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Welcome to the Newark Public Library, a hub of knowledge and community in the heart of Newark! At our library, we are dedicated to providing a welcoming space for learning, exploration, and connection. Whether you're here to delve into the vast world of literature, engage in research, attend one of our events, or simply find a quiet corner to read, we're delighted to have you as part of our community. Explore the rich resources, discover new stories, and embrace the joy of lifelong learning at the Newark Public Library. Your journey begins here!

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Author Talk Book Signing Events Featured Featured Events JBAAR Main Library

2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture

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“✨ Fashion with Purpose: Latin-Caribe Upcycled Showcase & Holiday Toy Drive ✨”

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In Memoriam: The Honorable Mildred C. Crump

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BenHitsDrums Jazz Band Presents: Chase Away the Winter Doldrums

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Medical Fair 2025

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Our Newark Futures: Chris Rodriguez

Featured Made@NPL Main Library Programs

SBA Small Business Resources Presentation with Shyeka Hopkins

Featured Main Library Philip Roth Programs

Poetry Workshop: Write Your Walk – The Bop Poem and Its Bluesy Friends

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Friends of JBAAR: 8th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

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Celebramos juntos la navidad

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Celebramos Juntos la Navidad

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Reunión Comunitaria de la Sucursal Springfield de la Biblioteca Pública de Newark para la Renovación Interior de la Biblioteca

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Newark Public Library Springfield Branch Community Meeting For Library Interior Renovation (English)

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Giving Tuesday

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Jazz in the Stacks

Adult Programs Featured Main Library Programs

FREE G.E.D. PREP

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First Aid Class

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Made@NPL: Holiday Market

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2024 Latino Celebration Exhibit

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ProjectArt: Free Art Classes

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Spektra Writers Collective

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Bharatanatyam Dance

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Meet & Mend

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NJ Family Care

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NJ Family Care (Español)

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