Oct 12 2026 Mon Library Closed - Staff Development Day All Day Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Staff Development Day All Day Branches: New Providence Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2026 Tue NP Historical Society Mason Room Open 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 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 Oct 13 2026 Tue Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 13 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 Oct 13 2026 Tue Books & Bagels 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Books & Bagels 10:30am–11:30am Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: A book club with no assigned reading! Join us for a free bagel from NP Bagel Cafe and we'll take turns speaking about the books that we're reading/ have enjoyed recently.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Open Play Tuesdays 1:00pm–8:15pm Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 13 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 "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Mother Goose Group with Miss Debbie 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Mother Goose Group with Miss Debbie 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 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 "Everyone" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Audiobook Walking Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Audiobook Walking Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: Audiobook Walking Club(a Silent Book Club Side Quest!)
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Between Two Worlds: Yiddish: An Introduction to Language and Culture (on One Foot) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Between Two Worlds: Yiddish: An Introduction to Language and Culture (on One Foot) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Yiddish has been one of the most widely spoken Jewish languages in history. Yet it is often misunderstood, maligned, or reductively imagined as a jargon of jokes or a mongrel tongue.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Knit Night/ Stay & Crochet 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 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 Oct 16 2026 Fri Open Play Fridays 10:00am–4:30pm Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 16 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 "Adults" group Oct 19 2026 Mon NP Garden Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 19 2026 Mon NP Garden Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Presentation TBA, sponsored by the New Providence Garden Club, which holds its meeting afterward. Everyone is welcome to attend.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Telescope Night at Lincoln Field 7:00pm–8:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Telescope Night at Lincoln Field 7:00pm–8:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Come look at the moon and other objects in the night sky, thanks to volunteers from the Morris Museum Astronomical Society who are bringing telescopes.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2026 Tue NP Historical Society Mason Room Open 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 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 Oct 20 2026 Tue Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 20 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 Oct 20 2026 Tue Morning Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 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: Title TBD.This book club is moderated by a librarian. Copies of the book are available to check out on request at the front desk. Newcomers are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Movie: Title TBD 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Movie: Title TBD 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults 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 New Providence Memorial Library and are free. Everyone is welcome.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Open Play Tuesdays 1:00pm–8:15pm Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 20 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 "Adults" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Mtg 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Mother Goose Group with Miss Debbie 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Mother Goose Group with Miss Debbie 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 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 Oct 22 2026 Thu Good Tyme String Band 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Good Tyme String Band 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join this string band for some toe tapping fun. All music lovers of all ages welcomed!
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2026 Thu NJ Militia in the Revolutionary War 7:00pm–8:00pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, 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 Oct 22 2026 Thu NJ Militia in the Revolutionary War 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: America 250, Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Learn about the role that the New Jersey Militia played in the Revolutionary War: what they wore, what they carried, how they fought, what they ate, what they were paid, and what they did to support Washington’s Army.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Between Two Worlds: Yiddish Book Club 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Between Two Worlds: Yiddish Book Club 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Registration Required Event Details: This is the second meeting of Yiddish Book Club, which is meeting virtually this fall to discuss 3 Yiddish titles in translation.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 23 2026 Fri Open Play Fridays 10:00am–4:30pm Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 23 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 "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 24 2026 Sat Mother Goose Group Saturday 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Oct 24 2026 Sat Mother Goose Group Saturday 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) Event Details: Join Miss Debbie for fingerplays, dancing and fun. Meant for toddlers through preschoolers but older children always welcomed!
