Booked for the Evening 125th Anniversary Gala
This year marks an extraordinary milestone for the Newark Public Library—our 125th Anniversary We invite you to join us for a very special Anniversary Gala... Read More
Programs & Exhibits
Current Programs
Melba Moore Meet & Greet Book Event!
Wednesday, November 5th 2025, 6PM-7:30PM James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. Join Tony Award-winning and 3x Grammy-nominated singer and actress Melba Moore for a... Read More
Honoring Black Veterans
Wednesday, November 8th 2025, 1PM-3:30PM James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. Celebrate Veterans Day: Talk and Exhibit Opening Join us for a special Veterans... Read More
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion – Martyr!, by Kaveh Akbar
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First Aid Class
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Current Exhibits
Honoring Black Veterans
Wednesday, November 8th 2025, 1PM-3:30PM James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. Celebrate Veterans Day: Talk and Exhibit Opening Join us for a special Veterans... Read More
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... Read More
East Side Highschool Photography Exhibit
Opening Reception Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 6 PM 📍 2nd Floor Gallery – JBAAR (James Brown African American Room) On display through August 31,... Read More
Pearls of Wisdom: Elder Stories–Portraits of Resistance, Resiliency and Respect
On view on the first floor of the Main Library until April 30, 2025. A partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. How can... Read More
55 Years of Service: The Ironbound Community Corporation
The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) was established in 1969 to work for the interests of neighborhood residents. In the 55 years of its existence, it... Read More
Photovoice Exhibit
Photovoice is a photograph and narrative exhibition, featuring work from NJPAC’s LGBTQ+ ERG and The Pride Center. The exhibit is outside the JBAAR department. Photovoice... Read More
Upcoming Programs and Events
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