Revolutionary Books: New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry
New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Colonel Tye & Captain Huddy Rick Geffken Author/Historian Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:00 PM Main Library Centennial... Read More
Programs & Exhibits
Current Programs
Brand Building with Andrea Miralles
This two-part workshop will give founders a fresh perspective on branding through education, client case studies, real-world examples, and live feedback. We’ll refine your brand... Read More
NJHRIC – Grand Opening
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Reimagined NJ Hispanic Research & Information Center The only Hispanic Archives and the largest Spanish language book collection in... Read More
Nintendo For Teens: Branch Brook Branch
Level up your Tuesday afternoons with gaming, friends, and good vibes at the Branch Brook Branch Library! Every Tuesday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 235... Read More
Current Exhibits
Oh Freedom!–New Exhibit on View in James Brown African American Room
Oh Freedom! African Americans on the battlefront and in the aftermath of the American Revolution in New Jersey An exhibit on loan from the New... Read More
2026 Black History Celebration- What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from Vaudeville to Right Now
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library presents our 2026 Black History Celebration! What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from... Read More
Exhibit Opening: Student Art Contest–AIA Newark & Suburban Architects
Join us for the opening of a student art exhibit sponsored by AIA Newark & Suburban Architects. Art displayed is by students in the 6th... 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
Waterloo: Forge Farm, Canal Town, Restored Village
Please join us for the opening of this exhibit of historic photographs of Waterloo Village, once an important stop on the Morris Canal. Wednesday, June... Read More
Newark Public Library Digital Archive
The Newark Public Library has digitized over 50 collections and 35,000 items related to African American, Latino and Newark history! These include photographs, city directories,... Read More
The Philip Roth Personal Library is now open!
The Philip Roth Personal Library at the Newark Public Library is now OPEN! Visit www.prpl.npl.org for more details on the Philip Roth Personal Library and... Read More
Upcoming Programs and Events
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