May 2023

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Tuesday, May 210:00—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, May 24:00—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, May 24:00—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, May 39:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Spring Yoga Series

We have extended yoga with Sharon again due to its popularity! 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, May 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

Wednesday, May 34:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

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, May 37:00—8:00 PMZoom

Composting and Mulching for Climate-Wise Gardening

Learn how to increase the moisture-holding capacity of the soil in your garden, lawn, and woodlands by recycling kitchen scraps, leaves, grass clippings, brush and other yard debris into compost and mulch.   Compost holds onto moisture and dramatically improves the water-holding capacity of soils.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 44:00—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  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.
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Friday, May 510:30—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, May 811:30 AM—12:00 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 hereClasses tend to fill very quickly.…Learn More

Monday, May 87:00—8:00 PMZoom

Lioness of Boston -- The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

Author Emily Franklin will discuss her brand new novel, 'The Lioness of Boston,' in conversation with author Dawn Tripp, in this ZOOM webinar. 'The Lioness of Boston' is a deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 910:00—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, May 910:30—11:15 AMLibraryG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Goats To Go

The goats from Goats To Go are going on a library tour! Stop by to meet them, pet them, and learn about goats while they are in West Newbury! Goats To Go, located at Great Rock Farm in Georgetown, MA, is a family-owned and -operated service that supports weed and brush removal projects, as well as events such as talks & workshops, Goat Hikes, and Goat Yoga & Snuggle classes with their baby fainting goats.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 94:00—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, May 109:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Spring Yoga Series

We have extended yoga with Sharon again due to its popularity! 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, May 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

Wednesday, May 104:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

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, May 106:30—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, May 118:00—10:00 AM693 Main Street

Guided Bird-Watching Walk with Mass Audubon at Mill Pond

Mass Audubon is pleased to offer this free bird-watching walk made possible by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the West Newbury Cultural Council. Participants will learn about bird migration, breeding behavior, and field identification. This program is for birdwatchers of all skill levels.…Learn More

Thursday, May 1112:00—1:00 PMZoom

First City on Mars -- An Urban Planner’s Guide to Settling the Red Planet

Award-winning author and Tufts University Professor Justin Hollander will give a presentation based on his new book, First City on Mars: An Urban Planner’s Guide to Settling the Red Planet, in this ZOOM webinar. Hundreds of novels, films, and TV shows have speculated about what it would be like for us Earthlings to build cities on Mars.…Learn More

Thursday, May 114:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

CANCELED - Reading to Digby

Reading to DigbyReading 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.
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Friday, May 1210:30—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, May 1511:30 AM—12:00 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 hereClasses tend to fill very quickly.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1610:00—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, May 164:00—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, May 179:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Spring Yoga Series

We have extended yoga with Sharon again due to its popularity! 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, May 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

Wednesday, May 174:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

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, May 177:00—8:00 PMZoom

Great Hikes In New England For Families

Author Sarah Lamagna will discuss her new book, Hiking with Kids New England: 50 Great Hikes for Families, in this ZOOM webinar. About The Book: New England has a lot to offer so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the top outdoor tourist destinations in the country.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 182:00—3:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Singing Frogs with the Mass Audubon

One sure sign of spring is the sound of singing frogs. Why do frogs sing, and how can we identify their calls? Frogs can be very sensitive to pollution and climate change and can be a strong indicator of how healthy an environment is. Learn the different frogs found in Massachusetts, as well as how to identify them by their calls.…Learn More

Thursday, May 187:00—8:30 PMZoom

New England Native Flora

This presentation focuses on the native plants of New England. Plants native to our region are easier to maintain, better able to withstand New England weather and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits. The trees, shrubs, and perennials that evolved here can grow here with much less input from you.…Learn More
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Friday, May 1910:30—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, May 2211:30 AM—12:00 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 hereClasses tend to fill very quickly.…Learn More

Monday, May 224:00—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, May 2310:00—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, May 234:00—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, May 249:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Spring Yoga Series

We have extended yoga with Sharon again due to its popularity! 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, May 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

Wednesday, May 244:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

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, May 247:00—8:30 PMZoom

Large Predators: What's the connection to biodiversity?

Join wildlife manager, Dominic Noce, as he discusses his experience working in the large predator conservation field in the U.S. and Africa. He will explain why the preservation of large predators is important and how providing young people experiential education opportunities can have long-term environmental benefits.
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Thursday, May 2512:00—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 May we are reading and discussing A Dark-Adapted Eye by Barbara Vine.…Learn More
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Friday, May 2610:30—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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Tuesday, May 3010:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Pop-Up Family Story Time

Join Miss Kate for a fun-filled Story Time. Stories, fingerplays, games and crafts,Plus a bonus Miss Lulu - the cutest dog and best listener with her Mom, Sherrie Carrollwho is teaching us sign language! 

Tuesday, May 304:00—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, May 319:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Spring Yoga Series

We have extended yoga with Sharon again due to its popularity! 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, May 3110:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Pop-Up Family Story Time

Join Miss Kate for a fun-filled Story Time. Stories, fingerplays, games and crafts,Plus a bonus Miss Lulu - the cutest dog and best listener with her Mom, Sherrie Carrollwho is teaching us sign language! 

Wednesday, May 314:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

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, May 317:00—8:00 PMZoom

Momfluenced -- Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture

Author Sara Petersen will discuss her brand new book, Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture, in this ZOOM webinar. Sara will be in conversation with Cloe Axelson, the senior editor of WBUR’s opinion page, Cognoscenti.…Learn More