PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Library invites the community to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road. Families, friends and neighbors of all ages are welcome to enjoy a festive gathering featuring live music, dance performances, food trucks, henna and family crafts.
Whether Diwali is a cherished tradition or a celebration attendees are discovering for the first time, the event offers an opportunity to connect with neighbors and share in the joy of the season.
“Diwali has become an annual tradition at Parsippany Library,” said Melissa Kuzma, Parsippany Library Director, “and we are proud to continue to celebrate with the community year after year.”
A Celebration for All Ages
The celebration will feature:
- Food trucks: Sonny’s Indian Kitchen and GeluSomerset
- Dance performances
- Live music
- Henna
- Family crafts
- And more!
Sonny’s Indian Kitchen serves the Chatham community with dishes rooted in India’s rich culinary traditions and thoughtfully crafted for modern tastes. GeluSomerset offers premium Italian ice made with real fruit that is fat-free, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free and vegan.
The Parsippany Library extends a special thank-you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this community celebration. Friends of the Parsippany Library is a nonprofit organization of area residents dedicated to supporting and improving the community’s libraries. Through fundraising, membership dues and donations, the Friends help sponsor programs and events, including children’s and teen summer programs, and fund books, technology and other library resources. Fundraising efforts include Book Bag Sales, The Little Nook used bookstore at the Main Library, jewelry sales and other community initiatives. For more information, visit www.parsippanyfriends.com.
For event details, click here. For more information about the Parsippany Library, visit www.parsippanylibrary.org or call (973) 887-5150.
About Parsippany Library
The Parsippany Library serves a vibrant and diverse community of more than 56,000 residents across three locations: Parsippany, Lake Hiawatha and Mount Tabor. As a hub for information, education and entertainment, the Library provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, media and digital collections. Through its membership in the Main Library Alliance, patrons also have borrowing access to materials from over 50 libraries across Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union and Warren counties. Committed to lifelong learning and community enrichment, the Parsippany Library offers a robust calendar of programs, from classes and workshops to cultural and civic events, that support health, creativity and connection.
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