Philip M. Roth 1933 – 2018 NPL Statement
PHILIP M. ROTH 1933-2018 Newark Public Library mourns the loss of Philip Roth, acclaimed American author and lifelong friend and supporter of the Newark Public... Read More
POSTPONED – Friends of the James Brown African American Room Presents Valerie Wilson Wesley
Join us for our annual meeting featuring guest speaker Valerie Wilson Wesley, writer of mysteries, novels, children’s books, and paranormal romances under the pen name... Read More
Thanks to You!
Each year, the Newark Public Library hosts Booked for the Evening, a Gala Benefit. We celebrate and honor the people, businesses, and organizations that make... Read More
Frances E.W. Harper Literary Society 2017-2018 Programs
Frances E.W. Harper Literary Society of The Newark Public Library Celebrating 30 years at the Newark Public Library, since 1987 Dorothea M. Moore, Chairperson 2018-2019 Literary Schedule... Read More
Letter from the Director: Intolerance: Charlottesville and Beyond
In the wake of events of Charlottesville we are all reminded of the tremendous work that we have yet to do to build strong, supportive... Read More
Library’s Director in the News
Jeffrey Trzeciak is introducing himself to the Newark community, talking about his vision for the Newark Public Library, his experience working in urban communities, and... Read More
Newark’s Literary Lights
Copies of the 2016 edition of Newark’s Literary Lights are available at all Library locations. Originally published in 2002, on the occasion of the designation... Read More
Hear about the Philip Roth Personal Library
NPR correspondent Noel King interviewed Board President Timothy Crist and Library patron Edwin Robinson about the impact of the donation that acclaimed writer Philip Roth... Read More
Everyday Book Sale
Main Library, First Floor Used books for sale $1! All proceeds support the library.
Knowing Newark: Selected Star-Ledger Columns by Charles F. Cummings
The Newark Public Library announces the publication of Knowing Newark: Selected Star-Ledger Columns by Charles F. Cummings. This 112-page book features 31 columns about Newark... Read More