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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

  

New at our libraries: Playaway Launchpads for Kids!

 

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Library System now has Launchpads for customers to borrow.  Launchpads are pre-loaded learning tablets which may be borrowed for two weeks.  Late fees are $1.00 per day and these items cannot be renewed.  The following Launchpads are available through our libraries:
 
Main Library
Brain Blaster!, 3rd ed.
Letter POP!
Math Magician!
On the Clock!
Parade of Sounds
 
Mount Tabor Library
Animal Talk
Just for Me!
 
Lake Hiawatha Library
It's Swell to Spell!
It's a Matter of Science!
Out of My Mind!
 
 
 

 

Study Buddies provides homework help at the Main Library!

Does your child need help with homework or studying? High school students will assist elementary school students with homework or to study for a test. The Study Buddies sessions are held at the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany on select Mondays and Wednesdays.  Registration is required.  Please register for this program by clicking here.

 

Children's Programs

Main Library

 

Rise and Shine Baby Time

December 6

11:00am-11:45am

Ages birth-23 months

Babies will enjoy sing, rhymes, and interactive play.  No registration required.

 

 

Drop-in Craft

December 9

10:00am-10:45am

All Ages

Drop in to make a colorful winter craft.  No registration required.

 

 

 

Lake Hiawatha

Grab Bag Mystery Craft

December 12

4:00pm-4:45pm

Grades K-2

Children will reach into our bag of extra crafts from this year, pul out a mystery craft, and make it at the library! No registration required.

 

 

Sphero Robots Trivia Challenge

December 14 OR December 21

4:00pm-4:45pm 

Grades 3-5

Test your knowledge by answering trivia questions by learning how to roll your Sphero to the correct answer!  Each child must have a smartphone or tablet to downlaod the free Sphero app.  If you do not have a device, please let us know beforehand.  Registration is required.  We will be offering this program twice; you may only register your child once.  Registration for December 14 opens on November 30 at 4:00pm; registration for December 21 opens on December 7 at 4:00pm.

 

 

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.

 

       

                                                                 
 
 
 

                                           

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ART & BOOK SALE

IN THE LOBBY OF THE MAIN LIBRARY

449 HALSEY ROAD, PARSIPPANY

 

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

 

 

Financial Literacy for Teens - Becoming an Informed Investor

December 5

6:30pm-7:30pm

Grades 6-12

Learn how you can become an informed investor and make your money work for you!  Learn about the financial market, how to invest responsibly, and avoid scams. 
  
This program is sponsored by the Investor Advocacy Project (IAP) of Seton Hall University School of Law.  The mission of IAP is to raise awareness of the importance of financial literacy through presentations in communities around the state, so that individuals may make more informed investment decisions.
 

For students in grades 6-12, but adults who are beginner investors are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.  Click here to register online.

 

 

Speed Math

December 14

7:00pm-8:00pm

Ever felt trapped without a calculator? You are not alone. Most students are dependent on a calculator for all kinds of math questions – even the simple ones. Well, not anymore! In this interactive Speed Math class, learn some nifty math techniques that can help you do multiplication, division, squaring and even cubing of numbers mentally. Amaze your math teachers with this skill and ace your math class. Parents are welcome to join.
 

This program is run by Accel Learning, Parsippany (https://parsippany.accellearning.com). Accel Learning is a center for Math Olympiads and Math Kangaroo training and contests.

 

Registration is required.  Click here to register online.