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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

  

 

 

 

 

To celebrate Children's Day, the Mt. Tabor Branch Library will be closed on Saturday, August 4. The library will re-open on Monday, August 6 at 12:30pm.

 

 

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 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

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.

 

 

 

 

Zumba for Kids

August 1

2:30pm-3:15pm

Ages 5-11

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

 

 
 
 
 
Bingo for Kids
August 3
 
10:00am-10:45am
 
All Ages
 
Have fun playing Bingo!  No registration required.
 
 
 

Lake Hiawatha

Let’s Build! Family Program
August 6 & 13

6:30pm-7:15pm

All Ages

Use your engineering skills as a family or as an individual to creatively construct using our LEGOs, Duplos, blocks, and other construction toys.

 

Pajama Storytime

August 2

7:00-7:45 p.m.

Ages birth-5

Wear your PJs and bring your teddy bear to this special storytime at night. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.

 

 

                                        

 
 

 

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

Adults are invited to participate in the Great American Read this summer. PBS conducted a national survey in search of America’s 100 best-loved novels.

The Parsippany Library would like to know what your favorite is from this list. Stop by any of our library locations and pick up the 100 Great Reads list.  See how many you have read and vote weekly for your favorites. When you cast your vote, you are entered in a raffle!

The Library will announce Parsippany’s #1 Best Loved novel in September.

 

 

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 

 

Mad Science Fundraiser

Slimy Potions Camp
at
Parsippany Main Library
 
8/27-8/31 (mornings)
 
$180 per child
Includes all materials and take homes!
 
Join us in the depths of the Mad Science Laboratory where we harness the marvelous powers of liquids! Join us for a Mad "hands-on" experience as a Junior Mad Scientist! We'll create chemical reactions, learn to make bath fizzers, find out the secret to making chocolate taffy rolls and ooey gooey slime, create acid/base volcanoes and lots more!

 

 

Call for information: 
973-983-6030 
 
Mad Science of Morris & Sussex
 
Email us! info@madsciencemorrissussex.com
 

 

 

Support Summer Reading!

 

Donate to the Parsippany Library System 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.