Entitled to Art: A Selection of New Art Books
To highlight recent acquisitions in the nationally recognized circulating and reference collections of art books, curator Nadine Sergejeff of the Reference Division has organized the... Read More
The Mission: Gilberto Concepción de Gracia and His New York Years, 1936-1939
Exhibition The Newark Public Library is partnering with The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, CUNY to bring to New Jersey the exhibition,... Read More
The Combat Paper Project: Healing Through Art
The Combat Paper Project: Healing Through Art Curated by Jared Ash April 1 – June 26, 2010 Exhibition | Panel Discussion and Reception | Exhibition... Read More
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