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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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Mental Math (grades 4-8)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

Multiplication Tips and Tricks:

Vedic Math

Nikhilam Multiplication & Vertically Crosswise

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Multiplication Tips and Tricks:

Vedic Math

Nikhilam Multiplication & Vertically Crosswise

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Crafter's Corner Flyer

Crafter's Corner

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

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

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

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Mental Math (grades 4-8)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

YA Room

No Registration Necessary

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

YA Room

No Registration Necessary

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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Mental Math (grades 4-8)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

Mental Math

YA Room

No Registration Necessary

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Mental Math

YA Room

No Registration Necessary

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Gift Wrapping Open House

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Family

Need some extra space to wrap your holiday gifts or a private area where the children or other loved ones cannot see? 

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Need some extra space to wrap your holiday gifts or a private area where the children or other loved ones cannot see? 

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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TEEN: Holiday Cookie Houses

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

DIY Oreo or Sour Patch Holiday Cookie House 

Grades 6-12

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

DIY Oreo or Sour Patch Holiday Cookie House 

Grades 6-12

 

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TEEN: Hot Chocolate & Holiday Wrap Open House

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens

Holiday Open House and Drop In...

Come wrap your gifts while sipping on hot chocolate.

No registration necessary.

YA Room

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Holiday Open House and Drop In...

Come wrap your gifts while sipping on hot chocolate.

No registration necessary.

YA Room

 

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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.

Paper Shapers Origami Club

Paper Shapers Club with Deanna Kwan

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

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.

Crafter's Corner Flyer

Crafter's Corner

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

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

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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.

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Lunar New Year Celebration for the whole family!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Special Events
Event Details:

Lunar New Year Celebration for the whole family!

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.

Crafter's Corner Flyer

Crafter's Corner

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

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

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

Paper Shapers Origami Club

Paper Shapers Club with Deanna Kwan

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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.

Crafter's Corner Flyer

Crafter's Corner

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Area at Mount Tabor
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

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

Adults and teens are welcome to grab your latest knitting, crochet, or other textile project and join us for our casual Crafter's Corner!

Paper Shapers Origami Club

Paper Shapers Club with Deanna Kwan

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

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

Monday, March 23, 2026 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.

Paper Shapers Origami Club

Paper Shapers Club with Deanna Kwan

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paper Shapers with Deanna Kwan
 

Come learn origami – the art of paperfolding. Origami is a fun, creative, surprising, and challenging craft. Join the fold and experience the magic of turning paper into an amazing work of art.

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

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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.