Fridays Open Play

Family Movie: Encanto

A young girl named Mirable helps to have her family and her magical land.

Growing Canna, Caladium and Elephant Ear Hostas

Deb Murphy presents tips on growing canna, caladium and elephant ear hostas at the monthly New Providence Garden Club meeting in the Conti Room. These programs are open and free to the public, thanks to the New Providence Garden Club's annual fundraiser.  The New Provi......More

Deb Murphy presents tips on growing canna, caladium and elephant ear hostas at the monthly New Providence Garden Club meeting in the Conti Room. These programs are open and free to the public, thanks to the New Providence Garden Club's annual fundraiser.  The New Providence Garden Club welcomes new members. Contact the Garden Club at [email protected] with questions or to be added to their email list, and receive notice of upcoming programs.

NP Historical Society Mason Room Open

The Mason RoomThe Mason Room is the society’s environment-controlled archive of historical records pertaining to New Providence, which is located within the New Providence Memorial Library at 377 Elkwood Avenue. The room was named for Frank B. and Mary M. Mason. This fa......More

The Mason RoomThe Mason Room is the society’s environment-controlled archive of historical records pertaining to New Providence, which is located within the New Providence Memorial Library at 377 Elkwood Avenue. The room was named for Frank B. and Mary M. Mason. This facility holds an extensive collection of historic photographs, maps, newspapers, official minutes, audio tapes and other records. The public is welcome to conduct research and inquires here. Society volunteers are eager to assist you.New volunteers are always welcome.Hours: - Tuesdays, 10AM – Noon (or by appointment) - Second Saturday of the Month, 11AM-1PMAppointments can be made by calling 908-665-1034.

New Providence Memorial Library

Book Group: “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen

We’re reading a children’s book this month. Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site. Ask for a copy at the front desk.

Storytime with Miss Cathy 2024

stories, interactive rhymes and movement, includes sign language; for ages 3 - 5 years

Movie Matinee: “The Color Purple”

This PG-13 musical/drama is a story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood during her life’s journey to inde......More

This PG-13 musical/drama is a story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood during her life’s journey to independence. This program was made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library.

Open Play Tuesdays Daytime

Open Play Tuesdays Evening

Asian American Representation in Literature: Author Talk with Rebecca Kuang

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Register online at libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary for this virtual conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang, author of Babel, as she chats about her latest New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface, or watc......More

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Register online at libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary for this virtual conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang, author of Babel, as she chats about her latest New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface, or watch the recording afterward at the same link.

Storytime with Miss Debbie 2024

an active storytime with songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun for ages 18 months - 5 years old

Creative Writing Group

An easy and seamless way to connect with your peers in the community as a creative outlet, Creative Writing is a one hour opportunity to hone your writing skills. Each week, an optional writing prompt is provided.You may also write about anything you'd like, instead of ......More

An easy and seamless way to connect with your peers in the community as a creative outlet, Creative Writing is a one hour opportunity to hone your writing skills. Each week, an optional writing prompt is provided.You may also write about anything you'd like, instead of the writing prompt. This is a fun, nonjudgmental way of expressing yourself. Phyllis Kalb ran the South Orange Public Library's creative writing group for over 15 years and now volunteers as the creative writing group moderator here at the New Providence Memorial Library. Don't forget your pen/paper or laptop! Please note, this is not a class.To sign up for weekly email reminders/ cancellation notices, send an email to [email protected]. (mailto:[email protected].)    If you would like to join us by zoom please email [email protected].

Storytime with Miss Anita 2024

Bring your babies and toddlers for stories, rhymes and socialization.  Ages 0 - 3.

Family Movie - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Enjoy a daytime movie on a day off from school! In "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" (2019, PG), Hiccup must save the peace and happiness of Berk when an evil dragon traffiker arrives.

June Teen Take Out Box sign-up begins

The sign up form will open on May 23 for June boxes June boxes will be available for pickup on June 20.    

Fridays Open Play

Library Closed

Closing Schedule: Sunday before Memorial Day

Library Closed

Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day

Memorial Day Parade

Come out to the New Providence Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, beginning at 10:00am. The parade route begins at the intersection of Springfield Ave and Central Ave, and culminates with a ceremony on the library's front lawn. (The library will be closed all da......More

Come out to the New Providence Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, beginning at 10:00am. The parade route begins at the intersection of Springfield Ave and Central Ave, and culminates with a ceremony on the library's front lawn. (The library will be closed all day on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.)