Newark riots of ‘67 topic of film, discussion

Revolution ‘67, a documentary about the riots that tore apart Newark in the summer of 1967, will be screened Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Avenue.

The filmmakers, Jerome Bongiorno and Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno, will be on hand to discuss their work on the film, which has been [...]

Library hosts poetry workshop for teens

“Speak Your Heart,” a workshop in poetry and spoken-word pieces for teenagers, will be held Tuesday, March 16, at the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Avenue.

The session, taught by poet and performer Pandora Scooter, will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.  For more information, call the library at (732) 572-2750.

Artists’ images show Highland Park is ‘Looking Better Than Ever’

“Bicyclists on Raritan Avenue,” a digitally treated image by photographer Bill Bonner, is part of the exhibit now on display at the Highland Park Public Library.

Local artists Rick Black and Bill Bonner will talk about their unique collaboration during an artists’ reception Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Highland Park Library, 31 North [...]

Jewish choir to perform music from around the world

Jewish music from around the world will be performed by the Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 3 p.m. in the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Avenue.

The choir, founded in 2003 by local cantors Anna West Ott and Sheldon Levin, encompasses some 50 singers from Middlesex, [...]

Library closed on Monday

Monday, Dec. 21, is staff development day at the Highland Park Public Library, which means the stacks will be closed to the public.  The library reopens Tuesday, Dec. 22.

A month of music at the library

Two free musical events for all ages will be offered this month at the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Avenue.

First, area folk musician Spook Handy will perform “Tales from the Road,” a collection of songs and stories about his adventures and travels throughout America.  Handy’s music, which blends blues, folk, pop, and bluegrass [...]

Friends of the Library meeting rescheduled

The Friends of the Library meeting has been rescheduled from Dec. 7 to Monday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Avenue. The Dec. 7 meeting has been canceled. For more information, call (732) 572-2750.

Holiday concert slated by Friends of the Library

A string quartet performance of classic pieces and seasonal favorites is set for Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North Fifth Avenue. A reception will follow the free concert. For more information, call (732) 572-2750.

‘Sustainability’ in daily life the focus of presentation for teens by three borough environmentalists

You’ve probably heard the term “sustainability” bandied about in connection with the environment. Three local environmental activists are ready to explain what “sustainability” really means — and what borough teenagers can do to help make it happen.

Borough residents Irene Marx, Tina Weishaus, and Ann Barron will speak on sustainability Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Highland [...]

Bianculli to close library jazz festival

A performance by the John Bianculli Trio closes out this season’s Highland Park Library Jazz Festival on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the library, 31 North Fith Avenue. 

Born and raised in Greenwich Village, across the street from the fabled Village Vanguard, Bianculli criss-crosses the New York metro area. He frequently plays out at Novita Bistro & Lounge [...]