Upcoming Events

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

For Tweens and Teens entering grades 6 - 12!  Stop by and play with our Giant Jenga set.  Compete against other teens to see who is the best Jenga player around!

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stressed? Need to relax? Come to the Teen Room and take a moment to pause and relax with registered therapy dog Izzy or Milo. Spend a few minutes to connect with and pet a dog!

For children ages 5 to 12 yrs.

Games and challenges that are so fun you won’t realize you’re learning math concepts in the process.

For teens in grades 6 - 12. Drop by and receive one-on-one assistance from a fellow teen on math. Available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required; just drop in!

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

The NRPL Board of Trustees Meeting will take place at 7:30 pm in the Ossie Davis Theater.  Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in person.

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

Fridays, February 6 - May 22 (except 02/20 & 04/03); for children ages 2 to 4 yrs; choose one session only, please.

Fridays, February 6 - May 22 (except 02/20 & 04/03); for children ages 2 to 4 yrs; choose one session only, please.

Fridays, January 30 - April 24 (except Fri., February 20 & Fri., April 3, 2026); for ages 18 mos. to 3 yrs.

Winter 2026 (Jan. 02, Jan. 16, & Jan. 30; Feb. 13 & 27)

Fridays, February 6, 13, & 27; March 6, 13, 20 & 27

In the 2nd Floor Help & Learning Center

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12!  Stop by the Teen Room and play with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X!  Bring a friend!

For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Stressed? Need a moment to relax? Join our mindful activities including coloring mandala's, listening to calming music, and getting into a state of relaxation. Snacks and drinks will be provided!

See what bargain treasures you can find in the Friends Book Store!

For children of all ages

For children ages 5 to 12 yrs.

CARMEN JONES (1954)  - Directed by Otto Preminger – 105 mins.; Starring Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey

Saturdays, Jan. 31 through April 25; for children ages 2 to 5 yrs.

Looking for other musicians to play with in an informal and judgement-free environment?  Come join our new monthly acoustic string instrument jam session!  Bring your guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, etc.

In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a 6 -week African Dance workshop where participants will learn basic traditional West African dance movements, some which date back to the 13th century Old Mali Empire.