New Providence Memorial Library

10:00am-9:00pm

377 Elkwood Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
United States

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Mon-Tue: 10:00am-9:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (6/07)	Mon (6/08)	Tue (6/09)	Wed (6/10)	Thu (6/11)	Fri (6/12)	Sat (6/13)
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group NP Historical Society Mason Room Open 10:00am–12:00pm Adults 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) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 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 Storytime with Miss Elizzie 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 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 "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) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group 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 "Preschool (3-5)" group This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group Crafterday 10:00am–3:00pm Preschool (3-5), Elem Children (6-12) This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group 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 by to use the materials and instructions to make a craft. Take home your creation! This event is in the "Teens" group Finals Study Space 10:00am–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group NP Historical Society Mason Room Open 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Mason Room Age Group: Teens, 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group NJSL Presents: Genealogy of a Patriot: The Stories of Benjamin Flynn and Oliver Cromwell 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Everyone" group Audiobook Walking Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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!)
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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) This event is in the "Toddlers (0-2)" group This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group 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 "Preschool (3-5)" group Preschooler Storytime & Craft 1:30pm–2:15pm Preschool (3-5) This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group 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 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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.
2 pm	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 This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Adults" group Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Finals Study Space 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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 "Teens" group Finals Study Space 3:00pm–7:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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 "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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.
4 pm		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 This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 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.
5 pm		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 This event is in the "Elem Children (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Reception for Community Art Show: "America the Beautiful" 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Everyone 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"
6 pm		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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
7 pm			Friends Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large)		This event is in the "Adults" group Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop/Lecture Event Details: Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! This event is in the "Adults" group Evening Book Club 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: New Providence Memorial Library Room: Conti Room (Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: The Book Club will discuss Little by Edward Carey, the wry, macabre, unforgettable tale of an ambitious orphan in Revolutionary Paris, befriended by royalty and radicals, who transforms herself into the legendary Madame Tussaud.