Main Library
Women of Picatinny
Tuesday, March 17
7:00pm-8:00pm
We welcome back Jeff Ranu CIV USARMY FUTURES COMMAND (USA) to present:
The Women of Picatinny Arsenal.
The presentation features the contributions of women to Picatinny Arsenal, and the Army, from 1907 - 2018. Picatinny was founded in 1880, but did not become an Arsenal until 1907 when Picatinny took on the Manufacturing and Research/Development mission. Women have played an important role since day 1, though those roles have transformed over the years (Manufacturing, Administrative, Science/Engineering, Senior Executives). The transitions over time are evident in the presentation.
Agents Of Change: Women in New Jersey History
Friday, March 20
2:00pm-3:30pm
Down the alphabet, from Dr. Virginia Apgar, inventor of the Apgar score, to legendary Revolutionary War heroine Temperance Wick, New Jersey women have been integral to American history. While the lives and contributions of these pioneers don’t fit a specific category, what they do have in common is both their energy and the sense of purpose they brought to their lives.
This lecture is presented by New Jersey photojournalist Jim DelGiudice, whose architectural photography has appeared in several National Register nominations.
Remember the Ladies
Friday, March 27
2:00pm-3:30pm
James Brown recorded a song called “It’s A Man’s Man’s World." Abigail Adams, in a letter to John dated March 31, 1776, exhorted him to “Remember the Ladies.”
In this lecture, we remeber the ladies.
Presented by Joel Farkas National Park Service Volunteer Docent
Lake Hiawatha
One Journey Started It All
Join us at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library as we celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with a special movie presentation of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.
Wednesday, March 25th
Rated PG13
Anyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Run time is approximately 2hrs and 45mins
Doors Open at 5:45pm
Friends of the Library
Interested in Joining the Friends?
Are you a local college student, looking for a unique service project? A parent with young children wanting to interact with other adults? A retiree looking for a way to volunteer in the community (but not too much of a time commitment)? Why not join the Friends of the Parsippany Library?
The Friends of the Library is a 501C3 volunteer organization that raises money and advocates for the Parsippany Public Library and its branches.
Volunteers are asked to pay a $15.00 membership fee to join. The group meets once a month (attendance is optional).
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