Mayor’s Book Club
Join the Mayor’s Book Club! The Spring 2021 book is When they Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & Asha Bandele Get your free... Read More
The Newark Public Library is open on a limited schedule and has new hours of operation beginning on Monday, February 8th.
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ASL Study Group with Thyson
Fridays beginning March 12th • 1 – 2:30 PM Join us on Zoom Join Thyson for a weekly ASL Study Group! Practice your ASL skills... Read More -
Cooking Matters for Kids {Branch Brook}
Every Saturday from February 20, 2021 to March 27, 2021 from 1:00-1:30 PM Tune in on Zoom – details below Cooking Matters for Kids (CMK)... Read More -
Mobile Hotspot Lending Program
Ask about our mobile hotspot lending program, free with your library card! Right now, hotspots are only available for borrowing at the Main Branch. Click... Read More -
Chat & Chew – March
Tuesday, March 9th | 5:30 PM Tune in on Zoom – Click here to register Join the NPL President’s Coterie for a virtual movie discussion of Coming... Read More -
Newark Goes to College Presents: Going to College with a GED
Two-Day Virtual Event on Zoom: February 24th and March 3rd • 5-6 PM Tune in on Zoom – register below. Join presenters Leigh LeBlanc, Director, High... Read More -
Living in the Life: Celebrating LGBTQ Heroes for Black History Month
Friday, February 26th, 2021 | 7:00 PM Tune in on Zoom or Facebook Live – details below The Newark LGBTQ Center Celebrates Black History Month... Read More -
Black History
The program series is part of the Newark Public Library’s 2021 Black History Celebration, along with the historical exhibition, Black Power! 19th Century: Newark’s... Read More
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Mar
1
Mon
January 4th through March 29th | Mondays & Fridays from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Classes to be held virtually
It’s a NEW YEAR and time to make that NEW YEAR’S Resolution to finally get your HIGH SCHOOL Diploma! Get your online high school prep support from Nashima Harvey, Ed.M. a NJ Educational Consultant and Special Educator.
Let’s work together to prepare for the: Math, Science, Writing, Reading and Social Studies portions of your HSE test.
*Diverse learners are encouraged to register. We will review basic skills and advanced skills so you are prepared to successfully take your HSE test.
Please visit bit.ly/2020WINTERHSE to register
For more information, please email Nashima at: nharvey@npl.org
Mar
3
Wed
Two-Day Virtual Event on Zoom: February 24th and March 3rd • 5-6 PM
Tune in on Zoom – register below.
Join presenters Leigh LeBlanc, Director, High School Admissions, Berkeley College, and Roy Harte, Admissions Advisor/Recruiter, Essex County Community College, for two workshops. These workshops are perfect for attendees who have their HSE (High School Equivalency) Diploma or are preparing to take their HSE test (GED, TASC, HiSET).
February 24th, Mr. Harte will discuss:
- Can I go to college with a HSE diploma?
- What do I need to know to start the college process with a HSE diploma?
- Which HSE test will get me into college?
- How do I apply and complete a financial aid form for college?
- What Resources are available to me in choosing a college?
March 3rd, Ms. LeBlanc will discuss:
- How to research eligible scholarships and grants
- Affording college
- Benefits of 2 and 4 year college
- Do I need to take the SAT for college?
- Can I go to college with a learning disability and a HSE diploma?
Register to attend on Zoom: bit.ly/3as9jnS
Mar
5
Fri
January 4th through March 29th | Mondays & Fridays from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Classes to be held virtually
It’s a NEW YEAR and time to make that NEW YEAR’S Resolution to finally get your HIGH SCHOOL Diploma! Get your online high school prep support from Nashima Harvey, Ed.M. a NJ Educational Consultant and Special Educator.
Let’s work together to prepare for the: Math, Science, Writing, Reading and Social Studies portions of your HSE test.
*Diverse learners are encouraged to register. We will review basic skills and advanced skills so you are prepared to successfully take your HSE test.
Please visit bit.ly/2020WINTERHSE to register
For more information, please email Nashima at: nharvey@npl.org
Mar
6
Sat
Every Saturday from February 27, 2021 to April 3, 2021 from 1:00-1:30 PM
Tune in on Zoom – details below
Cooking Matters for Kids (CMK) is a free nutrition education program for (SNAP) recipients and applicants. It is 6 courses on healthy eating skills and building confidence in food shopping
on a budget. It is a series of classes geared for children, focusing on food safety and food preparation education.
LESSON TOPICS
• Lesson 1: You’re the Chef!
• Lesson 2: Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
• Lesson 3: Whole Grain Goodness
• Lesson 4: Smart Snackers
• Lesson 5: Super Shoppers
• Lesson 6: Kitchen Heroes
Location: Class will be held via Zoom call
CONTACT/REGISTRATION
Isabel Castro – icastro@npl.org
Ashley Policastro – apolicastro@cfbnj.org
Zoom Information to participate in the class:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpce2pqz0sHNCyz7UPij94Hh4ajWPO01j
Meeting ID: 974 6415 6664
Passcode: 154872
Call utilizing the Phone Number: (929) 205-6099 US (New York)
New Jersey Department of Human Services | New Jersey Department of Health This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Mar 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2021 Black History Celebration at The Newark Public Library
“The Art and Beauty of Black Power! A Century of Cinema, Dance and Music”
FREE BLACK COMMUNITIES, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND SLAVERY: TELLING AND RESEARCHING THE STORIES
March 6, 2021 at 1:00PM.
Tune in via Zoom and Facebook
Who are the folks bringing the lives of New Jersey’s freedom seekers to the light? Join us for a conversation and slide show of community workers and local historians working to illuminate the lives and activism of African Americans in NJ in the 1800s. Panelists include Kristal Langford, The Lost Souls Memorial Project; Linda Shockley, president, The Lawnside Historical Society owners of the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum; Christopher Matthews, Montclair State University and historian, Dr. James Amemasor.
Mar
8
Mon
January 4th through March 29th | Mondays & Fridays from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Classes to be held virtually
It’s a NEW YEAR and time to make that NEW YEAR’S Resolution to finally get your HIGH SCHOOL Diploma! Get your online high school prep support from Nashima Harvey, Ed.M. a NJ Educational Consultant and Special Educator.
Let’s work together to prepare for the: Math, Science, Writing, Reading and Social Studies portions of your HSE test.
*Diverse learners are encouraged to register. We will review basic skills and advanced skills so you are prepared to successfully take your HSE test.
Please visit bit.ly/2020WINTERHSE to register
For more information, please email Nashima at: nharvey@npl.org
Mar
9
Tue
Tuesday, March 9th | 5:30 PM
Tune in on Zoom – Click here to register
Join the NPL President’s Coterie for a virtual movie discussion of Coming 2 America. Available on Amazon Prime Video (March 5th)
Join us to support a local restaurant and have dinner from The Yard (available on Uber Eats) delivered to your door while we chat about the book!
Visit bit.ly/2OPXCPz to register today!
Mar
12
Fri
Mar 12 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
January 4th through March 29th | Mondays & Fridays from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Classes to be held virtually
It’s a NEW YEAR and time to make that NEW YEAR’S Resolution to finally get your HIGH SCHOOL Diploma! Get your online high school prep support from Nashima Harvey, Ed.M. a NJ Educational Consultant and Special Educator.
Let’s work together to prepare for the: Math, Science, Writing, Reading and Social Studies portions of your HSE test.
*Diverse learners are encouraged to register. We will review basic skills and advanced skills so you are prepared to successfully take your HSE test.
Please visit bit.ly/2020WINTERHSE to register
For more information, please email Nashima at: nharvey@npl.org
Fridays beginning March 12th • 1 – 2:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
Join Thyson for a weekly ASL Study Group! Practice your ASL skills with Thyson and fellow ASL class attendees.
Register today by visiting bit.ly/2NB9rZ5
Mar
13
Sat
Every Saturday from February 27, 2021 to April 3, 2021 from 1:00-1:30 PM
Tune in on Zoom – details below
Cooking Matters for Kids (CMK) is a free nutrition education program for (SNAP) recipients and applicants. It is 6 courses on healthy eating skills and building confidence in food shopping
on a budget. It is a series of classes geared for children, focusing on food safety and food preparation education.
LESSON TOPICS
• Lesson 1: You’re the Chef!
• Lesson 2: Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
• Lesson 3: Whole Grain Goodness
• Lesson 4: Smart Snackers
• Lesson 5: Super Shoppers
• Lesson 6: Kitchen Heroes
Location: Class will be held via Zoom call
CONTACT/REGISTRATION
Isabel Castro – icastro@npl.org
Ashley Policastro – apolicastro@cfbnj.org
Zoom Information to participate in the class:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpce2pqz0sHNCyz7UPij94Hh4ajWPO01j
Meeting ID: 974 6415 6664
Passcode: 154872
Call utilizing the Phone Number: (929) 205-6099 US (New York)
New Jersey Department of Human Services | New Jersey Department of Health This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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