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
Honoring Black Veterans
Saturday, November 8th 2025, 1PM-3:30PM James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. FREE OFFSITE PARKING available for this event located at 85 Orange St. Newark,... 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
“5 Wards Literacy Town Hall: Empowering Newark Through Reading”
Join the 5 Wards Literacy Town Hall! 📚 Share your input on the Newark Literacy Coalition, access resources, and get free tutoring! 📖✨📅 Date: March... Read More
Madan Sara Film Screening
The James Brown African American Room presents a Women’s History Month Film Screening of the documentary Madan Sara! Register Here The women known as Madan... Read More
Our Newark Futures: An Artist Talk with Shola Cole aka Pirate Jenny
Decolonizing Land Food and Bodies An Artist Talk with Shola Cole aka Pirate Jenny Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:30-8:00pm Main Library 5 Washington Street 4th... Read More
From Newark’s Little Italy to Capitol Hill: The Life of Peter Rodino
A Newark History Society program co-sponsored by the Newark Public Library and NJPAC. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00 pm Main Library 5 Washington Street James... Read More
Made@NPL: Holiday Market
Calling All Creators! Made@NPL is gearing up for our Holiday Market at Newark Public Library, and we want YOU to be part of it! If... Read More
2024 Philip Roth Lecture by John Keene
Register Here For questions about this event please contact development@npl.org or call the Philip Roth Personal Library at (973) 733-3614 FREE PARKING: Essex County Parking... Read More
The City and the Show: Newark’s Vibrant Theater Row, 1895-1935
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:00pm Main Library James Brown African American Room 2nd Floor This is a hybrid program, also live-streamed via Zoom. This Newark... Read More