“Alice's Ordinary People” is a 56-minute documentary about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights Movement. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama. Her great contribution to the field of politics is the thread which connects these two men. A "Q [...]
General Business meeting. Open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Join us for the library's monthly book discussion. February's title is My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem. Open to all! Copies of the books are available for check-out at the library.
This event will be postponed to a later date, TBA, due to the weather. Wayne Miller join us from HOPE for NH Recovery in Claremont NH, whose mission is to support people impacted by addiction through lived experience on their path to well-being. We will learn general statistics about addiction in our area and [...]
On Sunday February 11th from 2-4pm at the library, there will be a drop-in Valentine card craft. Children and adults are welcome to attend to make beautiful cards for their loved ones from a variety of materials. We will also be making some delicious chocolate treats! Feel free to drop in at any time during [...]
Join us for the John Hay Poetry Society's monthly meeting, lead by Newbury's poet laureate, Dianalee Velie! This month's theme is "Queen (or King) of Hearts", and poets are invited to write poetry inspired by the prompt. All are welcome to join us to listen to the wonderful readings!
Join Lynda Simmons for a fascinating presentation on etiquette in Victorian times. It was an incredible time filled with what we would consider a lot of 'rules' but it was a way of life! Great importance was put on dining, including Afternoon Tea! Dressing, the' language of gloves' and proper courting to name just a few! [...]
Join us this February vacation as we meet some amazing animals from around the world. Free, and open to all.
Join us for a beautifully illustrated presentation on the life and remarkable work of Russian master jeweled-egg artist, Peter Carl Faberge, presented by artist and historian Marina Forbes. Take a photo-tour of the Faberge collections of the world, learn about the beautiful art form, and then try your own hand if you wish with a [...]
General Business meeting. Open to the public. All are welcome to attend.