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Last call for eclipse glasses! We’ve collected hundreds so far and you have until May 1 to bring yours in. Glasses will be donated via Eclipse Glasses USA to schools in South America for their eclipse in the October.
Juice up your mornings with the Parsippany area Chamber of Commerce! @parsippanychamber #juiceupyourmorning #chamberofcommerce #parsippany #parsippany #parsippanyfocus #parsippanynj #parsippanylibrary
For more information and to register to receive the Zoom link: https://zurl.co/fKyp
Please note: Registrations must be received by 5PM on April 24th to receive the link.
Take a peek at some of our upcoming Adult programs! Register for one or all at www.denvillelibrary.org
On the waiting list for one of our NJSLA test prep books? We`ve got you covered. Click the link or scan the QR code to access the official computer-based practice tests provided by the New Jersey Department of Education!
Practice tests can be found here: https://nj.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-tests/
Looks like our story time room animal friends had a FUN weekend! We were greeted with this fun fort set-up upon opening today- looks like we caught them in the act! 🤣
Save the date! The Chatham Library Foundation is hosting a dessert and wine reception in celebration of 100 years at 214 Main St.
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 10 and come to the library between 6 & 8 pm to discover the transformation of the library, from the roaring twenties to the present! 🍪🍰🍷🎊 #librariesofinstagram #njlibraries #chathamborough #chathamtownship #chathamnj #chathamlibraryfoundation #centennialcelebration #100years #reception
We still have some slots for tomorrow night`s Read to a Dog. It`s a nice opportunity for your child to practice your reading skills while visiting with a beautiful therapy dog. Email: npmlchildrens@gmail.com
There is still room available for next week`s Code Playground at the Lake Hiawatha Branch on 4/29 at 2:30 PM. Join this workshop hosted by Barclays and learn the basics of Scratch. This program is geared toward beginner coders and perfect for kids looking for something to do during next week`s half-day at school. Space is limited!
Register here: https://parsippanylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-lkh-code-playground-for-grades-3-5/
#coding #STEM #barclays #kidsactivities #parlibcats #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
Hey parents and caregivers! Join us Wednesday night to better understand your children`s early language development and learn how to intervene if things aren`t going according to plan. Gain insight into how one can use language to foster both communication and a positive relationship with a baby, toddler or preschooler.
Bonus: teachers may earn 1.0 professional development credits for attending this program! Register now on our website!
Why is the letter A like a 🌸?
A 🐝 comes after it! 🤣🤣🤣
The plant swap was a great success! Everyone went home with a lovely plant. Missed it? Come to our seed swap tomorrow and grow your own. #parsippany #parsippanymoms #parsippanynj #parsippanylibrary #parlib #plants #plantswap #seed #seedswap #library #libraries #librariesofinstagram
BookBrowse released its list of Most Popular Book Club Books of 2023. Has your book club discussed these? For help choosing your next book, go to bookbrowse.com/npml
Stop in and enter to win 2 tickets (one adult & one child) for The Growing Stage`s production of "Elephant & Piggy: We are in a Play!"
One entry person, per visit now-April 25th. The winner will be drawn and contacted on April 26th. Good Luck!
Join the Parsippany Library for our third annual Poetry Reading in celebration of National Poetry Month.
All are welcome to read their work or the work of their favorite poets. #poetry #poetrycommunity #nationalpoetrymonth #parsippanylibrary #parsippany #parsippanynj #parlib
Adults & teens made beautiful coasters with tiles, permanent markers & rubbing alcohol last Saturday. Next month`s craft: paint a canvas of a jharokha in the Madhubani style of traditional Indian art.
Now Hiring! The Bernardsville Public Library is seeking a Full Time Library Assistant to join our amazing team! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://zurl.co/HFsY
The Friends of the Wharton Public Library are looking for new members!
📣 The next scheduled meeting is April 23rd at 5pm on the upper level of the Wharton Library. 😊We hope to see you there!
About the Friends:
The Friends of the Wharton Public Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of people in our community who support the library through membership, volunteering and fundraising.
Some things the Friends have provided are: AV equipment for the community room, Gift Cards for our Summer Reading prize-winners, iPads for the Children`s room, a new rug for the Preschool Storytime, and much more!
#friendsofthelibrary #weloveourpatrons #NJLibrary #familyfun #njlibrariesbuildcommunities #whartonnj #whartonpubliclibrary
Join us today at 2:00pm the Lake Hiawatha Branch for videogames and board games! All ages welcome. 🎲🎮
#parlibcats #parsippanynj #ParLib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanylibrary
Join Ms. Geri for a Mother`s Day Storytime and Craft on Tuesday, May 7 at 11 am. Please register in advance for this event.
"In Stitches", the crochet club at the New Providence Senior Citizens` Center/DeCorso Community Center is responsible for much of the handiwork that went into the yarnstorming project at the library entrance. We caught up with a couple of them for a photo!
🎤🎶 Saturday, April 27th at 10:30AM 🎤🎶
Don`t miss this awesome opportunity to sing along to your favorite movie songs with Mrs.G!
Join us to make toy microphones (from toilet paper rolls and tin foil) and then use them for our very own kids Karaoke time. Open to children ages 2-10 with caregiver.
Registration is required: https://zurl.co/erRC
Happy #nationalpoetrymonth #bookfacefriday @gabrielle_bates_ @tin_house #poetry #poetrymonth #poems #bookstagram #book #parlib #parsippanylibrary
On Wednesday, our Headquarters Branch was used as a site for the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Teen Arts Festival. The library was filled with over 500 teens, teachers, and arts programmers... as well as a very special guest, Falkor the Luck Dragon (courtesy of @rascalsalvagevintage!). Of course Falafel had to have us snap a quick photo of the two of them together. 😎
#falkor #falkortheluckdragon #hcteenarts #hclteenarts #hunterdoncounty #muppet #luckdragon #librarymascot #library #njlibrary
Join us for a kids cooking class with a nutritionist from Weis Markets!
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✨Tuesday, April 23rd @ 4 PM✨
📍This program is for Kindergarten - 5th grades only.
✅Registration is required as this program is limited to 15 children.
To register visit us online at whartonlibrary.org or call us at 973-361-1333.
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#cookingwithWeis #kidscooking #morriscountynj #NJLibrary #childrensprograms #libraryprograms #njlibrariesbuildcommunities #whartonnj #whartonpubliclibrary
Join us for a tubular time as we celebrate Earth Day by planting & crafting with upcycled paper towel rolls! We will be making seedling pots to take home and crafting robots! 🌍🍃🌳🌿🌲🌏
✨Monday, April 22 at 6:00 PM✨
All grades are welcome!!! 🎉
To register visit www.whartonlibrary.org, Or Call us at 973-361-1333
#morriscountynj #EarthDay #earthday2024 #weloveourpatrons #familyfun #njlibrariesbuildcommunities #njlibrariesrock #whartonpubliclibrary #njlibraries #whartonnj #childrensprograms
Many thanks to Denville Beautification Committee for our new Spring Flowers! They looks beautiful and they brighten up our walkway. Happy Spring!! 🌺🌸🌼
Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day! #pocketpoem #nationalpoetrymonth #poetry #poeteymonth #poem #poems #poemsofinstagram
Join us at the library this Saturday, April 20 at 1pm for a Taylor Swift party to celebrate her newest album release!
For teens in grades 6-12. No registration needed.
"How does your garden grow?" A favorite display of patrons and staff has returned for Spring! Stop in to check out our garden display- complete with two mini seed-starter greenhouses! Stop back often to watch their growth and learn about the process! 🌱
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Start the month off by attending this discussion about wellness on May 1 at 7 pm. 🧠️😰😊
Head to the library`s events calendar or use this link to read more and to register: https://tinyurl.com/44fxtbb4
#librariesofinstagram #njlibraries #chathamborough #chathamtownship #mentalhealthmonth #wellnesscampaign #anxiety #depression #wellness
April is National Poetry Month. Join the fun and create your own poems at the library!
#newprovidencenj #librariesofinstagram
#whatsnewnpml
Thank you to everyone for coming out for our third reading party. We will be hosting it every third Tuesday at 7 PM at the main library. #readingparty #reading #readingbooks #books #parsippany #parlib #parsippanynj #parsippanylibrary
Play bingo at the MAIN Library for a chance to win small prizes Saturday, April 20th at 10 am. Children of all ages welcome. No registration required.
Pajama Storytime on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 pm
Ages 4-8
Registration required.
Listen to stories about Elephant and Piggie. Participants will have a chance to win tickets to the upcoming Elephant and Piggie play at the Growing Stage Theatre.
We are excited to offer a space for Mahjong players!
Starting on April 22 for three weeks, tables will be available in our community room for experienced players. Please bring your 2024 Mahjong card and a Mahjong set.
Registration is required: https://bernardsvillelibrary.org/events/program/mahjong-open-play/
You might have worn pink to a Barbie screening, but have you heard of wearing hats, stripes & scarves to see Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris? This fun local group joined the regulars at the library`s twice-monthly movie matinee to take a vicarious trip to Paris.
A huge thank you to Denville S.P.A.R.K. and the absolutely amazing students at Lakeview Elementary School for generously donating to the library 36 books celebrating neurodiversity! To all the students who worked so hard to earn "book bucks," we are incredibly grateful for your kindness. 🥰
The books are currently on display in the children`s room. You can also access the book list directly in our library catalog:
https://tinyurl.com/49h56yx8
#denville #denvillenj #denvillelibrary #lakeviewelementary #denvillespark #morriscountynj #njlibraries #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #thankyou
Happy national librarians day! #nationallibrarianday #happynationallibrarianday #parsippanylibrary #parsippany #parsippanynj #library #libraries #librarian #librarians #librariansofinstagram #librarianlife
Ms. Geri wrapped up 6 weeks of Spring Storytime & Craft today with an Earth Day celebration! 🌎 🥳 Reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️. Join her for a Mother’s Day Storytime & Craft on Tuesday, May 7 (registration required).
😍 Have you seen the Peeps dioramas (on display at North County Branch through 5/1!) yet? Vote for your favorite (🔗 in bio) now!
#peeps #peepdiorama #diorama #miniatures #springvibes #library #njlibrary #ilovenjlibraries #craftsforkids
Storytimes at the Lake Hiawatha Branch are back in two weeks! Starting on 4/30, 2s & 3s Together & Books, Baby! will be on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM & 11:45 AM, respectively, through 6/4. Starting 5/1, Preschool Power will be on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM through 6/5. Come join the fun!
#storytime #preschool #babies #toddlers #parlibcats #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
April is National Volunteer Month. There are a number of amazing service organizations in town that could use your help. We have a page on our website dedicated to volunteer opportunities. Check out https://www.denvillelibrary.org/about-us/community-info/volunteer-opportunities/ for ideas of where you can volunteer your time. If you are a part of a local service organization that is not listed but would like to be, please reach out to director@denvillelibrary.org.
Things on toast and other affordable meals at the Parsippany Library cookbook club! Missed it join us next month for Cinco de Mayo! #parsippany #parsipannynj #parsippanymoms #parsippanny #parsippanylibrary #parlib #parsippanylife #cookbook #cookbookclub #cookbooksofinstagram
