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
Our Newark Futures: Roxana Marroquin
Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:30 pm Main Library 4th Floor Auditorium Join artist Roxana Marroquin as she discusses her current work and practice as a... Read More
From Poet to Playwright with Dr. Helena D. Lewis
Please join us for a free creative writing workshop! From Poet to Playwright: Crafting Your First One-Person Show Presented by Dr. Helena D. Lewis Thursday... Read More
Melba Moore Meet & Greet Book Event!
Wednesday, November 5th 2025, 6PM-7:30PM James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. FREE OFFSITE PARKING available for this event located at 85 Orange St. Newark,... Read More
Honoring Black Veterans
An exhibit honoring Black Veterans! The opening reception for this exhibit was Saturday November 8th. Dr. Larry Greene, Professor of History at Seton Hall University... Read More
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion – Martyr!, by Kaveh Akbar
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Books on the Move & Jazz in the Stacks
Books on the Move, where stories come to life! Celebrate artists of color with interactive readings of picture books about musical icons and artistic legends. Literacy... Read More
Frankie and Friends: A New Exhibit of Photographs by Jack Pignatello
Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 PM Main Library Centennial Hall Second Floor Please join us for the opening of Frankie and Friends, a new exhibit... Read More
📣 Notice of NPL Board Meeting – Newark Public Library Board of Trustees 11/19/25
📣 Notice of NPL Board Meeting – Newark Public Library Board of Trustees In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.),... Read More