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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

  

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.

 

 


 

 

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 Children

Main Library

Bingo for Kids

July 14

3:00-3:45pm

All Ages

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

 

 

Itty Bitty Bop

July 17

10:00am-1030am

Ages Birth-3

Dance to fun music with different props, like bubbles and scarves.  No registration required.

 

Zumba for Kids 

July 19

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.

 

Drop-in Craft

August 5

10:00am-10:45am

All Ages

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

 

Lake Hiawatha

 

Zumba for Kids

July 26

7:00pm-7:45pm

Ages 5-11

Grab your sneakers and move and shake to energetic music!  Registration is required each week.  Register online here beginning on July 12 for the July 26th session.

 

Big Jeff Music Program    

July 27

7:00pm-7:45pm    

Ages 1-5                                                               

Join Big Jeff in in this interactive musical program!  Jeff is very tall and very good at sharing his musical talent with our beloved preschool audience!  Registration starts on July 13.  Register online here.

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

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 Teens

Main Library

 

 

 
#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.  No registration required.
 
 

TAB S'Winter Festival

July 27

3:00pm

Grades 6-12

Meeting Room A, Lower Level

We’re celebrating winter in July! Come to the Teen Advisory Board S’Winter fest and enjoy winter themed activities and food.  Registration is required.  Register online here.