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- Lugar de Los Niños
Exhibits
About
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Welcome to the Newark Public Library, a hub of knowledge and community in the heart of Newark! At our library, we are dedicated to providing a welcoming space for learning, exploration, and connection. Whether you're here to delve into the vast world of literature, engage in research, attend one of our events, or simply find a quiet corner to read, we're delighted to have you as part of our community. Explore the rich resources, discover new stories, and embrace the joy of lifelong learning at the Newark Public Library. Your journey begins here!

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Featured Featured Events Main Library

Booked for the Evening 125th Anniversary Gala

Adult Programs Featured Main Library

Our Newark Futures: Roxana Marroquin

Events Featured Featured Events Main Library Philip Roth Programs Workshop

From Poet to Playwright with Dr. Helena D. Lewis

Colonization Is Extinction: Celebrating Voices of Resistance

Book Club Featured LGBTQ Main Library

LGBTQ+ Book Discussion – Martyr!, by Kaveh Akbar

Featured Main Library

Reference & JBAAR Area Close

Featured Featured Events Main Library

Books on the Move & Jazz in the Stacks

Branch Brook Branch Featured Workshop

Khametic Chair Yoga – Branch Brook Branch

Current Exhibits Featured Main Library

Frankie and Friends: A New Exhibit of Photographs by Jack Pignatello

Featured Main Library NPL Board Meeting Special Events

📣 Notice of NPL Board Meeting – Newark Public Library Board of Trustees 11/19/25

Current Exhibits Featured Main Library NJHRIC

HRIC 25 years: una exposición

Current Exhibits Featured Main Library NJHRIC

HRIC 25 years: An exhibition

Featured Springfield Branch

Springfield Closed for Renovation

Featured Main Library VTC

Tech Tips: A Digital Literacy Drop-In

Featured Main Library VTC

Digital Literacy Classes

All Branches Featured Main Library

Fall Hours

Community Resources Featured Main Library Uncategorized

Citizenship Exam Preparation

Featured Main Library Workshop

Art Classes for Seniors

Limited Edition NPL Merch

Featured Made@NPL Main Library Programs Workshop

Grind & Grow: Monthly Co-Working and Skill-Building Meetup for Entrepreneurs

In Memoriam: The Honorable Mildred C. Crump

Featured Made@NPL Main Library Programs

Meet & Mend

All Branches Community Resources Featured

NJ Family Care

All Branches Community Resources Featured

NJ Family Care (Español)

Events Featured Main Library News and Events Special Services

Getting Started Using Candid Databases at NPL!

/Current Exhibits, Featured, Main Library

Frankie and Friends: A New Exhibit of Photographs by Jack Pignatello

Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 PM Main Library Centennial Hall Second Floor Please join us for the opening of Frankie and Friends, a new exhibit...
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/Featured, Main Library, NPL Board Meeting, Special Events

📣 Notice of NPL Board Meeting – Newark Public Library Board of Trustees 11/19/25

📣 Notice of NPL Board Meeting – Newark Public Library Board of Trustees In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.),...
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/Current Exhibits, Featured, Main Library, NJHRIC

HRIC 25 years: una exposición
/Current Exhibits, Featured, Main Library, NJHRIC

HRIC 25 years: An exhibition
/Featured, Springfield Branch

Springfield Closed for Renovation

The Springfield Branch will be closed on Monday, September 29, 2025, for renovations. We look forward to bringing our community a beautifully renovated Springfield Branch,...
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/Featured, Main Library, VTC

Tech Tips: A Digital Literacy Drop-In
/Featured, Main Library, VTC

Digital Literacy Classes

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Fall Hours

Please Support the Newark Public Library

Donations from generous individuals and institutions allow the Library to update and increase collections, and provide special events and programs for the entire community.

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Springfield Closed for Renovation

Tech Tips: A Digital Literacy Drop-In

Digital Literacy Classes

Fall Hours

Citizenship Exam Preparation

Art Classes for Seniors

Limited Edition NPL Merch

Grind & Grow: Monthly Co-Working and Skill-Building Meetup for Entrepreneurs

In Memoriam: The Honorable Mildred C. Crump

Meet & Mend

NJ Family Care

NJ Family Care (Español)

Current Exhibits

Pearls of Wisdom: Elder Stories–Portraits of Resistance, Resiliency and Respect

55 Years of Service: The Ironbound Community Corporation

Photovoice Exhibit

Waterloo: Forge Farm, Canal Town, Restored Village

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The Newark Public Library
5 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102

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Newark Public Library
 5 Washington Street 
Newark, NJ 07102 
Tel: (973) 733-7812

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(973) 733–7779
reference@npl.org

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