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Saturday, April 14:00—8:00 PMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985
Friends Book Sale
Raising money to support library programs and passes
Our Book Sale is back! Held at the Old Town Hall, 491 Main St, across from the Library.
Wednesday 5:00 - 8:00 PM - West Newbury Night for West Newbury residentsThursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday 9:00 AM - Noon - Fill a Bag for $5.…Learn More2
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Monday, April 311:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Music with Mrs. K
Join Mrs. K (Katrina Mancini) from Family Community Connections for a fun interactive music class.
We'll sing songs, play instruments, dance with scarves and more. Meant for children - infants to age 8.
Class will be held in the Children's Room. Please register here.…Learn MoreMonday, April 37:00—8:30 PMZoom
How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture & Changed The Way The World Eats
Bestselling author Maryn McKenna will give a presentation based on her book, "Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats," in this ZOOM webinar. Particular attention will be paid to antibiotic abuse, consumer pressure, and the future of eating meat.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 410:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreTuesday, April 44:00—4:30 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
3rd Grade Book Club
Love a good book? Want to discuss how it ends and more. Let's get together and decide on a book to read for next month. We will meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM for 30 minutes. Please bring one of your favorite books to this first book club and we'll read a little, tell jokes and generally have fun.…Learn More
Tuesday, April 44:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Reading to Lulu
Come and read to Lulu, our lovable therapy dog. Lulu is certified through the Pets and People Foundation and she is a wonderful listener. Call the library and sign up for your 15 minute spot. 978-363-11055
Wednesday, April 59:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985
Winter Yoga Series
Our Winter Yoga series has been so popular we have extended it!This week yoga series is perfect for beginners to the more experienced practitioner. We will focus on slow, mindful movement to create a sense of calm and stability in the body and mind. Please bring a mat, beach towel and two yoga blocks.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreWednesday, April 54:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Drop-In Chess Club
Weekly Drop-In Chess Club for grades 4-8. Beginners welcomed. Come learn/improve your chess skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.6
Thursday, April 64:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Reading to Digby
Reading to Digby Come read to Digby, a Therapy Dog certified by Dog BONES Therapy dogs. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful listener. Plus, Digby enjoys tea parties. Please drop by, email kgove@westnewburylibrary. org or call 978-363-1105 to reserve your 15 minutes.7
Friday, April 710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn More8
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Monday, April 1011:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Music with Mrs. K
Join Mrs. K (Katrina Mancini) from Family Community Connections for a fun interactive music class.
We'll sing songs, play instruments, dance with scarves and more. Meant for children - infants to age 8.
Class will be held in the Children's Room. Please register here.…Learn More11
Tuesday, April 1110:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreTuesday, April 114:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Reading to Lulu
Come and read to Lulu, our lovable therapy dog. Lulu is certified through the Pets and People Foundation and she is a wonderful listener. Call the library and sign up for your 15 minute spot. 978-363-1105Tuesday, April 117:00—8:00 PMZoom
Rainwater Harvesting: What I’ve Learned So Far
As Massachusetts continues to experience droughts and high summer temperatures, join us in this presentation by West Newbury resident Ray Cook on valuable techniques to collect and use rainwater in your yard. Ray will present information on what he has learned and done to collect rainwater and how he uses this water in his gardens.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 129:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985
Winter Yoga Series
Our Winter Yoga series has been so popular we have extended it!This week yoga series is perfect for beginners to the more experienced practitioner. We will focus on slow, mindful movement to create a sense of calm and stability in the body and mind. Please bring a mat, beach towel and two yoga blocks.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreWednesday, April 124:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Drop-In Chess Club
Weekly Drop-In Chess Club for grades 4-8. Beginners welcomed. Come learn/improve your chess skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.Wednesday, April 126:30—7:30 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Friends of the Library meeting
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the West Newbury Library. We work on fundraising activities to support the G. A. R. Memorial Library. All are welcome. Visit Friends of the Library web page. Always looking for new members and volunteers.
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Thursday, April 134:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Reading to Digby
Reading to Digby Come read to Digby, a Therapy Dog certified by Dog BONES Therapy dogs. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful listener. Plus, Digby enjoys tea parties. Please drop by, email kgove@westnewburylibrary. org or call 978-363-1105 to reserve your 15 minutes.14
Friday, April 1410:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn More15
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Tuesday, April 1810:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn More19
Wednesday, April 199:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985
Winter Yoga Series
Our Winter Yoga series has been so popular we have extended it!This week yoga series is perfect for beginners to the more experienced practitioner. We will focus on slow, mindful movement to create a sense of calm and stability in the body and mind. Please bring a mat, beach towel and two yoga blocks.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreWednesday, April 194:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Drop-In Chess Club
Drop-In Chess Club for 3rd - 8th grade students. Come learn how to play or improve your game in a low key, noncompetitive atmosphere.20
Thursday, April 2012:00—1:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Who Done It? Mystery Book Group
Are you a Mystery fan? Ready to find out who done it?
Join this lively group and tackle a new kind of mystery each month. We begin at the beginning and read the first book in a series. For April we are reading and discussing The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian.…Learn MoreThursday, April 202:00—3:00 PMZoom
The Nature of Spring with the Mass Audubon
Springtime in Massachusetts is filled with unique seasonal wonders and mysteries. What animals are making noises in the evenings and why? Who is migrating back or waking from their winter slumbers? What kind of wildflowers are popping up near the sidewalks and woodland trails? This online program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in spring, and provide ideas and resources for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife near home during this season.…Learn More
Thursday, April 204:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
CANCELED - Reading to Digby
Reading to Digby Come read to Digby, a Therapy Dog certified by Dog BONES Therapy dogs. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful listener. Plus, Digby enjoys tea parties. Please drop by, email kgove@westnewburylibrary. org or call 978-363-1105 to reserve your 15 minutes.21
Friday, April 2110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreFriday, April 2111:00—11:45 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985
Wingmasters Birds of Prey -Family Program
Live demonstration of common local birds of prey. This program is for families with school-aged children.22
Saturday, April 2210:00 AM—12:30 PMLibraryG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Earth Day Litter Clean-up -High School Volunteers
Calling all teens looking for Community Service Hours and a way to celebrate Earth Day!Come to the Library at 10 am, we will provide the bags, gloves, and trash picker tools. Return at Noon with what you've found and be rewarded with pizza and a signed volunteer hours sheet for school.…Learn More23
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Monday, April 2411:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Music with Mrs. K
Join Mrs. K (Katrina Mancini) from Family Community Connections for a fun interactive music class.
We'll sing songs, play instruments, dance with scarves and more. Meant for children - infants to age 8.
Class will be held in the Children's Room. Please register here.…Learn MoreMonday, April 244:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Legos
Join Miss Kate and create a wonderful Lego scene. We provide the Legos and you bring your imagination. We will display it for the next month andyou can come in and play with your own creation. Families welcome. Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole hour.25
Tuesday, April 2510:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreTuesday, April 254:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
CANCELED - Reading to Lulu
Come and read to Lulu, our lovable therapy dog. Lulu is certified through the Pets and People Foundation and she is a wonderful listener. Call the library and sign up for your 15 minute spot. 978-363-110526
Wednesday, April 269:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985
Winter Yoga Series
Our Winter Yoga series has been so popular we have extended it!This week yoga series is perfect for beginners to the more experienced practitioner. We will focus on slow, mindful movement to create a sense of calm and stability in the body and mind. Please bring a mat, beach towel and two yoga blocks.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn MoreWednesday, April 264:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Drop-In Chess Club
Drop-In Chess Club for 3rd - 8th grade students. Come learn how to play or improve your game in a low key, noncompetitive atmosphere.Wednesday, April 266:00—7:00 PMZoom
Managing Home Improvement Contractors
Attend virtually on Zoom, or in-person at the Sage Center. Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present on best practices for hiring and managing home improvement contractors. She will cover registration of contractors, what to do about complaints, arbitration, and the guaranty fund.…Learn More
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Friday, April 2810:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to
stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. You can
pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home. …Learn More29
Saturday, April 299:30—10:00 AMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Arbor Day: Celebrate Trees - Family Program
Arbor Day Family Program: Celebrate Trees! Join us Saturday April 29th at 9:30 am, for an Arbor Day Celebration. Read a book together about trees we can recognize in our yards; learn about the parts of a tree and the steps of photosynthesis; compare and sort leaves and bark; create a “Tree Detective Notebook” that you can use to identify trees; make a tree craft and take a tree seedling home to plant yourself, -courtesy of the West Newbury Tree Committee.…Learn More30