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Read to a Dog Tuesday

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
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.

 

Registration Required
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 Tuesday

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Haunting Chapters Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

The Haunting Chapters Book Club will discuss Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White.

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

The Haunting Chapters Book Club will discuss Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White.

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

Mother Goose Group with Miss Debbie

Wednesday, April 29, 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 Debbie for an active storytime of songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun.  For 18 months - preschool but older kids are always welcome!

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 Debbie for an active storytime of songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun.  For 18 months - preschool but older kids are always welcome!

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

Storytime with Miss Elizzie

Thursday, April 30, 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)

Bring your toddlers and babies for songs, stories, fun and socialization with Miss Elizzie.

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 toddlers and babies for songs, stories, fun and socialization with Miss Elizzie.

This event is in the "Teens" group

April Teen Take Out Box Pickup

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Sign Up at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens

If you registered for an April Teen Take Out Box, pick up your box beginning today at 3:00pm.

Boxes will be held for one week.

Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Sign Up
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

If you registered for an April Teen Take Out Box, pick up your box beginning today at 3:00pm.

Boxes will be held for one week.

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

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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

Open Play Fridays

Friday, May 1, 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.

 

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

Collage Art Workshop

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Collage art is a unique and relaxing way to make something new out of magazines and recycled materials. Join Kara as she shows some examples of different types of collage, then holds a workshop for free form collage art.

Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Collage art is a unique and relaxing way to make something new out of magazines and recycled materials. Join Kara as she shows some examples of different types of collage, then holds a workshop for free form collage art.

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

Teens Teaching : Math Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens

You are registering for April - June 2026.

For students in 4th-6th grades.

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:

You are registering for April - June 2026.

For students in 4th-6th grades.

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

Between Two Worlds: T-Klez Klezmer Concert

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone

T-Klez plays a full gamut of tasty tunes rooted firmly in the 19th and 20th century traditional klezmer (Eastern European Jewish) music repertoire, with deep bows to Hasidic traditions.

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

T-Klez plays a full gamut of tasty tunes rooted firmly in the 19th and 20th century traditional klezmer (Eastern European Jewish) music repertoire, with deep bows to Hasidic traditions.

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, May 4, 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.

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, May 4, 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.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit Night/ Stay & Crochet

Monday, May 4, 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.

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 "Adults" group

NP Historical Society Mason Room Open

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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, May 5, 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.

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

Movie: Title TBD

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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.  Free, 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.  Free, everyone is welcome.

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

Open Play Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

 

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, May 5, 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. 

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:

You are registering for April 14 - June 9 2026. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens Teaching : Teen Coding

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you’re a beginner or already coding, our club is the place to learn, build, and have fun with code.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re a beginner or already coding, our club is the place to learn, build, and have fun with code.

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

Mother Goose Group with Miss Debbie

Wednesday, May 6, 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 Debbie for an active storytime of songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun.  For 18 months - preschool but older kids are always welcome!

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 Debbie for an active storytime of songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun.  For 18 months - preschool but older kids are always welcome!

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, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Age Group:
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)

Bring your babies and toddlers to read, sign and have some fun with Miss Anita.  Weather permitting Miss Anita's storytime will be outside on the front lawn.    For ages 0 - 3.

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

Bring your babies and toddlers to read, sign and have some fun with Miss Anita.  Weather permitting Miss Anita's storytime will be outside on the front lawn.    For ages 0 - 3.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Roma Words, Roma Worlds

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Author, artist, and friend of the RWRW Book Group Lynn Hutchinson Lee joins us via zoom to discuss her new novel Nightshade, which follows a Romany family and their handbuilt wooden puppets through the heat and dust of Ontario's tobacco b

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

Author, artist, and friend of the RWRW Book Group Lynn Hutchinson Lee joins us via zoom to discuss her new novel Nightshade, which follows a Romany family and their handbuilt wooden puppets through the heat and dust of Ontario's tobacco b

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Games at the Brewery

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Sports & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Buy yourself a beer or soda and play a board game in the back room at United Brewing! Mark and Elizabeth will introduce you to board games that go beyond the usual suspects you grew up playing.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Sports & Games
Event Details:

Buy yourself a beer or soda and play a board game in the back room at United Brewing! Mark and Elizabeth will introduce you to board games that go beyond the usual suspects you grew up playing.