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Blue geometric logo with three stylized white birds flying. A circular emblem in the lower right corner reads "Friends of the Library, Parsippany NJ."

Friends of the Library Annual Holiday Sale

11/21/2025 @ 12:00pm to 12/26/2025 @ 4:00pm
Living Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Get into the holiday spirit while supporting the Parsippany Library! The Friends of the Library Holiday Sale returns with a wonderful selection of children’s books, holiday reads, stocking stuffers, giftable items, and more.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Special Events
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit while supporting the Parsippany Library! The Friends of the Library Holiday Sale returns with a wonderful selection of children’s books, holiday reads, stocking stuffers, giftable items, and more.

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Holiday Crafts (All Ages)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

For all ages!  Stop in to make crafts to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas.  No registration required

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

For all ages!  Stop in to make crafts to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas.  No registration required

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Key Club Storytime (All Ages)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

PHHS Key Club Storytime: Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is hosting a storytime with their favorite childhood stories.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

PHHS Key Club Storytime: Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is hosting a storytime with their favorite childhood stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Homemade Christmas Cards (All Ages)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Children all ages can drop in to make homemade Christmas cards to hand out.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Children all ages can drop in to make homemade Christmas cards to hand out.

Story Time

Winter Storytime - Winter Light

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
MTT KIDS: Children's Storytime:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and exper...

No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

No registration required.

 

Girl Scout troop 99102

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Children, Outside Group
Age Group:
Children

Girls Scout Troop meeting

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children, Outside Group
Event Details:

Girls Scout Troop meeting

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
LKH KIDS: Visit with Therapy Dogs:

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Hey, Let's Play! for Ages Up to 5 Years

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Education
Age Group:
Children, Family
LKH KIDS: Hey, Let's Play!:

Stop by for this unguided program and play with the many toys that the library has—blocks, instruments, manipulatives, and more!

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Education

Stop by for this unguided program and play with the many toys that the library has—blocks, instruments, manipulatives, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Holiday Slime (Ages 5 & Up)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Have fun making holiday slime.

Recommended for children ages 5 & up.

Registration is not required but space is limited so first come, first served.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have fun making holiday slime.

Recommended for children ages 5 & up.

Registration is not required but space is limited so first come, first served.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Mount Tabor Kids Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Children

Magic Tree House: Shadow of the Shark by M

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Magic Tree House: Shadow of the Shark by M

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Holiday Dance Party (Ages 2-5)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Dance and sing to fun holiday music!

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Dance and sing to fun holiday music!

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Holiday Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a Holiday Storytime! We will read books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. We will also do a fun snowflake ornament craft.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a Holiday Storytime! We will read books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. We will also do a fun snowflake ornament craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Winter Creative Writing & Craft Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Children, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

If your child enjoys getting creative and crafty, this is the class for them! Each class will feature a Winter theme, new poetry skill, and correlating craft to take home!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

If your child enjoys getting creative and crafty, this is the class for them! Each class will feature a Winter theme, new poetry skill, and correlating craft to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Christmas Storytime/Racconti di Natale for Ages 2-5

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Ms. Kellyanne for a special Christmas storytime in English and Italian featuring Santa Claus and La Befana, the Christmas Witch!

No registration required!

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kellyanne for a special Christmas storytime in English and Italian featuring Santa Claus and La Befana, the Christmas Witch!

No registration required!

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Celebrate

Sounds of the Season: Family Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Music & Performance, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Bring the whole family for a festive holiday concert at Parsippany Library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Music & Performance, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a festive holiday concert at Parsippany Library!

Cards

Collectible Card Club (All Ages)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Who doesn't like to collect something and show off their collection!

Bring your Pokémon, baseball, football, or whatever trading card you collect to share, show off, or even trade if you would like!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Who doesn't like to collect something and show off their collection!

Bring your Pokémon, baseball, football, or whatever trading card you collect to share, show off, or even trade if you would like!

Story Time

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
MTT KIDS: Children's Storytime:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and exper...

No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

No registration required.

 

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STEM Stations (Ages 3 & Up)

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

For ages 3 and older. Try out a variety of the library's STEM toys.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For ages 3 and older. Try out a variety of the library's STEM toys.  No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

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Coloring for All

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Mount Tabor Branch Library:

A relaxing hour of coloring, casual conversation, and community for all ages. We’ll provide everything you need—coloring pages, pencils, markers, and gel pens to create a cozy and inspired space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

A relaxing hour of coloring, casual conversation, and community for all ages. We’ll provide everything you need—coloring pages, pencils, markers, and gel pens to create a cozy and inspired space.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
LKH KIDS: Visit with Therapy Dogs:

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Outside Group, Teen

A little self-care with therapy dogs goes a long way. Come by the library and pet a dog to create a little calm and relaxation in your day-to-day.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Hat

DIY NYE Hat (All Ages)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Children all ages will be able to design and create their own hat for New Year's Eve to wear!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Children all ages will be able to design and create their own hat for New Year's Eve to wear!

wands

New Year's Eve Wand Craft (All Ages)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Storytime Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Children
Age Group:
Children

Make your own star wand for New Year's Eve.

Children of all ages may attend.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Children
Event Details:

Make your own star wand for New Year's Eve.

Children of all ages may attend.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Story Time

Winter Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children Corner in the Library at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
MTT KIDS: Children's Storytime:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and exper...

No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mount Tabor
Room: Children Corner in the Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Children's storytime is a fun way for children to build skills, explore new ideas, and make friends in a welcoming space. Caregivers and little ones are invited to attend and experience stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

No registration required.

 

Girl Scout troop 98170

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Outside Group
Age Group:
Children

Girl Scout Troop meetings

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outside Group
Event Details:

Girl Scout Troop meetings