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Exhibit- What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from Vaudeville to Right Now
Exhibit- What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from Vaudeville to Right Now
Black Comedy in America from Vaudeville to Right Now Over generations, the spirit of resistance and truth-telling has remained prevalent in the world of African American comedy.
Booked for The Evening 125th Anniversary Gala
Booked for The Evening 125th Anniversary Gala
Events, Programs and Workshops
The Shape of My Food: A Creative Arts Class for Seniors
The Shape of My Food: A Creative Arts Class for Seniors
"The Shape of My Food" is an 8-week series of 3D art workshops for seniors reflecting on identity, culture, and unity. Participants are asked to use air-dry clay and acrylics to...
First Aid Workshop 3/20/26
First Aid Workshop 3/20/26
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 covering adult and pediatric CPR,...
Garden State: Living Off the Land in 19th Century New Jersey
Garden State: Living Off the Land in 19th Century New Jersey
To celebrate the return of NPL's Seed Library, learn about the history of farming and gardening in these parts. Explore the agricultural history of New Jersey and its profound...
Pi Day Extravaganza: 3/11
Pi Day Extravaganza: 3/11
Celebrate Pi Day--3.14, or March 14--with a delicious twist at Newark Library! Join Chef Lamont of Yums for the Soul for a fun and interactive cooking workshop featuring live...
Social Security & Retirement Income Planning 3/17
Social Security & Retirement Income Planning 3/17
Join us for a workshop where you will learn: Ways to optimize your social security to reduce taxes and hedge for inflation Ways to minimize retirement and estate...
Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park: LGBTQ+ Monthly Book Discussion
Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park: LGBTQ+ Monthly Book Discussion
The Newark Public Library LGBTQ+ Resource Center presents a monthly book discussion group, where all backgrounds and identities are welcome and encouraged to participate. Join us...
Digital Literacy Class: 1/12 - 5/13
Digital Literacy Class: 1/12 - 5/13
Digital Literacy: Using Technology to Enhance Participation in Daily Living This beginner class will cover foundational skill sets to build knowledge in the use of computers,...
BYOB Club (Bring Your Own Book!) March
BYOB Club (Bring Your Own Book!) March
Have you always wanted to join a book club but couldn’t commit? Are you tired of assigned reading but committed to reading more this year? Then this casual book discussion group...
Mat Yoga
Mat Yoga
Become stronger, fitter and more mindful in 2026! Mat Yoga is a wonderful way to start 2026 for both experienced yoga practitioners and novices who are athletic and physically...
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Begin 2026 in the right seat with chair yoga! For less active individuals, older adults, or those with limited mobility, this yoga class will help you achieve your new year goals...
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Haga clic aquí para español You can get a digital access library card with the form below. You do NOT need a library card to view our digital collections, attend a program or send us a question but…
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Our virtual events are often hosted on Zoom or Facebook Live. Nuestros eventos virtuales a menudo se alojan en Zoom o Facebook Live Need help learning how to use Zoom? English ¿Necesita ayuda para…
NPL Catalog
NPL Catalog
NPL Special Collections!
NJ Room/ Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center
NJ Room/ Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center
The Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center (New Jersey Room) is a research-level collection of materials relating to New Jersey, Essex County and Newark. Ask a Question Obit Request Search…
JBAAR/ James Brown African American Room
JBAAR/ James Brown African American Room
James Brown (1937-1991) dedicated his career to curating and expanding the Newark Public Library’s collection of resources on the African American experience. As a librarian for 29 years…
Philip Roth Personal Library
Philip Roth Personal Library
HRIC/ New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center
HRIC/ New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center
Special Collections Division/ Fine Prints
Special Collections Division/ Fine Prints
Makerspace!
Book a Session in the MAKERSPACE
Book a Session in the MAKERSPACE
Digital Resources!
Hoopla!- Movies, Music, Audiobooks, eBooks!
Hoopla!- Movies, Music, Audiobooks, eBooks!
Kanopy - free streaming adult and kids movies, documentaries, and courses
Kanopy - free streaming adult and kids movies, documentaries, and courses
Pronunciator- a fun and free way to learn any of 315 languages
Pronunciator- a fun and free way to learn any of 315 languages
LinkedIn Learning- online classes free with your library card!
LinkedIn Learning- online classes free with your library card!
NPL Online Services
NPL Online Services
2025 Black History Celebration
2025 Black History Celebration
2025 Black History Celebration
Business Reference Services
Grind & Grow: Monthly Co-Working and Skill-Building Meetup for Entrepreneurs
Grind & Grow: Monthly Co-Working and Skill-Building Meetup for Entrepreneurs
Job Search Drop-In Hours
Job Search Drop-In Hours
Newark Public Library Web Guides / Business
Newark Public Library Web Guides / Business
Internet & Electronic Resources
Internet & Electronic Resources
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