PARSIPPANY — The Friends of the Parsippany Library’s and Woman’s Club of Parsippany’s September 22 Storybook Breakfast raised over $800.00 for the Parsippany Library. The event included a continental breakfast served by storybook characters, a children’s book sale, raffle for book-themed prizes, and a special storytime and craft by author Tara Lazar.
Volunteers dressed as characters including the Man in the Yellow Hat, Miss Frizzle, Pete the Cat, and Pinkalicious helped serve the continental breakfast that included donations from Udi’s, Lifeway Kefir, Cream-o-Land Dairy and Starbucks.
New Jersey resident and award-winning author Tara Lazar read her book Little Red Gliding Hood and helped the children in attendance create their own Little Red crafts. Attendees also learned about as a typical day in the life of an author.
Cookie Monster also made an appearance, inviting the children to enjoy milk and cookies after the storytime.
Volunteers from both sponsoring organizations as well as local Girl Scouts members, Students in Action volunteers from Parsippany Hills High School, and individuals from the Parsippany community came together to put on this event.
This event was also made possible by sponsorships from Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Wegmans, and Springboard Therapy.
Applebee’s was the first sponsor to sign on and Wegmans is a returning sponsor, having previously supported an anniversary gala and Bollywood Night event that benefited the library. Springboard Therapy rounds out the sponsorships and reflects the event’s focus on children.
Springboard Therapy was created with a vision to provide a safe, fun and respectful environment where children who struggle with a variety of developmental and sensory processing difficulties can thrive and build skills, confidence and a positive sense of self.
To learn more about how you can contribute to the growth of Parsippany’s libraries and community, visit the Friends of the Parsippany Library website by clicking here and the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills by clicking here.
