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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 Monday, February 19 for Prresidents Day.

The Main Library will be open from 1:00pm-5:00pm on the following Sundays this winter:

February  25

March   4, 11, 18, 25

 

Make a Saturday appointment with AARP at the Main Library (449 Halsey Road) to prepare your taxes. Follow the link below to reserve your spot today and to see if you qualify for this free service.

https://freetaxesmorrisnj.wordpress.com/parsippanylib/

 

 

                               

 

Stop by the lower level of the Main Library this month and check out the display cases! We are featuring the works of Brookside Senior Citizens.

Brookside is a senior housing community located in Parsippany and home to about 265 residents. It is an extremely diverse community, rich in both culture and talent.

 

             

 
 

 

Children's Programs

**In the event of inclement weather, please call the library or check our website (www.parsippanylibrary.org) for closing information.**

 

Main Library

 

   Valentine's Day Party

February 14

4:15pm-5:00pm

Grades K-2

Enjoy Valentine's Day stories, songs, and a craft.  No registration required.

 

Clifford the Big Red Dog Celebration

February 15

4:15pm-5:00pm

Ages 3-6

Celebrate the birthday of Norman Bridwell, author of the Clifford the Big Red Dog series by listening to a Clifford book and making Clifford crafts. No registration required.

 

Play and Learn

February 17

10:00am-10:45am

Ages birth-5

Play in the story hour room with toys and educational games.  No registration required.

Lake Hiawatha

 

Coding Club

February 13, 20, & 27

4:00pm-4:45pm

Grades 1-2

Students will be able to work on their own coding projects and help their peers.  Some knowledge of coding is necessary.  Register once for all three dates.  Registration will begin February 14 at 4:00pm.

 

Explore and More

February 15 & 17

11:00am-12:00pm

Ages 2-5

Let your little one play, discover, and explore in a variety of hands-on, fun-filled learning activity centers in the Children's Room.  No registration required.  Adult caregiver must remain with child.

                                                            
 
 

 

 

Friday Night Film at the Main Library

February 16th

Showtime: 7pm

Doors Open at 6:30pm

This film is rated PG and runs approximately 2 hours

Anyone 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Jazz at the Library

Main Library

Sunday, February 25

2:00pm-3:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of music performed by the MRB Jazz Project!

Their repertoire encompasses music that virtually spans the past ninety years of American songwriting.  MRB Jazz Project always weaves a diverse tapestry of music to appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes. The trio is comprised of Michael Pasqua on piano, Bruce Riccitelli on percussion and Gerry Babo on acoustic bass.

 

Friends of the Library Mid-Winter Bag Sale!

Main Library, 449 Halsey Road

February 3-February 24

 

Stock up on winter reading and more at the Friends of the Parsippany Library’s Mid-Winter Bag Sale running Saturday, February 3rd through Friday, February 24th during library hours. 

 

Choose from an extensive collection of both fiction and non-fiction books in excellent condition, many in hardcover.  Among the pre-sorted categories are:  history, cooking, graphic novels, children’s books, reference, travel, and more.  DVDs, CDs, and mixed media are also available for purchase. 

 

Dealers are welcome and there are no buyer restrictions.  Stock is replenished daily so be sure to visit again for new selections.  At just $6 per bag (provided) and with proceeds going to benefit the library’s purchase of new materials for collections, it’s guilt-free shopping at its best. 

 

While you’re in the area, be sure to visit the Friends’ Book Nook, open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm in the lower level of the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road. 

 

 

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

Download the eBook or Audiobook of the Harry Potter series using cloudLibrary. Thank you to the Friends of the Parsippany Library for this collection! Listen, Read, Enjoy!

 

 

The Friends of the Parsippany library recently donated $11,300 to the Library. This money was raised through Friends membership dues and proceeds from book sales.

Among the many services and programs funded by the Friends, the Library was able to purchase playaways for children and ESL playaway lauchpads, some of which are pictured here.

The playaways help develop listening and vocabulary skills while the launchpads are self contained iPad like devices. These can be borrowed from the Library.

Pictured above with 2 happy customers are Chris Liparini, President of the volunteer Friends organization and Corinne Markey, STEM expert and Makerspace Coordinator.
 

Programs for Teens

 

Main Library

 

Teen Lock-in

Friday, February 23

6:00pm-9:00pm
 

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a superhero themed lock-in at the library! Food, games, and stations will be set up throughout the library.  Come dressed up as your favorite superhero (optional) and enjoy some 'after-hours' fun! 

Anyone who wishes to participate in this event MUST have a completed permission form.  Permission forms are due by 3:00pm on Thursday, February 22.  You can pick up a permission form at the Information Services desk at the Main Library or download it here.