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Come to the 10th Anniversary Gala!!

Everyone is invited to have fun while supporting a good cause... the Parsippany Library! Celebrate the Main Library building's 10th anniversary on Friday, November 4 from 7-9 p.m. at the Parsippany Library at 449 Halsey Rd.

This after-hours event is for adults aged 21 and older. Tickets cost $40 per person. It includes a talk and an autograph session by Kimberly McCreight, author of Reconstructing Amelia, Where they Found Her, and The Outliers. It also includes refreshments donated by Wegmans and Total Wine, music, and a silent art auction. Attire is dressy casual.

To purchase tickets online, go to parsippanylibrary.org/anniversary-gala/ and select a level.

All proceeds will go to providing Library programs to adults and children as well as equipment and materials.

NEW Thursday morning music age groups @ Lake Hiawatha

Wiggle Worms Babies UNDER 24 months ONLY Thursday October 13 10:30 – 11:00am

Babies and their caregivers dance to some fun tunes at this program with scarves, shakers, instruments,
and more. No Registration Required.

Music & Movement Preschoolers age 2-5 Thursday October 13 11:15-11:45am
Children will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing! Be ready to get active and have fun!
No Registration Required

New Friends of the Library Fundraiser

Dining out event on Tuesday, October 25 at Kafe Mozart! Stop by the Library and pick up a flier and then dine at Cafe Mozart on October 25th and a portion of the proceeds will go to suppoert the Friends of the Library!

        Cafe Mozart - 2900 Route 10 West
                                                                                                            Powder Mill Plaza West
                                                                                                   Parsippany, New Jersey 07950
                                                                                                                   973-998-7788

Books and Brews!

Join other book lovers in our new, no-pressure book club!

Meet us at Applebee’s! Chat about what you’ve been reading and listen to recommendations from other readers. There are no assigned books; just come and share your latest reads! We’ll talk books from 6-7 and mingle from 7-8.

1^st Tuesday of the Month 6-8pm @Applebee’s on Rt. 46

For more information email books&brews@parsippanylibrary.org

Roald Dahl Movie Celebration :

The Witches

Wednesday October 12, 2016 3:30 PM @ the Main Library

In this adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel The Witches, a young boy is vacationing at the seaside with his grandmother when he discovers that the hotel he is staying at is hosting a convention of witches. Eavesdropping on the witches, he learns that the Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) has devised a plan to turn all of the children in England into mice.This film is rated PG. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

My Very First Book Club @ Lake Hiawatha!

Grades K-2 October 13 4:00-4:45pm
Read and discuss books by featured authors, and

enjoy related games and activities. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register once for October-December. Registration starts September 29.

Giving a Good Impressionism Art Lecture Series

@ the Main Library

Join us at the Parsippany Library for the Live Well, Age Smart series that is scheduled for four consecutive Friday afternoons (October 7 through October 28 at 2 pm), and refreshments are served. Images of Impressionist art from various settings and their influences will be examined at each lecture.

$25 inclusive tuition fee

Yoga for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) @ the Main Library

Wednesday October 26, 2016 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Children ages 3-5 are invited to listen to a story and then try some fun and easy yoga poses with the help of a special yoga storytime instructor!

Registration is required for this activity and will begin on Wednesday, September 21 at 9am.

Friends of the Library Book Sale @ The Main Library!

SPECIAL KIDS BOOK SALE At the Main Library Lobby

449 Halsey Rd., Parsippany

10/1 through 10/15

BOOKS FOR KIDS OF ALL “AGES”

PRICES WILL RANGE FROM

$.25 TO $2.00

We will not be restocking this sale so shop early for the best selection!

All Book Sales are sponsored by the Friends of the Parsippany Library and all proceeds benefit all 3 Libraries.

Friday Night Film- Ghostbusters (2016)

Friday October 21, 2016 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Who You Gonna Call?

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Rated PG13 and runs 2hrs

Movies start at 7pm.

Doors Open at 6:30pm and close at 7:30pm.

Lighthouses: Their History and the Brave Men and Women Who Tended Them @ Lake Hiawatha Library!

Monday, October 17 7-8:30 PM

Author and photographer Kevin Woyce will narrate the history and unique architecture of lighthouses from ancient Egypt to the modern world. Stories of the brave men and women who tended the lighthouses will be shared, as will vintage photos.

LEGO Club @ Lake Hiawatha!!

All Ages Welcome October 15 11:00 – 3:00pm
Drop in to make a small LEGO creation using our bricks. Your work will be on display on our bulletin board all month long! No Registration Required

Makerclub (Grades 3 - 5) - STEM Halloween Building Challenge @ the Main Library!

Monday October 17, 2016 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for a special Halloween makers challenge!

We will be using assorted Halloween candy to see what we can build!

Registration is required and is for children only in Grades 3 through 5.

Art Workshop for Teens @ Lake Hiawatha

(Grades 6-12)

Thursday, October 20th, 7 pm

Teens are invited to join us every third Thursday of the month at the Lake Hiawatha Branch for a fun and interactive art workshop. Each month local artist Kayla Dailey will introduce a new topic and demonstrate different techniques for creating beautiful art!

For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Future dates: October 20, 7 pm; November 17, 7 pm; December 15, 7 pm.

Teen Read Week!

Sunday, October 9– Saturday, October 15

We’re celebrating all week long with different programs and activities. Get “caught” reading in Teen Central during Teen Read week for the chance to win a prize!

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!

In addition to our main Twitter acount, @ParTroyLIbrary, our Teen and Children's Departments are now on Twitter. Check them out at @ParLibraryTeens and @ParTroyChildren

Also, check our Facebook page for lots of great updates!

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Library System offers many great programs for all ages. Check out our calendars to see the rest of our programs and sign up for one today!