This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Preschooler Storytime & Craft Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Preschool (3-5) Enjoy after-lunch stories and a craft each month. View Details This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Preschooler Storytime & Craft 1:30pm–2:15pm Preschool (3-5) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Preschool (3-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Enjoy after-lunch stories and a craft each month.
This event is in the "Adults" group How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Age Group: Adults In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knit Night/ Stay & Crochet Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Knitters, crocheters and stitchers are welcome to come work on your works-in-progress in the Conti Room. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Knit Night/ Stay & Crochet 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Knitters, crocheters and stitchers are welcome to come work on your works-in-progress in the Conti Room.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Open Play Fridays Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm 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 in the Coddington Room. Meet new friends. Open Play closes from 12 - 1 pm. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Open Play Fridays 10:00am–4:30pm Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library 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 in the Coddington Room. Meet new friends. Open Play closes from 12 - 1 pm.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Reverend Caldwell Day All Day New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone As a proud partner with America 250 New Providence, the Library will host collections for the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Reverend Caldwell Day All Day Everyone Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: As a proud partner with America 250 New Providence, the Library will host collections for the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Read to a Dog Saturday Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 10:30am–10:45am Elem Children (6-12) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Read to a Dog Saturday Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a therapy dog. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 10:45am–11:00am Elem Children (6-12) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Program Type: Other 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 Saturday Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 11:00am–11:15am Elem Children (6-12) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Read to a Dog Saturday Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 11:15am–11:30am Elem Children (6-12) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Read to a Dog Saturday Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 11:45am Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a beautiful therapy dog. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 11:30am–11:45am Elem Children (6-12) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a beautiful therapy dog.
This event is in the "Adults" group Painting Craft Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Learn how to paint a canvas with Richika, who will instruct you step by step. This event was made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Registration is required as spots are limited. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Painting Craft 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to paint a canvas with Richika, who will instruct you step by step. This event was made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Registration is required as spots are limited.
This event is in the "Adults" group Plant Swap! Seed Swap! Cutting Exchange Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Sustainable New Providence invites you to kick off spring with a free plant, cutting, and seed exchange! All are welcome to drop off, take items, or both. Both indoor and outdoor plants and seeds are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Plant Swap! Seed Swap! Cutting Exchange 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Sustainable New Providence invites you to kick off spring with a free plant, cutting, and seed exchange! All are welcome to drop off, take items, or both. Both indoor and outdoor plants and seeds are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Stories of Travel by Stagecoach & Horse Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: America 250, Workshop/Lecture Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone An educator from the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts will present Stories of Travel by Stagecoach & Horse. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Stories of Travel by Stagecoach & Horse 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Workshop/Lecture Event Details: An educator from the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts will present Stories of Travel by Stagecoach & Horse.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group NP Chess Club Lecture Monday, April 20, 2026 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon NP Chess Club Lecture 4:30pm–5:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults 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, April 20, 2026 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. View Details 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon NP Chess Club Play 5:30pm–6:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone 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 "Adults" group Creating a Beautiful Home Garden with Native Plants Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Age Group: Adults Do you want to brighten up your yard with flowers that return year after year? It's easy, if you know a few "secrets" about gardening which we will cover in this presentation! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Creating a Beautiful Home Garden with Native Plants 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Do you want to brighten up your yard with flowers that return year after year? It's easy, if you know a few "secrets" about gardening which we will cover in this presentation!
This event is in the "Adults" group NP Historical Society Mason Room Open Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue NP Historical Society Mason Room Open 10:00am–12:00pm Adults 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, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Join Miss Cathy for stories, interactive rhymes and movement with sign language. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Cathy for stories, interactive rhymes and movement with sign language.
This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Book Club Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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 The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. The Art Thief chronicles one of the most outrageous crime sprees in history. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Morning Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults 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 The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. The Art Thief chronicles one of the most outrageous crime sprees in history.
This event is in the "Adults" group NJSL Presents: The First Indonesians in the Tri-State Area: A Hidden History of Migration & Survival Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Age Group: Adults Did you know one of the first documented Indonesian families in the US lived in Elizabeth, NJ, before WWII? View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue NJSL Presents: The First Indonesians in the Tri-State Area: A Hidden History of Migration & Survival 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Did you know one of the first documented Indonesian families in the US lived in Elizabeth, NJ, before WWII?
This event is in the "Adults" group Movie: Hamnet Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) grapple with grief in 16th-century England. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Movie: Hamnet 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) grapple with grief in 16th-century England.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Open Play Tuesdays Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 8:15pm 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 in the Coddington Room. Meet new friends. Open Play closes from 4-5 pm. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Open Play Tuesdays 1:00pm–8:15pm Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) 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 in the Coddington Room. Meet new friends. Open Play closes from 4-5 pm.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teens Teaching : Writing Wizards Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens You are registering for April 14 - June 9 2026. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Teens Teaching : Writing Wizards 4:00pm–5:00pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens 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: You are registering for April 14 - June 9 2026.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Mtg Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting. Open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Mtg 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Event Details: Monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting. Open to the public.
