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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

  

 

 

 

 

Children and teens from birth to age 18 can still join the Summer Reading Club by picking up a reading log at one of our libraries!  

 

 


Silhouette Cameo 3 Training in the Makerspace

The Parsippany Library now owns a Silhouette Cameo 3 with editing software that enables the user to create endless possibilities to cut on paper, fabric, or heat transfer material.

We will be scheduling one hour training sessions over the summer if you are interested in learning more about the Silhouette.  Training is for ages 14 and up.

 

Choose from one of the following dates:

August 13 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

August 16 - 1 pm to 4 pm 

August 20 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

August 28 - 1 pm to 4 pm

 

Please call 973-887-5150 x233 to register today for your one hour spot!

 

 
 

 

 

 

Children's Programs

Main Library

 

Zumba for Kids

July 25

2:30pm-3:15pm

Ages 5-11

Learn some new moves and have fun exercising with Zumba!  No registration required.  Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended.

 

 

 
  Virtual Tour of the Moon
July 26
 
7:00pm-7:45pm
 
Ages 5 and older
 
Astronomy expert Bob Reichman will provide families with a virtual tour of the moon. 
Registration is not required, but only the first 100 children with an admission ticket will be admitted to this program.  Beginning at 6:30pm on July 26, stop by the Children's Desk for an admission ticket.  This program is sponspored by the Friends of the Parsippany Library and ADP.
 
 
 
Bingo for Kids
July 28
 
10:00am-10:45am
 
All Ages
 
Have fun playing Bingo!  No registration required.
 
 
 
The Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: Born to Read
 
July 31
 
7:00pm-7:45pm
 
Ages 2 and older
 

This is a high-energy performance by Turtle Dance Music about why libraries rock! The show engages children of all ages with songs, comedy, bubbles, music technology and is crafted also for children on the Autism Spectrum. Each song is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time. Kids will dance, sing, and understand why libraries are so important for our future. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join the fun.

 

Registration is not required, but only the first 100 children with an admission ticket will be admitted to this program.  Beginning at 6:30pm on July 31, stop by the Children's Desk for an admission ticket.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Parsippany Library and ADP.

 

 

 
 
 
 

Lake Hiawatha

Family Kindness Rocks Program
July 24

7:00pm-8:00pm

All Ages

Come in as a family to decorate two rocks to put in a random public place for someone to see. Make someone else in our community feel good!

 

Music & Movement

July 26

11:00am-11:30am

Ages 2-5

Kids will enjoy a program full of songs and dancing. Be ready to get active and have fun!

 

 

Zumba

July 26

3:45pm-4:30pm

Ages 5-11

Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes for some fun summer dance and exercise! Limited to the first 22 children; free tickets distributed at the Children’s Desk between 3:30-3:45pm. No admittance after 3:55pm!

 

Rizzo’s Reptiles

August 9

7:00pm-7:45pm

Ages 4 and older

See amazing live animals, and learn how to keep your community clean so our animal friends can live safely! No admittance after 7:10pm!  Registration begins July 26 at 7 p.m.

 

                                        

 
 

 

Adult Programs

 

Main Library

Tech Thursdays
 
Summer is here and with that comes vacations. If you need help sharing your vacation photos or loading up your tablet with books for the beach, we can help you. Drop-in tech help will be held at the Main Library from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Thursdays.

 

Great American Read Book Discussion

Participants are welcome to read The Help and join the discussion and decide if it qualifies for America's Favorite Book.  Register online at parsippanylibrary.org or call 973-887-5150 x209 to sign up for the book discussions.  Books can be picked up at the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road.

 

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

August 2, 2:00pm-4:00pm

 

 

 

Friday Night Film at the Main Library - Avengers: Infinity War

August 17th

Showtime: 7pm

Doors Open at 6:30pm

 

This film is rated PG13 and runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Anyone 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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 the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road. 

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!

 

 

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

Teen Lock-in

August 3

6:00pm-9:00pm

Grades 6-12

This is no ordinary luau…Be prepared to solve the mystery of a murder in Maui!
Registration is required for this activity.  You must have a completed permission form to attend.
Forms can be downloaded when you register or picked up in Teen Central at the Main Library.

 

 

eBorg Robotics

August 6-8

3:00pm-5:00pm

Grades 6-12

This three-day workshop will introduce Robotics and Engineering, groups will program motors and sensors and individuals will have an opportunity to build a demo robot from kit including assembling and programming. You must attend all three days.

Registration is required.  Click here to register online.