September 2023

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Saturday, September 2Library Closed

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Sunday, September 3Library Closed

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Monday, September 4Library Closed

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Tuesday, September 54:30—6:00 PMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing Campaign

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing CampaignOngoing Campaign using Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Do you have a character you created? Come join our campaign.
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Wednesday, September 69:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Greet the Day Yoga Series

Greet the Day Yoga SeriesThis weekly 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
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Sunday, September 10Library Closed

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Tuesday, September 124:00—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

Tuesday, September 124:30—6:00 PMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing Campaign

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing CampaignOngoing Campaign using Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Do you have a character you created? Come join our campaign.
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Wednesday, September 139:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Greet the Day Yoga Series

Greet the Day Yoga SeriesThis weekly 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, September 137:00—8:00 PMZoom

Author Heather Wolf "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" via Zoom

This one is for our bird and nature lovers! Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are. " It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 137:00—8:00 PMZoom

Considering Lawn Alternatives via Zoom

It is estimated that lawns cover 32 million acres in the United States. In fact, turf is the largest crop grown in the US. But is there another way?Join Trevor Smith, Design and Education Manager for Weston Nurseries, for a virtual talk on the why, what, and how of lawn alternatives.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 17Library Closed

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Monday, September 187:00—8:00 PMZoom

Author Erica Cirino "Thicker Than Water The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis" via Zoom

Join Erica Cirino, photojournalist, scientist, and artist, as she discusses her book "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis". As plastic pollution piles up, time to negotiate real solutions is running out, and meanwhile plastics’ impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 194:00—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

Tuesday, September 194:30—6:00 PMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing Campaign

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing CampaignOngoing Campaign using Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Do you have a character you created? Come join our campaign.
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Wednesday, September 209:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Greet the Day Yoga Series

Greet the Day Yoga SeriesThis weekly 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, September 2011:00—11:45 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Story Yoga

Story YogaStory YogaJoin our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. This week we'll read " Bats at the Library".   Observation, darkness, hidden secrets - Lateral angle poses - Crow, TurtlePlease register for the class and bring your yoga mat.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 204:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

Drop-In Chess ClubDrop-In Chess Club for ages 8+.    All abilities welcome, including those new to chess. Come learn to play, or strengthen your game! Find out why it is the game of Kings and Queens!

Wednesday, September 206:30—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 the Friends of the Library page on our website.    Always looking for new members and volunteers.
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Thursday, September 2112:00—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 September we are reading and discussing The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 239:00 AM—1:00 PMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Book Donation Drop Off

Book Donation Drop OffWe're collecting books and more for our book sale in October.   Too many books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs or books on CD? Donate newer, gently used items in good condition to the Friends of the Library for their ongoing book sale inside and outside the library.…Learn More

Saturday, September 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMLibraryG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Big Trees of Northern New England

Do you want to learn about the biggest trees in Massachusetts and Northern New England?Wooden boatbuilder, outdoorsman and Big Tree Program measurer, Kevin Martin, will be showing and discussing these trees as described in his new book Big Trees of Northern New England.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 24Library Closed

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Tuesday, September 2610:00—10:30 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Library LawnG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Family Story TimeCome join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. If it's nice, we'll meet outside  in the back of the Children's Room. You can pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 261:00—2:00 PMLibraryG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Winter Wellness - Immune Support with Herbal Antivirals

Cold and flu season is around the corner and while most of us forget about it until we're sick in bed and feeling under the weather, strengthening our immune systems can help lessen the misery of cold and flu season. There are numerous antiviral and immune-supporting herbs we can incorporate to help our bodies fend off pathogens and feel better faster.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 264:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Legos

Pile of LegosFamily 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 and you can come in and play with your own creation. Families welcome. Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole hour.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 264:00—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, September 264:30—6:00 PMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing Campaign

Dungeons & Dragons - Ongoing CampaignOngoing Campaign using Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Do you have a character you created? Come join our campaign.
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Wednesday, September 279:00—10:00 AMOld Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury, MA, 01985

Greet the Day Yoga Series

Greet the Day Yoga SeriesThis weekly 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, September 2711:00—11:45 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Story Yoga

Story YogaStory YogaJoin our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. This week we'll read " Bats at the Library".   Observation, darkness, hidden secrets - Lateral angle poses - Crow, TurtlePlease register for the class and bring your yoga mat.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 274:00—5:00 PMFireplace RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Drop-In Chess Club

Drop-In Chess ClubDrop-In Chess Club for ages 8+.    All abilities welcome, including those new to chess. Come learn to play, or strengthen your game! Find out why it is the game of Kings and Queens!

Wednesday, September 275:30—7:00 PMTeen RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Teen Writing Program: Flash Fiction

Teen Writing Program: Flash FictionTransform Your Ideas into Flash Fiction! This program includes both discussions about the nature of flash fiction plus the opportunity to workshop your own short short stories. Learn techniques to hook readers from your very first line and discover how to infuse your writing with conflict and tension.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 284:00—5:00 PMZoom

Rainbow Book Club for Teens - Virtual

Rainbow Book Club for Teens - VirtualTeens aged 13 to 18 are invited to join us and 6 other participating Massachusetts libraries for a monthly virtual LGBTQIA+ book club! Each month we’ll gather to discuss a different YA book that features a character from the LGBTQIA+ community, talk about what we liked and didn’t like, and maybe give you a chance to connect with other teens who have similar interests.…Learn More
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Friday, September 2910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985
Library LawnG.A.R. Memorial Library490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Family Story TimeCome join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. If it's nice, we'll meet outside  in the back of the Children's Room. You can pick up a craft kit at the library and enjoy creating something at home.…Learn More

Friday, September 292:00—3:00 PMZoom

How NASA Is Combating Climate Change via ZOOM

The missions of NASA’s Earth Science Division help us to understand our planet’s interconnected systems, from a global scale down to minute processes. The division delivers the technology, expertise, global observations, and applications that help us map the myriad connections between our planet’s vital processes and the climate effects of ongoing natural and human-caused changes.…Learn More
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