Drop-in Turtle Art Storytime @ Lake Hiawatha!

Monday, May 23 11:00 – 11:45am

for ages 2 – 5 

Drop in for one terrific story time and take home a tranquil turtle art craft!  No registration required.

Drop-in Spring Game Day @ Lake Hiawatha!

Tuesday, May 24  4:00 – 5:00pm

For grades K – 5

Drop in afterschool with your family or friends to play a fun board game, card game or do a large floor puzzle. No registration required.

Friday Night Films at the Main Library:

The 5th Wave
Friday, May 20th

Showtime: 7pm, Doors Open at 6:30pm

The 5th Wave follows a 16-year-old survivor of a catastrophic alien invasion. Cassie is a high-school student leading a normal life, including a crush on a football star, when extraterrestrials invade Earth and kill millions of humans. Now, she must rescue her kidnapped brother while figuring out whom she can trust.

Based on the acclaimed 2013 young-adult sci-fi novel by Rick Yancey, This film is rated PG13. Anyone 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Movie Matinee:

Finding Nemo!

Monday June 13, 2016 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The wizards at Pixar take us under the sea to the world of clownfish Marlin and his son Nemo. When the defiant Nemo takes off from his dad and gets captured by a tropical fish seeker he finds himself stuck in a fishbowl in a dentist’s office. Marlin and his well meaning, but wacky, friend Dory embark on an epic journey to find his son.

Rise and Shine Story Time @ Mount Tabor Library!

Jefferson Jazz Ensemble

Wednesday, 5/18 7-8 PM

Wednesday, May 25, 7 pm

Come to the Tween Scene to read and discuss great books, do fun activities and enjoy a snack! Registration is required.  Register once for all sessions.  This month we are discussing Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm.

Landmarks of Broadway: Live Well Age Smart series

Fridays, 2-3:30
5/6  5/13/  5/20  5/27

Help support the Friends of the Parsippany Library on Monday, May 23, by dining out at the Gourmet Cafe, 136 Baldwin Rd. in Parsippany.  Owner/chef Matt Pierone will donate a percentage of the entire day's proceeds. That includes take-out and the purchase of gift certificates.  Call 973-316-0088 for reservations.

LEGO Robotics @ Lake Hiawatha!

Friday, May 27 1:00—2:00pm   OR    2:30—3:30PM

Read to a Dog @ Lake Hiawatha!

Thursday, May 26   4:00 – 5:00pm

Practice reading out loud to a cute and gentle listener.  Each child signs up for a 10 minute session . registration required. Registration is in person or by calling the Lake Hiawatha Branch @ 973-335-0952

Dork Diaries Party for Grades 4-5

Tuesday May 24, 2016 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

TAB Meeting (Grades 6-12)

Monday, May 23, 3 pm

The Teen Advisory Board is made up of teens who participate in and influence the functioning of the library.  TAB is an open forum to have your voice heard. Stop by the Teen Center during a TAB meeting to see what it’s all about; and, if you’re interested, apply to join!  Registration is not required.

We're looking for a few good Friends!

The Friends of the Parsippany Library is a 501C3 volunteer organization.

We are looking for a president; vice president; secretary and treasurer. Job descriptions can be found on the Library’s website. Essentially these officers attend monthly meetings ( at a time and day of the week agreed upon by the officers) ;  solicit ideas and preside over the fundraising activities of the Friends; encourage involvement in the Book Nook and any other of the Friends fundraising activities. This is the perfect job for anyone who loves the Library and wishes to give back to the community!

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!

In addition to our main Twitter acount, @ParTroyLIbrary, our Teen and Children's Departments are now on Twitter. Check them out at @ParLibraryTeens and @ParTroyChildren

Also, check our Facebook page for lots of great updates!