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 [...]
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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. |
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Join the Newbury Historical Society and John Greenwood as he covers the late 1800s and early 1900s activities at Blodgetts Landing - the steamboats, the Casino and the Spiritualist Church events. Also learn about the water activities including regattas and early skiing through the mid 1900s. Free and open to all! |
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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 [...] |
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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. |
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Get out of the heat and join us for a movie and a popsicle. Watch the 2026 Pixar animated movie, Hoppers, 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. |
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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. |
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Learn about the soldiers from Newbury who fought during the Revolutionary War, as researched and presented by Sandy Warde of the Newbury Historical Society. Presented by Newbury Center Meeting House, Newbury Historical Society and Newbury Public Library. Call (603)763-5803 for more information |
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Join us for book discussion- we are discussing Laurie King's The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Copies are available at the library. All are welcome to join! |
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Join us at our end of summer party and help capture this historic year- America’s 250th birthday! We will be building a time capsule with letters, predictions, and small mementos to remember what Newbury was like! The capsule will be sealed and reopened in 2076, when America celebrates the Tricentennial. All ages are invited! Light [...] |
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The UNH Extension program is presenting this program to teach Newbury residents about which plants are native to this area and how to integrate these species into your own gardens. Come learn from a Master Gardener about what native plants are and why they are important to add to your landscapes. There will be example [...] |
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