Rutgers-Newark Community Writing Center Workshops
Spring & Summer 2017 Workshops Community Writing Center workshops will provide hands-on skills in writing for professional purposes, personal expression, academics, and civic engagement. Last Saturday of each month, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Refreshments will be served. No registration required. Auditorium, Fourth Floor Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark Writing Through... Read More
The 26th Annual Friends of the Newark Public Library Book Sale
Books, CDs, DVDs, and even some vinyl recordings! For adults and children! Thousands of books and paperbacks in all subjects! Wide selection! Great prices! Fourth Floor Auditorium Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark Saturday, May 13, 2017 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 17,... Read More
Immigration in the Time of Trump’s America
Join the conversation about President Trump’s plan for immigrants. Learn more about what we can do. Thursday, May 4, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 pm Centennial Hall Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark Guest Speaker Maria Juega Co-Founder, Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund Free and open to the public Light refreshments will be... Read More
Pathways to Employment: Starting Your Job Search / Pasos al Empleo: Empezando la Búsqueda de Empleo
Attention: All Job Seekers Tuesday, May 2, 2017 6:00 – 7:30 pm Technology Training Center, Third Floor Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark This instruction is free, but space is limited, so call today to reserve your seat 973-733-7779 This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and... Read More
Free Blood Pressure Screenings / Detección de la Presión Arterial Gratuita
Free Blood Pressure Screenings for National High Blood Pressure Education Month Enjoy healthy snacks courtesy of Whole Foods Market Questions? Call Laurie McFadden of Berkeley College at 973-642-3888, ext. 6171 Detección de la Presión Arterial Gratuita por Mes de Alta Presión Arterial e Hipertensión Disfrute de aperitivos saludables cortesía de Whole Foods Market ¿Tienes... Read More
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes Spring 2017
Free classes in American Sign Language Saturdays April 29 – June 3, 2017 Beginners Level I – 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Beginners Level II – 12:30 – 1:30 pm James Brown African American Room, First Floor Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark For more information, please email Lolata Greggs: lgreggs@npl.org Registration is held on... Read More
Teen Game Night
Teens, grades 7-12, join us for our first game night! Play board games with friends, have a snack, and compete in a Super Mario Kart WiiU tournament! Tuesday, May 2, 2017 4:00 – 6:30 pm First Floor Cafe Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark For more information, contact Maisie Card, Teen Services Librarian, by phone... Read More
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, October 30, 2017 4:00 – 5:15 pm First Floor Café, Main Library 5 Washington Street, Newark Calling all teens! Join the Newark Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board Brainstorm, plan, and lead teen programs and events Suggest new books, manga, and comics for our teen collection Earn one hour or more of community service for... Read More
Women in the World
View the new exhibition Women in the World 1st Floor Gallery, Newark Public Library On View from March 28 to May 27, 2017 Guest Curators: Gladys Grauer and Adrienne Wheeler Artists: Aileen Bassis, Anne-Marie Caruso, Lisa Conrad, Nina Del Collo, Judy Gould, Susan Haiken, Carole Lane, Pam Owens, Luisa Fernanda Pinzon
My Newark Story: Community History Day at the Springfield Branch
Learn about the history of the Central Ward! Bring a photo to add to our digital archive! Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:00 – 7:00 pm Springfield Branch Library 50 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103 All ages welcome, family friendly Free and open to the public Activities will include Newark Jeopardy Historic Photo Display Story Time... Read More