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Friends of the Library Jewelry Sale

All Day 5/1 - 5/9
Living Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Book Sale, Children, Friends of the Library, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Book Sale, Children, Friends of the Library, Teen

Annual Free Vision Screening Event

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Community Sponsored, Outside Group, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Sometimes life-changing moments are surprisingly small. 👓

A child is finally seeing the board in class.
A parent reading a bedtime story without squinting.
A driver feels safer on the road again.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Children, Community Sponsored, Outside Group, Teen
Event Details:

Sometimes life-changing moments are surprisingly small. 👓

A child is finally seeing the board in class.
A parent reading a bedtime story without squinting.
A driver feels safer on the road again.

tiny art

Fifth Annual Tiny Art Show pickup

All Day 5/11 - 6/6
Main Library at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Arts & Crafts, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Artist groups:

  • Child (grades K-5)
  • Teen (grades 6-12)
  • Adult

Supply pick-up begins Monday, May 11th, from any Parsippany Library Location

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Arts & Crafts, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Artist groups:

  • Child (grades K-5)
  • Teen (grades 6-12)
  • Adult

Supply pick-up begins Monday, May 11th, from any Parsippany Library Location

TEEN: Destress Fest

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Take a brain break from studying for the AP exams at our Destress Fest. 

Visit the YA room to visit therapy pets, color, and enjoy giveaways.

No registration...just pop in at your convenience and enjoy!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen
Event Details:

Take a brain break from studying for the AP exams at our Destress Fest. 

Visit the YA room to visit therapy pets, color, and enjoy giveaways.

No registration...just pop in at your convenience and enjoy!

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, May 18, 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.

 

No registration required! 

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

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.

 

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.

TEEN: Compelling College Application ZOOM

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Zoom - Main Library 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Education, Presentation, Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Students & Guardians:

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Zoom - Main Library 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Presentation, Teen
Event Details:

Students & Guardians:

Friends of the Library Summer Bag Sale

All Day 6/5 - 6/22
Living Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Book Sale, Children, Community Sponsored, Friends of the Library, Games, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
FOL Bag Sale:

Love a good bargain? Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! From children’s books to bestsellers, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone. Grab a bag, fill it up...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Book Sale, Children, Community Sponsored, Friends of the Library, Games, Teen

Love a good bargain? Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! From children’s books to bestsellers, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone. Grab a bag, fill it up, and take home treasures galore.

PRICES:

  • $6.00 fill a Large Paper Bag
  • $12.00 fill an extra-large reusable Friends of the Library bag
  • Optional: $10.00 to reuse a Friends of the Library bag you already have!
Tiny Art Show

Fifth Annual Tiny Art Show

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Hallway/Foyer at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Artists Reception, Arts & Crafts, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family

Thursday, June 11th | 7 PM: Artist Reception at the Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Hallway/Foyer
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Artists Reception, Arts & Crafts, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Thursday, June 11th | 7 PM: Artist Reception at the Main Library

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Boots, Beats, & 250 Years: Line Dancing Through the Ages

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Education, Health & Wellness, Teen, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a joyful line dancing experience!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Education, Health & Wellness, Teen, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a joyful line dancing experience!

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.

TEEN: String Art Heart: 250 Edition

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
YA Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Create your own red, white, and blue string art heart in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary! Plus, plenty of patriotic swag to be had.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own red, white, and blue string art heart in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary! Plus, plenty of patriotic swag to be had.

TEEN: Trucker Hat Bar: USA Edition

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Vibe Check: 1776! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vibe Check: 1776! 

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, July 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

Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Friends of the Library Book & Media Bag Sale

All Day 9/8 - 9/28
Living Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Book Sale, Children, Friends of the Library, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family
FOL Bag Sale:

Love a good bargain? Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! From children’s books to bestsellers, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone. Grab a bag, fill it up...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Adult, Book Sale, Children, Friends of the Library, Teen

Love a good bargain? Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Bag Sale! From children’s books to bestsellers, movies, and music, there’s something for everyone. Grab a bag, fill it up, and take home treasures galore.

PRICES:

  • $6.00 fill a Large Paper Bag
  • $12.00 fill an extra-large reusable Friends of the Library bag
  • Optional: $10.00 to reuse a Friends of the Library bag you already have!
Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Monday, September 28, 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

Tuesday, October 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

Tuesday, November 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.

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Monday, November 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.

Therapy Pets

Visit with Therapy Pets for All Ages

Tuesday, December 15, 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, December 28, 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.