Opening Reception
Radical Women: Fighting for Power and the Vote in New Jersey! Opening Reception: January 23, 2020 5:30 -7:30 PM, 3rd Floor Gallery Exhibit... Read More
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Download The NPL App Today!
The Newark Public Library now has an app! Please see below directions for downloading this app: Search “MyLibrary” in the Google Play or iTunes Store,... Read More -
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Drop–In Computer and Job Search Assistance
Drop in to meet the computer and technology tutor for assistance with topics like: Resume Preparation* Job Searches Job Applications and more *Resume students: Bring... Read More -
Introducing the Newark Public Library Digital Archive
The Newark Public Library has digitized over 50 collections and 35,000 items related to African American, Latino and Newark history! These include photographs, city directories,... Read More -
Everyday Book Sale
Main Library, First Floor Used books for sale $1! All proceeds support the library. -
Councilwoman LaMonica R. McIver Presents Black History Month Programs
In collaboration with the Newark Public Library, The Newark Museum, and The Newark Arts Council Arts and Crafts for children w/ the Newark Museum... Read More -
Beauty & Prosperity
Saturday, January 25th, 2020 | 12:30-1:30 PM Newark Public Library, Children’s Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark NJ Come join us and design your... Read More -
¡OBTENER AYUDA DE ALIMENTOS ES UN “SNAP!”
Thursday, January 30th, 2020 | 9:30-1:30 PM Newark Public Library, LGBTQ Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark NJ ¡OBTENER AYUDA DE ALIMENTOS ES UN “SNAP!”... Read More -
Getting Food Assistance is a Snap
Thursday, January 30th, 2020 | 9:30-1:30 PM Newark Public Library, LGBTQ Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark NJ Getting Foods Assistance is a Snap... Read More -
Fresh Start @ Your Local Library
New Year, Fresh Start for Work Classes at The Newark Public Library 3rd Floor Technology Training Center For our re-entry neighbors returning to their... Read More -
Las Sufragistas/ The Suffragists
Wednesday, March 11th 2020| 6:00-7:30 PM Newark Public Library, Branch Brook Branch | 235 Clifton Avenue, Newark NJ La historia de Eufrosina Cruz, una mujer... Read More -
Teen Zine Workshop
Wednesdays, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th, April 15th, May 13th, June 17th, July 15th, 2020| 6:00-7:30 PM Newark Public Library, Branch Brook Branch |... Read More -
The Newark Public Library Book Club Presents: Americanah
Saturday, January 25th 2020| 2-4PM Newark Public Library, James Brown African American Room (JBAAR) Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark NJ Book Discussion Click here... Read More -
On Site Winter College Fair
Saturday, January 25th, 2020 | 11:30-2 PM Newark Public Library, Springfield Branch | 50 Hayes Street, Newark NJ Meet recruiters from top colleges including: University... Read More -
Queer Cinema Night: Rafiki
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 | 6-8 PM Newark Public Library, LGBTQ Center | 5 Washington Street, Newark NJ Rafiki (Swahili for “friend”) is a 2018... Read More -
Rainbow Alliance
Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 | 6:00-7:30 PM The Newark Public Library, LGBTQ Room. 1st Floor | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 looking for... Read More -
Free GED Classes @ NPL
Mondays and Fridays | December 2nd through February 28th, 2020 | 11:30am-1:30 PM Newark Public Library, Third Floor TTC | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ... Read More -
NJPAC In Your Community Presents Books on the Move: Timbaland
Join NJPAC Teaching Artist Wincey Terry for a free reading of Timbaland’s Nighttime Symphony written by Christopher Myers and illustrated by Kaa Illustration. As a... Read More -
Jazz in the Stacks
NJPAC presents Jazz in the Stacks! Join us at the Newark Public Library Main Library and Branches for performances by Wells Fargo Jazz for Teens!... Read More -
NJPAC in Your Community Presents Books on the Move : Chato’s Kitchen
Join NJPAC Teaching Artist Wincey Terry for a free reading of Chato’s Kitchen written by Gary Soto and illustrated by Susan Guevara. Chato, the coolest... Read More -
NJPAC “ORFF in Your Neighborhood”
Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 17th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th; February 4th, 6t, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th | 3:3- 4:30 PM Newark Public... Read More -
Kids Paint & Sip
Artist Linda Flores will teach kids how to do a painting they will get to take home. Please view below dates and times for each... Read More -
Pop-In Arts & Crafts
Saturdays beginning September 7th Newark Public Library, Children’s Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark NJ Pop-In Arts and Crafts Click here to view the flyer.... Read More
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Calendar
Jan
20
Mon
Jan 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Mondays and Fridays | September 9th through November 25th, 2019 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Newark Public Library, Third Floor TTC | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
If you are 16 or older, like working with a group, and think you may need help reviewing your Math, Science, or English skills for your TASC or GED test, join us for our High School Equivalency Test Prep Classes (TASC/GED)!
Classes are free and led by a certified NJ Educator. Let’s make your dreams come true!
Classes will meet on Mondays and Fridays from 2-4 PM, starting on September 9th and ending on November 25th, 2019.
For more information or to register to attend, please contact nharvey@npl.org
Jan
21
Tue
You are invited to attend!
Music Classes for young children and caregivers. Classes are FREE for Newark residents!
Jan
22
Wed
College Prep Classes
September 14, 2019 through May 14, 2020
Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturdays 11:30 – 1:30 pm
Springfield Branch Library
50 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Springfield Branch Library invites all high school seniors to attend free weekly SAT/ACT Prep Classes
- SAT/ACT Prepping
- College Essay Writing
- Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance
- College Fairs
- Mentoring
- Community Services
For more information please call the branch at (973) 733-7736 or Mr. Brown Coordinator at (862) 368-4261
The program is free and open to the public.
Funding for the program is provided by the Victoria Foundation
Yoga is provided by Newark Yoga Movement for all ages. Please bring your own mat.
Jan
23
Thu
Jan 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
You are invited to attend!
Music Classes for young children and caregivers. Classes are FREE for Newark residents!
Opening of our exhibit on the history of women’s suffrage in New Jersey. Curated by Noelle Lorraine Williams this exhibit emphasizes the African American and immigrant contribution to the battle over women’s suffrage in New Jersey.
Rafiki (Swahili for “friend”) is a 2018 Kenyan drama film directed by Wanuri Kahiu. Rafiki is the story of romance that grows between two young women, Kena and Ziki, amidst family and political pressures around LGBT rights in Kenya.It is the first Kenyan film to be screened at Cannes and, more importantly, the first film with a positive message about homosexuality to play in Kenyan theaters
Click here https://npl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1_23_20-movie.pdf
Jan
24
Fri
Jan 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Mondays and Fridays | September 9th through November 25th, 2019 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Newark Public Library, Third Floor TTC | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
If you are 16 or older, like working with a group, and think you may need help reviewing your Math, Science, or English skills for your TASC or GED test, join us for our High School Equivalency Test Prep Classes (TASC/GED)!
Classes are free and led by a certified NJ Educator. Let’s make your dreams come true!
Classes will meet on Mondays and Fridays from 2-4 PM, starting on September 9th and ending on November 25th, 2019.
For more information or to register to attend, please contact nharvey@npl.org
Jan
25
Sat
College Prep Classes
September 14, 2019 through May 14, 2020
Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturdays 11:30 – 1:30 pm
Springfield Branch Library
50 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Springfield Branch Library invites all high school seniors to attend free weekly SAT/ACT Prep Classes
- SAT/ACT Prepping
- College Essay Writing
- Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance
- College Fairs
- Mentoring
- Community Services
For more information please call the branch at (973) 733-7736 or Mr. Brown Coordinator at (862) 368-4261
The program is free and open to the public.
Funding for the program is provided by the Victoria Foundation
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