Queer Newark: An Archive of Pride
Wednesday, June 10 | 7 PM Tune in on Zoom – Registration Required The Newark Public Library celebrates Pride Month with an online talk about the Queer Newark Oral History Project. This community-based archive preserves the memories of people whose lives connect to the history and experiences of LGBTQ Newark. Queer Newark’s Kristyn Barr-Scorsone talks... Read More
An Evening with Barry Carter
Thursday, June 18th | 6:00 PM Tune in on Zoom Barry Carter recently ended a career as a columnist for the Star-Ledger, and began another with the Newark Department of Public Safety. His 32 years with the Star-Ledger gave him the opportunity to tell some great stories. Tonight, he will tell some of them again,... Read More
Living in Transition: Newark Artists Speak
Wednesday, June 3rd | 6:00 PM Tune in on Zoom Join “The Artist Recreates The World” creator Gary Campbell as he welcomes Newark artists Layqa Nuna Yawar, Josie Gonsalves, and Geraluz as they discuss new phases of human transformation and artist development under COVID-19 Click here to view the flyer.
Morning Coffee, Afternoon Tea: A Cultural Exchange with Newark, New Jersey & Newark, England
Wednesday, June 10th | 10 AM EST / 3 PM BST Tune in on Zoom | Registration Required – Join members of the Newark Public Library (NJ) and Inspire Library system in the UK for a cultural exchange! Due to COVID-19, the world feels like a much smaller place. Many of us have not left our... Read More
Combatiendo la Invisibilidad: Latinas en la Industria del Cine
Saturday, June 6th | 12:00 PM Tune in on Facebook Live or Zoom Click here to view the flyer.
The Big Jump: Transitioning from High School to College
Wednesday, June 10th | 5-6 PM Tune in on WebEx. Registration required. Facilitated by the Abbott Leadership Institute. College will require a different “you” – and this is goes for students and their families. Join us as we explore some of the big differences between high school and college, and discuss what students and parents... Read More
Newark Family Trivia
Play anytime from Friday, May 29th @ 12pm to Sunday, May 31st@ 8pm Join the game here! Join us for a fun trivia game for kids and adults of all ages. This week’s topic will be: animals! Winners will get a digital shoutout on the Newark Public Library’s social media pages. Click here to view... Read More
Newark’s Baseball Champions: The Newark Eagles and the Eagles Papers
Monday, June 1st | 1:00 PM Tune in on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram NPL Special Collections Associate Greg Guderian gives an introduction to the Newark Eagles’ professional baseball team, and the papers documenting their 12-year history in the city. The Eagles played in the Negro National League, won the Negro World Series championship in 1946, and... Read More
The College Experience
Thursday, May 28th | 7:00 PM Tune in on WebEx – Registration required High school juniors & seniors who are seeking to pursue higher education are invited to join us for an insightful session with current college students and recent graduates, who will be joining us online to share their experience and tips on time... Read More
Don’t Be A Carbon Copy, Make Your Own Impression! {Part 2}
Thursday, June 4th | 5-6 PM Tune in on WebEx – Registration Required Learn about: Time Management Course Scheduling/Sequencing How to engage your teachers/counselors Click here to view the flyer.