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The Main Library will be open on Sundays from 1:00pm-5:00pm starting on September 24!

Every library needs a volunteer group and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System is no exception! The purpose of the Friends of the Parsippany Library, a 501C3 organization, is to raise money for special library programs and collections of library materials. If you or a family member have ever attended a library program, borrowed an e-book, or attended a Makerspace workshop, chances are the Friends of the Library contributed financially to the program, collection, or equipment. A few of the programs they recently helped sponsor are: The Summer Reading Club, The Live Well, Age Smart Series, Early Literacy Kits, Global Youth Service Day, and the Grounds for Sculpture Museum Pass.

The Friends also serve as advocates for the library and support any legislation that benefits libraries.

The Library Board and administration are looking for Friends members as well as Friends officers. Friends members are 18 years of age and older and pay an annual donation of $15 or more.

If you would like to volunteer, you can print out a Friends Interest form here: http://parsippanylibrary.org/…/…/Friends-Interest-Form-1.pdf

By popular demand, we decided to offer two additional Friends Information sessions!

One session will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 7p.m. and the other on Thursday, September 28 at 11a.m. Both sessions will be held at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Light refreshments will be served.

Children's Programs

Join us for Fall Storytimes!

Main Library - 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany

Join us for storytime this fall. No registration is required for any of the following storytime sessions!

Pajama Party - For ages birth-5

Mondays, 7:00pm-7:45pm

September 18, 25; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6

(Please note the library will be closed on October 9 for Columbus Day)

Preschool Storytime - For ages 2-5

Tuesdays, 10:00am-10:45am OR 11:00am-11:45am (choose one session only)

September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7

Nursery Time - For ages birth-2

Wednesdays, 10:00am-10:30am

September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8

Librarian's Favorite Stories - For ages 2-5

Thursdays, 2:00pm-2:45pm

September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9

Lake Hiawatha - 68 Nokomis Avemue, Lake Hiawatha

Weekly Storytimes will begin the week of September 18 and run for 9 weeks.

No registration required!

2's & 3's Together Storytime

Mondays, 11:00am-11:45am

(Please note the library will be closed on October 9 for Columbus Day)

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, 11:00am-11:45am

Baby & Me Storytime for Prewalkers Under 2

Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:15am

Wee Ones Storytime for Walkers Under Age 2

Wednesdays, 11:15am-11:45am

Pajama Storytime for Ages birth-5

Thursdays, 7:00pm-7:45pm

Mount Tabor

Friday Fun Storytime

Children from birth-6 are invited to join us at Mount Tabor on the following Fridays from 10:30am-11:15am for stories, songs, and a craft!

October 6, 13, 20, 27

November 3, 10

Registration is required for this program. Click here to register online.

Adult Programs

Main Library

Friday Night Film: Wonder Woman

October 20

7:00pm

Doors open at 6:30pm. This film is rated PG-13 and runs approximately 2 hours & 20 minutes. Anyone 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Mount Tabor

Turn Your Plate Over and Have A Good Read: Dating and Understanding Transferware

October 12

7:30pm

The Bethel, Mount Tabor (across from the Mount Tabor Branch Library)An illustrated lecture on the development of domestic china from the Chinese to the present focused on the development of transfer printing in the Staffordshire region of England in the 18th and 19th century. Illustrations are china pieces from the period which demonstrate major techniques, marks, and technological changes from the personal collection of David Cowell, a noted historian and professor emeritus of Drew University.

Sponsored by The Mount Tabor Historical Society and The Mount Tabor Branch Library

Registration is required for this program. Register online here.

The Friends of the Library Lobby Book Sale is back at the Main Library!

Can't make it to the sale? Visit our Book Nook, located at the Parsippany Community Center on 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha. The Book Nook is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Check out the Friends of the Library website for more information: www.friendsoftheparsippanylibrary.weebly.com

SAVE THE DATES!

Support the Friends of the Parsippany Library for a fundraiser at Annabella's Pizzeria & Restaurant on Monday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 19.

This fundraiser starts at 1:30pm and ends at closing each day and is good for both dine-in and take-out orders. Annabella's is located at 329 Smith Road, Parsippany.

You will need to present a flier for the Friends to get credit for your visit. You can download a PDF of the flier here.

Programs for Teens

Main Library

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Meet published author and playwright Hillary DePiano!

Wednesday October 11, 2017

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Have you always wanted to write a book but have no idea where to start? Never fear! Published author and playwright Hillary DePiano is coming to give you a crash course in novel prep. From research, characters and brainstorming scenes to tips for finding time to write and strategies for fighting the fear and actually getting the words down, we'll get you all ready to finally dive in and write your story.

Whether you prefer to outline your story ahead of time or wing it as you go, you'll leave armed with plenty of strategies to power you from all the way to The End. Need extra motivation? Sign up to write with Hillary and the rest of the Northeast New Jersey writer's group at NaNoWriMo.org for free prizes for hitting your word count goal and upcoming local events.

For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Click here to register online.

Trivia Friday!

October 20

3:00pm-4:00pm

Grades 6-12

Have fun with friends, enjoy a snack, and test your trivia knowledge fpr the chance to win a prize! Registration is not required.