Newark Public Library

This community library on Osborne Terrace serves the Weequahic neighborhood in the West Ward of the City of Newark. It’s near Newark Beth Israel Hospital off of Lyons Ave. The building has a brick façade with white trimmings; it’s very pretty from the street. While the library preserved its historic exterior, the inside of the library was renovated in the early 90s with computers, an elevator, air conditioning, and a story-​pit for children. There is parking both on the street and in a private lot.
Like the other NPL branches, it serves the needs of the immediate community and provides library resources for adults and children. There are collections of books and multimedia available to patrons. Community patrons can also use computers for Internet browsing, word processing, and accessing NPL electronic resources. A distinguishing highlight of this branch is its emphasis on African-​American materials.
Newark Public Library is a wonderful library. Its branches are essential in supporting the NPL’s noteworthy vision and mission. For that, I give the branches 4-​stars for the work that its employees and volunteers do to enrich the lives of the people in the community.