Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin – Film Screening
Come and join the Newark Public Library’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center for a weekend matinee screening of Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin! Take a... Read More
ZUMBA: New Year, New You!
New Year, New You! Get your body moving with a fun Zumba class. All ages and experience welcome! Class instructor Deshanae will also provide some... Read More
2023 Commemorative Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture
Please join us in the James Brown African American Room for the Library’s 2023 Commemorative Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture. Saturday, January 14, 2023 James Brown African American... Read More
Volunteer with Bridges Brown Bag Packing
Looking for something to do after school or on a winter afternoon? Want to help your community and brighten someone’s day? V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R! Join Bridges Outreach... Read More
Celebrate Las Octavitas!
Join us Saturday, January 7th, 2pm to celebrate Las Octavitas with the NJHRIC, Segunda Quimbamba and La Payasita! Join us as we listen and dance... Read More
Excel Adult High School Online
Too busy to attend one of our in-person GED classes, but still highly motivated to get that high school diploma once and for all? Has... Read More
Public Benefits Workshop
What are the different benefits available from the government? Who is eligible for them? How does one go about applying? Join the Government Benefits Unit... Read More
FRIENDS OF JBAAR 6TH ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION
THIS CELEBRATION WILL BE IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL. SATURDAY, December 31st 1PM-3:30PM JOIN US FOR the Friends of the James Brown African American Room’s 6th... Read More
An Afternoon for the Newark Community about the Passaic River–December 17
Saturday, December 17, 2022 12:00 PM Main Library James Brown African American Room Second Floor ‘Tis the season for community conversations… The Clement A. Price... Read More









