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What is Medicare? When am I eligible? When should I enroll? These questions and more will be answered by "Medicare Mike" at our in-person program on May 20th.
For more information and to register, go to wtpl.org events.
One more day until the Chipotle Fundraiser for the Friends of the Rockaway Borough Public Library!
Fun time had at our May Dirty Mushrooms Book Club meeting - we went on a treasure hunt around the library. Our next books will be TWO graphic novels; they are currently available behind the circ desk. Come join us on June 15! Sign up at wtpl.org.
Make a patriotic smashed can planter with Geri on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 pm.
Registration required.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
A new week of events is here at Parsippany Library!✨📚
Our adult programs are the perfect way to try something new, get inspired, connect with others, or just take a little time for yourself. There’s something happening all week long!🪡👨🍳
🗓️ Take a look at what’s coming up and register using the link in our bio.
We hope to see you at the library soon!💙
#ParsippanyLibrary #LibraryEvents #ExploreYourLibrary #ParsippanyNJ #CommunityEvents
Our 2026 Adult Poetry Contest winner picked up their prize! Swipe right to read Anu`s poem, titled "The quiet and calm."✍️
Again, thank you to all who submitted to this year`s contest. We can`t wait to read all of your wonderful poems again next year!🤗
#ParsippanyNJ #ParsippanyLibrary #PoetryLovers #CreativeWriting #Poetry
Needle Felting Workshop for Adults
May 16
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Registration is required.
https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
UNLOCK YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL! RECLAIM YOUR MOOD, ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE!
Virtual Author Talk: May 19th, 2 pm. New York Times Bestselling Author Nir Eyal will share insights and wisdom from his new book, "Beyond Belief."
Register on the library`s website to receive the Zoom link!
Join our kids’ cooking class as we explore the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. This week, we’re making a delicious Shepherd’s Salad while learning about food traditions from around the world.
Perfect for curious young chefs who love to mix, chop, and try something new.
Wednesday, May 13
6 PM ET Live Online Class
Watch any live cooking class on demand and learn at your own pace.
The recipe is inside the platform. Let’s cook, learn, and explore together!
Visit https://my.librarychef.com/rockawayboro to create your account or sign in if you already have one.
A frame can do so much more than decorate a piece of art🖼️✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Frame It Right: Expert Tips to Protect Your Art & Memories with award-winning artist and certified custom framer Brenda. Attendees got a behind-the-scenes look at the art and science of framing, including how to choose the right materials, avoid common mistakes, and preserve treasured artwork and photographs for years to come.
From archival preservation tips to a live framing demonstration, this program offered a fascinating look at the craftsmanship behind beautifully displayed art.
We loved seeing the community come together to learn something new and creative at the library!🤗
#ParsippanyLibrary #ArtPreservation #ArtFraming #CustomFraming #ParsippanyNJ
Join us for a Cookie Decorating Party at the MAIN Library on Wednesday, May 27th at 6 pm. We will meet outside at the picnic area to hear a funny story and decorate cookies. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, May 13th.
Ms. Geri caught some dinosaurs hanging outside the library. They arrived a little early for our summer reading program.
Save the Date: Saturday, June 13th is the first day to sign up for the Unearth a Story summer reading program.
Richard Stillman will perform his Patriotic Show at the library on Saturday, May 16th at 2PM! Come along for a great time as he performs patriotic music on banjo, guitar, and bagpipes, and more! Please register on our website: https://wtpl.libcal.com/event/16274525
Write a letter to the troops and local veterans at the letter writing station in the library this month.
🎨 Calling all artists—children, teens, and adults! The Parsippany Library’s 5th Annual Tiny Art Show is back, and we want YOU to be part of it!
✨ Important Dates:
• Pick up your art supplies starting Monday, May 11th at any Parsippany Library location.
• Submit your finished artwork by Saturday, June 6th.
• Join us for a special Artist Reception & Exhibition on Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM at the Main Library!
Showcase your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and celebrate our vibrant community. All skill levels welcome! Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Ready to make something tiny but mighty? 🖼️ #TinyArtShow #ParsippanyLibrary #CommunityArt
Programs at the Rockaway Borough Library
Week of May 11
Register at https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
Join us at the Lake Hiawatha Branch next Saturday, 5/16 @ 2:30 PM as Parsippany 2nd grader Aayansh presents his research on ocean pollution and what you can do to help!
Register here: https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/aayansh-s-ocean-pollution-presnentation-26861
#oceanpollution #communityevent #environment #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
Strong foundations start with knowledge!💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Building Strong Foundations: The Role of Physical Therapy in Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Attendees learned how osteoporosis can impact balance, strength, and mobility, along with proactive ways to support bone health and maintain independence as we age.
A special thank you to our presenter, Meera Bajaj (Professional Physical Therapist) for sharing valuable information on the connection between physical therapy, movement, and lifelong wellness.
📚Stay tuned for more health and wellness programs at Parsippany Library!
#Osteoporosis #ParsippanyLibrary #BoneHealth #PhysicalTherapy #ParsippanyNJ
Congratulations to the winners of Parsippany Library’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest!✨📖
Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity, imagination, and love of poetry with us this year. We were so inspired by the incredible submissions across all age groups and grateful to celebrate the talented writers in our community.
Join us in celebrating this year’s winners and all who participated in making this year’s contest such a success.💙
#ParsippanyLibrary #Poetry #ParsippanyNJ #CommunityVoices #LibraryLove
Arrayscape Gaming Presents Minecraft: Rumpelstiltskin`s Hunt for Gold
Saturday, May 9 at 11 am
Register at https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2550
A powerful night of storytelling through the lens📸✨
Last week, we stepped into history with a living-history presentation on Margaret Bourke-White, brought to life by Carol Simon Levin. From documenting American industry and the Great Depression to capturing moments from World War II, attendees explored how Bourke-White’s work helped shape modern photojournalism.
Through determination, curiosity, and courage, she broke barriers for women in journalism and showed the world the power of visual storytelling.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring look at a true trailblazer. We love bringing history to life at the Library!📚
#parsippanylibrary #parsippanynj #womenshistory #photojournalism #communityevents
Library Chef May Programs
Explore hands‑on cooking techniques, bright spring flavors, and practical lifestyle tips during online classes this month.
Visit https://my.librarychef.com/rockawayboro to create your account or sign in if you already have one!
Tuesday`s Therapy Dog visit to the Main Library has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Yesterday we met THREE OWLS from the Avian Wildlife Center: a screech owl, a saw-whet owl and a great-horned owl, who even "talked" for us. It was fascinating! Did you know owls don`t have teeth? Then our budding scientists took apart owl pellets and identified the bones inside. Thank you Giselle for your entertaining and educational program. She advises residents NOT to cut down trees from April thru August to protect owl babies that often nest in dead or dying trees.
FINALS WEEK is coming! The library can help you prepare and study! Free HelpNow tutors are available 24/7. Math, science, writing and more, all free with your library card!
On the library website, wtpl.org, click the Brainfuse image, and sign in with your library card number.
Make a poster for mom and listen to stories on Wednesday, May 6th at 7 pm. Recommended for children ages 5 & up at the MAIN library. No registration required.
What a gift that our kids can meet these amazing authors!!! 2 for 1 in April! Kate Messner and Brian Biggs collaborated on a new children`s book, "The Whale`s Tale and the Otter`s Side Of the Story". To us children`s librarians, they are HUGE! Thank you to Ms Kazan and PTA (and library) mom Joshabel De La Cruz for the invitation. Bonus: Miss Janice got to meet Mrs. Janusz!
Week of May 4, 2026
Library Program Schedule
Call 973-627-5709 or stop by the library for more information.
💐Hermie wishes every mom a very happy Mother`s Day! Kids can make their own cards and tell their mom exactly how appreciative they are with our take-home craft, located at the Children`s desk in the library. 👩🍼
Now through Sunday, for WTPL patrons, there is no wait for this hot new title, free in the Libby app!
Our spice club kits our back!✨
Yes, the weather is getting warmer but there`s nothing stopping you from cozying up with a cup of Chai Masala.☕ Or you can choose from one of the recipes in the included brochure. Get yours at the front desk, while supplies last!🤗
#ChaiMasala #ParsippanyNJ #Recipes #SpiceKit #ParsippanyNJ
Have you heard the buzz? 🐝 That’s the sound of another Main Library Alliance Book Buzz!
Librarians from across the alliance gathered at @parsippany.library on Friday for a sneak peek at upcoming book titles—coming this fall to a library near you 📚
Thanks as always to our publisher presenters from @unionsqandcolibrarymarketing @chroniclebooks @sbkslibrary @macmillan_lib @abramsbooks @wwnortonlibrary @quartobooksus @disneybooks @hyperionavebooks @prhlibrary @kensingtonbooks @harpercollins & @hachettelibrary
#MainLibraryAlliance
A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to the Long Valley Girl Scouts! Thanks to your generosity, we now have a beautiful new picnic table, and we’re so excited to enjoy many lunches there on sunny days ahead. 🥰 🧺
Who loves the library and wants to meet an owl? Join our program coming this Monday presented by the Avian Wildlife Center!
Hello, May!🌸📚
A new month means a fresh lineup of programs at the Parsippany Library! This graphic highlights some of our special events happening throughout May, featuring unique programs you won’t want to miss.
📅Please note: this isn’t a full list of everything we have going on. For all events, including our recurring monthly programs, visit our events calendar on our website and be sure to register in advance.
We can’t wait to see you at the library!💙
#ParsippanyLibrary #LibraryLove #ParsippanyNJ #CommunityPrograms #LibraryLife
Don`t miss out on this awesome book club for kids! Books are still available for pick up at the front desk at the library!
Memorial Day Display at the Rockaway Borough Library
Email rcblibrary@gmail.com if you would like to display a photo or share a memory.
What happens when a boy named Tim wants to help rescue the princess but he has no knightly skills? Join our Dirty Mushrooms Book Club and find out!
La Leche League of Rockaway will meet at the Rockaway Borough Library on Friday, May 1 at 10:30 am.
Visit https://lalecheleaguerockaway.weebly.com/ for more information.
The Lake Hiawatha Branch Storytimes will be back beginning next Thursday, May 7 at 11 AM. We cannot wait to see you there!
#parlib #parlibcats #storytime
A little poetry for your feed✍🏼
Join us tonight at 7 PM for our Poetry Open Mic Night. All ages welcome to read or listen.✨
#poetryopenmic #librarylife #poetrylovers #parsippanynj #communityevents
Drop in to make a cute bug craft at the MAIN Library Friday, May 1 at 10 am. Recommended for children ages 2-5. No registration required.
Parsippany Library, hallelujah!✨
#everythinghallelujah #publiclibrary #librarylove #parsippanynj #bookreel
Stitching, chatting, and creating together🧵✨
We had such a lovely time at our recent Sit & Sew with the Garden State Quilt Guild! Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this welcoming group is all about sharing ideas, learning new skills, and enjoying great company.
Bring your sewing machine or handwork and join us for an afternoon of creativity and connection. No guild membership required. Everyone is welcome!
📅 Next Sit & Sew: May 19, 1–4 PM. Visit our events calendar to register now.
Need a sewing machine? Borrow one through our Library of Things!
#ParsippanyLibrary #Sewing #QuiltingCommunity #ParsippanyNJ #CreativeCommunity
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Storytime & Craft with Ms. Geri
