The Borough of New Providence will be joining municipalities across New Jersey in celebrating NJ Local Government Week from April 6 to 12, 2025. 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 6 – 12! Below is a list of events planned for the week. Please check www.newprov.us and www.newprovidencelibrary.org for updates. NJ Local Government Week activities are all free and open to the public!
All Week Long
Mon-Fri, April 6 - 12, NP Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave.
Check out books at the Library and Spin the Prize Wheel!
Make your own bookmark!
Monday, April 7
Municipal Government Scavenger Hunt
Noon – 2 p.m., Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Ave.
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet and follow each clue to learn what local government does for you! (There may also be a prize the end - woohoo!)
Teeny Tiny Art Kit Pickup
3 – 5 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Poetry Fun & Craft
3:30 - 4:30 p.m., NP Memorial Library
NP Chess Club Lecture
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., NP Memorial Library
NP Chess Club Play
05:30pm - 06:30pm., NP Memorial Library
Tuesday, April 8
Storytime with Miss Cathy for Preschool-Kindergarten
10:30 a.m., NP Memorial Library
Tuesdays Open Play Afternoons 2025
1 – 4 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Teeny Tiny Art Kit Pickup
3 – 5 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Spring Painting Crafts
3:30 - 6:30 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Writing Wizards
4- 5 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Tuesdays Open Play Evenings 2025
5 - 8 p.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. Mayor and council will be around after the meeting and always welcome meeting residents.
Wednesday, April 9
Municipal Government Scavenger Hunt
Noon – 2 p.m., Municipal Center, 360 Elkwood Ave.
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet and follow each clue to learn what local government does for you! (There may also be a prize the end - woohoo!)
Teeny Tiny Art Kit Pickup
3 – 5 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Coffee with Council
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., DeCorso Center, Mayor Al Morgan, Councilwoman Nadine Geoffroy, 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 10
Storytime with Miss Elizzie 2025
10:30 – 11.a.m., NP Memorial Library
Cookies with a Cop
3 – 4 p.m., Centennial Park
Come meet NPPD officers, ask questions, learn more about how they serve our community, and enjoy free cookies. Meet Councilperson Kathleen Dolan and Councilwoman Diane Bilicska, too!
Teeny Tiny Art Kit Pickup
3 - 5 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Introduction to Coding: Python
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Preschooler Touch a Truck
3 - 5 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!
PM Book Group: "River of the Gods"
7:30 - 8:30 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Friday, April 11
Open Play at the Library
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Teeny Tiny Art Kit Pickup
3 – 5 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Math Club at the Library
3:50 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Saturday, April 12
Teen Coding
10:30 a.m. - noon, NP Memorial Library
NP Historical Society Mason Room Open
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Coffee with Council
2 – 4 p.m., Location TBD, Councilwomen Lisa McKnight and Matt Cumiskey 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.
SAT Math Help
3 – 4 p.m., NP Memorial Library
Teeny Tiny Art Kit Pickup
3 – 5 p.m.., NP Memorial Library