January 2024

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Monday, January 1All Closed

Main Library

Off Site Locations

Virtual Locations

Lake Hiawatha Branch Library

Mount Tabor Branch Library

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Wednesday, January 31:30—4:00 PMMeet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Mah Jongg Play

(ADULT) Mah Jongg for beginnersPhotographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 49:45—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Healthy Bones

 ADULT: Healthy BonesHealthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and NorwescapHealthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and Norwescap. This exercise class is to help keep our bones strong, with gentle stretching and movement. This program is held every Thursday from 9:45 am- 11:00 am.…Learn More

Thursday, January 410:00 AM—2:00 PMLake Hiawatha Branch LibraryLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034

Navigating Hope

Navigating HopeHope One travels twice a week to locations throughout Morris County, bringing services to persons in need. A Sheriff’s officer, licensed clinician, and a certified peer recovery specialist staff the vehicle. They help people access services and Narcan training.

Thursday, January 46:30—8:30 PMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Collaborative Crochet Circle

ADULT: Collaborative Crochet CircleAdults are welcome to come learn the basics of the craft of crocheting. The group supports several charitable activities, but everyone is welcome to work on their own crochet project in a friendly, congenial atmosphere. Registration is NOT required. One hook + yarn = beautiful creations! Join us.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 69:00—10:00 AMLake Hiawatha Branch LibraryLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034
Lake Hiawatha Meeting RoomLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034

Adult: Books & Bagel Book Club

Adult: Books & Bagel Book ClubIn the early 1960s, chemist and single mother Elizabeth Zott, the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show due to her revolutionary skills in the kitchen, uses this opportunity to dare women to change the status quo. Laugh-out-loud funny and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 910:00—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Gentle Yoga

ADULT: Gentle YogaAdult Yoga. This is a paid program $5. 00 a class.  Please call 973-887-5150 Ext 204 for more information. In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 101:30—3:00 PMMeet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
ZOOM

ADULT: Historical Fiction Book Club

ADULT: Historical Fiction Book ClubFor readers of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir comes a dramatic novel of the beloved Empress Maria, the Danish girl who became the mother of the last Russian tsar. Even from behind the throne, a woman can rule. Narrated by the mother of Russia's last tsar, this vivid, historically authentic novel brings to life the courageous story of Maria Feodorovna, one of Imperial Russia's most compelling women who witnessed the splendor and tragic downfall of the Romanovs as she fought to save her dynasty in the final years of its long reign.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 101:30—4:00 PMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Mah Jongg Play

(ADULT) Mah Jongg for beginnersPhotographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 107:00—8:00 PMLake Hiawatha Branch LibraryLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034
Lake Hiawatha Meeting RoomLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034

Adult: Turn an Old Book into a Work of Art

Adult: Turn an Old Book into a Work of ArtJoin us for some up-cycled crafting! We’ll take unwanted books and turn them into works of art. Book folding is an easy to learn process that creates amazing results. We’ll provide the materials and show you how to fold book pages to create decorative heart to spruce up your shelves.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 119:45—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Healthy Bones

 ADULT: Healthy BonesHealthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and NorwescapHealthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and Norwescap. This exercise class is to help keep our bones strong, with gentle stretching and movement. This program is held every Thursday from 9:45 am- 11:00 am.…Learn More

Thursday, January 117:00—8:00 PMZOOM

Norwescap Presents: NJSave CANCELLED (This program will be rescheduled)

NJ Save is an online application to help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses. It is a one-stop application for the following programs: Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled and the Senior Gold Program Medicare Savings Programs Medicare’s Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS – also known as Extra Help Lifeline Utility Assistance Hearing Assistance to the Aged and DisabledUniversal Service Fund Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) THIS PROGRAM IS VIA ZOOMPhotographs and/or video may be taken at this event.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 131:00—3:00 PMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

(ADULT, TEENS, & TWEENS) Paper Shapers Club with Deanna Kwan

Paper Shapers with Deanna KwanCome learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art. For ADULTS, TEENS AND TWEENS* -- (limited to Extraordinarily Talented Tween Origamists ages 10, 11, or 12 and must be accompanied by an adult chaperone).…Learn More
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Sunday, January 14All Closed

Main Library

Off Site Locations

Virtual Locations

Lake Hiawatha Branch Library

Mount Tabor Branch Library

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Monday, January 15All Closed

Main Library

Off Site Locations

Virtual Locations

Lake Hiawatha Branch Library

Mount Tabor Branch Library

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Tuesday, January 1610:00—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

CANCELED - ADULT: Gentle Yoga

ADULT: Gentle YogaAdult Yoga. This is a paid program $5. 00 a class.  Please call 973-887-5150 Ext 204 for more information. In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 176:30—7:30 PMZOOM

Menopause Connections

Topics that will be covered:• Female Hormones – What is a hormone? What are the hormones at play during this transition?• An Overview of the Menstrual Cycle and What is Happening Now– It’s so much more thanwhat we learned as teens! We will talk about hormones as it relates to our cycles, and howthey change.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1812:30—6:30 PMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

Blood Drive: New York Blood Center

Blood Drive: New York Blood CenterNew York Blood Center (NYBC) Blood Drive at the Main Library.  REGISTER HERE!Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome!All donors will receive refreshments, snacks, and save up to 3 lives!Visit www. nybc. org or call 1-800-933-2566Any further questions contact Kristen at 1-646-739-1827 Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2310:00—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Gentle Yoga

ADULT: Gentle YogaAdult Yoga. This is a paid program $5. 00 a class.  Please call 973-887-5150 Ext 204 for more information. In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 237:00—8:30 PMZOOM

(ADULT) Edvard Munch: So Much More than The Scream

(ADULT) Edvard Munch: So Much More than The ScreamEdvard Munch, famous for four versions of The Scream, was a prolific Norwegian painter and printmaker. This talk will look at his fascinating and unconventional life— he was damaged by alcoholism, hallucinations, social isolation, and paranoia— as well as his psychologically evocative paintings.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 247:00—8:30 PMMeet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Evening Fiction Book Group

ADULT: Evening Fiction Book GroupShare your passion for reading contemporary literary fiction at our NEW Adult Evening Book Group at the Main Library!We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Books will be available at the Information Services Desk.  The first book will be The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: "Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 247:00—8:00 PMLake Hiawatha Branch LibraryLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034
Lake Hiawatha Meeting RoomLake Hiawatha Branch Library68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034

CANCELED - LKH Adult- Adult Story Time

LKH Adult- Adult Story TimeAdult Story Time @the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library Who doesn’t like to be read to? Join us as we read the 1st chapter of a new title in a calm relaxing atmosphere. Bring a snack and we will provide the decaf. PJ’s are optional. For ages 18+ only.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 259:45—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Healthy Bones

 ADULT: Healthy BonesHealthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and NorwescapHealthy Bones presented by the Parsippany Library and Norwescap. This exercise class is to help keep our bones strong, with gentle stretching and movement. This program is held every Thursday from 9:45 am- 11:00 am.…Learn More

Thursday, January 256:30—8:30 PMZOOM

The Hidden Ingredients in our Food

The Hidden Ingredients in our Food:This workshop strives to answer a parent's most challenging question on a daily basis: What do I feed my kids? By the end of the presentation, participants will have an overview of ingredients to avoid, the negative effects of those ingredients on children as it relates to their education, swaps for better choices, and healthier lunch options.…Learn More

Thursday, January 256:55—8:30 PMZOOM

(ADULT) NJCWRT Presents: Winter of Gen. Meade Series: Meade, Grant and the Overland Campaign

(ADULT) NJCWRT Presents: Winter of Gen. Meade Series: Meade, Grant and the Overland Campaign Civil War history has consistently framed the final two years of the war as an epic contest between Grant and Lee and has too frequently overshadowed the role of Major General George Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac.   Grant’s arrival to the Eastern Theater in March 1865 signaled a new command dynamic for Meade and the Army of the Potomac.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2611:00 AM—12:30 PMMeet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

Myths RETOLD Book Club

Myths RETOLD Book ClubDaughter of the moon goddess: a novel A young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm and sets her on a dangerous path—where choices come with deadly consequences, and she risks losing more than her heart.…Learn More
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Monday, January 297:00—8:00 PMMeet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

Evening Cookbook Club: Healthy Living 2024

Evening Cookbook Club: Healthy Living 2024Do you like to cook or throw dinner parties? Then this is the club for you! Every month, participants choose a theme and make recipes from cookbooks, family recipes, or other sources. The group is held on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00-8:00 PM.(Dates subject to change due to holidays).
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Tuesday, January 3010:00—11:00 AMMeet AMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054
Meet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Gentle Yoga

ADULT: Gentle YogaAdult Yoga. This is a paid program $5. 00 a class.  Please call 973-887-5150 Ext 204 for more information. In gentle yoga, the movement is slow, each movement is linked with breath, and we enter into the postures gradually—moving in and out of each pose first, and then finding a holding position.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 311:30—4:00 PMMeet BMain Library449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

ADULT: Mah Jongg Play

(ADULT) Mah Jongg for beginnersPhotographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases.…Learn More