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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 for Good Friday on Friday, April 19.  The Main Library will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 21.
 

Final Week to stock up at the Bag Sale!

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities!

Libraries = Strong Communities illustrates how today’s libraries are at the heart of our cities, towns, schools and campuses, providing critical resources, programs and expertise. They also provide a public space where all community members, regardless of age, culture or income level, can come together to connect and learn.

Children's Programs

 

Main Library

 
 
Flower Drop-in Craft
 
April 10
 
4:15pm-5:00pm
 
All Ages
 
Celebrate Spring by making colorful flowers out of cupcake liners!.  No registration required. 
 
 
 
Jewelry Making
 
April 18
 
2:00pm-2:45pm
 
Ages 5 and older
 
Make colorful beaded jewelry.  No registration required.
 
 
Bunny Craft
April 18
 
7:00pm-7:45pm
 
All Ages
 
Make a bunny craft to take home.  No registration required.
 
 
 
 
Bingo for Kids
April 27
 
10:00am-10:45am
 
All Ages
 
Play Bingo and win small prizes!  No registration required.
 
 

Lake Hiawatha      

Spend your spring break at the library! We’ll be celebrating Star Wars Week!

 

Star Wars Jeopardy
Grades 1-5
Monday, April 15, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Join us for a round of Jeopardy: Star Wars Edition! Test your knowledge and maybe win a prize! Please be aware this program starts promptly at 2:30 pm.

 

 

Heads Up: Star Wars Game and Lego Star Wars Movie
Grades 1 & Up
Wednesday, April 17
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Guess the word on the card that’s on your head from everyone’s clues before the timer runs out!  In between rounds, we’ll watch Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles and have a snack.

 

 

Decorate Your Own Star Wars Tote Bag (Must Register in Advance):
Grades 1-5
Thursday, April 18, 1:15-2:15 p.m. or 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Join us as we decorate our very own tote bag. Be prepared: you might get a little messy with this painting program! Please register for one timeslot only. Must Register in Advance. Registration begins April 4 at 1:00 p.m.

 

 

Star Wars Jedi Training (Must Register in Advance)
Ages 5-13
Saturday, April 20
12:00-12:45 p.m., 1:00-1:45 p.m., 2:00-2:45 p.m.
The Lightsaber Training program will have Jedi from the Saber Guild come to teach us how to wield a lightsaber! They will also be available to take pictures after the program. Each participant will receive a training certification, lightsaber crystal and bookmark provided by the Saber Guild Corellia. Must Register in Advance. Register for one timeslot only. Registration begins April 6 at 12:00 pm.      

 

 

        


 

 

 

      

 

Adult Programs

 

Main Library

 


 

 

 

 

 

Live Well, Age Smart is back! Join us this spring for another creative learning opportunity. Registration is open until April 30 and costs $25 for the 4 sessions.
https://www.parsippanylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PT-Live-Well-Age-Smart-Spring-2019.pdf
Follow this link to print your brochure today for registration. Customers can mail in their check or drop it off at any Parsippany Library location.

 

 

 

 

Want to expand your reading horizons in 2019? Join the Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club! We will be reading new and classic works of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends of the Library 

 

 

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.  Learn more at parsippanyfriends.com!

 

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.  Any questions about upcoming events or becoming a Friend?  Send an email to parsippanyfriends@gmail.com.

 

 

Programs for Teens

Main Library

 

 

Quiet Hour for students in Grades 6-12 will be from 3:00pm-4:00pm Monday-Friday in Teen Central.  The room will be a designated quiet homework space for this hour during the school year.

 

 

 

 

Follow our Teen Department on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teencentral_ptl/