377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311

New Providence School District   

We are happy to partner with the New Providence School District to help students find their required reading materials during the summer months.


Elementary Schools (Allen W. Roberts & Salt Brook)

Rising K-6 Summer Reading Requirements are available here: https://www.npsd.k12.nj.us/page/3317


New Providence Middle School

Rising 7th & 8th grade Summer Reading requirements can be found here: https://www.npsd.k12.nj.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=541

7th Grade:

Incoming 7th graders are to read 2 books of their choice, which they haven't read before. Then they are to complete an assignment on each book (Word doc available using the above link.)

You can find lots of titles to satisfy these requirements in our Catalog. Or search by subject or genre from our Browse Our Shelves Teen page!

8th Grade:

Rising 8th Grade students are to read 2 books:

  • 1 Fiction
  • 1 Nonfiction

They are required to take notes using the Note Taking template available on the above link through the Middle School media center's page. Students may choose a title from the suggestions on the teachers' list, or they may choose something else at the appropriate YA or adult reading level.

You can find lots of titles to satisfy these requirements in our Catalog. Or search by subject or genre from our Browse Our Shelves Teen page!


New Providence High School

Rising 9th-12th grade LA Summer Reading requirements are available here, and vary based on course selection: https://www.npsd.k12.nj.us/Page/537

 

Sunlight to read by

Spring is sprouting with colorful blossoms and lingering evening sunlight. It's a great time to shake off the cold weather cobwebs and get outdoors.  

Take a walk to the library to check out a book, and use the natural light to read a little longer. You can browse our full catalog from anywhere. If you'll be out getting some exercise, try downloading an audiobook to keep you going. You can even stream music from Hoopla to add a little rhythm to your day. If you're suffering from cabin fever, the library is a great place to visit, no matter the weather. Come inside and be greeted with a smile from our welcoming staff, ask a librarian for help finding information or materials, or just pick your favorite nook to do some quiet reading or work.

There's so much to do at your local library. Mark down dates from our Calendar to add to yours. Join us!

 

Upcoming Events

May 25 03:00PM-Teen Take Out Box
May 26 10:00AM-Drop-in Play Fridays
May 26 03:45PM-Math Club
May 27 10:00AM-Crafterday
May 28 12:00AM-Library Closed

377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311