What is summer reading? A free 5-week program (July 3-August 1) at the Newbury Public Library that encourages children in grades K-5 to read throughout the summer. What is this year’s theme? This year’s summer reading theme is: “Libraries rock!” and is centered around music, geology, and archeology. How do I earn prizes? To earn [...]
Join us on a grand adventure as we travel from sea to shining sea discovering great American legends through music and storytelling. Folktales to include: Paul Bunyan, Calamity Jane, and more! Sign up required.
With instructor Laura Hanson. 4 sessions at town offices. June 30, July 7, July 21, and August 4. Mats are provided. Sign up requested for each week.
Enjoy such activities as: rock stacking, story rocks, and fossil exploration. All ages welcome. Sign up requested.
The Hardtacks will lead a lively singalong of music from before, during and after the Civil War. Volunteers will have a chance to play along on 19th-century percussion instruments. Sign up required.
Join our cookbook club, and share your creations with other kids. All ages and families welcome. Pick up a book today, and get cooking! Thursdays: 1-2 pm, July 12 & 26 -- August 9 & 23. * Note: Those with allergies should be aware that food is being brought from homes where we can't guarantee [...]
Art Exhibit Newbury Old Home Day Located in the Newbury Town Offices! A wide variety of art from local artists and also an exhibit of children's artwork from a local daycare!
Join us at the Library in our living room to learn all about the game of Mahjongg! Librarian Shannon Storm will be teaching this fun tile game! Please sign up with Shannon if you are interested! Be sure to stop by!
The Newbury Center Meeting House Board and the Newbury Public Library Present: Book Reading & Signing with Ivy Pochoda, author of the best selling mystery novel, WONDER VALLEY! Reviews “Incandescent… Pochoda keeps you guessing while bringing these lost souls wonderfully, intensely alive.” (People, Book of the Week) “A dizzying, kaleidoscopic thriller that refuses to let [...]
We will be learning about common birds of Newbury with Steve Hale of Open World Explorers, and will follow the talk with a bird walk at the Fells. This two part program will be in collaboration with Newbury Recreation.