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WE ARE HIRING || Library Clerk – Program Assistant
May 19, 2026
Below you will find both the official job posting (left) and the official job description (right) followed by a Wayne County Civil Service Employment Application. All completed applications must be returned to the library or submitted to jstell@owwl.org by Friday, May 29th @ 3:00PM
Read More2026–27 Budget Passed
March 19, 2026
On Tuesday, May 19, community members voted on the library’s proposed budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The budget was approved with a vote of 304–97. In addition to the budget vote, community members also elected Leone Cole to the Library Board of Trustees with a unanimous vote of 326–0. Below you will find the […]
Read MoreFood Pantry
October 31, 2025
The Newark Public Library houses a food pantry for the community! The Friends of The Newark Public Library Food Pantry is sponsored by The Friends of the Newark Public Library, Foodlink and Wegmans. When visiting the food pantry, we kindly ask that you bring a reusable bag if you’re able. Our supply of bags is […]
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