The Borough of New Providence will be joining municipalities across New Jersey in celebrating NJ Local Government Week from April 7 to April 13, 2024. Local government is the government closest to the people, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents. It is important that residents understand how their local government operates, the services it provides, and the importance of their active involvement.
“NJ Local Government Week is an opportunity to engage our residents and help them become more informed about the many services we provide, while celebrating the importance and work of local government,” said Mayor Al Morgan. “We are excited about participating in NJ Local Government Week and hope to engage students, residents, business owners, and senior citizens in our upcoming events.”
National Library Week is also April 7 – 13! Below is a list of events planned for the week. Please check www.newprov.us for updates. NJ Local Government Week activities are all free and open to the public!
All Week Long
Mon-Fri, April 8-13, NP Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave.
Check out books at the Library and Spin the Prize Wheel!
NEW Seed Library Unveiling
Come take up to 3 packets of free seeds for your garden! Donations of seeds welcome, too!
Monday, April 8
Preschooler Touch a Truck
Noon – 2 p.m., Academy Street parking lot
Come see all the interesting vehicles that we use to keep our town in great shape! You can explore a fire truck, an ambulance, a police cruiser, a street sweeper, a dump truck, and more!
Chess Club
4:30 – 7 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Tuesday, April 9
NP Historical Society
10 a.m. – noon, NP Memorial Library. Come tour the Mason Room and find out what the Historical Society is up to! Volunteers always welcome!
Books & Bagels at the Library
10:30 a.m., NP Memorial Library
Come chat about your latest read! Open to all adults!
Storytime with Miss Cathy for Preschool-Kindergarten
10:30 a.m., NP Memorial Library
Borough Council Meeting
7:30 p.m., Municipal Center Council Chambers
Join the Mayor and Council for the scheduled Borough Council meeting. A proclamation for Local Government Week will be presented.
Wednesday, April 10
Mother Goose Storytime with Miss Debbie
10:30 a.m., NP Memorial Library
Coffee with Council
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., DeCorso Center, Mayor Al Morgan, Councilman Matt Cumiskey, and Councilwoman Diane Bilicska
Join your elected officials for coffee and light refreshments. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about upcoming projects, and share your thoughts and ideas. No agenda, just conversation.
Thursday, April 11
Storytime with Miss Anita for Babies & Toddlers
10:30 a.m., NP Memorial Library (outside, weather permitting)
Meet the Rec Department at Lions Park Playground
3-4:30 p.m., Lions Park, 23 Constance Road
Come see what’s new at Lions Park and join us for a free craft! We are proud to show off our newly renovated playground for 2 – 5-year-olds and tell you about upcoming projects and programs.
Friday, April 12
Open Play at the Library
12:30 – 3 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Math Club at the Library
3:50 p.m., NP Memorial Library. Open to grades 2-12
Saturday, April 13
Adult/Teen Craft at the Library: Tile Coasters
11 a.m. – noon, NP Memorial Library
Coffee with Council
10 a.m. - noon, Location TBD, Councilwomen Lisa McKnight and Nadine Geoffroy and Councilman Alex Kogan
Join your elected officials for coffee and light refreshments. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about upcoming projects, and share your thoughts and ideas. No agenda, just conversation.