This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 11:30am–11:45am Elem Children (6-12) This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Jan 10 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 Event Details: Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a beautiful therapy dog.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 11:45am–12:00pm Elem Children (6-12) Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Read to a Dog Saturday 11:45am–12:00pm 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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Teens Teaching : Math Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Teens Teaching : Math Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 January - March.This program will be held in the Conti Room except for January 31, February 7, and February 28 which will be held in the Coddington Room.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Concert: Four the Record 3:00pm–4:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Concert: Four the Record 3:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: In a Roadhouse tradition of “not-quite-unplugged” performers, come listen to Four The Record.
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 Jan 12 2026 Mon NP Chess Club Lecture 4:30pm–5:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon NP Chess Club Lecture 4:30pm–5:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Workshop/Lecture 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon NP Chess Club Play 5:30pm–6:30pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults, Everyone 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 Jan 12 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Batter Up: Let's Talk Baseball 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Batter Up: Let's Talk Baseball 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Sports & Games Registration Required Event Details: Baseball enthusiasts are invited to discuss teams, players and issues of the sport with other baseball fans. Listeners are welcome too!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue NP Historical Society Mason Room Open 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Signs, Songs & Stories with Miss Cathy 10:30am–11:00am Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5) Cancelled This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Cancelled 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Books & Bagels 10:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 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 "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue NJSL Presents: Culinary Herbs 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue NJSL Presents: Culinary Herbs 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop/Lecture Event Details: When we think of gardening, we often think of flowers for butterflies, fruits and vegetables, and even ornate gardens with inviting pathways. Yet, one of the easiest and most useful plants to grow are herbs.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Jan 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 Jan 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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teens Teaching : Writing Wizards 4:00pm–5:00pm Elem Children (6-12), Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 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: To register for Writing Wizards for September - December please register here.
Jan 13 2026 Tue Friends Meeting 5:15pm–7:00pm Jan 13 2026 Tue Friends Meeting 5:15pm–7:00pm Use of the library's meeting room does not indicate endorsement or agreement with the group reserving the space. Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large)
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Take a journey through history as we explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy beyond his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Jan 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 Jan 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: Conti Room (Large) 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 "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Author Watch Party: Charles Duhigg and the Secret Language of Connection 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Author Watch Party: Charles Duhigg and the Secret Language of Connection 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Unlock the secret language of connection with the Pulitzer-prizewinning journalist and bestselling author of The Power of Habit.
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Craft Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Elem Children (6-12) Registration Required This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Craft Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Elem Children (6-12) Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Elem Children (6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Drop in any time to make a craft with this monthly club. Register on our website.
This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group Jan 15 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 Jan 15 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 us for some toe tapping fun with our favorite string band. All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Ogden Baby: the History of Thomas Edison's Iron Ore Processing Facility in NJ 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Ogden Baby: the History of Thomas Edison's Iron Ore Processing Facility in NJ 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Thomas Edison is credited with the electric lightbulb, the phonograph, and the stock ticker, to name a few of his 1,092 patents and inventions during his lifetime.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Midterm Study Space 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Midterm Study Space 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Coddington Room (Small) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: The Conti & Coddington Rooms will be reserved for High School students to study for midterms over the next week. See schedule below for details. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun King in the Wilderness - Film and Discussion 1:45pm–4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun King in the Wilderness - Film and Discussion 1:45pm–4:30pm Adults Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie, Other Event Details: The 2018 documentary King in the Wilderness will be screened, followed immediately by a discussion moderated by the Summit College Club.
