Signs & Storytime with Miss Cathy 2025

Featuring stories, interactive rhymes and movement with sign language.  (ages preschool - K)

Movie Matinee: A Complete Unknown

Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in the R-rated drama/biopic A Complete Unknown, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library

Tuesdays Open Play Afternoons 2025

Mosaic Monday on Tuesdays

Help us to create a beautiful new mosaic for the children's room hallway.  If you know your alphabet then you can participate!

Writing Wizards

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers. Writing Wizards aims to pr......More

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers. Writing Wizards aims to provide a safe space to share your stories as well as a chance to learn and evolve your writing abilities! Writing Wizards meets in the Conti Room.https://writingwizards.org (https://writingwizards.org/)Grades 3-7*Register here (https://forms.gle/sFpsXJx4WeBxi9tM8).*Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building, including during supervised programs.

Mother's Day Craft

Make something special for your mother using the supplies provided in the Coddington Room.

Tuesdays Open Play Evenings 2025

College Apps Crash Course - An Evening with Pollak Tutors and The College Atelier

Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to introduce students and parents to the college application process. This session will answer all the questions parents and students have about the college application process, including how and when to prepare for standar......More

Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to introduce students and parents to the college application process. This session will answer all the questions parents and students have about the college application process, including how and when to prepare for standardized tests. Hosted by Pollak TUtors and The College Atelier, the College Apps Crash Course will provide attendees with valuable insights, practical tips, and a clear roadmap for navigating the competitive college admissions landscape. Email [email protected] to register.

Storytime with Miss Debbie 2025

Mother Goose Group is an active storytime with songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun for mobile toddlers up to preschool - but older kids are always welcome!

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive: An Author Talk with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compass......More

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive. Register to watch live or the recording afterward. Made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Register online at http://libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary (http://libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary)

Storytime with Miss Elizzie 2025

Bring your babies and toddlers for stories, songs and socialization.  Older children always welcome too!

Creative Writing

Each week, an optional writing prompt is provided, or you may write about anything you'd like, with a chance to share aloud at the end. This is a fun, nonjudgmental way of expressing yourself, not a class.

PM Book Group: "Silent Patient"

The book club will discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, a psychological thriller about a woman's act of violence against her husband and the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Copies available at the front desk.

Fridays Open Play 2025

Math Club

Join the NP Math Club every Friday from 3:50-4:45. Hone your problem-solving skills while meeting with other math enthusiasts. Run by NP Teens, open to all students in grades 2-12.*Register here (https://forms.gle/fN5KjJVYPtgK6SPbA).*Children age 10 and under must be ac......More

Join the NP Math Club every Friday from 3:50-4:45. Hone your problem-solving skills while meeting with other math enthusiasts. Run by NP Teens, open to all students in grades 2-12.*Register here (https://forms.gle/fN5KjJVYPtgK6SPbA).*Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building, including during supervised programs.

Crafterday 2025

NP Historical Society Mason Room Open

The 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 ......More

The 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.

Car Care with NP Fuel

Mechanics from NP Fuel will come to the library parking lot to teach adults the basics in car care and maintenance. Learn basic skills like how to check your oil, check your tire pressure, change your wiper blades, change a tire, and more.  

SAT Math Help

Tutoring sessions for high school students who are looking for help with the math portion of the SAT. High School students will take a portion of a practice test and discuss the sections they need help with. Please bring a laptop/tablet and notebook. Register ......More

Tutoring sessions for high school students who are looking for help with the math portion of the SAT. High School students will take a portion of a practice test and discuss the sections they need help with. Please bring a laptop/tablet and notebook. Register here.

Library Closed

Closing Schedule: Mother's Day

Mosaic Mondays

Help us to create a beautiful new mosaic for the children's room hallway.  If you know your alphabet then you can participate!

NP Chess Club Lecture

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. All children age 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all t......More

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. All children age 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building. No registration required. Questions? Email: [email protected]  

NP Chess Club Play

Play chess with the NP Chess Club! Weekly play every Monday night from 5:30-6:30 in the Coddington Room. All ages welcome. All children age 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building. No registration required. Questio......More

Play chess with the NP Chess Club! Weekly play every Monday night from 5:30-6:30 in the Coddington Room. All ages welcome. All children age 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building. No registration required. Questions? Email: [email protected]

Batter Up - Let’s Talk Baseball

Baseball enthusiasts are invited to discuss teams, players and issues of the sport with other baseball fans. Join in person in the Conti Room or over zoom – your choice. Email  (mailto:[email protected])[email protected] (mailto:RSVP@newproviden......More

Baseball enthusiasts are invited to discuss teams, players and issues of the sport with other baseball fans. Join in person in the Conti Room or over zoom – your choice. Email  (mailto:[email protected])[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to register for adult programs.

Books & Bagels

Join us for a free bagel from NP Bagel Cafe & tell us about the book(s) you've been reading. This program was made possible by NP Bagel Cafe and the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library

Signs & Storytime with Miss Cathy 2025

Featuring stories, interactive rhymes and movement with sign language.  (ages preschool - K)

Tuesdays Open Play Afternoons 2025

Mosaic Monday on Tuesdays

Help us to create a beautiful new mosaic for the children's room hallway.  If you know your alphabet then you can participate!

Writing Wizards

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers. Writing Wizards aims to pr......More

Improve your skills as a writer in Writing Wizards, a creative writing workshop led by high school students. Students will learn writing through prompts and grammar lessons, and receive constructive feedback from both their peers and teachers. Writing Wizards aims to provide a safe space to share your stories as well as a chance to learn and evolve your writing abilities! Writing Wizards meets in the Conti Room.https://writingwizards.org (https://writingwizards.org/)Grades 3-7*Register here (https://forms.gle/sFpsXJx4WeBxi9tM8).*Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building, including during supervised programs.

Tuesdays Open Play Evenings 2025

Storytime with Miss Debbie 2025

Mother Goose Group is an active storytime with songs, fingerplays, dancing and fun for mobile toddlers up to preschool - but older kids are always welcome!

STEAM Club 2025

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller: An Author Talk with Liann Zhang 

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive conversation online with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Register to watch live or the recording afterward. Made possible by the Friends of the New Pr......More

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive conversation online with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Register to watch live or the recording afterward. Made possible by the Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library. Register online at (http://libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary)http://libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary (http://libraryc.org/newprovidencelibrary)

Storytime with Miss Elizzie 2025

Bring your babies and toddlers for stories, songs and socialization.  Older children always welcome too!

Creative Writing

Each week, an optional writing prompt is provided, or you may write about anything you'd like, with a chance to share aloud at the end. This is a fun, nonjudgmental way of expressing yourself, not a class.

Play Reading Group

We’ll read the play Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar aloud from start to finish this evening. Corporate lawyer Amir Kapoor is happy, in love, and about to land the biggest career promotion of his life. When he and his artist wife, Emily, host an intimate dinner party at their U......More

We’ll read the play Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar aloud from start to finish this evening. Corporate lawyer Amir Kapoor is happy, in love, and about to land the biggest career promotion of his life. When he and his artist wife, Emily, host an intimate dinner party at their Upper East Side apartment, what starts out as a friendly conversation soon escalates. No acting required, just reading! Listeners are welcome too. Copies of the play will be provided. Email  (mailto:[email protected])[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to register for adult programs.

Knit Night

Drop by with a knitting or crochet project and chat with the group as you stitch.

Fridays Open Play 2025

Math Club

Join the NP Math Club every Friday from 3:50-4:45. Hone your problem-solving skills while meeting with other math enthusiasts. Run by NP Teens, open to all students in grades 2-12.*Register here (https://forms.gle/fN5KjJVYPtgK6SPbA).*Children age 10 and under must be ac......More

Join the NP Math Club every Friday from 3:50-4:45. Hone your problem-solving skills while meeting with other math enthusiasts. Run by NP Teens, open to all students in grades 2-12.*Register here (https://forms.gle/fN5KjJVYPtgK6SPbA).*Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times while in the building, including during supervised programs.