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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
www.parsippanylibrary.org

  

                                       

 

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day.

 

                                                   

 

 

Summer Reading at the Library!

This year's Summer Reading theme is Build A Better World. Stop by any of our locations to pick up a Summer Reading activity sheet and get started!

We have Summer Reading activities all summer long for children, teens, and adults.  A full schedule of events can be found on on our website at parsippanylibrary.org.

The last day to hand in activity sheets and raffle tickets for Summer Reading is Monday, August 28.

 

Books & Brews

July 13

6:30pm-8:30pm

Jersey Girl Brewery, Mount Olive

 

Read, Drink, Converse 

Hey 21-40 somethings!  We have a special event just for you.  

Our no-pressure book club is hitting the road and heading to Jersey Girl Brewery in Mount Olive!

 

Come and 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.  Register online here.

You are welcome to bring in food or place an order from a local restaurant for delivery to the brewery. Any questions?  Email books&brews@parsippanylibrary.org

 

 
 
 
 

 

  Programs for Children

Main Library

Drop-in Craft

July 8

10:00am-10:45am

All Ages

Drop in to make a colorful summer craft!  No registration required.

 

 

Zumba for Kids

July 12

2:00pm-2:45m

Ages 5-11

Learn some new moves and have fun exercising with Zumba!  Comfortable clothes and sneakers are recommended.  No registration required.

 

 

Bingo for Kids

July 14

3:00-3:45pm

All Ages

Play bingo with your friends and possibly win a prize!  No registration required.

 

 

Lake Hiawatha

Bookmark Contest Entries Due by Friday, July 14
Design a bookmark for our 4th annual Summer Bookmark Contest, and then vote for your favorite designs! We’ll turn the winning entries into real bookmarks we’ll give away at the library.  Pick up your entry form at the library!

 

 

Learn and Play    

Ages birth-5 ONLY   

Every Friday from June 30 – August 18    

11:00am – 12:00pm                                                                

Play in the story hour room with educational toys and games. This summer’s weekly playgroup is a great way for new parents and caregivers to meet other families in the neighborhood! No registration required.

 

 

 
 
 
 

Name the Book Contest

Name the Book contest for children ages 5-10. Stop by the display case in the Main Library's lower level and see if you can guess the titles of the books represented! The contest ends on July 31, 2017.

Two children with correct answers will each receive a trophy. All materials and trophies have been donated by the Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association.

The displays were created by Warren Singer with assistance from Alexa Lynch.

 

 
 
 

Programs for Teens

Main Library

Trivia Friday

July 7

3:00pm

Grades 6-12

Teen Central

Have fun with friends, enjoy a snack and test your trivia knowledge for the chance to win a prize!  No registration required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
#TBT Movie Afternoon for Teens
Footloose (1985)
Thursday, July 20
1:00pm
 
Cut loose, kick off your Sunday shoes, and enjoy this movie about a teen who moves to a small town where dancing is not allowed!  Rated PG.  Children age 12 and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult.