New Jersey Through Artists’ Eyes: Garden State Iconography
Referred to as the barrel tapped at both ends or by its various highway exits (as opposed to its actual towns, landmarks, and scenery), New... Read More
Weequahic Memoirs: Celebrating Newark’s Legendary Neighborhood
Curated by Linda Forgosh July 8 – September 4, 2009 Main Library Second Floor Gallery 5 Washington Street Newark, NJ Funding for this project comes... Read More
History of Fine Printing with a Special Salute to the Richard C. Jenkinson Collection of Notable Books and Broadsides
Nearly 85 years ago, the Library was the recipient of an outstanding donation of 288 books showing off the work of fine presses and the... Read More
The Revival of Professional Baseball in New Jersey/
Sports fans—celebrate the beginning of a new baseball season by visiting the Main Library and taking in our latest exhibition: The Revival of Professional Baseball... Read More
Dear & Glorious Physician: The History of Black Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals in Newark and Places Just Beyond the River
Dear & Glorious Physician: The History of Black Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals in Newark and Places Just Beyond the River Curated by Sandra L. West... Read More
More Than Words: Artists’ Books and Book Art From the Special Collections of the Newark Public Library
More Than Words: Artists’ Books and Book Art From the Special Collections of the Newark Public Library October 7, 2008 – January 4, 2009 Main Library –... Read More
Reel Diversity: Film in the Hispanic World
Exhibition Reel Diversity: Film in the Hispanic World This exhibition explores film as both an agent and a reflection of change in the Hispanic world.... Read More
Pulaski Skyway: New Jersey Treasure
Pulaski Skyway: New Jersey Treasure Main Library – Fourth Floor 5 Washington Street Newark, NJ September 8 – December 2008 Curated by Deirdre Schmidel –... Read More
EWR Turns 80 A History of Newark Liberty International Airport
EWR Turns 80 A History of Newark Liberty International Airport Curated by James Lewis Main Library Exhibition on view April 7 – June 14, 2008... Read More
Entrusted to Our Keeping: The Legacy of African-American Literary Societies in Newark, the Nation, the World
Entrusted to Our Keeping: The Legacy of African-American Literary Societies in Newark, the Nation, the World Guest curator: Sandra L. West Exhibition | Special Programs... Read More