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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 Main Library will be open the following Sundays from 1:00pm-5:00pm

April 29

May 6, 20

June 3, 10

 

Vinyasa Yoga

Join us on the following Tuesdays:

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

June 5 and 12

6:00pm-7:00pm

Rebecca Manci, a certified yoga instructor, will teach one-hour vinyasa yoga classes.  Vinyasa yoga connects breath and movement to create an experience that is balanced both mentally and physically.

All levels are welcome.  Please bring a yoga mat to class.  Registration is not required, but there is a $5.00 fee per class.
 

 
 
 

 

Children's Programs

Main Library

 

 
Zumba for Kids
April 25
4:30pm-5:15pm
Ages 5-11
Learn some new moves and have fun exercising with Zumba!  Comfortable clothes and sneakers are recommended.  No registration required.
 
 
STEM Stations
May 8
4:15pm-5:00pm
Grades K-5
Try out an assortment of the library's STEM equipment and games, including LEGOs, KEVA planks, Code and Go Mice, and more! No registration required.
 
 
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime
May 9
10:00am-10:45am
Ages birth-5
For any child not yet in kindergarten. Children will listen to stories and adult caregivers will learn about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading initiative. Children already enrolled are welcome to join us. No registration required.

Lake Hiawatha

Sphero Robot Fun

April 24

6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages 4-6

Have fun experimenting with what the robot spheres can do!  Each child will have 30 minutes to play.  Muat bring an adult and a smartphone or tablet to dwnload the free Sphero app.  No registration required.

 

Fun Fact Friday

April 27

11:00am-11:45am

Ages 3-5

Learn amazing and true facts about the world around us in this storytime for preschoolers based on nonfiction books.

 

Sphero Robot Fun

 

April 26

11:00am-12:00pm

Ages 3-5

Have fun experimenting with what the robot spheres can do!  Each child will have 30 minutes to play.  Muat bring an adult and a smartphone or tablet to dwnload the free Sphero app.  No registration required.

 

 

 


                                                            
 
 

 

Adult Programs

 

Main Library

 

Live Well, Age Smart at the Main Library

 

The Met Museum Four Ways

Fridays, April 27, May 4, May 11, and May 18

2:00pm-3:30pm

 

Speaker: Dr. Michael Norris, Metropolitan Museum of Art Educator

Without leaving your seat, take guided tours at the Met through slide art talks!

There is a $25.00 fee for all four sessions,  To register, please complete the registration form, which can be found online here and return it to the Main Library.  Registration is open until April 26.

 

 

 

Celebrate Mothers with Author Rena Trefman Cobrinik

May 1

7:00pm-8:00pm

Rena Trefman Cobrinik is the author of A Different Mother, a memoir that reflects the ongoing bonds between mother and daughter.  She will talk about the challenges and realities of caring for her aging mother.  Registration is required.

 

 

American Popular Songbook performed by Dan Crisci and Brynn Stanley

May 6

2:00pm-3:30pm

Enjoy an afternoon of music with pianist Dan Crisci and vocalist Brynn Stanley as they perform songs from the American Popular Songbook, including songs by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Rodgers and Hart.  Dan and Brynn will bring their own jazz styles to these timeless songs and share an original composition or two.

 

 

Friday Night Film at the Main Library

 

May 17

Showtime: 7pm

Doors Open at 6:30pm

This film is rated PG-13 and runs approximately 2.5 hours

Anyone 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

 

Mount Tabor

New Jersey's Colonial Architecture Told in 100 Buildings

May 10

7:30pm (refreshments begin at 7:00pm)

The Bethel, Mount Tabor (across from the Mount Tabor Branch)

Local author David Veasey will speak about his book New Jersey's Colonial Architecture Told in 100 Buildings.  Pictures of a number of buildings from our colonial past that are still standing will be shown.

 

Friends of the Library 

 

Not sure what to do with the kids during those last two weeks of August?

The Friends of the Parsippany Library have partnered with Mad Science and Dawn Lau Dance Company to offer Parsippany students the opportunity to participate in half-day science and arts camps, with $20 of each registration going back to the Friends of the Parsippany Library.  

Camp will be offered at both the Main Library and Lake Hiawatha locations.  Be sure to choose the information specific to your desired location.  

The Friends will donate this money to the library for the purchase of additional children's programming and materials.  

Click here for complete information about these upcoming STEAM Camps!

 

 

Think Warm Thoughts & Support Summer Reading!

 

Donate to the Parsippany Library System Summer Reading

Wish List on Amazon!

 

You can view our wishlist by clicking here.

Please have any items that you purchase off this list shipped to yourself and fill out the gift information so we can include the donor's name on a dedication sticker. You may bring the items to the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road, where they will be distributed to the correct department or library branch. Thank you for your support!

Further your donation by using Amazon Smile and select Friends of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System!

 

 

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. 

 

Joining the Friends of the Parsippany Library just got easier with a new online membership application and payment option.  Visit the membership section of the website to get started as a Friend today.  

 

 

 
 

Programs for Teens

 

Main Library

 
Mother's Day Craft for Teens
May 5
2:00pm-3:00 pm
Grades 6-12
Come by Teen Central to make a special Mother's Day craft to give as a present to that special lady in your life!  Registration is required.  Register online here.
 
 
 
 
Lake Hiawatha
 
Felt Pencil Toppers
May 7
 
7:00pm-8:00pm
 
Grades 6-12
 
Make an adorable pencil topper using different material. Make one for yourself or to give as a gift!  Registration is required.  Register online here.