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The Rockaway Borough Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.
Celebrate friends and the giving season with treats. Registration is available at https://wtpl.libcal.com/event/15480877
This post is so late, you may already have eaten all your Halloween candy.� Hope you had as much fun as we did this past Halloween!
Everyone is invited to this special evening presentation thanks to the Morris County Sheriff`s Department!
A Morris County Detective will bring their working dog(s) in for a demonstration of how they help serve our community, how the dogs are trained, and what they do for work.
All ages are welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this event.
https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/morris-county-sheriffs-k9-demo-all-ages-families-13458
Make colorful fall bracelets at the MAIN Library on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30 pm. Recommended for children ages 5 & up. No registration required.
In honor of Veterans Day we will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11th.
Ages 9 & Up! This coming Monday, 11/10 @ 6:00 PM, join us at the Lake Hiawatha Branch for a special author and workshop visit with Tricky Chopsticks author @sylviaichen at 6:00 PM. Learn lots of fun secret reading tricks and tips!
Learn more and register here: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/kids-lkh-secret-writing-tips-sylvia-chen-ages-9-9863
#creativewriting #writingworkshop #authorvisit #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
Space is still available! Register today for Dog Man Trivia. Then, join us at the Lake Hiawatha Branch on Tuesday, November 11 at 6 to test your Dog Man knowledge!
Registration is required. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Dog-Man-Trivia
Join Miss Chelsey for some STEAM activities as we power up with reading using Dav Pilkey`s Dog Man and Friends Epic Activity Guide.
Saturday, November 8 at 11 am
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
@everychildareader @scholastic
The Spice Club offering this month is Masala Chai! Snag your free sachet and brochure for baking & drink recipes perfect for this chilly weather ☕️🍪
#parsippanylibrary #parsippanynj #freeresources #masalachai
La Leche League of Rockaway
Friday, November 7 at 10:30 am
https://lalecheleaguerockaway.weebly.com/
Got a minute? ⏰ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts to help us create and offer the events, classes, and resources you`ll love. The survey should take just a few minutes to complete. Thank you, and hope to see you at the library! 🎉
Survey link in bio 🔗
We were thrilled to meet Noble Attitude, a miniature horse from @hopespromisefarm yesterday! Participants got to hear his story, learn about his work as a therapy animal, and give him a pet!
#parlib #parlibcats #therapyhorse #miniaturehorse
Rest, relax, and say ahhhhh. Join Miss Amanda as we make homemade face masks and body scrubs.
Children ages 17 and under can enter a contest to win two tickets to the Growing Stage Theatre`s upcoming production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Ask a staff member for a reindeer coloring sheet when you visit the Rockaway Borough Public Library.
Join us at the Main library for two local author events with Brian Bothe (aka Jack Torrance) and Sandra Bothe this November to hear about their books and process! 📚✍️
11/5 @ 7pm - Brian Bothe writing as Jack Torrance, “The Silent Canvas Trilogy”
11/11 @ 7pm - Sandra Bothe, “Unmuting Myself: A Voice Silenced by Doubt Dared to Rise”
#parsippanylibrary #parsippanynj #library #localauthors
Library Chef is available to Rockaway Borough Library cardholders.
All recipes, instructions, and equipment lists are available on the Library Chef platform. It`s free and easy to join—just visit http://rockawayboro.librarychef.com/ to create your account or sign in if you already have one!
Kids Vote: Election Day at the Library
Tuesday, November 4 at 3:30 pm
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Programs at the Rockaway Borough Public Library
Week of November 3, 2025
Call 973-627-5709 or visit rblibrary.org to register.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Join us at the Main Library on Tuesday, November 4th at 11am to meet a miniature therapy horse from Hope`s Promise! Children of all ages are welcome.
This month, we’re thankful for tools that make learning easier. HelpNow by Brainfuse connects you with real tutors (not bots) who can support you with math, writing, science, and more. Any grade. Any skill level. All free with your library card.
Visit wtpl.org to get started, the link to Brainfuse is right on the homepage!
#HelpNow #LibraryLife #OnlineTutoring #HomeworkHelp #ThankfulForLearning #Brainfuse #LibraryCardPower
Dr. John Paitakes will give a presentation on criminal justice on Monday, November 3 at 7 pm. He will also have copies of his book, 50 Years Working in Criminal Justice, available to purchase.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
@savesarahofficial When you bring your painting to life, in more ways than one. 💫🎨
My four-seasons tree now moves through time: spring blossoms drifting, summer glowing, autumn falling, and winter shimmering in stillness.
Every color breathes, every season remembers. 🌳🍂❄️🌸☀️
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#SaveSarahArt #FourSeasonsTree #ArtThatMoves #DigitalAnimation #PaintingReel #TimeOfTheSeason #CreativeProcess #ArtistOnInstagram #WhimsicalArt #EtherealVibes #SurrealArt #AnimatedArt #DreamscapeReel #VaporwaveAesthetic #ColorfulCreations #ArtMagic #FantasyArt #VisualPoetry #ArtOfInstagram
Planning a trip for Teachers Convention? The library now has discount tickets available for purchase! Visit the library website for more information!
Join us for our many tech offerings this month with classes and Tech Tuesday walk-ins! Watch this video for how to register and get your technology questions answered. 💻📱
#parsippanylibrary #parsippanynj #TechHelp #technology #Library
Ages 5-7: Do your kids have off for NJEA next week? Stop by the Lake Hiawatha Branch on Friday, 11/7 @ 3:00 PM for a Stellar Storytime & Origami with Ms. Kellyanne and Mrs. Kwan!
Register here: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/kids-stellar-storytime-ms-kellyanne-and-mrs-kwan-ages-5-7-16433
#origami #storytime #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
What`s better than a ghost? A Frankenstein Ghost! Stop by the Children`s Room to pick up our spook-tacular new Frankenstein Ghost craft. Hermie thinks you will have a ghoul time with this craft! 👻🧟♂️
Happy Halloween from the Parsippany Library! 🎃
#parsippanynj #parsippanylibrary #halloween #librarydesk
Join local Tim Wengert as he shares fascinating examples from his own collection of 16th century books, and learn about the printing, binding, and collecting of books in the sixteenth century and their owners and readers.
There`s a lot happening at the Lake Hiawatha Branch in November, including a stellar origami storytime with Mrs. Kwan and Ms. Kellyanne, a special visit from Tricky Chopsticks author, @sylviaichen, Dog Man Trivia to celebrate the release of Big Jim Believes, a visit from @lhfd4, and much more!
Oh, and have you stopped by to check out all of our new books and readalongs?
Check out and register for all of our events here: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/events/month/2025/11?branches%5B73%5D=73
#origami #crafts #firetruck #therapypets #authorvisit #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the library. We hope to make this an annual tradition. Shop-Rite generously provided a gift card which was used to purchase the pumpkins and refreshments.
The votes were counted and the winner is .....
Pumpkin #12 designed by Angela M.
Pumpkin #3 and #7 tied for 2nd place.
All 16 pumpkins are amazing!
Come make cards for our Veteran`s in honor of Veteran`s Day! Program is open to all ages from kids to adults!
Register online at www.wtpl.org
BOO! 👻 Our library ghosts want to remind you about the Halloween parade tomorrow at 10 am. We look forward to seeing everyone`s spooky costumes! #librariesofinstagram #njlibraries #chathamnj #spookyszn
Thank you to Land Rover Parsippany for the generous donation of hundreds of new children’s books! 📚✨
It was such a wonderful event Monday morning meeting everyone involved, and we’re so grateful for your support. We can’t wait to share these books with children and families throughout our community! 💙
#ParsippanyLibrary #CommunityPartners #ThankYou #ChildrensBooks #LandRoverParsippany #librarylove
It is almost time to vote for your favorite pumpkin. Join us on Wednesday, October 29. Registration is not required to attend. We do have a few pumpkins that were not picked up by registrants. Stop by the library before 5 pm today (Oct. 29) if you would like to enter the contest and are able to decorate your pumpkin before the votes begin tonight.
Listen to stories and play some fun games! Register online at the library website!
Think you know Dog Man? Join us on Tuesday, November 11 at 6 PM for all things Ohkay City with trivia, snacks, and prizes for the winning teams! Celebrate the release of the newest book, Big Jim Believes!
Registration is required. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/Dog-Man-Trivia
✈️ We’re hiring!
The Parsippany Library is looking for a Passport Agent to join our team.
If you’re detail-oriented, great with people, and ready to help travelers get on their way, we’d love to hear from you! 🌎
📄 View the full job description and apply on our website - link in bio.
#ParsippanyLibrary #NowHiring #JobOpening #LibraryJobs #PassportAgent #JoinOurTeam #ParsippanyNJ
Upcoming rainy weather got you down? Visit the Lake Hiawatha Branch`s Children`s Room! We have added to the games and activities you can play in the library through a generous donation by the Woman`s Club of Parsippany- Troy Hills! Stop in for a round of tabletop Tic-Tac-Toe, build with Minecraft Blocks, or balance our new Sorting & Stacking Stones. Thank you, again, to our Woman`s Club friends for keeping the fun going!
Did you know you can use your library card for a discount at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey? Take advantage of 15% off tickets to see "Frankenstein," now through November 16! 🎭
We did it! 💕 Thank you to everyone who supported and donated to Parsippany Library so we could raise money and walk yesterday. October 26th, Team Parsippany walked in @makingstridesofparsippany.
Our patron and community members support made the day unforgettable. Together, we walked in honor, in hope, and in strength — for survivors, fighters, and loved ones we hold close to our hearts.
Because of you, we’re one step closer to turning the page on breast cancer. 💖
#BreastCancerAwareness #ThankYou #StrongerTogether #parsippanylibrary #parsippany
👻🎃 Who you gonna call? The Parsippany Library at Trunk or Treat! We had a spooktacular time with all the amazing trick-or-treaters. Thanks for stopping by our table — we ain’t afraid of no ghosts! 👻📚🍬#trunkortreat🎃 #ghostbusters #parsippany
Ages 5-7 (with a Grown-Up)! Need something to do on your day off? Registration for Stellar Storytime with Ms. Kellyanne and Mrs. Kwan at the Lake Hiawatha Branch on Friday, 11/7 @ 3:00 PM is now open!
Register here: https://parsippany.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-stellar-storytime-ms-kellyanne-and-mrs-kwan-ages-5-7-16433
#origami #storytime #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
Sharing on behalf of Chatham Recreation.
Registration opens this Sunday, October 26 at 9 pm. Don`t miss your chance to be a part of the ski/snowboard program this winter! ⛷️🏂🏻❄️
🎀 We had such an amazing time at our event! Everyone had fun, and thanks to your support, we raised money to donate the @americancancersociety for research 💖
Big thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it a success! 💪💗
#BreastCancerAwareness #CommunityLove #LibraryEvents #thankyou
Paper Shred Fundraiser hosted by the Senior Center of the Chathams. Stop by Chatham Middle School between 9 am and 12 pm on Saturday, October 25 to shred your documents!
Celebrating decades of support from the Friends of the Rockaway Borough Library!
