Wilentz presents at Newark Library
NEWARK, NJ — Pulitzer Prize finalist and renowned American historian Sean Wilentz presented “American Slavery, American Anti-Slavery” at the fourth annual Philip Roth Lecture at Newark Public Library.
Philip Roth Lecture Series continues in Newark
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Public Library continues its Philip Roth Lecture Series with a lecture by celebrated author and leading American history scholar Sean Wilentz on Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. The lecture will be in Centennial Hall at 5 Washington St., Newark. Wilentz, a preeminent […]
Newark Library gives every public school student, teacher a library card
NEWARK, NJ — September was Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Newark Public Library and Newark Public Schools partnered to give every student and teacher in the district a library card. Students and teachers can simply visit the library and provide their name and address to receive their card. As part of the program, all […]
SOMSD students win regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Seven Columbia High School and two South Orange Middle School students recently won regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards for excellence in visual arts and writing, specifically in photography, flash, short story and poetry. Presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the 95-year-old Scholastic Art & […]
WOHS students win regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Three West Orange High School students recently won regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards for excellence in visual arts and writing. Presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the 95-year-old Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program is the longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative […]
Mayor Baraka in conversation with Guy Sterling at the Newark Public Library
NEWARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Newark Public Library will host local author and historian Guy Sterling in conversation with Mayor Ras J. Baraka, as the final program in the 2016 series “Newark Lifetimes: Recollections and Reflections.” Baraka, the 40th mayor of the city of Newark, is a […]
Police arrest Newark man For possession of loaded gun, CDS distribution
NEWARK, NJ — Earl T. Williams, 32, of Newark, was arrested for weapon possession and drug distribution on Monday, Nov. 7. At approximately 10:24 p.m., detectives patrolling the area of Morris and Westfield avenues observed Williams removing glassine envelopes from a fanny pack worn around his waist and accepting cash from individuals who approached him. […]
Essex County libraries receive grant to hold NEA Big Read
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Essex County Library Directors has received a grant of $15,000 to host the NEA Big Read in Essex County. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, the NEA Big Read broadens one’s understanding of our world, local communities, and one’s self through the joy of sharing a good book. […]