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Main Library 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (973)-887-5150

Lake Hiawatha 68 Nokomis Ave., Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 (973)-335-0952
Mount Tabor 31 Trinity Park, Mount Tabor, NJ 07878 (973)-627-9508 - CURRENTLY CLOSED
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Our newsletter is getting a makeover!  Starting next week, we are switching publishing programs, and it is going to have a new look (and it might get sent to your Spam Folder -- so please check there if you can't locate it in your Inbox).

 

 

 

Main Library Information

The Main Library is taking the temperature of all patrons entering the building.  If you register a temperature of 100.4 or higher, you will not be permitted entrance.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

When you come to visit us, please remember:

 

 

 

Please note that all library materials are currently being quarantined for 7 days prior to being checked in, so they will remain on your account for a longer period of time.  No fines or fees will be charged to your account because of this. Items from our libraries will remain fine free through March 1st.

Unless otherwise noted, all library materials must be returned in the bookdrops outside the buildings.

 

Winter weather is coming!  Please check our website (parsippanylibrary.org) or call the library for closing information in inclement weather.

Main Library (973)-887-5150

Lake Hiawatha (973)-335-0952

 

 


 

Main Library

449 Halsey Road, Parsippany

(973)-887-5150

 

Hours for in-person service:

Monday-Thursday    11:00am-7:00pm

Friday                          9:00am-3:30pm

Saturday                     9:00am-1:00pm

 

Curbside hours:

Monday-Thursday     11:00am-6:00pm

Friday                           9:00am-3:30pm

Saturday                      9:00am-1:00pm

 

 

                                           

 

 


Lake Hiawatha Branch Library

68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha

(973)-335-0952

The Lake Hiawatha Branch Library is only offering curbside pickup for library materials and printing at this time.  

 

Monday-Thursday    11:00am-6:00pm

Friday                          9:00am-3:30pm

Saturday                     9:00am-1:00pm

 

Curbside Pickup of Library Materials

20 items total per family-per car; One pickup per day

Return items in book drop only, curbside will not be accepting return items

Submit requests 24 hours in advance

Call ahead or email to schedule your pickup:

Main Library 973-887-5150 ext. 200 & 201- ptcurbside@parsippanylibrary.org

Lake Hiawatha Branch Library 973-335-3442 - lhcurbside@parsippanylibrary.org

 



 

 


Tax Help at the Library

 

 

Main Library

Due to additional planning and training related to the transition to a virtual service model, AARP will not be opening their service for the season until February 15, and possibly even later. Taxpayers looking for an appointment can call (862) 800-7869 in early February 2021 for more information.

 

 

     Lake Hiawatha 

     VITA will NOT be providing in person tax assistance at The Lake Hiawatha Branch 

     Library in 2021.  If you would like more information regarding services they are offering

     in our area please contact our local representative:

     Kiran Dasgupta, (862)-221-8473

     Kiran.Dasgupta@verizon.net


Register for Virtual English online here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medicare Part B - Supplemental Plans
Thursday, January 28, 2021
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Learn how Part B works, how to choose the correct plan for you and things to consider when making those decisions
 
This program is given by Norwescap, Inc
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Children's Programs

 

The Main Library (449 Halsey Road) has different Children's craft and activity kits that can be picked up each week and are available while supplies last.  Our complete list of activities, along with any registration information, can be found at parsippanylibrary.org

 

Unless otherwise noted, our storytimes and other programs are available as videos on the library's Facebook page.  Materials can be picked up at the Children's Department.  If you have any questions, please email ptchildrens@parsippanylibrary.org or call (973)-887-5150 x233.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origami Workshop Taught by Deanna Kwan

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Instructor Deanna Kwan will guide participants in step-by-step instructions to create a special origami project, Half Hearted.  Registration is required and the Zoom link will be sent to registrants 48 hours before the event.
 
 
Half Hearted
Creator: Francis Ow
 
The two halves of the heart can be removed from the pocket. 
You can write a special Valentine’s Day messages and put the halves back into the pocket. 
 
Paper: 3 sheets of printer paper, white or color 
We will prepare three 8.5 inch squares from printer paper at the beginning of the lesson.
White hearts can be colored after class

Additional materials: a pen or pencil, scissors

The extra strip leftover from cutting the square will be used to make a bonus heart model.  

Register online here

 

 

 


To keep up-to-date with statewide COVID-19 information, visit https://covid19.nj.gov

 

 

 
 
 
 

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