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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

Virtual Event
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
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.

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 "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! 

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

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?

Virtual Event
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 "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. 

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

Knitting Workshop

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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), Teens

Learn to knit from seasoned knitters.  Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Learn to knit from seasoned knitters.  Space is limited and registration is required.

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

How to Raise a Reader Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Coddington Room (Small) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)

Join Miss Debbie following storytime for tips on how to encourage your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy  a lifetime of reading and literacy.

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

Join Miss Debbie following storytime for tips on how to encourage your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy  a lifetime of reading and literacy.

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

Teens Teaching : Math Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) 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: Coddington Room (Small)
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 "Adults" group

NJSL Presents: The Importance of Estate Planning

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Estate planning is not something that many people consider until it is too late.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Estate planning is not something that many people consider until it is too late.

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

Teens Teaching : Writing Wizards

Tuesday, April 28, 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 "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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Complete College Roadmap

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This collaborative workshop brings together three leading experts Pollak Tutors, Get Me Into College, and the College Funding Coach to provide families with a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap through the college journey.

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

This collaborative workshop brings together three leading experts Pollak Tutors, Get Me Into College, and the College Funding Coach to provide families with a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap through the college journey.

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

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 "Adults" group

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran

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

Teens Teaching : Math Club

Saturday, May 9, 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 "Adults" group

NJSL Presents: The Real “Stolen Election”: Frank Hague and New Jersey’s 1937 Race for Governor

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Any notion of a rigged 2020 national election pales in comparison to America’s real “Stolen Election” eighty three years before — in New Jersey. Republican state senator Lester H.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Any notion of a rigged 2020 national election pales in comparison to America’s real “Stolen Election” eighty three years before — in New Jersey. Republican state senator Lester H.

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

Teens Teaching : Writing Wizards

Tuesday, May 12, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Marines in the American Revolution (Virtual)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
America 250, Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us with the National Museum of the Marine Corps for our virtual tour of “Defending the New Republic” gallery, where we explore the genesis of the Marines and their heroism in the American Revolution.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: America 250, Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Join us with the National Museum of the Marine Corps for our virtual tour of “Defending the New Republic” gallery, where we explore the genesis of the Marines and their heroism in the American Revolution.

This event is in the "Adults" group

NJSL Presents: Communicating Effectively With Dementia

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia in general can affect our brains in a variety of ways.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia in general can affect our brains in a variety of ways.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.

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

Teens Teaching : Math Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Coddington Room (Small) 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: Coddington Room (Small)
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 "Adults" group

The Art of Flower Arranging

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conti Room (Large) at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Back by popular demand, Jackie Haggerty will demonstrate the art of flower arranging. Finished arrangements will be raffled off to lucky attendees! Sponsored by the New Providence Garden Club, which holds its meeting afterward.

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

Back by popular demand, Jackie Haggerty will demonstrate the art of flower arranging. Finished arrangements will be raffled off to lucky attendees! Sponsored by the New Providence Garden Club, which holds its meeting afterward.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at New Providence Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop/Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief

Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief