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The library is the heart of your community!
 
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 New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act provides $125,000,000 for construction and renovation projects throughout the state of New Jersey if the voters approve it on the ballot on November 7. The program will be a 1:1 match of state and local dollars. The goals of the bond act are to upgrade public library facilities to meet community needs and to strengthen New Jersey’s economy by creating job opportunities for New Jersey businesses.

This funding will:

  • Provide much needed community infrastructure repairs and updates to library facilities, including bringing libraries into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, renovating library facilities, and providing technology upgrades.
  • Cost sharing program with state funds so construction projects are not dependent solely on local property taxes.
  • Creates opportunites to invest in the New Jersey workforce and local businesses through jobs, construction, and economic development.

This legislation was passed with strong bipartisan support in both the NJ General Assembly and the NJ Senate, and was signed into law by Governor Christie in July. It asks that the voters approve the state expenditure of funds with a ballot question on November 7.


Small Business Workshops at the Main Library

Register online for the following programs at www.parsippanylibrary.org

 
 
 

 

Trunk or Treat!

Are you participating in the Trunk or Treat event at Veterans Memorial Park on October 31 from 4:00pm-6:00pm?  Stop by and see our Rainbow Fish-themed car, make a colorful fish craft, and get a special treat!  

Click here for information about this event.


Children's Programs

Main Library

 

Zumba for Kids

October 25

4:30pm-5:15pm

Ages 5 and older

Have fun exercising and learn some new moves!  Comfortable cloting and sneakers are recommended.  No registration required.

 

 Paper Bag Monster Craft

October 26

4:15pm-5:00pm

All Ages

Make a monster out of a paper bag.  No registration required.

 

 

Bingo for Kids

October 28

10:00am-10:45am

All Ages

Join us to play Bingo.  No registration required.

 

 

Halloween Itty Bitty Bop

October 30

10:00am-10:30am

Ages Birth-4

Let's shake, rattle, and roll to some great Halloween songs! Everyone is encouraged to dance and sing. Costumes are optional.  Registration is not required.

 

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their children prior to the start of kindergarten. 

To participate, stop by the Children’s Desk at either the Main Library or Lake Hiawatha Branch for an information packet.  More information can be found online at http://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/

You can keep track of the books you read with your child on paper logs we provide or with the free 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten app for iPhone or Android.

 

       

                                                                 

 
 
 

  

 

The Main Library is featuring The Lakeside Art Studio Teen Art Exhibit currently on display in the library's gallery.  The gallery is located on the lower level in the Main Library at 449 Halsey Rd. Parsippany.  While visiting the library, stop by and see these wonderful works of art by these talented local teen artists.
 
LAKESIDE ART STUDIO TEEN STUDENTS TO EXHIBIT AT THE PARSIPPANY LIBRARY
Show Dates: October 1 – October 31, 2017
Artist’s Reception: Sunday, October 15, 1:30 – 3:30PM 
(Parsippany, NJ)  - Students of Lakeside Art Studio will hold an exhibition at the Parsippany Library for the month of October. The exhibit will include artworks of the teen students of Dannielle Mick: Emma Han of Madison, Emma Navarro of Lake Hiawatha, Alessandra Parziale of Parsippany, and Yasmeen Sharipova of Towaco.  All of these students began their art studies with Dannielle as children, and have progressed under her tutelage into talented young artists.  This will be the first time these students have the opportunity to display their work for the public to see.
At Lakeside Art Studio not only are the students learning how to draw and paint, but they are also introduced to the business aspects of being an artist. Part of the art experience is learning how to show your work in a professional manner, which includes framing, pricing and photographing.  This exhibition is an important learning experience for the young artists.
A reception to meet the artists will take place on Sunday, October 15, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.  Artwork can be viewed any time during library hours.  All artwork is for sale.  The Parsippany Library is located at 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ.
 
About Lakeside Art Studio (www.lakesideartstudio.com):
At Lakeside Art Studio, teaching is done both in the studio and outdoors, en plein air.  Inspiration translates from the local lakeshore scenery into the light and airy studio.  The school offers in-depth art instruction, including private instruction, in a variety of media suitable for students of all levels.
The studio holds classes and workshops year round for all agesThey are offered days, evenings, and weekends and are updated frequently.  Classes and workshops are kept small to give each student more individual attention.
Students from Lakeside Art Studio learn to see their world in a new way.  The impact on their art can be significant.  A newly developed vision changes their appreciation of life and surroundings and enhances creative awareness. Students bond together and share a common artistic and personal journey.
 
About Dannielle Mick (www.danniellemick.com):
Dannielle Mick is an internationally recognized, award-winning, professional artist and art educator. She has been teaching students of all ages for more than twenty-five years. Since 2009, as owner and director of Lakeside Art Studio in Parsippany, NJ, she has taught and inspired hundreds of students to develop their creative potential. Dannielle has exhibited at the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan (as part of the Federal Art in Embassies Program), the International Pastel Artists Invitational in Taipei, Taiwan, and the National Arts Club and The Salmagundi Club, both in New York City. Her work has appeared in Pastel Journal Magazine, Southwest Magazine, and The New York Times. She is a past president of the Pastel Society of New Jersey and on the past board of directors for Audubon Artists, Inc. in New York City. 

 

 

 


 

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ART & BOOK SALE

IN THE LOBBY OF THE MAIN LIBRARY

449 HALSEY ROAD, PARSIPPANY

 

In addition to books, this sale features select pieces of original artwork by local artists!

 

 

ALL BOOK SALES ARE SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PARSIPPANY LIBRARY

Credit Cards are accepted on purchases of $5. or more

 

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


Become a Friend of the Library!

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. 

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

 
 

Programs for Teens

Main Library

 

Stempowher (STEM. Empower. Her.): Thinking Outside the Box

November 9

7:00pm-8:30pm

Grades 5-8

Stempowher is dedicated to empowering girls to develop a strong interest in STEM. We are strong believers in Benjamin Franklin’s, 'Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Students will quickly see this as they participate in a set of interactive mind-opening activities, culminating in a hands-on building challenge.

Since this is a student driven program, students will have the opportunity to request topics or projects of interest that they would like to explore in future workshops. Although this program is focused on girls due to their under representation in STEM, similar workshops will be open for boys in the future, as well.

Registration is required.  Register online here.

 

 

Lake Hiawatha

 

Frankentoys

October 30

6:00pm-7:00pm

Grades 6-12

Make a funny or creepy creature out of discarded toys.  For students in grades 6-12.  Registration is required.  Register online here.