2019 Black History Celebration Events
Our 2019 Black History Celebration is underway! Click here to view more information on our Exhibit, The World is Yours – Hip Hop: Newark and Beyond,... Read More
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Love Your Block Mini-Grants Program
The City of Newark “Love Your Block” Mini-Grants Program connects residents with city departments and community organizations to implement hyper-local neighborhood beautification and community-building projects.... 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! Drop–In Computer and... Read More -
After Work Hip Hop Dance Party
Friday, February 22nd, 2019 | 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM The Newark Public Library, Centennial Hall, 2nd Floor | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102... Read More -
Rutgers University-Newark Community Writing Center Workshops
The Rutgers University-Newark Community Writing Center Workshops: Building Community One Word at a Time Join us Wednesdays in February, March & April for free writing... Read More -
Reading Buddies
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 | 10 AM – 1 PM The Newark Public Library, Children’s Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Please join... Read More -
A Dr. Seuss Crafternoon
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 | 2-3 PM The Newark Public Library, Children’s Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Please join us as we... Read More -
Jazz in the Stacks
February 13th, 5-6 PM | Clinton Branch Library, 739 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07108 March 20th, 5-6 PM | Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark,... Read More -
Pathways to Employment: Top Notch Resumes II
Tuesday, February 19th | 2:00-3:30 PM The Newark Public Library, 3rd Floor, Technology Training Center | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 This class will... Read More -
Mi Casa Tu Casa
Friday, March 15th, 2019 | 4-5 PM The Newark Public Library, Van Buren Branch | 140 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater... Read More -
Safe Dating Workshop for Teens
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 5-7 PM Newark Public Library, Branch Brook Branch | 235 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Representatives from S.O.F.I.A., (https://supportsofia.org) will... Read More -
Spoken Word Poetry Workshops with Jasmine Mans
Tuesdays, February 19th – April 9th – 4:30-6:30 PM (ages 13-19) Newark Public Library | Main Library, 3rd Floor Teen Room 5 Washington Street, Newark,... Read More -
Black History Month Storytime
Thursday, February 28th | 10:30-11:30 AM Clinton Branch Library, 739 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07108 Toddlers and pre-schoolers may join us for storytime featuring picture... Read More -
Black Women Writing Black Histories: Uncovering & Narrating the Enslaved Past
Wednesday, February 27th | 6:00-8:00 PM Paul Robeson Campus Center, Essex Room (231-232) | 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102 A roundtable... Read More -
Onsite College Fair @ NPL Springfield Branch
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | 4-7 PM Newark Public Library, Springfield Branch | 50 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Join us at The Newark Public... Read More -
American Sign Language Classes (ASL)
January 19th through March 30th, 2019 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:20-1:30 PM The Newark Public Library, 4th Floor Auditorium | 5 Washington... Read More -
Lego Club Mondays
Mondays, February 25th, 4-5 PM The Newark Public Library, Children’s Room | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Join us on Mondays in February to... Read More -
The Four Pillars of Healthy Eating
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 2-3 PM The Newark Public Library, Springfield Branch | 50 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Join us for a healthy eating... Read More -
Games Galore
Tuesday, February 26th | 3:30-5 PM Newark Public Library Van Buren Branch | 140 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Children of all ages are... Read More -
Card Meet-Ups
Wednesday, March 6th | 4-5 Newark Public Library Van Buren Branch | 140 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Children interested in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, or... Read More -
Free GED Classes @ NPL
Mondays and Fridays | January 14th through April 12th 2019, 2:00-4:00 PM Newark Public Library | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 If you are... Read More
Upcoming Programs and Events
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Feb
7
Thu
Feb 7 – Apr 30 all-day
Hip Hop, now in its fifth decade, continues to influence, intrigue and inspire locally and globally. The exhibit features photos, artifacts, lyrics and commentary about four elements of Hip Hop: DJ-ing, MC-ing, Graffiti and Breaking/Breakdancing. Newark and New Jersey are at the foundation of this lifestyle and continue to produce music, dictate style and deliver artists today.
FREE and open to the public
PNC Foundation is proud to support the Newark Public Library’s Black History Celebration exhibition and public programs.
Feb
20
Wed
January 14, 2019 (Main Library) Monday-Friday | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
The Newark Public Library and La Casa de Don Pedro are hosting Free ESL classes! Pre-registration begins December 3, 2018. Space is limited – register today!
Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please visit La Casa de Don Pedro:
39 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.
Click here to view the flyer in English.
For more information, please contact:
Jacqueline Perez 973.481.4568
Miriam Martinez 973.481.4703
Funding for these ESL classes is supported in part by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 2-3 PM
The Newark Public Library, Springfield Branch | 50 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103
Join us for a healthy eating demonstration at The Newark Public Library’s Springfield Branch.
The Four Pillars Foundation gives you the ability to make significant health changes with an emphasis on whole foods, plant-strong, healthy fats, and nutrient density.
This program is made possibly through Whole Cities Foundation.
For more details, please visit our website or call 973.733.7736
High school volunteers are available to help students in grades K-6 with their homework. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Teens who wish to volunteer can stop by the Van Buren Branch Children’s desk.
Teens will sew a heart pillow.
Free program; all materials provided.
This event is limited to 12 attendees.
Please contact us at 973.733.7750 for more information
College Prep Classes
September 12, 2018 through May 15, 2019
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
Feb 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us for an arts workshop as part of The Newark Public Library and The Newark Museum’s Anniversary celebration!
Mansa K. Mussa will instruct students in the design of a folded accordion spiral design book that contains the story of their life’s odyssey, filled with facts, flights of reverie, and brief moments of euphoria.
Participants will incorporate the mediums of collage, drawing, text, graphics, and photographs taken during the workshop. Students will also add geometric shapes, peel and stick graphics, and written text to complete the book.
Free and open to the public. These programs are part of the anniversary celebration of The Newark Public Library and The Newark Museum. The exhibit, Promoting Books and Objects: Empowering Newarkers, will be on view from January 15th to August 31st, 2019.
Feb 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Children up to 8th grade can join us for food and a movie for Black History Month. Parents are welcome!
For more information, please call 973.733.7754
Join us on Wednesdays to play fun Board Games with friends and family.
Feb 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Adult and Teens meet to Crochet and Knit joint and individual items.
For more information contact Clinton Branch
(973) 733-7757
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