The Parsippany – Troy Hills Public Library

This is a nice library with a large floor downstairs dedicated to children. We only come here for the children’s section for my 3yo, and for now, there’s an endless supply of books for me to read to her. They have a movie section with all the latest PG to G movies (both BluRay and DVD), plus TV shows, like Dora and Thomas the Train. There’s a teen section, but I haven’t explored there yet. There are several tables with computers; most of the time occupied by Tweens playing games. There is a more comfortable area with couches and benches, and a shelf with games and puzzles. However, they don’t take care of this area very well as the games are always missing pieces and instructions.
The main floor is like other libraries. You can reserve the private rooms for quiet study. The movie section has a bit larger BluRay selection than, say, Lake Hiawatha. They host a variety a movie showings and events, but I haven’t been able to attend those to give a review.

One of my most recent Unilocal Friends beat me to reviewing our largest library here in Parsippany… Thanks Pallabi…
I read a lot and a few years ago my wife dropped the hammer on my book buying because my bookshelves were ridiculous… and since then, when I buy a book, it really has to be something I want because it has to fit on the bookshelf to buy it… or a book has to get donated to make room (full disclosure, we donate a LOT of books each year).
Thus my new-​found love for the library. Not like I didn’t know it was there, duh, I had just drifted from its wonders. Growing up, I used to bring home piles of books from our public libraries in Piscataway and the public libraries here in Parsippany have become a similar sanctum for the kids, at least my son who reads as much as I do. I was really glad when they moved to this new location. When they moved they modernized everything and they have great spaces, study rooms, an awesome kids area, lots of public access computers, and a great selection of books… and the best thing about the Morris County Library system is that if your local library doesn’t have a book you want, and another library does, they’ll get it for you.
Thanks for helping to instill a love of reading to my kids…

Ok, full disclosure. I Love libraries. LOVE them. The first thing I do when I move to a new place is to get a library card. And the Parsippany Public library is my favorite. I can definitely say that this place had an significant hand in shaping the person I am today. Not only did I read like a fiend when I was younger (31 Babysitter’s Club in 30 days), I participated in all the summer reading clubs, I volunteered with them the day I was old enough, my first job was here and I was one of the original members of the Teen Advisory Board, which has sadly dissipated. In short, LOTS of opportunities to get your kids involved at an early age.
When they made the shift to the new location, I was like a kid in a candy store. The old location was cozy, but new location is SO spacious. Especially the children’s section (though I heard it suffered some water damage). The librarians were kooky, but awesome. Really helpful and knowledgeable. The selection is great. I really like their travel section. The study spaces are awesome, though I wouldn’t mind some more cubicle spaces. There’s little nooks and crannies to sit down and enjoy a good book all around. The programming here is some of the best I’ve seen anywhere.
I hope this place stays just as awesome so I can bring my kids here someday.