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
Celebramos Juntos la Navidad 2025
Celebramos Juntos la Navidad Saturday December 13, 2025 | 1 – 4 PM Newark Public Library 5 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102 FREE PARKING: 85 Orange... Read More
Celebramos juntos la navidad 2025
Celebramos juntos la navidad Sábado 13 de diciembre, 2025 | 1 – 4 PM Biblioteca Pública de Newark 5 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102 PARQUEO... Read More
The History of Christmas Carols
As Christmas nears, and songs of the season are ubiquitous, have you ever stopped to wonder when people started singing these songs? Trace the evolution... Read More
First Aid Class
Be prepared to save the life of a child, family member, or other loved one or friend! Join New Jersey Medical School students for a course... Read More
Our Newark Futures: Roxana Marroquin
Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:30 pm Main Library 4th Floor Auditorium Join artist Roxana Marroquin as she discusses her current work and practice as a... Read More
From Poet to Playwright with Dr. Helena D. Lewis
Please join us for a free creative writing workshop! From Poet to Playwright: Crafting Your First One-Person Show Presented by Dr. Helena D. Lewis Thursday... Read More
LGBTQ+ Book Discussion – Martyr!, by Kaveh Akbar
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Current Exhibits
Honoring Black Veterans
An exhibit honoring Black Veterans! The opening reception for this exhibit was Saturday November 8th. Dr. Larry Greene, Professor of History at Seton Hall University... 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
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