cassian Andor, a rebel spy, band together on a desperate mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.

Rated PG13

Anyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Movies start at 7pm and runs approximately 2hrs.15min.

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

TAB Meeting @ the Main Library

(Grades 9-12)

Monday March 27, 3 pm

Main Library, Teen Central

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. Contact the Teen Department at 973-887-5150 ext. 208 for more information about this month's meetings.

Messy Mondays for Grades K - 2 @ Lake Hiawatha!

Mondays in March

4:00 – 4:45 pm

Register for some Monday messiness with Miss Karen! We will read a picture book related to the theme, and then sit at tables to create a marvelous masterpiece! Registration Required.

Registration begins 2 weeks prior to each program date.

THEMES:

March 20 = Wax stick pictures

March 27 = Make your own play dough

Teen Tech Week!

All Branch Locations

We’re celebrating Teen Tech Week all month long. Stop by your branch to pick up a Bingo challenge card. Submit a completed card and your name will be entered in a prize drawing for a $100 Best Buy gift card! The contest runs all month long, and the grand prize drawing will be held March 30th. For students in grades 6-12.

In-beTween Book Scene

@ the Main Library!

Wednesday 4/19/17 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Main Library, Tech Center

Come to the tween scene to read and discuss great books, do fun activities and enjoy a snack! This book club is for fifth, sixth and seventh grade students and meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Session dates are: 4/19/17, 5/17/17

Registration is required.

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!