Pop Up Library at the Hahne & Co. Atrium
Celebrate Summer Reading with the Newark Public Library! Join us at the Hahne & Co. Atrium for a Pop Up Library! Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Hahne & Co. Atrium 50 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ Register for a Newark Public Library card Check out the coolest books Take selfies at our... Read More
Strategic Planning Community Forums
Do you want to be part of the reshaping of the Newark Public Library? Please join us at one of the Newark Public Library community forums to be held from June 28th through July 1st. Wednesday, June 28 1:00 – 3:00 pm Vailsburg Branch 75 Alexander Street 973-733-7755 4:00 – 6:00 pm Springfield Branch 50... Read More
Hot Cuban Night at the Newark Public Library’s Main Branch
Celebrate in Cuban style for a special evening with music, food, wine & cognac tastings, and cigars Enjoy a Cuban-focused exhibit of books, posters, and art from the Library’s special collections in the atrium lobby Music | Cigars | Wine & Cognac Tastings | Food Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Main... Read More
Summer Reading Buddies
Teens, want to earn up to 18 hours of community service hours this summer? Volunteer to help a K-3rd grader practice their reading skills every Friday. Must be available for a minimum of one hour. Must be in grades 7-12 to participate. Fridays, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, and August... Read More
Teen Book to Art Club
Read, Discuss, Create! Who? Teens, 13-18 years old What? Each week we will discuss a discuss a different section of the novel The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and complete a unique art project Where? 3rd Floor Teen Room, Main Library When? Thursdays, June 22 – July 27, 3:00 – 5:00 pm Why? Join... Read More
Wii U Wednesdays
Teens, ages 12-18, join us for a night of tabletop and board games, Wii U gaming tournaments, and prizes. Bring friends or make new ones, as we try out a new Wii U game each week! Wednesdays, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 3:30-6:00 pm... Read More
Drop-In Crafternoons
Teens, ages 12-18, drop-in and get crafty with us! We’ll have a new project each week. All supplies will be provided. Tuesdays, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1 (no program on July 4) 3:00 – 5:00 pm 3rd Floor Teen Room, Main Library 5 Washington Street,... Read More
Video Game Design Club
Learn how to create your own playable video games using Gamestar Mechanic, Unity, and Scratch! We’ll publish our finished games online for others to play. One game designer will receive a grand prize at the end of the summer! Mondays, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, and... Read More
African American Genealogy Workshop
The focus of this workshop is researching African American ancestry. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 6:00 – 7:30 pm James Brown African American Room, Main Library 5 Washington Street, Newark Guest Speaker Gene Armstead African American History and Genealogical Society of New Jersey Free and open to the public Light refreshments For more information, call 973-733-7767... Read More
Film Screening: Born in the Struggle
Born In The Struggle is a documentary film that explores the personal accounts of children born to 1960s and 70s radical activists, including the Honorable Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, among others. The film examines their reflections and ruminations on their childhood, the influences of their parents, and how the activism... Read More