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

5th - 8th grade Knitting/Crochet Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 5-8 are invited to bring their knitting or crochet project to work on. Please note this is not a class and students should know how to knit or crochet and bring their own materials.

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

DIY Book Page Vase

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a vase out of discarded books by folding the pages of the book. All materials, including books and silk flowers, will be included.  Our craft expert, Anne, will provide instruction to all participants.

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.

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 Play

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Coddington Room (Small)
Age Group: Elem Children (6-12), Teens, Adults
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

Batter Up: Let's Talk Baseball

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
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
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

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

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

The American Revolution inspired many people of various backgrounds to join in the common cause of independence.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This month’s theme: dishes made with Pillsbury products. Our moderator this month is Nancy. 

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

Join us for an empowering conversation with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose.

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 Club

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 make this month's craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Reception for all the artists in our community to come and greet their family and neighbors in celebration of the Annual Community Show:  "America the Beautiful"

Friends Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
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 "Everyone" group

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 "Teens" group

Finals Study Space

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Conti Room will be reserved for High School students to study for finals over the next week. See schedule below for details. No registration required.

As always, all are welcome to use our tables and study bar anytime.

This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group
This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group

Afternoon Craft Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
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 make this month's craft.

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

Storytime with Miss Elizzie

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:

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

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 "Teens" group

Finals Study Space

3:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library
Room: Conti Room (Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Conti Room will be reserved for High School students to study for finals over the next week. See schedule below for details. No registration required.

As always, all are welcome to use our tables and study bar anytime.

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:

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers!