Celebrate Black History with Newark Documentaries and Tito Puente Reading

Registration required for each event.

All programs are free and open to the public.

"From Revolution to Solution: Informed Cinema & Conversation About Newark"

Thursday, February 21

at 6:30 pm

Emmy-nominated & award-winning filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno (of Newark) will present a film-lecture focusing on Newark's complex and rich history. Clips from three of their documentaries Revolution '67, The Rule and Rust will be shown allowing a look at the past, present and future of Newark. These films will serve as a springboard for a discussion about the opportunities and challenges facing urban environments such as Newark. This program is funded by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

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"NJPAC Books on the Move"

Saturday, February 23

at 10:00 am

Join NJPAC teacher Wincey Terry in a dramatic reading of the inspiring true story Tito Puente: Mambo King by Monica Brown. Young listeners will role play parts of the book , enjoy dance, and complete an arts and crafts activity. The first 25 families to register will receive a free copy of the book.

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The Book Warriors -

Tween Book Club

for grades 5 - 8

Monday, March 25, April 22 & May 20

at 4:00 pm

Once a month, tweens will read and discuss a book. The books are as follows:

Monday March 25 Where the Watermelons Grow

by Cindy Baldwin

Monday, April 22 Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Monday, May 20 The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

Copies of the books are available at the Children's Desk.

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Library Receives Weekly Fresh Produce Deliveries from FIELD GOODS!!!

Field Goods will make weekly subscriber deliveries of fresh produce to the Library from 3:30 -7:45 pm in the New Book Area. Subscribers receive 5 to 8 different types of fruit and vegetables each week from over 60 small farms that practice sustainable farming. Customers sign-up online at www.field-goods.com. For more information, see the flyers at the Library's Circulation Desk.