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16 Days Until Halloween... but who isn`t counting?! 🎉 We`ve got spooky DVDs, streaming movies, books to make you scream (or not), and an online event, The Haunted History of NJ (10/27 at 7pm). 🎃
Celebrate Halloween with US!
Get ready for epic Fall Funtivities! 🤯 See you at the park on Wed., Oct 21st at 2 pm!
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Full list of the super, awesome activities at this event is on our event calendar. 🍂🎃
🎈🎈🎈Winnie-the-Pooh knows just what to say about love, friendship & kindness. Happy Birthday, buddy! Come see our collection of books and DVDs on display to celebrate this beloved bear`s 100th birthday!
Get folding with us!📄✨ These photos are from our last Paper Shapers Club, where participants spent the afternoon learning origami and creating alongside one another.
Join Deanna Kwan for the next meeting and discover the fun, creativity, and challenge of turning paper into art!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Main Library, Meeting Room B
No registration required. Adults and teens are welcome, along with tweens ages 10–12 accompanied by an adult.💙
#ParsippanyNJ #Origami #GetCreative #ParsippanyNJ #PublicLibrary
📖✨ THIS THURSDAY: A Mystery You Won`t Want to Miss! 🔎
Join us at Parsippany Library on Thursday, October 15, for a special evening with Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and the beloved Molly Gray mystery series!
Nita will be joined by moderator Diya Patel for an engaging conversation about writing, storytelling, and the mysteries that have captivated readers around the world..
📚 Plus, Chapter One Books will be on-site selling copies of Nita Prose`s books! It`s the perfect opportunity to add to your collection or discover your next favorite mystery.
✨ Don`t miss this exciting author event!
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 Parsippany Library – Main Library
🔗 Register through the link in our bio!
#ParsippanyLibrary #NitaProse #TheMaid #AuthorTalk #MeetTheAuthor #MollyGray #BookLovers #ParsippanyNJ #MorrisCountyNJ
If you could revisit one decision, would you? A book that makes you think about with warmth and hope. Thank you, Kristin for sharing this one!
October is in full swing with a fun-filled week of adult events!
From line dancing to pumpkin painting to a special author visit from Nita Prose, and everything in between, you are sure to find something perfect for you! Register now by clicking the link in our bio before the rest of the spots are fill up.
See you soon💙📖
#ParsippanyLibrary #PublicLibrary #ParsippanyNJ #ParsippanyEvents #LibraryLove
Link to full calendar in comments. See you at the library! 💙
😎 It is always sunny in the library! 😎 We hope to see you this afternoon! 🎨👩🏼🎨🖌🏛
💛 Proud to Be Part of Something Beautiful
Our library team joined the Out of the Darkness Walk, a gathering that honors everyone it touches: those we have lost, survivors, and the friends and families who love them.
It was a joy to connect with so many of you, paint rocks, hang butterfly messages of hope, and simply be a community together. 🦋
Thank you to everyone who walked with us. You are never alone. 💙
👉🏽Today`s schedule for Morristown`s Festival of Books. Look in comments for website link if you can`t read this.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
♥, THE LIBRARY
Something fun will be happening tomorrow… 👀⛳️
Here’s a little sneak peek at tomorrow’s mini golf course! Come see the rest - and play it yourself. Fun for the whole family starts at $5 per person, under 5 years old play free with a paid adult.
📍 Parsippany Library | 449 Halsey Rd
⛳️ Drop in to play from 10 AM - 3:30 PM
🎟️ $5 per person • Under 5 FREE with paid adult
🙌🏻 Walk-ins welcome!
#parsippanylibrary #libraryminigolf #minigolf #weekendfun #parsippanynj
A super sneak peek for this Sunday`s art show - there are so many very special pieces by Chatham artist, Mary Dierson-Galantich! See you this Sunday, 2:15 - 4pm.
A little luxury, a little mystery, and lots of fun!🫖✨
At our recent Tea, Linens & Luxury program, guests stepped into the world of The Maid with hands-on stations inspired by Molly Gray’s meticulous ways, from perfectly folded linens and homemade soap to custom linen spray and loose-leaf tea blends.
And the story continues!📚 Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM at the Main Library for an evening with bestselling author Nita Prose, creator of the beloved Molly the Maid series. The evening will include an interview, audience Q&A, and book signing.
Registration is required. Visit our website to reserve your spot!🔎📖
#ParsippanyLibrary #NitaProse #TheMaid #AuthorVisit #LibraryEvents #ParsippanyNJ
📚💛 We had a blast at the Chatham High School Health & Wellness Fair!
Our favorite moment? Handing high schoolers free books and watching their faces when they realized they didn`t have to bring them back. 😄
♥️♥️A huge thank you to the Friends of the Library of the Chathams for providing these super reads to hand out! ♥️♥️
Great kids, great day, and we`re so thrilled to be part of this event four years in a row.
🐾Go Cougars! 🐾
#CHSCougars #LibraryOfTheChathams #FreeBooks
💜One donation can become many dinners.
We are thrilled to help collect food items for the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains on behalf of Sewa Diwali.
Here is a list of what is needed:
canned fruit
canned vegetables
rice
sugar
pasta
pasta sauce (no glass bottles)
peanut butter
cereal
canned soup
coffee/tea
crackers/cookies
This table is here until 4:30 today. Stop by to learn about the valuable mental health resources available at the Chatham schools.
Keychain making, creativity, and tech-free bonding!🤗 Our first Analog night was a success and we`re so excited to host more of these in the future. Speaking of...
It`s officially spooky season!🍂 Our next Analog night theme is pumpkin painting and will be on October 13.🎃 Register by going to our events calendar (link in bio). Come hang out with us for a night of relaxing and fun filled painting to get into the seasons spirit!💙
#ParsippanyNJ #Crafting #Analog #PublicLibrary #ParsippanyLibrary
🔬🏗️🐣 STEAM Career Carnival Recap! 🔬🏗️🐣
What an inspiring afternoon! Our presenters brought incredible energy, creativity, and care to every activity - from Lego challenges to hands-on map activities to an interactive STEAM exhibit.
Thank you, Laurel! Share the special book that got you into reading in the comments. Let`s build a community of readers, one great read at a time. 👇
Oh, Hermie!
Stop by to get your craft to go! 🎃🎃🎃
🌱 Fall is actually one of the best times to plant! Stop by our Seed Library and take home seeds for cool-weather crops that thrive when planted now.
How to Borrow Seeds:
The seed library is located in a card catalog near the Information Desk.
🌱Select up to 7 packets of seeds (for the season).
🌱Sign out the seeds using the Seed Borrowing Form.
🌱Bring the form to the desk for “checkout”.
🌱Take the seeds home and get planting!
Our library was filled with over 70 wonderful neighbors who came together to share in this evening experience! We`re committed to offering programs at different times, day and evening, because everyone deserves the chance to have fun with us, regardless of their schedule. Thank you to everyone who joined us. YOU are what makes this library a true community home. 💙
New week, new events at the Parsippany Library!💃⛳
Register on our website by clicking the link in our bio. We hope to see you soon!💙
#ParsippanyNJ #ParsippanyLibrary #MorrisCountyNJ #PublicLibrary #NJThingsToDo
Join us in welcoming returning painter, Chatham resident, and renaissance woman, Mary Dierson-Galantich. Her art will be on display in the Lundt Room through October 30th, with a reception on October 11th from 2:15-4pm.
Beginning October 5, Main Library Alliance is changing its name to Pillar Libraries (PILLAR)!
You’ll see changes to the Main app, and you’ll start receiving email notices about hold pickups, renewals, and more from email addresses ending in @ pillarlibraries.org.
Stop by the library foyer today! Community Hope is here until 2 pm with information on their programs supporting mental health recovery, veterans, and families facing housing instability. Stop by, say hello, and learn about the vital work they do right here in our community. 💛
October’s Spice Kit is here!🍂✨
This month, we’re featuring cinnamon sticks, a warm and cozy staple perfect for fall recipes, drinks, and seasonal treats. Stop by the Main Library to pick up your kit and try something new in the kitchen!
Available while supplies last.
#MorrisCountyNJ #CinnamonSticks #FallIsHere #PublicLibrary #ParsippanyNJ
DIY Halloween decor & snacks - YES PLEASE! Link in comments to get started with Craft & Hobby.
🌉✈️🔬 STEAM Careers That Create Change!
Kids ages 8-14 (all welcome!) — come explore how science, tech, engineering, art & math careers solve real-world problems. Meet Career Guides from exciting STEAM fields for hands-on activities, demos, games & giveaways!
FREE event, hosted by Career Carnival for Kids. Registration encouraged, not required.
📍 This Saturday at 11 am at the Library!
#STEAM #CareerCarnival #libraryofthechathams
Go to comments for the link to register!
We are proud to celebrate the rich voices and traditions of the Hispanic and Latino community through the books on our shelves. Literature is a way home, honoring where we come from and welcoming others in. Come explore these stories with us. 📚✨
It is important for teens to know who they can count on when they really need it. And this is something you can do from the comfort of home, with or without your camera on.
🍂October is packed with programs at Parsippany Library!
From seasonal activities and creative programs to educational workshops, clubs, and community favorites, there’s plenty happening all month long at both our Main Library and Lake Hiawatha Branch.🎃📚
** The ACOTAR release party is October 27 **
Swipe through to see some of our October event highlights and start planning your month with us!
📍Main Library + Lake Hiawatha Branch
📅Visit our website for full program details, dates, and registration information. Link in bio!
#ParsippanyLibrary #ParsippanyNJ #LakeHiawatha #PublicLibrary #MorrisCountyNJ
We had such a great time at our last Line Dancing class!🤠🎶
Ready to join in? Our next class is Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Main Library. Learn easy-to-follow steps set to popular music while working on coordination, balance, and rhythm. No partner or prior experience needed!
Click the events calendar in our bio to register (+ a $5 fee). Grab your dancing shoes and we’ll see you on the dance floor!💃🕺
#ParsippanyLibrary #LineDancing #LibraryEvents #HealthAndWellness #ParsippanyNJ
Thank you, Vicky, for sharing this remarkable tale of love and second chances with a character who faces a life-changing journey. This is often described as a book people can`t put down! Enjoy & happy reading!
Mark your calendars for this lovely event on Sunday, October 25th from 4-6 pm at the Presbyterian Church!
Come paint a decorative wooden pumpkin at the MAIN Library. Recommended for children ages 5 & up. Registration required.
https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/pumpkin-painting-ages-5-33068
We have the BEST book clubs at the library!
This is our 3rd grade book club and they`re sharing their faves! Thank you, kiddos!
Check out these for adult readers:
-Suspenseful Saturdays
-Chatham Chapters
-Library Book Group
Sharing the link in the comments to these fabulous groups and links to what they are reading!
From bestsellers to hidden gems, our collection runs deep, and our seasoned staff knows exactly where to point you.
It`s a new week at the library!📚 Gain some skills and get creative with our upcoming programs. Join us by clicking the link in our bio to register!
See you soon💙
#ParsippanyNJ #ParsippanyLibrary #MorrisCountyNJ #PublicLibrary #NJThingsToDo
Please join us for these important events and to take resources with you.
#reducestigma #SuicideAwareness #teens #seniors
Did you know that the Parsippany Library is turning into an 18 hole mini golf course on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 am - 3:30 pm? There will be a food truck, live DJing, and loads of fun! $5 person. Register today using the link in our bio! ⛳️
We`re here for you — right at your door.
If you`re a Chatham resident who is homebound or unable to visit for health reasons, you don`t have to miss out. Our caring staff and Friends of the Library volunteers are honored to bring your library right to you.
Simply request items by phone or through our online catalog, and we`ll deliver them to your door, usually within a day or two of availability. When your next delivery arrives, just hand back what you`re finished with.
Because everyone deserves access to the joy that our library offers. Call us at 973-635-0603 to set up home delivery & we`d love to bring it to you.
Join us to walk. Reduce stigma & support our community.
💙💙💙No donation needed, just your company. 💙💙💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Between Two Worlds: Voices of Indian Women in the Diaspora!📚✨
Author Ruchika Gaba Vasishta shared a reading and discussion of Abode Abroad, a collection featuring the stories of 20 Indian women navigating migration, identity, tradition, and life across cultures.
We’re so grateful to Ruchika for sharing these powerful stories with our community, and to everyone who joined us for such a meaningful evening!💛
#IndianDiaspora #ParsippanyLibrary #AuthorTalk #ParsippanyNJ #AdobeAbroad
