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Excellent Eggs!

For ages 3-11

Please bring two hard-boiled eggs to dye with beautiful colors and decorate. This project could get messy. Please dress accordingly. Registration is required. Choose one session - Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm or Wednesday, March 23 at 4:15 pm.

An Astronomy Adventure! @ Lake Hiawatha

Tuesday, March 29 7 -8:30 p.m.

See breathtaking pictures of Mars, Pluto, and the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Learn about new manned and robotic missions to explore space. Speaker: Paul Circillo, NJ Astronomical Assn. Preregister at www.parsippanylibrary.org or #973-335-0952

Maker Day 2016 @ Lake Hiawatha Library!

Saturday, March 19 between 1 – 3:30pm

All Ages Welcome!

Drop in and celebrate creativity and science with a variety of fun activities. No Registration Required.

Here is what the children will be making:

Pattern Fruit Loop necklace
LED light up birthday card
CD marble spinner
Have fun creating your own marble maze using our pegboard and hooks
Little Bits demonstration
Have fun playing with connectors to build a colorful building

Friday Night Films: Bridge of Spies

Friday March 18, 2016 7:00 PM; Doors open at 6:30

Academy Award Nominee for Best Picture!

In this historical drama set during the Cold War, a Brooklyn attorney (Tom Hanks) is tasked with negotiating a prisoner exchange between an American pilot who was shot down over the USSR and a Soviet spy serving a 45-year sentence for espionage against the U.S. Bridge of Spies was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Matt Charman and Joel and Ethan Coen.

“Disaster! Stories of Death in 19th Century NJ”

Monday, March 21 2-3:30 PM

Alan Siegel, Esq. and author will give exciting narration and show photos of some of NJ’s worst ship and train wrecks, fires, storms, and explosions. Preregister at www.parsippanylibrary.org of 3973-887-5150 ext. 209.

Lego Robotics @ Lake Hiawatha!

Thursday, March 17

Times to register for: 4:00 – 4:30, 4:30 – 5:00 or 5:00 – 5:30pm

Learn how to build and program robots with LEGO bricks and software!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration starts March 3. Register BY PHONE ONLY - 973-335-0952

Death Café

Tuesday, March 22 2-4 pm

An informal gathering of mindful people, dialoguing about our thoughts and experiences regarding death with a view of helping us make the most of our lives. Preregister at www.parsippanylibrary.org or #973-887-5150 ext. 209

Teen Art Workshop: Learn to Draw Fantasy Animals

Saturday, March 12, 2:30-4 pm

Learn to draw fantasy animals with the artist Kayla Dailey. Registration is required. For students in grades 6-12.

Friends of the Library Fundraiser

Monday, March 14 at the Red Stone Tavern, located at 3159 Rt. 46 E. Parsippany.

Come to the Red Stone Tavern on March 14th and support the Friends of the library. Bring a coupon (avaiable online or at any branch, and a portion of the proceeds goes to support the Friends. Offer valid for either lunch or dinner. For reservations, please call 973-9174777.

Preschool Puzzle Party @ Lake Hiawatha!

Tuesday, March 8 from 11 – 12:00pm

Ages 2 – 5

Exercise your mind and make new friends while
working on a variety of wooden and jigsaw puzzles!
No Registration Required.

Rise and Shine Storytime @ Mt. Tabor!

Thursday mornings at 10:00 before the library opens

Children (birth to age 4)

March 10, 17, 24, 31

April 7 and 14.

Preschool Game Day @ Lake Hiawatha!

Tuesday, March 15 11 – 12:00pm

Ages 2 – 5

Have fun playing simple board games perfect for preschoolers. Play with your family members or with new friends! No Registration Required

Teen Crafternoon

Thursday, March 10, 3-5 pm, Teen Center

Spend the afternoon getting crafty in the Teen Center. We’ll provide materials and snacks, you bring the creativity! Registration is required. For students in grades 6-12.

Teen March Madness

March 1-March 31

We’re celebrating March Madness— library style! Come into the Teen Center at the Main Branch or stop by the Lake Hiawatha branch throughout the month of March and vote on which book you think will win each bracket! At the end of the week, the winners are revealed, and the books move on. The champion from each branch will be announced on Thursday, March 31. Join us for a donut celebration at 4 pm in the Teen Center on the day of the big reveal!

Harry Potter Party for Grades 4-5

Tuesday March 29, 2016 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

Students in grades 4-5 are invited to join us for games and a craft celebrating the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, February 17 at 9am.

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!

In addition to our main Twitter acount, @ParTroyLIbrary, our Teen and Children's Departments are now on Twitter. Check them out at @ParLibraryTeens and @ParTroyChildren

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!