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This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Open Play Tuesdays

1:00pm–8:15pm
Toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5)
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elem Children (6-12), Teens
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 "Preschool (3-5)" group
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group

Evening Craft

5:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12)
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime to do the craft of the month.

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 "Adults" group

Baseball in 9 Innings

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this virtual program presented by the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, you will learn fun facts about the interesting and varied background and history of America’s game, from its inception to strange superstitions, to the seventh inning stre

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop/Lecture
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

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

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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group

After School Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elem Children (6-12)
Registration Required
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 of the month.  Register on our website.

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

Read, Clap & Tap with Miss Anita

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:

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 "Preschool (3-5)" group

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
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

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

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
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

10:30am–10:45am
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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group

Read to a Dog Saturday

10:45am–11:00am
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
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

11:00am–11:15am
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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group

Read to a Dog Saturday

11:15am–11:30am
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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group

Read to a Dog Saturday

11:30am–11:45am
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
Event Details:

Practice your new or developing skills by reading to a beautiful therapy dog.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Painting Craft

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
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
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

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

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.