Newark Public Library
Library Info
The mission of The Newark Public Library is to provide for the people of Newark an easily available local collection of and global access to the universal record of human thought, wisdom, ideals, information, experiences, and artistic expressions.
In support of this mission, the Library: selects, collects, organizes and makes available for use a broad, deep and diverse collection of materials in a variety of formats; provides excellent personal information services and guidance in the use of library resources; and offers programs for personal enrichment. The Library actively seeks to serve and reflect the diverse Newark community in its collections, services, programs and staff. It affirms a commitment to preserve, promote and celebrate the multicultural heritage of the people of Newark.
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Program Scholar
Rosa Andújar
Program Scholar for the Newark Public Library
Rosa M. Andújar is a doctoral candidate in Classics at Princeton University, currently working on her PhD dissertation on Greek Tragedy, entitled The Chorus in Dialogue. Her academic interests range broadly across Greek literature, from archaic and classical poetry to the Ancient Novel. She has presented various papers on Ancient Greek literature at both national and international conferences, including the last International Conference on the Ancient Novel (ICAN) held in Lisbon, Portugal. She holds degrees from Wellesley College (BA in Classical Civilization/Mathematics, 2003), King’s College, University of Cambridge (BA Hons in Classics, 2005), and Princeton University (MA in Classical Literature and Philology, 2008). She was the recipient of a 2005 Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies. At Cambridge, she performed in the Chorus of the 2004 Triennial Cambridge Greek Play, Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, staged in the original Ancient Greek and directed by Annie Castledine.
Events
Previous Events
Reading Group
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz
Join Program Scholar Rosa Andujar for a reading group at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07101-0630
Contact Anthony Clark at 973-424-1831 to RSVP or to gain more information
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August 19 2009 at 06:00 PM
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Reading Group
The Seven, by Will Power
Join Program Scholar Rosa Andujar for a reading group at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07101-0630
Contact Anthony Clark at 973-424-1831 to RSVP or to gain more information
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July 22 2009 at 06:00 PM
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Reading Group
The Gospel at Colonus, by Lee Breuer
Film Discussion on The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Bob Telson
Join Program Scholar Rosa Andujar for a reading group at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07101-0630
Contact Anthony Clark at 973-424-1831 to RSVP or to gain more information
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July 01 2009 at 06:00 PM
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Reading Group
Homer's Iliad, Translated by Stanely Lombardo
Join Program Scholar Rosa Andujar for a reading group at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07101-0630
Contact Anthony Clark at 973-424-1831 to RSVP or to gain more information
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May 19 2009 at 06:00 PM
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Public Lecture
"From Homer to Hip Hop: Oral Poetry Then and Now"
Join Program Scholar Rosa Andujar for a public lecture at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07101
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April 25 2009 at 12:00 PM
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Iliad Performance
Join us for a performance of Homer's Iliad at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St., Newark, NJ 07101-0630
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April 11 2009 at 02:30 PM
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Acting Workshop
Join us for an Acting Workshop at the Newark Public Library
5 Washington St., Newark, NJ 07101-0630
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April 11 2009 at 01:00 PM
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This library is focusing on the thematic unit “Homer to Hip-Hop: Reinventing the Classics”
