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

May 20

June 3, 10

 

Vinyasa Yoga

Join us on the following Tuesdays:

May 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

 
 
Drop-in Craft
May 19
10:00am-10:45am
All Ages
Drop in to make a colorful picture frame!  No registration required.
 
 
 
Bingo for Kids
May 26
10:00am-10:45am
All Ages
Play bingo to win prizes!  No registration required.
 
 
 
Zumba for Kids
May 30
4:30pm-5:15pm
Ages 5 and older
Learn some new moves and have fun exercising with Zumba!  Comfortable clothes and sneakers are recommended.  No registration required.
 
 

Lake Hiawatha

Preschool Power Storytime

May 16

11:00am-7:30pm

Ages 3-5

Enjoy songs, stories, and crafts in this fun storytime designed to help your child get ready for school.

 

 

Play and Learn

May 19

3:00pm-4:00pm

Ages birth-5

Play in the story hour room with toys and educational games.  This informal playgroup is a great way for new parents to meet other families in Parsippany.  No registration required

                                            
 
 

 

Adult Programs

 

Main Library

 

Creative Writing Workshop Presented by Lynne McEniry, Award Winning Poet

May 17

7:00pm-8:30pm

Lynne brings her experience as an editor, published poet, and professor of creative writing to help writers explore and develop their talents.  Register online here.

 

 

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.

 

 

Royal Wedding Celebration

May 20

2:00pm-4:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of tea and scones as we watch the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan.  Make your own fascinator, play some trivia and chat about what everyone was wearing.  Bring your most royal teacup!  Registration required.  Register online here.

 

 

You've Been Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.  What's Next?

June 4

10:30am-12:00pm

Cheylena Williams, MPH, Program Coordinator, APDA Information and Referral Center, will be here to provide valuable information regarding resources available after being diagnosed, what steps should be taken next, and how to plan for emergency situations.  Registration is required.  Call 973-887-5150 x209 or register online here.

 

 

Exotic Music of the World

June 10

2:00pm

Be prepared to be dazzled by the beautiful and unforgettable music from faraway places including India, Algeria, Iran, Turkey, Peru, and more.  These pieces will be performed by internationally acclaimed concert violinist Dr. David Podles.

 

 

Science Fiction and Fantasy Evening Book Discussion Group

June 21

7:00pm

A new book club is starting at the Parsippany LIbrary!  The Science Fiction adn Fantasy Book Discussion Group will meet once a month to discuss new and old titles.  Our first book will be Year Zero by Rob Reid.

Please sign up by June 1 in ortder to pick up the book and have time to read it.  Registration is required.  Register online here.

 

 

 

Friends of the Library 

 

Upcoming Events

 

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

 

Edible Art for Teens
June 13
7:00pm
Grades 6-12
Transform delicious treats into a rock band scene!  In-person registration is required.  Register at the Information Service Desk at the Main Library.  A $5.00 refundable deposit is required at the time of registration.
 
This program made possible by the Friends of the Library.