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This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

STEAM Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Explore science and art in this hands-on after school club.   Grades 2 - 5.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Explore science and art in this hands-on after school club.   Grades 2 - 5.

This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group.

Read, Clap & Tap with Miss Anita

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)

Bring your babies and toddlers to read, sing, and have some fun with Miss Anita.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your babies and toddlers to read, sing, and have some fun with Miss Anita.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

The evening book club will discuss James by Percival Everett, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

The evening book club will discuss James by Percival Everett, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards.

This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group.

Friday Open Play Coddington

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Sports & Games
Age Group:
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)

Play with our train set, dollhouse, Duplo legos and puppet theater.  And make new friends!

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Sports & Games
Event Details:

Play with our train set, dollhouse, Duplo legos and puppet theater.  And make new friends!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

NP Historical Society Mason Room Open

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mason Room at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Mason Room is the New Providence Historical Society’s climate-controlled archive of historical records pertaining to New Providence, which is located within the New Providence Memorial Library at 377 Elkwood Avenue.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Mason Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Mason Room is the New Providence Historical Society’s climate-controlled archive of historical records pertaining to New Providence, which is located within the New Providence Memorial Library at 377 Elkwood Avenue.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Crafterday

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12)

Drop by the Coddington Room to make a craft using the materials and instructions left on the table.  Take home what you create!

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by the Coddington Room to make a craft using the materials and instructions left on the table.  Take home what you create!

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Zoophoria

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture, Other
Age Group:
Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12)

This exciting hands-on wildlife program, led by professional handler Samantha Slevens, will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Learn about some very special animals, their behaviors and habitats, and how the right environment can h

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12)
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture, Other
Event Details:

This exciting hands-on wildlife program, led by professional handler Samantha Slevens, will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Learn about some very special animals, their behaviors and habitats, and how the right environment can h

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Teaching: Math Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens

For students in 4th-6th grades.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

For students in 4th-6th grades.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Concert: Tony Bennett Tribute by Joel Zelnik and Tony Corrao

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

In 1975 and 1977, Tony Bennett -- best known for his big chart hits --  and the remarkable pianist Bill Evans made two albums that are some of the best recordings in the history of jazz.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

In 1975 and 1977, Tony Bennett -- best known for his big chart hits --  and the remarkable pianist Bill Evans made two albums that are some of the best recordings in the history of jazz.

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

NP Chess Club Lecture

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Sports & Games
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone

Learn to play chess with the NP Chess Club! 

The club will present instructional lectures & strategy in the Conti Family Room.  These presentations are open to children, teens and adults.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Sports & Games
Event Details:

Learn to play chess with the NP Chess Club! 

The club will present instructional lectures & strategy in the Conti Family Room.  These presentations are open to children, teens and adults.

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

NP Chess Club Play

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Sports & Games
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone

Play chess with the NP Chess Club!

Weekly play every Monday night from 5:30-6:30.

All ages welcome. All children age 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Sports & Games
Event Details:

Play chess with the NP Chess Club!

Weekly play every Monday night from 5:30-6:30.

All ages welcome. All children age 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Training

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group.

NP Historical Society Mason Room Open

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mason Room at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Mason Room is the New Providence Historical Society’s climate-controlled archive of historical records pertaining to New Providence, which is located within the New Providence Memorial Library at 377 Elkwood Avenue.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Mason Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Mason Room is the New Providence Historical Society’s climate-controlled archive of historical records pertaining to New Providence, which is located within the New Providence Memorial Library at 377 Elkwood Avenue.

This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group.

Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)

Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy features stories, interactive rhymes, songs, sign language and movement for ages 3-5 (preschooler - K).

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy features stories, interactive rhymes, songs, sign language and movement for ages 3-5 (preschooler - K).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morning Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

The morning book group will discuss Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

The morning book group will discuss Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie: Title TBD

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Title TBD

Film screenings are made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Title TBD

Film screenings are made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome.

This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group.

Tuesday Open Play Coddington

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Sports & Games
Age Group:
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)

Play with our train set, dollhouse, Duplo legos and puppet theater.   Meet new friends.

Open Play is closed from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Sports & Games
Event Details:

Play with our train set, dollhouse, Duplo legos and puppet theater.   Meet new friends.

Open Play is closed from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Writing Wizards

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers.

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group.

Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog.