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
Newark Landmarks: A Half Century of Activism Exhibit
Join us on May 15th as we honor the remarkable legacy of Newark Landmarks, celebrating 50 years of historic preservation in our city. This special... 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
2025 Black History Celebration
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library is proud to present our 2025 Black History Celebration And The Beat Goes On:... 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
2024 Latino Celebration Exhibit
Newark ’74: From Rebellion To Excellence Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Newark’s Puerto Rican Rebellion An Exhibition at The Newark Public Library Co-curated by William... 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
Waterloo: Forge Farm, Canal Town, Restored Village
Please join us for the opening of this exhibit of historic photographs of Waterloo Village, once an important stop on the Morris Canal. Wednesday, June... Read More
Newark Public Library Digital Archive
The Newark Public Library has digitized over 50 collections and 35,000 items related to African American, Latino and Newark history! These include photographs, city directories,... Read More
The Philip Roth Personal Library is now open!
The Philip Roth Personal Library at the Newark Public Library is now OPEN! Visit www.prpl.npl.org for more details on the Philip Roth Personal Library and... Read More