Sunday Book Discussion
2026-06-21 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for Sunday book discussion. Copies are available at the library. All are welcome to join!

Father's Day Trivia
2026-06-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Build a team with your dad and come play trivia at the Newbury Library on Father’s Day! Maximum team size is 6 players. Participation is free and the winning team will win a gift card to LaValley Building Supply in Newport. Call the library at (603) 763-5803 to sign up your team.

Tai Ji Quan for Balance
2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
A class series of mindful movement introducing the foundations of Tai Chi along with balance exercises. Led by a Physical Therapist trained in
“Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance”, this class will include slow-flowing, intentional movements that focus on posture, weight-shifting, coordination, body awareness, and connection to breathing. Chairs will be provided and utilized for a seated option and use as standing support.
5 Tai Ji Quan forms will be taught, one each week, therefore the class is progressive and it is recommended to attend all sessions if able.
Made possible by the Friends of Newbury Public Library.
Call to sign-up at (603) 763-5803.
Free. open to all!

Crime Scene Book Discussion: Orphan X
2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Crime Scene book discussion meets Monday June 22nd to discuss Orphan X! Pick up a copy at the library and join in the discussion.

Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy
2026-06-24 19:00 | Newbury Center Meeting House
At Center Meeting House- part of the Center Meeting House/Newbury Library joint Speaker Series. Blending live performance, immersive multimedia, and original music and visual design, Liberty and Legacy reintroduces Abigail Adams not simply as a founder’s wife, but as a fearless political thinker, advocate for women’s rights, and moral compass during the American Revolution and the birth of a nation. The new production expands upon earlier interpretations with richer visuals and a more dynamic theatrical experience.
Through Adams’ own letters and writings—paired with contemporary staging and technology—the show invites audiences to experience her enduring relevance in conversations about liberty, equality, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Presented by Sheryl Faye.

Tai Ji Quan for Balance
2026-06-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | NH

Summer Reading: Leaping Lizards Adventure
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for a Leaping Lizards adventure! Explore the fascinating lives of reptiles. Our knowledgeable educators present captivating stories about various species, their habitats, and the importance of conservation. With live reptiles on display, attendees can enjoy a hands-on experience that enhances their understanding of these incredible creatures.

Summer Reading: Squam Lake
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
The Life of a Fox! Meet a live animal.

Origami
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Kicking off our summer reading programs for grades 6-12 is this origami class for all levels. Come “plant a seed” and learn how to grow a garden of paper flowers. There will be a variety of patterns and papers to choose from. Feel free to drop in or sign up at the library by calling (603) 763-5803.

John Hay Poets
2026-07-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | NH
Join the John Hay Poets for their monthly meeting! Share poems written for the monthly prompt or bring another poem to share! Led by Newbury’s Poet Laureate, Dianalee Velie.

Summer Reading: Mr. Aaron and his Musical Philodendron Plant
2026-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States

Beginner Crochet Workshop
2026-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
A continuation of our crochet workshop series. Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop perfect for beginners to crochet. We’ll be learning basic stitches and techniques for making projects to take home. Feel free to start a new project or continue working on one you’ve already started. Free and open to all.

For the Love of the Lyric: Exploring the Art of the Song with Carl Beverly, Bill Wolston and Tom Smith
2026-07-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us in an intimate, interactive performance of original songs, intermingled with discussions of the songs’ inspiration, the transformation of an idea into a song, and the craft behind the words. There is a treasure of music being made at the local level. It’s not commercial and is written for the “love of the lyric”.
Carl Beverly: Carl has been living and writing in the Mink Hills of Warner, NH for almost 20 years. Musically, his style is rhythmic and mellow. His lyrics tell real-life stories of relationships, family, universal truths, and social issues.
Bill Wolston: A New Hampshire native, Bill is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with a long history in the New England music scene. Known for his thoughtful original songs and years of performing, he brings both experience and heart to his music.
Tom Smith: Tom Smith’s songs are in turns humorous, touching, thought provoking, and inspiring. Deeply rooted in the old-school folk tradition, his timeless stories are told with a voice that is honest and sincere with melodies that you will remember forever.
Sponsored by
The Friends of the Newbury Public Library

Coming of Railroads
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Presented by John Lyons of Newbury Historical. at the Newbury Library

Sunday Book Discussion-July
2026-07-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for Sunday book discussion- this month we are discussing Fannie Flagg’s All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion. Copies are available at the library. All are welcome to join!

Summer Reading: Juggler and Comedian Bryson Lang
2026-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | NH
Bryson’s audiences will see a likable, energetic personality performing inventive and clever routines that mix comedy, audience participation, ball spinning, ball bouncing, fire-juggling, well-crafted timing, sharp sickles, huge spinning bouncing rings, giant Beach Balls, improv, glo-in-the-dark objects and always a few surprises. Come see why Bryson is, “The Cure for the Common Show”!

Minecraft
2026-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
“Plant a seed” and grow new crops in Minecraft during this Switch 2 gaming event for grades 6-12. Players will start a new game and gather the resources necessary to start a farm, including seeds, livestock, and tools. Space is limited, so sign up at the library by calling (603) 763-5803 to participate. Max: 4 players at a time.

Drop-in Beading
2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Drop-in to make something with our selection of beads! We have a wide variety to choose from, and participants can either make stretchy bracelets, or work on their own projects! Free and open to all! Made possible by the Friends of the Newbury Public Library

Who Was John Stark?
2026-07-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Newbury Center Meeting House
While many are familiar with the state motto “live free or die,” few might know about the man, General John Stark, who uttered these words. In this presentation, George Morrison reveals the man – a ransomed captive, Ranger officer, road-builder, lumberman, husband and father, repeatedly called-on to serve but often clashing with authority — whose phrase has become synonymous with our state.
A NH Humanities to Go Presentation

Summer Reading Program: Maple from Seed to Treat
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States

Paint & Sip
2026-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Come paint a masterpiece at this event for grades 6-12. “Plant a seed” and let your imagination bloom while you paint and enjoy a sweet treat. Call the library at (603) 763-5803 to sign up.

Old Time Fun and Entertainment at Sunapee
2026-08-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Presented by John Greenwood. A joint program with the Newbury Historical Society.

Journal Binding
2026-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Finishing off our summer reading program series for grades 6-12 is this beginner’s lesson on bookbinding. “Plant a seed” of new ideas in the pages of your very own homemade journal! Participants will fold, sew, and glue pages together to create a journal to take home. Due to limited materials, it is required to sign up at the library or by calling (603) 763-5803. The journals will need to be pressed flat while the glue dries, so journals can be picked up starting Saturday, August 8th.

Family Movie Matinee!
2026-08-11 13:30 - 15:30 | NH
Get out of the heat and join us for a movie and a popsicle. Watch the 2026 Pixar animated movie featuring Mabel, an animal-loving college student who transfers her mind into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals and save their habitat from destruction, inadvertently sparking an uprising among them.

Sunday Book Discussion - August
2026-08-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for Sunday book discussion- we are discussing Laurie King’s The Beekeeper’s Apprentice. Copies are available at the library. All are welcome to join!

Newbury Patriots in the American Revolution
2026-08-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Newbury Center Meeting House
Presented by Sandy Warde of the Newbury Historical Society. At Center Meeting House.
