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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 closed on Sunday, February 16th.

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Presidents' Day.  Regular hours will resume on February 18th.

 


 

Meet the Author

Tuesday, February 25
7:00pm
Main Library, 449 Halsey Road

Join us in welcoming Deborah Guarino, Author of "Is Your Mama a Llama?"

For 30 years author Deborah Guarino has been known as the "original Mama Llama,” because of her well-known picture book, Is Your Mama a Llama?, which is still available in five editions, languages from Spanish to Arabic, as an animated film short, and several musical versions.

Now Deborah is celebrating the 30th anniversary of this perennial classic by introducing her newest book, a "'fractured fairy tale” for readers ages 7 to adult, called If the Shoe Fits…

Register online at parsippanylibrary.org

 

 

 

 


Children's Programs

 

Main Library

 

Drop-in Craft: Valentine Holder

February 12

4:15pm-5:00pm

All Ages

Decorate a bag to hold your valentines!  No registration required.

 

 

 

Family Zumba

February 19
 
7:00pm-7:45pm
 
All Ages
 
Have fun exercising as a family with Zumba!  Parents and caregivers will join in the fun as we learn some new moves.  Comfortable clothing and sneakers are recommended.  No registration required.

 

 
 
Bingo for Kids
February 22
 
10:00am-10:45am
 
All Ages
 
Play Bingo and win small prizes!  No registration required.

Lake Hiawatha  

 

 
Black History Month Storytime
February 14
 
1:30pm-2:15pm
 
Ages 3-5
 
Learn true facts about the world around us and more about Black History Month in this storytime for preschoolers based on non-fiction books.
 
 
 
 

Adult Programs

 

Main Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card Making Workshop: Happy Valentine’s Day

Wednesday, February 12

7:00pm-8:00pm

Join our friends from MICHAEL’S in Parsippany and learn all about the card making process, and bring home a card for your sweetheart!

Everything you need will be provided for free! This program is for ADULTS ONLY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Positive Aging

Friday, February 21

2:30pm-3:30pm

The average life expectancy is now 76 years old, older for women. The chance that you will be caring for an elder or need care yourself someday is higher than ever.

Learn what information is best to know when it comes to finding an aide, looking for assisted living housing, keeping track of basic needs,and more. Being prepared is the best way to know what you need and want so that you may be an effective, but not exhausted, caregiver. It is also the best way to help someone who may be caring for you someday. 

 

 

 

 

Jazz and Blues to Warm the Heart

Sunday, February 23

2:00pm-3:30pm

The appealing sound of The Bob Wylde Trio centers around soft and swinging jazz. The band is led by jazz guitarist Bob Wylde, soothing vocals by Marty Elkins and featuring the well-known bassist, Mike Richmond - a thirty year veteran of Stan Getz’s band.

 

 

 

The Seeing Eye

Saturday, February 29

2:00PM-3:15PM

Learn how dogs are bred, raised, trained and matched with people who are blind, and how they help them live independent lives.  It’s a fascinating story!

**This event is free, but if you can, please bring a donation of dry dog food, Milk Bones, or old blankets or towels.**

 

 

 

Lake Hiawatha

 

 


 

Friends of the Library 

Are you a local college student, looking for a unique service project? A parent with young children wanting to interact with other adults? A retiree looking for a way to volunteer in the community (but not too much of a time commitment)? Why not join the Friends of the Parsippany Library?

The Friends of the Library is a 501C3 volunteer organization that raises money and advocates for the Parsippany Public Library and its branches.

 

Volunteers are asked to pay a $15.00 membership fee to join. The group meets once a month (attendance is optional).

 

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.

 


 

Information for Teens

 

 

 

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