Storytimes near Clinton Branch Library

North End Branch

Drop-in social work services are available at the North End Branch on Thursdays from 9:30am - 5:00pm. Services are offered in English and Spanish; no appointment is necessary. Our social worker can assist with the following: navigating city, county, & state resources applying for social services (SNAP, Medicaid, NJ DOL Unemployment benefits, etc.) accessing mental health support and more! // Los servicios de trabajo social sin cita previa están disponibles en la sucursal de North End los jueves de 9:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Los servicios se ofrecen en inglés y español; no es necesaria una cita. Nuestro trabajador social puede ayudar con lo siguiente: navegación de recursos de la ciudad, condado y estado solicitud de servicios sociales (SNAP, Medicaid, beneficios de desempleo de NJ DOL, etc.) acceso a apoyo de salud mental ¡y más!

Springfield Branch

Main Library

Stop by the lobby at the Main Branch to talk with a librarian about the digital resources available through your library card. The drop-in hours are casual opportunities for quick questions or more in-depth guidance. Questions? Contact Jackie Vicari at jvicari@npl.org or call the Newark Public Library Reference Desk at 973.733.7779

Vailsburg Branch

It may be a game, it may be a movie, but one thing is certain, it will definitely be fun! Parents may participate if they are accompanying a child(ren).

Branch Brook Branch

In partnership with Newark Public Library Reading Partners is offering free individualized one-on-one tutoring for Newark students entering Kindergarten - 4th Grade. First come, first served!

Branch Brook Branch

Visit Branch Brook Branch Tuesday - Friday between 1pm - 3pm and enjoy a free lunch! Program is for children only up to age 18. Meals must be consumed on site.

Main Library: 4th Floor Auditorium

Learn English at Newark Main Library. 10 weeks of classes, two days per week. Join instructor Greg Thompson to learn the basics of English grammar. Work on your pronunciation and have conversations with other English language learners! Space is limited. You must register for class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 pm - 4 pm Begins Tuesday, June 23 Classes end Thursday, August 27

Main Library: TTC

Stop by to meet with a librarian for job search support. Now on both Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4. Create or update a resume. Learn about free tools that can help you find a job, update your skills, or explore career paths. Consider techniques to improve your resume and interviews. Feel more confident promoting yourself to potential employers. And more! Thursdays, 2-4pm, TTC (Computer Lab, 1st Floor), Main Library, 5 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 * * Please check library calendar at npl.org prior to planning to drop-in, as hours may change based on circumstances. Drop-in hours function on a first come, first serve basis. Have a resume available for more personalized support. Questions? Contact Anne at aschatz@npl.org or call the Newark Public Library Reference Desk at 973.733.7779.

Branch Brook Branch

Ages 10 join us a Nintendo Switch Super Brothers fun!

Weequahic Branch

The Maker Space is a blended event period of creative exploration into the sciences, arts and discovery. It is conducted by the Children’s Librarian.

Van Buren Branch

A musical story time with violinist and singer J Read.

North End Branch

This summer, come see stories by local authors come to life at your library. Enjoy a reading of "Wacky Zacky Bugs Out" by its author, Tarana Peaches! Afterwards, take a book home with you - supplies limited.

Branch Brook Branch

Join us for an uplifting and engaging story time with Councilman Kelly and Kahari Williams.

Vailsburg Branch

Branch Brook Branch

Join us for an exciting story hour.

Springfield Branch

Vailsburg Branch

Children are invited to explore and have fun in the Vailsburg Garden. The garden is open anytime during library hours for anyone interested.

Branch Brook Branch

Join us for Dinosaur themed story time!

Branch Brook Branch

Visit Branch Brook Branch Tuesday - Friday between 1pm - 3pm and enjoy a free lunch! Program is for children only up to age 18. Meals must be consumed on site.

Weequahic Branch

Free one-on-one literacy tutoring for Newark students from Kindergarten through 4th grade.

Van Buren Branch

A different STEM activity each Friday. Create something new using science and technology. Great for ages 8 - 12.

Main Library: Teen Room

Teen Origami Craft Join us for a monthly Origami craft for teens! Friday, July 10th @3pm Grades 6-12 Origami is the art of Japanese paper folding. Participants will be shown how to do an origami craft step by step. In July, we will be learning to make a dinosaur for the Summer Reading theme! Beginners welcome!

Van Buren Branch

Watch the quarter finals of the World Cup at the Van Buren Branch.

Weequahic Branch

This is a fun library programming period where library patrons engage in electronic gaming, board gaming, and various light physical recreation gaming.

Vailsburg Branch

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Main Library

Meet with our Social Work Interns during our office drop-in hours every Saturday from 10am - 3pm. No appointment needed. Meeting times are limited to 30 minutes, and may require a scheduled follow-up appointment, depending on your needs. Drop-in hours are ideal for anyone who does not have a phone, email address, or way to be contacted. Should you require or desire more than 30 minutes, please contact the office at 973-803-2241 or email socialwork@npl.org The Library's Social Work Services team can assist you with the following: -Finding and navigating city, county, state, and federal resources -Applying for social service programs (SNAP, Medicaid, Unemployment Insurance, etc) -Accessing Mental Health support -and more.

Main Library: TTC

Are you thinking about or are you getting ready to take your United States citizenship exam? Prepare well with these classes taught by Greg Thompson with materials provided by the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 10 weeks of classes 10 am -- 11 am Begin: Saturday, June 13 End: Saturday, August 22 Skip: Saturday, July 4 Classes will take place in the Technology Training Center, the classroom inside the public computer room on the first floor of Main Library. To join the classes you must REGISTER in advance.

North End Branch

Come play in our children's room, with coloring, crafting, and social time!

North End Branch

El curso se llevará a cabo del 08 de julio al 08 de agosto. Los cursos y clases están abiertos a todos los residentes de Newark por orden de llegada; la inscripción cierra después de la primera semana de clases. Si estás interesado en unirte en semestres futuros, regístrate de todos modos para que puedas estar en la lista de espera. // Course runs July 8th to August 8th. Courses and classes are open to all Newark residents on first-come, first-serve basis; registration closes after the first week of classes. If you are interested in joining future semesters, register anyways so you may be wait-listed.

Main Library

Sarah’s Oil (PG) 104 mins Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh Produced by: John Shepherd, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Kevin Downes, Daryl Lefever, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Zachary Levi, Derrick Williams An African American girl born in the early 1900s believes there is oil beneath the land she's allotted and her faith is proven right. But as oil sharks close in, she must turn to her family and some wildcatters to maintain control of her land.