The Philip Roth Experience
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for an intimate experience to explore Philip Roth’s Newark and have a sneak peek at the materials & books from Philip Roth’s Personal Library that he bequeathed to the Library.
Schedule of Events:
- 9:30 AM: Meet at NPL, enjoy light refreshments
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Experience “Philip Roth’s Newark” through a bus tour co-hosted with Have You Met Newark Tours
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch, catered by Hobby’s Delicatessen and optional tours of the Newark Public Library’s Main Branch
- 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM: View the space & renderings of the Philip Roth Personal Library and have a firsthand look at the books and materials Philip Roth bequeathed to the Library
Ticket Prices:
| Single | $1,000 |
| Double | $1,500 |
Ticket purchase includes entry into the June 3rd fundraiser: A Reading & Conversation with Benjamin Taylor at the Newark Public Library
Space is limited to 80. Please register today. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 15th
Free parking will be available at the Bears & Eagles Stadium Parking Garage / Essex County Lot. Entrance on Bridge Street.
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