Women’s History Month with the Newark Artist Collaboration
Women’s History Month with the Newark Artist Collaboration Join Newark Public Library and Audible as we celebrate Women’s History Month with the Newark Artist... Read More
And It Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Beyond
And It Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Beyond Closing our Black History Celebration on February 29, 2024, is an exhilarating discussion on... Read More
PRPL Poetry Workshop: “From the Page to the Stage” w/ Dr. Helena D. Lewis
Philip Roth Personal Library Poetry Workshop: “From the Page to the Stage” with Dr. Helena D. Lewis Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 6:00pm This interactive performance-based... Read More
Our Stories to Tell: Black Authors Reflect on the Art of Writing
Our Stories to Tell: Black Authors Reflect on the Art of Writing Mark your calendars for February 15, 2024, as we celebrate the literary contributions... Read More
2024 Black History Celebration at NPL
The James Brown African American Room is proud to present our 2024 Black History Celebration. This year’s theme, Create, Inspire, Elevate: African American Contributions to... Read More
The Gantalist: The Life and Inspiration of Jerry Gant
Saturday, February 3 | 2PM | James Brown African American Room, Newark Public Library. 2nd Fl. The Gantalist: The Life and Inspiration of Jerry Gant Catered... Read More
2024 Coquito Masters Competition
La Biblioteca Pública de Newark y La Federación Internacional del Coquito presentan 2024 Coquito Masters Competition Sábado, 20 de enero de 2024 | 2 a... Read More
2024 Coquito Masters Competition
The Newark Public Library and The International Coquito Federation present 2024 Coquito Masters Competition Saturday, January 20th, 2024 | 2 – 4 pm The Newark... Read More
NEWARK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB – DECEMBER
This is a virtual event! Join us for BRING YOUR OWN BOOK CLUB! Saturday December 16th at 2PM EST. on ZOOM. Come chat with the... Read More
Friends of the James Brown African American Room’s 7th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration!
Thursday, December 28th, 5pm – 8pm Free parking will be available at the Essex County Parking Deck located at 20 Bridge St. Newark, NJ 07102.... Read More







