New Providence Memorial Library

10/23/2026

Explore the world of dinosaurs tomorrow without leaving New Providence. Dig up a real Triceratops bone, help construct a dinosaur, see rare fossils and minerals from real digs and learn how paleontologists work. (For families and kids ages 4 +) Hosted by paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka.
Saturday Oct. 24 11 am

10/22/2026

Join paranormal investigator Greg Caggiano online on Tues. Oct. 27 at 7 pm for a look at the "other side" of history. Greg is also a historian who has served on the board of two museums, both of which were haunted.

Profiled in this presentation will be a Royal Governor's former residence, a Victorian mansion, a house with Revolutionary War notoriety, and a creepy cemetery. And what would a Halloween-themed talk be without a visit from the Jersey Devil? History and myth intertwine in this spooky program.

Register via link in bio.

10/21/2026

The New Providence Historical Society found today's NP Archives feature on flooding in New Providence (as reported in The Dispatch on August 9, 1973).

"On Tuesday Sen. Matthew Rinaldo notified New Providence Administrator John Clark that this area of Union County had been declared a disaster area as a result of damage from the 5 1/2 inch rain which fell in two hours last Thursday."

Read The Dispatch and The Independent Press online in the New Providence Archives. Link to the related article is in the comments.

10/21/2026

A few spots remain for students in grades 9-12 and adults to join us on Saturday, October 24 at 1pm to make their own Halloween block print!

Registration is required and can be done online through our library calendar.

10/19/2026

Happy NATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WEEK!!

Our NP Library is so grateful for the work of our of the New Providence Memorial Library. This group of dedicated volunteers meet each month to organize fundraisers to support library programming and improvements.

Help us celebrate:
- THANK a Friend if you see them this week
- JOIN the Friends
- DONATE funds
- PURCHASE a bag of flower bulbs to plant now and watch them bloom this spring
- SUPPORT future fundraisers (Accessory Sale coming Dec 5)

Our Library is able to bring so much more to our community thanks to this organization! They are always looking for more volunteers, so learn how to Join the Friends and help support their efforts!

10/19/2026

Flower Smartphone Photography, tonight at 6:30 pm in the Conti Room, is the first lecture in the annual series sponsored by New Providence Garden Club at the New Providence Library. Everyone is welcome.

FALL PROGRAMS RETURN, N.P. GARDEN CLUB

The New Providence Garden Club, in its 87th Year, announces the free fall programs for the public to attend.
Programs are held at the New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave., New Providence; in the Conti Room. Programs begin at 6:30 p.m.

October 19 - "Flower and Garden Photography with your Smartphone"; Narth Kaplan, Photographer.
A four-part program on using your smartphone for photography and tips for photographing gardens and flowers.

November 16 - "Saving the Great Swamp"; Randi Emmer, Outreach Chair for Friends of the Great Swamp.
The history of the Great Swamp and its preservation from becoming a jetport.

December - Members Only Holiday Floral Craft.

Programs are free and open to the public. Conti Room is accessible to those with special needs. For information on membership in the club, reach out at a program or for info. email us at [email protected]

10/17/2026

This gorgeous photo was taken during last year's Telescope Night. Telescope Night is back this Monday, 10/19 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm on the ball field at Lincoln Field (347 Elkwood Ave)! Morris Museum Astronomical Society is bringing telescopes for all ages to look through. Don't miss this chance!

10/16/2026

Look at the 🌕 and ⭐⭐through a 🔭 after the lecture sponsored by the NP Garden Club on smartphone 🌷 photography.

10/15/2026