February 2023

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Wednesday, February 19:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Winter Yoga Series

Yoga pose with details of classThis seven 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. $5/per class paid directly to Sharon Gordon by cash or check.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Wednesday, February 14:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

Drop-In Chess ClubWeekly Drop-In Chess Club for grades 4-8. Beginners welcomed. Come learn/improve your chess skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.
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Thursday, February 24:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Reading to Digby

Reading to DigbyReading to Digby  Come read to Digby, a Reading Therapy Dog certified by Dog BONES Therapy dogs. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful listener. Please drop by, email kgove@westnewburylibrary. org or call 978-363-1105 to reserve your 15 minutes.
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Friday, February 310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.

Monday, February 63:30—4:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Music with Mrs. K

DrumJoin 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 with Mrs.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.

Tuesday, February 710:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Tuesday, February 74:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Reading to Lulu

Lulu with a FriendCome 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. 978-363-1105

Tuesday, February 74:00—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
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.

Wednesday, February 89:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Winter Yoga Series

Yoga pose with details of classThis seven 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. $5/per class paid directly to Sharon Gordon by cash or check.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Wednesday, February 84:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

Drop-In Chess ClubWeekly Drop-In Chess Club for grades 4-8. Beginners welcomed. Come learn/improve your chess skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.

Wednesday, February 86:30—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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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.

Friday, February 1010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More
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Saturday, February 4All DayTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Make a Valentine's Day Card

Make a Valentine's Day CardCome make Valentine's Day cards at the Library. Make a card for your Sweetheart or make a card to donate to Council on Aging. Use our craft materials or bring some of your own. Help us spread some love around our town. Stop in anytime during our regular hours starting Saturday 2/4 through the following Saturday 2/11.
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Monday, February 133:30—4:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Music with Mrs. K

DrumJoin 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 with Mrs.…Learn More

Monday, February 137:00—8:30 PMZoom

Native Shrubs of New England

Planting native shrubs in our gardens is a valuable way to create habitat, but many of these beautiful and adaptable species are still little known or underutilized in horticulture. In this presentation, learn about the diversity and ecological value of the native shrubs that are common in our local woodlands, wetlands, and field edges, as well as how they can be incorporated into managed landscape settings.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 1410:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Tuesday, February 144:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Reading to Lulu

Lulu with a FriendCome 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. 978-363-1105
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Wednesday, February 159:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Winter Yoga Series

Yoga pose with details of classThis seven 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. $5/per class paid directly to Sharon Gordon by cash or check.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 1510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Wednesday, February 154:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

Drop-In Chess ClubWeekly Drop-In Chess Club for grades 4-8. Beginners welcomed. Come learn/improve your chess skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.

Wednesday, February 157:00—8:00 PMZoom

Abolition's Foot Soldiers: Female Anti-Slavery Societies in Antebellum Massachusetts

For at least the past three decades, scholars have argued that slavery's abolition would not have happened without interracial collaboration between politically-minded women. From 1830-1865, an interracial and transnational group of women insisted that the struggles for women's liberation and abolition were linked.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 1612:00—1:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Who Done It? Mystery Book Group

Who Done It?   Mystery Book GroupAre 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 February we are reading and discussing Blacktop Wasteland by S.…Learn More

Thursday, February 164:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Reading to Digby

Reading to DigbyReading to Digby  Come read to Digby, a Reading Therapy Dog certified by Dog BONES Therapy dogs. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful listener. Please drop by, email kgove@westnewburylibrary. org or call 978-363-1105 to reserve your 15 minutes.

Thursday, February 167:00—8:00 PMZoom

SAT Strategy Session: Presented by The Princeton Review

SAT Strategy Session: Presented by The Princeton ReviewRegistration is through Princeton Review -see link in the brochure
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Friday, February 1710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More
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Saturday, February 181:00—4:00 PMZoom

SAT Practice Test : Presented by The Princeton Review

SAT Practice Test : Presented by The Princeton ReviewRegistration required, directly through The Princeton Review. See brochure for more info. SAT Practice Test InformationRegistration link: https://secure. princetonreview. com/event?PSOId=520770
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Tuesday, February 2110:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Tuesday, February 214:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Reading to Lulu

Lulu with a FriendCome 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. 978-363-1105
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Wednesday, February 229:00—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, February 2210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Wednesday, February 224:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

Drop-In Chess ClubWeekly Drop-In Chess Club for grades 4-8. Beginners welcomed. Come learn/improve your chess skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.

Wednesday, February 226:30—7:30 PMLibraryG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Reading by Local Poet Alfred Nicol

In honor of the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, local poet, Alfred Nicol will read from his most recent publication, One Hundred Visions of War, a translation of Cent Visions de Guerre by Julien Vocance. These poems, written in 1916 in the trenches of WWI, are among the first haiku written in the west.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 231:00—3:00 PMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

CANCELED - Teen Paint Party

Teen Paint PartyThursday of school vacation.   Pick from a wide variety of paintings to create a unique masterpiece of your own!  The easy-to-follow video guide, and all supplies are provided. Bring a friend and paint a gift-worthy painting. Open to grades 7-12.…Learn More
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Friday, February 2410:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More
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Monday, February 274:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Legos

Pile of LegosJoin 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.
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Tuesday, February 2810:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Three  children and book tentCome 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 More

Tuesday, February 284:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

CANCELED - Reading to Lulu

Lulu with a FriendCome 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. 978-363-1105

Tuesday, February 286:00—7:00 PMZoom

Identity Theft, Fraud Prevention, and Online Safety

The G. A. R. Memorial Library and the Sage Center are partnering for a 3-part series on scams. 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 discuss how to spot and avoid scams, how to prevent identity theft, and steps to take if you have fallen victim.…Learn More