Design & Sew a Quilt Square
Saturday, May 4th, 2019 | 12:00-2:00 PM The Newark Public Library, Branch Brook Branch | 235 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Sew a square for the Branch Brook Community Quilt! Then personalize it using fabric markers. Beginners are invited to learn how to use the sewing machines in our new sewing room! Can’t make it... Read More
Celebrate Día with Pura Belpré!
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 | 3:00-4:30 PM The Newark Public Library, Branch Brook Branch | 235 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Join us on Dia de Los Niños/Libros (Children’s/Book Day) and learn about Puerto Rican librarian and storyteller, Pura Belpré! We will read “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” and plant... Read More
Celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Day at NPL Clinton Branch
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 | 5:00-6:00 PM The Newark Public Library, Clinton Branch | 739 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07108 Wednesday May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Children can snack on chocolate chip cookies and learn fun facts about this delicious treat. Click here to view the flyer.
Mother’s Day Drawing at NPL Clinton Branch
May 1st through May 10th, 2019 | During Library Hours The Newark Public Library, Clinton Branch | 739 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07108 In celebration of Mother’s Day, Moms can enter their names in a drawing when they check out children’s books. You may enter every time you check out a book, from May 1st... Read More
Newark LGBTQ Center Grand Opening with Special Guest Tammy Murphy!
Thursday, May 9th, 2019 | 11 AM – 12 PM The Newark Public Library, 1st Floor LGBTQ Center | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Newark LGBTQ Center at The Newark Public Library! First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, will be in attendance at the... Read More
Friends of the James Brown African American Room – Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Thursday, April 25th, 2019 | 6-8 PM The Newark Public Library, Second Floor JBAAR | 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Join us for an evening of wine, cheese, and fun! We want to let you know what we’ve been doing and introduce you to our future plans. If you have friends, who are not our... Read More
Youth Explosion: 3D Youth
Saturday, April 27th, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Join us at The Newark Public Library on Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a teen extravaganza! Teens ages 14-21 are invited for free lunch, live DJ, talent show, and fun!... Read More
Make Stop Motion Movies
Thursday, April 25th | 1:30-2:30 PM Van Buren Branch, 140 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | Children 7+ are invited to make a stopmotion movie using Legos. Video equipment and Legoswill be provided, but families may bring their own Legos. Click here to download the flyer
Easter Fun
Wednesday, April 17th | 6-7 PM Clinton Branch, 739 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07108 | Children can make their own Easter baskets. Click here to download the flyer
Health Easter Treats
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 | 4-5 PM The Newark Public Library, Springfield Branch | 50 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103 ShopRite of Newark Nutritionist Biancha Jackson presents Healthy Easter Treats! All supplies included. Limited to 25 participants. Click here to view the flyer. For more details, please contact us at 973.733.7736