2026 Black History Celebration- What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from Vaudeville to Right Now
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library presents our 2026 Black History Celebration! What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from... Read More
2026 Black History Celebration- The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening
The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening and Discussion The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening and Discussion Saturday, February 14th, 2026 |... Read More
2026 Black History Celebration Opening Event- A Conversation with Rain Pryor
A conversation with Rain Pryor A Conversation with Rain Pryor Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 2 PM We are excited to welcome the great Rain... Read More
Exhibit Opening: Student Art Contest–AIA Newark & Suburban Architects
Join us for the opening of a student art exhibit sponsored by AIA Newark & Suburban Architects. Art displayed is by students in the 6th... Read More
Turning Pages, Transforming Lives: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Exhibit
The women of North Jersey Alumnae Chapter, in collabrationm with The Newark Public Library, presents a herstory exhibit highlighting the chapter’s leadership and service across... Read More
Audio Club
The Newark Public Library – 1st Floor – Makerspace5 Washington St, Newark NJ 07102 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month5:30pm-7:30pm Audio Club Join us for Audio... Read More
Meet & Mend
The Newark Public Library – 1st Floor – Makerspace5 Washington St, Newark NJ 07102 1st Wednesday of Every Month4:00pm-7:30pm MADE@NPL Meet & Mend Meet & Mend is our monthly... Read More
2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library invites you to join us for our 2026 annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative... Read More
Writing Your Roots with Matthew Marroquín
Please join us for a free creative writing workshop! Writing Your Roots Featuring Matthew Marroquín Thursday 12/18/25 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Philip Roth... 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