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La Leche League of Rockaway will meet at the Rockaway Borough Library on Friday, March 6 at 10:30 am
Visit https://lalecheleaguerockaway.weebly.com/ for more information.
Continuing our Virtual Author Talks, this month the library is thrilled to present Kate Quinn and Shoshana Walter. Both The Astral Library and Rehab are available in our catalog, so place a hold now and join us on Zoom! Register by visiting our website and clicking on "Events" then "Virtual Author Talks".
Join us at the MAIN Library Saturday, March 7th at 10 am for bingo! Recommended for children of all ages. No registration required.
Join us at the library to celebrate "Kiss or Kismet," a new book by local author RJ Stokley. Please register for this on the library`s website.
60s, 70s, and 80s Trivia Night
Monday, March 9 at 6 pm
Registration required.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Today the Children’s Department visited a local preschool for their "Community Helpers Study." Children learned about all the fun activities there are to do at the library and what librarians do! 📚
Some of our favorite questions from the day included: How many books are in the whole library? How old is the library? Do you have to stand, or are there chairs at the movies? Stop by the library to discover the answers and learn more about the library!
Spring is almost here! Stop in and make plants you do not have to worry about watering!
🎨 Main Library Moment
Bold colors, creative patterns, and beautiful storytelling through art!
On February 26, community members joined us at the Main Library to create vibrant Synthia Saint James–inspired wall tapestries in celebration of Black History Month. Participants explored the artist’s signature style—rich colors, geometric shapes, and cultural symbolism—while designing their own unique textile pieces.
Each tapestry told its own story, and it was wonderful to see creativity come to life around the table.
Thank you to everyone who spent the evening creating with us! ✂️🧵
#ParsippanyLibrary #MainLibraryMoment #LibraryPrograms #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityCreativity #ArtAtTheLibrary #ParsippanyNJ
Arrayscape Gaming Presents Minecraft: Jack and the Beanstalk
Saturday, March 7 at 11 am
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Can you say SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL? How about BISESQUICENTENNIAL, or SESTERCENTENNIAL? Whatever you call it, the library is kicking off the celebration in March, come join the fun!
Learn more about one of the women who helped our new nation define itself. Alisa Dupuy from the Ladies of History will bring you back to the 18th century with her masterful storytelling.
Thank you for joining us at the main library as we welcome back Lynn Schwartz for a cozy winter palette painting session! Don’t miss this chance to create beautiful art and enjoy some creative fun together. ❄️🎨 #ParsippanyLibrary #WinterArt #PaintingWorkshop #CreativeCommunity #ArtEvent #LibraryPrograms #BirchTrees #WinterScene #LocalArtists #ArtInspiration #CozyCreativity #PaintAndCreate @lynnschwartzart
Book Drop: Nature Detectives
Wednesday, March 4 at 6 pm
Kids ages 4-8 and their parents/caregivers
Please register at https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
📚💡 It`s not too late to join WTPL`s Inaugural Community Read and discover the joy of shared stories and new friendships! - now through April! 📚💡
Our featured book is "The Lonely Hearts Book Club" by Lucy Gilmore. Described as "a heartwarming novel about a small-town librarian who starts a book club to cheer up a grumpy old man, leading to unlikely friendships and a found family."
Reserve a copy of the book today and join the conversation!
#communityread #readabook #welovebooks
By popular demand, a second Bollywood Dancing workshop @ 2:45 PM has been added this Saturday, 3/7 during the Lake Hiawatha Branch`s Holi celebration!
If you have already registered for the 1:30 PM session, DO NOT register for Session B. If you are **waitlisted** for Session A, you may register for Session B.
Register here: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/celebrate-holi-bollywood-dance-ages-6-session-b-23466
#holi #bollywood #happyholi #festivalofcolors #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
Happy National Read Across America Day! Did you know today is Dr. Seuss`s birthday? Stop by the Children`s Room today to check out our collection of Dr. Seuss books! 📚❤️🤍
Make a colorful Holi craft on Wednesday, March 4th at 7 PM at the MAIN Library. Children of all ages may attend. No registration required.
Registration is now open for Lake Hiawatha`s Financial Literacy For Ages 8-12 event. More information about this program can be found on the Parsippany Library website under Lake Hiawatha Branch Library Events. If you are interested in attending please use the following link to sign up:
https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/financial-literacy-ages-8-12-22976
We are officially one week away from Lake Hiawatha`s Holi Celebration! Registration to attend this event is not required. However, registration is required and now open for the Bollywood dancing portion of our event (See slide 2). If you would like to take part this activity please use the following link to sign up:
https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/celebrate-holi-bollywood-dance-ages-6-21768
#parlib #parlibcats #holi #libraryevent
Don`t miss out! Last day to log hours for Adult Winter Reading is TOMORROW! Join us!
#ParsippanyLibrary #WinterReading #ReadingChallenge #LibraryLove #BookCommunity #ReadMore #Bookstagram #LibraryEvents #NJLibraries #BookLovers
What happens when Mario, Stitch, a mermaid, unicorn, cat, and pirate turtle meet? Lots of puppet fun! Thank you to Dabbling Brook LLC for an awesomely fun Wooden Spoon Puppet Workshop!
Unlock the Power Within! 🌟 Join us on March 5th and March 14th to discover the incredible potential of your intuition and learn how to tap into it with confidence and clarity.
As part of our Community Read of The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore, this program will empower you to trust your instincts and make a positive impact in your life.
Registration required, link on the library`s website.
POSTPONED: Ready, Set, Storytime @ 11:00 and Books, Baby! @ 11:45 today, 2/25 at the Lake Hiawatha Branch are both postponed. Please note storytime dates in March:
Wednesday, 3/4 @ 11:00 AM -- Read Across America Storytime with the @wcpth for up to Age 5
Thursday, 3/12 & 3/19 @ 11:00 AM -- Ready, Set, Storytime for Ages 2-5
Thursday, 3/12 & 3/19 @ 11:00 AM -- Books, Baby! for up to 2 years old
Please check our calendar for all of our events: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/events/month?branches%5B73%5D=73
We apologize for the inconvenience!
#storytime #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
We had a fantastic time learning practical self-defense skills with SelfDefense4all! Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Parsippany Library for this empowering workshop. #ParsippanyNJ #MorrisCounty #SelfDefense
Contest Time at the Rockaway Borough Public Library
Visit the library and enter to win two tickets to the Growing Stage Theater`s Production of Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery.
Junk🗑️ journaling📖 magic✨ happened this a few days ago with Kara DeJesus at Parsippany Library! We snipped, glued, and decorated with movie stubs, photos, and all sorts of “junk.” Every journal turned out totally unique—thanks for the creative fun, Kara! #JunkJournaling #ParsippanyLibrary #DIYJournals
❄Due to the inclement weather, we will be CLOSED today - February 23. We expect to reopen at 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 24, and will post an update if anything changes. ☃
Due to the storm, the library will be closed on Monday, 2/23/26. Hope you all have enough books at home 😉
The Rockaway Borough Library will be closed on Monday, February 23.
Check out Hoopla Digital which is available to Rockaway Borough Library cardholders.
https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Learn about echolocation at the Book Drop program on Monday, February 23 at 6 pm.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Poetry Party for Teens
Tuesday, February 24
4 pm - 5 pm
Register at https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
ATTENTION: The Lake Hiawatha Therapy Pets Visit originally scheduled for Thursday, February 26 @ 6:00 PM is now occurring on Tuesday, February 24 @ 6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you all then!
Color, creativity, and imagination are taking over the library! Come check out the high schools art exhibit and see what our amazing student artists have dreamed up. You might just find your new favorite masterpiece! 🎨✨ #ArtShow #YouthTalent #parsippanylibrary #parsippanyschools
Read a book from our Black History Month display. There are biographies, picture books, poetry, and more.
Meet local author, Jazmin Viente at the Rockaway Borough Library on Saturday, February 21 at 11 am. She will discuss her new book, The Killing Project.
Register at https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Now until they`re gone, teens and adults can get your library achievement (sticker) when you check out a book! Stop in, grab a book, and save yourself from the doomscroll. Not sure what to read? Our staff love to chat books, we gotchu.
#librarylife #booklife #wtplibrary #stickerlove
You don`t have to worry about stirring up trouble with our Wooden Spoon Puppet Workshop with Dabbling Brook Puppets!
Melting Snowmen Storytime and Craft
Sign up now for the spring storytime session.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Learn how to knit and share stories with other crafters!
🎉 Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧
Today marks Day 2 of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebration — a time traditionally associated with honoring family, sharing good wishes, and continuing the festivities that welcome a fresh year of luck, prosperity, and joy. We delayed posting on Day 1 to highlight Day 2, when many people choose to stay home and rest — the perfect opportunity to pick up a good book from the library.
Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year filled with happiness, health, and bright new beginnings. ✨🐎
#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #FamilyTime #ParsippanyLibrary #pickupalibrarybook
You`ve been waiting, we`ve been waiting, and it`s finally here! This Saturday, 2/21 @ 10:00 AM, @lhfd4 visits the Lake Hiawatha Branch for a special safety presentation and to show off one of their amazing firetrucks!
No registration required!
#firetrucks #firesafety #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world`s largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson`s Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation`s developing identity.
Register on the library`s website here https://wtpl.libcal.com/event/16182861
Register for library programs at
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
ATTENTION SPORTS FANS!
Join us on Zoom on Feb. 21st to learn more about America`s favorite pastime as we continue celebrating Black History Month here at the library!
Register here for this online program, https://wtpl.libcal.com/event/16026918
Happy Valentine`s Day! There was lots of love and cuddles all around at the Lake Hiawatha Branch with Sprocket and Maxie from @ccpettherapy. Did you miss today`s therapy pet visit? No worries! There are not one but TWO more visits this month:
Tuesday, February 17th @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 26th @ 6:00 PM
All ages welcome! See our calendar for all our events: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/events/month?branches%5B73%5D=73
#therapypets #librarylove #valentines #hugsandcuddlesandpets #librarydogs #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
So many awesome things to do at the library! Go to wtpl.org for details on all these programs!
