The Legacy of Hip Hop, Friends of JBAAR
Friends of the James Brown African American Room, Newark Public Library and Association of Black Women Lawyers- NJ present: The Legacy of Hip Hop, a weapon of... Read More
Programs & Exhibits
Current Programs
Digital Literacy: Computer Classes for Career Prep
Computer classes for career preparation start at the library on Monday April 24, 2023. Classes will be held 3-5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Saturdays.... Read More
Trauma-Informed Self-Care Support Group
This free, 8-week support group is for 18+ individuals seeking to gain self-awareness and a better understanding of how trauma has impacted their well-being and/or... Read More
First-Time Homebuyer’s Workshop
Real estate agent Tanya Moon and mortgage lender Jazmin Goepfert breakdown the process of purchasing a home and talk about programs to help first-time buyers.... Read More
The John Lewis Voting Rights Plenary Session 2
Join us again for The Road to the Convention, an important forum series by the National Black Political Convention 2023, the Newark Public Library and... Read More
Medicare 101 Workshop
Medicare 101 Workshop April 11, 2023, 5-7 pm Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MEDICARENPL
Over The Rainbow
The Newark Public Library LGBTQ+ Resource Center invites all parents, guardians, and/or caregivers of LGBTQ+ identifying youth to join us Tuesday evenings from 6PM –... Read More
Current Exhibits
Made in Newark: Showcasing the Industrial City
On view until May Experience Newark’s past, present, and future as a city of industry. Explore the rise and decline of a manufacturing colossus, through... Read More
Made in Newark Exhibit
Experience Newark’s past, present and future as a city of industry. Explore the rise and decline of a manufacturing colossus, through photos, drawings, historic maps,... Read More
Be SMART about Guns
Be SMART About Guns Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:00 pm On Zoom The Newark Public Library is proud to host Lorraine Lombardy for a talk... Read More
Exhibit Opening: Bearing Witness
Bearing Witness: A Soil Collection Project A Traveling Exhibit Memorializing the Legacy of Samuel “Mingo Jack” Johnson Newark Public Library–Main Library James Brown African American... Read More
Exhibit Opening: Souls Shot Portrait Project
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:30 PM LGBTQ Room Main Library Please join us for the opening of this exciting new exhibit. Souls Shot Portrait Project... Read More
2022 Black History Celebration
2022 Black History Celebration Acquired Taste: Contributions of the African Diaspora to Food Culture in the Americas EXHIBIT COMING SOON
Self Made–Exhibit Opening
Self Made–Exhibit Opening Thursday, April 7, 2022 6:00 pm James Brown African American Room Newark Public Library 5 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102 Click here... Read More
Upcoming Programs and Events
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