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Hello everyone! Please join us for this weeks adult events happening at Parsippany library. We can’t wait to see you there! #parsippanylibrary
Hello everyone! Please join us for this weeks exciting adult events at the Parsippany library. We can’t wait to see you there! #parsippanylibrary
Make sure you get your submissions in for our PET PHOTO CONTEST that takes place next Saturday, April 26! Submissions are due by noon on Tuesday, April 22.
Categories Include:
• Most Creative (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Best Overall Photo (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Best Black and White Photo (1st)
The awards ceremony will open at 2:00 PM on April 26th in the Lundt Room and light refreshments will be served. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required.
Dive into New Providence`s history with the The Dispatch, a local newspaper that dates back to 1950. The Dispatch is free online in the New Providence Archives at newprovidence.historyarchives.online.
Image: an ad for New Jersey Bell published in the Dispatch on January 2, 1964.
Please note the library`s hours for this weekend. We will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Sunday, April 20, but we will be open for our regular hours on Saturday, April 19. 🐰💐🐣 #holidayclosure #librariesofinstagram #njlibraries #chathamborough #chathamtownship #mainlibraryalliance
April showers bring...test prep power! With Brainfuse HelpNow, get ready for your exams with practice tests and study guides tailored to your needs. Don’t stress—just prep! Brainfuse is FREE - all you need is an internet connection, computer or mobile device, and your library card.
Brainfuse HelpNow provides on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. There`s live online tutoring, homework help, skills-building, and a 24-hour writing lab.
The Adult Learning Center is a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
Click on the Brainfuse tile on the WTPL homepage to get started. If you need additional help, please give us a call at 908-876-3596 or stop in.
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We will be closed on Friday, April 18th for Good Friday. We will reopen with regular hours on Saturday April 19th.
Happy National Poetry Month! Come to the Parsippany Library and check out our poetry display. It features new and old poets from topics like nature to love.
To finish off the month, we’ll be hosting our annual poetry reading on April 29th! Check out our website for more information
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Our current local artist exhibit is by Hackettstown resident Carmel McEvoy Bourneuf. Born in County Laois, Ireland, Carmel came to the U.S. in 1961 and began painting in 1969. Carmel is passionate about oil painting and also applies paint to found objects, stools, wee tables and even driftwood. You can see 20 of her beautiful pieces on display at the library through the end of May and all are available for purchase. We hope you stop by and take a look!
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Celebrate April at Your Library with exciting events and Earth Day reads! #LibraryEvents #EarthDay
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The AM book club welcomed 2 authors at their meetings in 2025:
✍️ Cristina Henriquez, author of The Great Divide (left, on the screen)
✍️ Jon Michaud, author of Last Call at Coogan`s: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar (right, at the table).
Mark your calendars for May 20! Jenn Stroud Rossmann, author of The Place You`re Supposed to Laugh, will be at book club to discuss her novel. Copies of the book are available on request at the front desk.
The Town & Country Garden Club of the Chathams presents Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum Private Tour. Wednesday, May 7, rain or shine! 🪻🌷🌼
This week`s events for adults includes a book group discussion of "The Great Divide". Its author, Cristina Henríquez, will be joining the book club via zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend these free programs!
Hello everyone! We have some exciting and informative adult events happening at the Parsippany library! Don’t miss out! #parsippanylibrary
Hello everyone! Join us for some exciting and informative adult events happening at Parsippany library! Don’t miss out! #parsippanylibrary
Decorate an Easter Egg Suncatcher Tuesday, April 15th at 7 pm. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Do you love spine-tingling tales, chilling mysteries, and thought-provoking horrors? Welcome to Haunting Chapters, where we delve into the darkest corners of fiction, celebrating horror stories written by women, LGBTQ+ authors, and diverse voices. Each month, we’ll explore haunting narratives that provoke fear and reflection, all while fostering a welcome and inclusive community of readers.
Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just dipping your toes into the eerie and uncanny, you’ll find a place here. Together, we’ll uncover the stories that linger in the shadows—stories that thrill, inspire, and stay with you long after the last page.
Ready to be haunted? Join us and discover the power of diverse voices in horror!
We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00-8:00pm at the New Providence Memorial Library.
Upcoming Meetings:
• April 22 to discuss Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
• May 27 to discuss Knock, Knock, Open Wide by Neil Sharpson
Happy Spring Break! Need something to do during the week? The Lake Hiawatha Branch has you covered! Grab one of our Early Literacy Backpacks, Sensory Play Packs, Library of Things, or, of course, a good book. We`ve got lots of them!
Better yet, want to travel around the world from the comfort of the library? Beginning Monday, 4/14 through Saturday, 4/19, we`re celebrating International Children`s Book Week, featuring stories from authors and publishers all over the world! We`ll have storytimes in Tamil, Italian, and Mandarin, a book hunt, pins, prizes, and the long overdue debut of our revamped World Languages collection! Find out more here: https://parsippany.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-lkh-international-childrens-literature-celebration-2025-3778
Come on by! Oh, and did we mention? It`s all free! 😉
#icbw2025 #worldkidlit #usbby #books #springbreak #kidlit #storytime #parlibcats #parlib #lakehiawathanj #parsippanynj #ilovenjlibraries
The library recently welcomed Why Literacy Matters, a panel hosted by the Summit College Club, the local chapter of AAUW. Mark your calendars for Aging Well: the Road to Financial Security and Healthier Living, a panel discussion coming up on May 3 at 10:30 - 12 featuring Kathleen Lally, a former vice president of investor relations at PSEG, and Maria Tabone, a national board certified health and wellness coach.
As this year`s National Library Week comes to a close, we are looking back at Phase I of the library`s renovation project and looking forward to Phase II! Phase II will reconfigure the library`s space to meet community needs and address facility issues. To learn more, read the full 2024 annual report on our website or in person the next time you stop by!
Click the link in bio to read the full Annual Report. ⬆️
Lake Hiawatha`s Family Easter Egg Wreath event has been postponed from this Saturday, April 12th, to Saturday, May 3rd. We apologize for the short notice, but we hope you will join us in May!
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We had a rocking good time with Mr. Matt from @turtledancemusic last night! Thank you to the @parsippanylibraryfriends for sponsoring this interactive bubble and music show!
#parlib #parlibcats #autismacceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth
During National Library Week, we can`t forget about the Friends of the Library, all of our library volunteers, and the Library Foundation! We are immensely grateful for everyone`s hard work and dedication to the library and the community.
Click the link in bio to read the full Annual Report. ⬆️
Celebrate National Library Week by sharing what you love about the library! Help us fill the window with hearts 💚
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Today is National Library Outreach Day! We`re taking a look back at all the ways the library connected with the community in 2024. Catch us out in the community, find us in the news, and sign up for our weekly newsletter as we continue to improve our service in 2025.
Click the link in bio to read the full Annual Report. ⬆️
Join us for a Knuffle Bunny storytime and craft on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win tickets to Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical at the Growing Stage Theatre in Netcong.
Happy national library week! We feel so lucky to serve the Parsippany community every day! Yesterday was National Library Workers day, so make sure to thank our staff members if you get a chance. Today is Outreach Day, and e reflect on all the connections and relationships we’ve created through our community outreach efforts. Tomorrow is Take Action for Libraries Day, which means so much now more than ever. Make sure to always advocate for your public library!
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Our self checkout station has been updated! Come check it out for yourself. Library pun intended 😉
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Join us on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30pm for a special music and bubble show by Turtle Dance Music. This program is sponsored by @parsippanylibraryfriends. Fun for the whole family!
Today is National Library Workers Day! You can nominate a stellar library worker to be featured in the Galaxy of Stars.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SubmitAStarforNLWD
The Parsippany Focus’s April edition is out, and Julia from the Parsippany Library has another book review published!
The Parsippany Focus is an amazing community resource, and we love receiving it each month. Let Julia know what you think of these Sally Rooney books!
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It`s National Library Workers Day! Today, we recognize the dedicated Board of Trustees and hard-working staff that keep our library running.
Interested in seeing what our library accomplished in 2024? Take a look at the annual report on our website or in person the next time you stop by!
Link in bio to see the full annual report.
Today is National LIBRARY WORKERS DAY!!!!!
Let`s celebrate all of the wonderful people who make OUR LIBRARY such a fantastic place to visit, work, read and enjoy! We are so very grateful for each and every one of them!
Do you have someone in mind who has been a spectacular STAR at our library? Here is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! You can nominate a LIBRARY STAR using this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SubmitAStarforNLWD
(or search for "Submit a Star for NLWD")
Let`s hear it for the fabulous staff at the New Providence Memorial Library!!
We turned out for our Inside Fort Noon! Blankets and stories were shared and lots of fun was had inside our giant blanket fort!
Happy National Library Week! Can you believe that Chatham residents saved over 2 million dollars in 2024 by borrowing library materials??
For more fun facts, take a look at the library`s 2024 annual report on our website or in person the next time you stop by!
Click the link in bio for the full report. ⬆️
Children ages 5 & up learn basic gardening skills and plant their sunflower seed in the library`s picnic area. We will meet Mondays April 28th & May 19th at 6 pm at the MAIN Library. Registration is required and begins April 14th.
What draws YOU to the library?
Great books? A comfy place to work? Fun storytimes? Craft programs? Free streaming? Research? Learning new skills? Free tutoring? Coding programs? Career help? Tell us!
Share what draws YOU to the library all this week as we celebrate National Library Week!
Get your free library card - Spin the prize wheel with every checkout - Join in on great programs - See you at the Library!
Book a tour of the museum rooms, learn about seasonal eating, create a bunny portrait, borrow a new book, and much more during National Library Week.
In honor of International Roma Day on Tuesday, we’re displaying books by authors of Roma descent. The library also has a book club, Roma Words, Roma Worlds that discusses books by authors who are members of Europe’s largest ethnic minority.
Come view the Textile Arts exhibit by Malathi Ananthakrishnan in the reading area and the Conti Room, now through the end of May. Mark your calendar for the artist`s reception on April 26 at 3:30-4:30. It`s hosted by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library and everyone is welcome!
