Programs & Exhibits
Current Programs
Booked for the Evening 125th Anniversary Gala
This year marks an extraordinary milestone for the Newark Public Library—our 125th Anniversary We invite you to join us for a very special Anniversary Gala... Read More
You Can Do It All : Book Reading & Author Meet and Greet
Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Author Meet-and-Greet! About the Book: You Can Do It All follows young Dupre, a determined little boy... Read More
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion: Mystery Grab Bag
The Newark Public Library LGBTQ+ Resource Center presents a monthly book discussion group, where all backgrounds and identities are welcome and encouraged to participate. *Please note that... Read More
Mat Yoga Classes
Become stronger, fitter, and more mindful in 2026! Mat Yoga is a wonderful way to start 2026 for both experienced yoga practitioners and novices who... Read More
Friends of JBAAR Kwanzaa 2025!!
Tuesday, December 30th | 3 PM – 6 PM Come celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa with us! The Friends of the James Brown African American... Read More
Current Exhibits
Honoring Black Veterans
An exhibit honoring Black Veterans! The opening reception for this exhibit was Saturday November 8th. Dr. Larry Greene, Professor of History at Seton Hall University... Read More
Frankie and Friends: A New Exhibit of Photographs by Jack Pignatello
Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 PM Main Library Centennial Hall Second Floor Please join us for the opening of Frankie and Friends, a new exhibit... Read More
East Side Highschool Photography Exhibit
Opening Reception Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 6 PM 📍 2nd Floor Gallery – JBAAR (James Brown African American Room) On display through August 31,... Read More
Pearls of Wisdom: Elder Stories–Portraits of Resistance, Resiliency and Respect
On view on the first floor of the Main Library until April 30, 2025. A partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. How can... Read More
55 Years of Service: The Ironbound Community Corporation
The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) was established in 1969 to work for the interests of neighborhood residents. In the 55 years of its existence, it... Read More
Photovoice Exhibit
Photovoice is a photograph and narrative exhibition, featuring work from NJPAC’s LGBTQ+ ERG and The Pride Center. The exhibit is outside the JBAAR department. Photovoice... Read More
Upcoming Programs and Events
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