Newbury Public Library (NH)

Storytime
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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!

America 250: Life in Colonial Times with Josiah Bartlett
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:30
On Sunday January 25th at 2pm at the library, join us for a living history program for America 250! See a snapshot of everyday experiences during the Colonial times in this visit with Josiah Bartlett! Find out what happened in the 2nd Continental Congress, about Bartlett’s practice as a doctor, and his rise as the first Governor of NH, as well as what shaped and influenced him. This program is great for all ages!

Chair Yoga
2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-08 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:15
THERE IS NO SHAME IN THE CHAIR YOGA GAME!!
Join Melodie Swanson for Sunday chair yoga!
Taking time just for you…. A weekly reset of mind, body and soul.
For the class we will focus on our breath, align our bodies, and be guided into meditation.
For those who hung with Melodie for the original yoga series, Chair Yoga might feel like a step backwards…. we promise you it’s not! It’s a building block and confidence booster that will help you to see your limits and surpass them. You will learn poses that you can do everyday in your own home that will strengthen your core and allow you to get into proper alignment so you can extend those muscles with confidence, while releasing the energy that can get stuck in your joints.
These classes are donation based- $10-20 suggested. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Call (603) 763-5803.

Hamilton Movie
2026-02-15 12:30 - 15:00
We will be showing Hamilton on Sunday February 15th at 1pm! Join us for the movie and snacks provided by the Friends of the Newbury Public Library!

Book Discussion
2026-02-15 15:30 - 17:00
We will be discussing Wedding People by Alison Espach. Copies are available at the library and all are welcome to attend.

America 250: Celtic and Fife & Drum Music
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
We will have Celtic and Fife & Drum Music on Saturday March 14th at 6pm at the Library, made possible by our Friends of the Newbury Public Library! Join us for a fun musical evening! We will even travel back in time and hear some colonial tunes in honor of America 250!

Poetry Contest
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00

Visiting Poet Jimmy Pappas
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00

Unpacking the Declaration of Independence
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Newbury Library, 933 Route 103, Newbury, NH, 03255, United States
Learn about the text of the Declaration of Independence, who the key players were, the Enlightenment influence and if the values espoused in the Declaration are still relevant today. Participants will experience an unbiased look at the Declaration and receive valuable content to understand the influences and ideals of the document. They will be able to critically think about the document and have the knowledge of what it actually says. They will be able to form opinions and speak with conviction about what they learned.
A NH Humanities to Go Presentation
A Joint program with the Newbury Historical Society.

David Alcox taught civics at Milford High School for 25 years. He earned his master’s degree in teaching social studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, in 2006. He has received several awards and honors, including being named New Hampshire State Teacher of the Year three times, National Civics Teacher of the Year twice, the 2000 NH James Madison Fellowship recipient and the 2013 Milford Citizen of the Year.

America 250: Colonial Kids
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for this interactive living history program during school vacation week on colonial life! Learn what life would have been like during colonial times and the Revolutionary War! Play games and learn other interesting facts about the times.

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

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

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.

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.

Old Province Rd/Penacook Trail
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Newbury Center Meeting House
presented by Deane Geddes of Newbury Historical. At Center Meeting House.
