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Program Registration
To register for programs at the Main Library, call or visit us at
(973) 887-5150
449 Halsey Road, Parsippany NJ
 
 
 
 
 
   
Kid Bits
The Main Library Children's Programs

Programs for Preschoolers
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Mondays

10:00 – 10:20 A.M. 
Nursery Time Under 2 Years of Age
Children under 2 and their caregivers share short stories, songs,
flannel boards, and finger plays.

Mondays

Wednesdays, 11:00 – 11:45 am
4-5 Year Olds’ Stories Plus
Stories, songs, finger plays and other activities;
caregivers remain in the library

   
Mondays

7:00 – 7:30 P.M.
Pajama Party – Drop In (No registration required)

A weekly evening program of stories, songs and finger plays
for preschoolers and their families;

Wednesdays Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 A.M. 
2 Year Olds’ Storytime
Two year olds and their caregivers share short stories, songs, flannel boards
and finger plays.
Tuesdays

Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 A.M.
3 Year Olds’ Stories Plus
Picture books, songs, finger plays and other activities;
caregivers remain in the library

Family Storytime - (No registration required)
Saturdays, 10:00 - 10:30 A.M.

Four weeks of programs for preschoolers and their families.
July 12, 19, 26, August 2

Programs for School - Age Children
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Tuesdays

11:00 – 11:45 am.
Brain Games - Grades 3-5
Word games, brain teasers, and solving mysteries.
Tuesday - June 24 & July 15 7:30 - 8:15pm
Adult-Child Book Club
Grades 4-5 and Adults
Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:34pm
Chess Club - Ages 8 and Up
Play chess with other kids; noncompetitive
Thursdays

10:00 - 10:45 am.
Nature Notes - Grades K-3
Longer picture books and other activities with a science theme;
caregivers remain in the library.

Thursdays 4:00 - 4:45pm
Knitting Club - Ages 8 and Up
Learn to knit or just sit and knit and talk to others. Yarn provided
for learners, but bring your own 10 inch needles, size 8.
Thursdays - June 26 & July 17 7:00 - 7:45pm
Young Readers Monthly Club
Grades 2-3
Thursdays - July 3 & August 7 7:00 - 7:45pm
Books and Snacks
Grades 6-8

Drop-In Crafts (No registration required)
Saturdays, 10:00 - 10:30 A.M.

Four weeks of crafts for all ages
July 12, 19, 26, August 2

Origami Program
Ages 10 and up may attend alone,children 7-9 must bring a folding partner
June 26 & July 16 at 2pm

 

In-person registration for Parsippany residents begins June 16 at 9:00 am for Parsippany residents and June 17 for phone and nonresident registration. Children must be the age indicated by June 30. Grade levels refer to grade in September 2008. Programs run for six weeks from the week of June 30.

Six week program dates:
Mondays:      June 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4
Tuesdays:      July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5
Wednesdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6
Thursdays:    July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7

Register to Catch the Reading Bug @ the Parsippany Library.   Members of the club can record hours read between June 23 and August 16.                                                

 

*Watch for Wonderful Evenings at the Main Library.* Tickets are required for these special events which are for members of the summer reading club.   Performers include Snakes and Scales, musical guest Kurt Gallagher, puppeteer Tom Tucker, magical ventriloquist Bob Conrad, and the Youth Stages actors.