Newbury Public Library (NH)

Storytime
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 10:00 (America/New_York) | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us every Thursday for Storytime! we read books, sing songs, play games and try fun crafts. This Storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers and their families, and all are welcome, including babies!

After School Arts & Crafts
2025-05-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Drop-in for after school arts and crafts! *Parents must stay in the library while their children are at the program*

Boost Your Brain
2025-05-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for a FREE four-week course that uses a whole-person approach to brain fitness, providing healthy practices to help you remember things better, be more organized, pay closer attention, and reduce stress—and reduce the risk of dementia.
Booklet and snacks provided.
Sign-up Required
Presented buy the UNH Cooperative Extension

Identifying and Avoiding Scams
2025-05-03 11:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join Sugar River Bank Manager Ginger Marsh and Newbury Police Sergeant Aaron Sparks for an informational session on preventing a variety of scams.

Movie: The Wild Robot
2025-04-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
We will be showing a movie during April vacation: The Wild Robot. This family-friendly film is open to all.

Book Discussion
2025-04-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Copies are available at the library and this group is open to all!

Decoupage Birdhouses
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Sign-up to make decoupage birdhouses. This adult craft is free, but sign-up is required.

John Hay Poetry Society: Poetry Reading with Laurie Zimmerman
2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join the John Hay Poetry Society for their special April meeting, where they welcome guest poet Laurie Zimmerman. Laurie Zimmerman is the author of the poetry collection Bright Exit (Quercus Review Press) and the chapbook Hidden Branches (Carmarthen Oak Press). She is the recipient of the New Letters Award in Poetry and the River Styx International Poetry Contest prize. Bright Exit, her first full-length collection, was a finalist for the May Swenson Poetry Award, the Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize, and the Washington Prize, among others, and won the Quercus Review Poetry Award. Five of her poems were nominated for the Pushcart prize. Her poetry has been featured on New Hampshire Public Radio and she was the recipient of a writing fellowship from the Univ. of New Orleans. She earned her MFA in literature and creative writing from the Bennington Writing Seminars.

The John Hay Poets will read their poems after the reading.

Free and open to all.

Game Night
2025-04-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for a fun game night with family, friends, and neighbors. Board games, Dominos & refreshments!

Two Lights For Tomorrow: Paul Revere’s Ride
2025-04-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us at the Library for a discussion of Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”, examining Paul Revere’s life and what really happened, followed by a lantern lighting ceremony over at the Center Meeting House to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride. This event is part of a nationwide “Two Lights for Tomorrow” program, remembering that this is “not about history just for history’s sake; it’s about reminding people what it was all for in the first place and how we’re called to continue creating that “more perfect union” each and every day, together.”* https://america250.org/event/two-lights-for-tomorrow-5

Lavender with Pumpkin Blossom Farm
2025-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for an enriching and aromatic experience!
Immerse yourself in the world of lavender cultivation with Pumpkin Blossom Farms, as they guide you through the nuances of planting, nurturing, and harvesting this versatile herb.
Learn about the various lavender species, their uses in culinary delights, distillation, aromatherapy, and crafting exquisite products.
Free and open to all!
Sponsored by Newbury Beautification Committee and the Newbury Public Library
Call (603)763-5803 for more information!

Postponed: Healthy Choices, Healthy Movements
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Postponed: We will le you know when this event is rescheduled!

Do you ever feel confused about food choices? Do you want to move more?

Join us on Saturday, April 5 from 11 am- 12 for this free session when Alyssa from the UNH Extension program will share using MyPlate as a tool to help simplify healthy eating.

She will also demonstrate easy chair exercises to keep our bodies active!

Please register by walk-ins or calling us at 603-763-5803.

First Friday Poetry Celebration: Poetry Contest
2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
CELEBRATE POETRY MONTH: APRIL 2025 SUBMIT TO OUR ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST
Theme:
THE FOUR (OR MORE) SEASONS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
The judge for the contest is the poet, Laurie Zimmerman author of the poetry collections,
Bright Exit and Hidden Branches. She taught English at Proctor Academy, Andover NH for 28
years and is the former editor of Radix Magazine, Berkeley CA. Laurie is also the recipient of
numerous poetry awards.
The winning poets will be honored and invited to read their poems in a public celebration of poetry, A Center for the Arts First Friday Event sponsored by The Newbury Public Library and the Inkwell Writers’ Alliance.
Friday, April 4, 2025
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by The Newbury Public Library
933 Route 103, Newbury NH 03255
Public invited ~ Refreshments served~ No charge for admission

Postponed: IDENTIFYING & AVOIDING SCAMS
2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
This is postponed due to the weather.

The World of Celtic Folk Music
2025-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join talented musicians to experience the music, instruments and evolution of Celtic Folk music. Learn about the ancient foundations and journey of Celtic music styles.
Open to all ages!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Newbury Public Library
Refreshments! Door Prizes!

Book Discussion
2025-03-16 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-02-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Our Book Discussion meets the Third Sunday of every month. Copies are available at the library and this group is open to all!

Cardiac Health Screening
2025-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
There will be a free screening on Tuesday March 11th (Election Day) from 10-2pm at the library for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar offered by Dartmouth Health/HVC CARES (Heart & Vascular Center Community Awareness Reasearch & Education Saves Lives). Come stop over at the library- screenings will be in our program room!

Marketing Basics Workshop
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for a Marketing Basics Workshop with SBA and SCORE on Monday, February 24 at 7pm at the Newbury Public Library!

This workshop will be covering the following topics:
*Writing a Marketing Strategic Plan
*Online and Offline Marketing
*Dealing with Marketing Burnout
*Business Building and Networking in the Local Community

Register using the link here:
https://www.score.org/…/person-workshop-marketing-basics

Mindful Monday
2025-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us at the Newbury Public Library for drop-in relaxation sessions to help brighten and better your winter.

We’ll have Buddha boards to create super simple, soothing art, easy seasonal crafts, self-care demos, relaxing background music, plus hot beverages and healthy snacks.

Jonathan Harrington: 19th Century Magician
2025-02-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Jonathan Harrington (1811-1881) was one of the earliest American magicians. Born in Boston, Harrington began his performing career as a ventriloquist in 1826, and subsequently added fire resistance, conjuring, mimicry, and exhibitions to his performances, eventually focusing on magic. His success allowed him to purchase the New England Museum where he presented shows and exhibitions. Andrew Pinard transforms into Harrington to perform in both character and period costume to present mysteries and wonders from the nineteenth century with the help of audience members. This presentation on Jonathan Harrington will reveal new information about a performer that had an impact for decades after his passing, including a piece that Harrington likely performed, in costume and character.

A NH Humanities to Go Presentation.

Free and open to all!

Afterschool at the Library
2025-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | NH
Mrs. Gove will be reading a few chapters of ” STICK DOG DREAMS OF ICE CREAM” each week, followed by fun activities!

Fraction Sundaes
Valentine’s Crafts
Watch a Movie

Closed for Presidents' Day
2025-02-17 - 2025-02-18 | NH

Learn about Maple Sugaring with Will-a-way Maples
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
We all love maple syrup, but do you know how much time and dedication it takes to make a gallon of syrup? Learn about the process of gathering and making maple syrup, from a local sugarhouse that won the Carlisle Award for best tasting maple syrup in NH in 2024. Learn about the grading system of syrup, learn how maple syrup is processed in a drum, and try some samples of everything they make!

Free! Open to all!

Afterschool at the Library
2025-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States

Valentine's Day Film and Craft
2025-02-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us at the Newbury Library on Tuesday, February 11th at 2 pm for an adventure-filled, fun rom-com and Valentine’s Day craft afterward.

We’re also offering treats and hot beverages, so come in out of the cold and enjoy an entertaining afternoon.

LAKE STATION TO NEWBURY STATION & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN with Deane Geddes
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
This presentation will contain many old photographs of the area between Newbury Train station and Lake station. The time period is approx. 1890 to 1925. We intend to show the development from a very rural town after the civil war to a bustling resort lake with hotels , guest houses & lakeside cottages. A time when several steamboats were navigating the lake and the steam trains who brought thousands to the area at the end of the 19th century. An emphasis on Mr Henry Allen Hancox, Civil engineer who created maps, indexes of residents, proposed sub divisions and started the cottage building on this section of the lake. Narrated by Deane Geddes from Newbury Historical Society, currently serving as Archivist.
Free and open to all!

Afterschool at the Library!
2025-02-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States

Mindful Mondays
2025-02-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
