Library News

Harvest Fest
October 28, 10am-2pm

The Friends of the Newbury Library are excited to bring you Harvest Fest; this year with a soup contest! We'll also have Touch-a-Truck (weather dependent), crafts, raffles, bake sale, and a literary pumpkin contest. There's something for the whole family to enjoy so we hope you can join us!

Literary Pumpkin Contest!
Pumpkin entries accepted Tuesday, October 24th – Friday, October 27th.

Join in on the fun and enter our Literary Pumpkin Contest at our annual Harvest Fest!  Entries must have a reference to a work of literature. Pick up an entry form at the Library, or click here to print one, and drop it off at the Library.

All info and entry form can be found here!

eCards now available!

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and signing up for an electronic library card (eCard) has never been easier. Newbury residents who do not yet have a library card can now register online for an eCard that provides immediate access to the library’s electronic collections such as Kanopy, Hoopla, Creativebug and more! Learn more at Newbury Town Library eCards or give us a call or stop in - we're happy to tell you all about it.

Youth Happenings

Buddhaful Souls Yoga
Wednesday, October 25 from 11:15-12:00pm

Join us alongside Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio for a session of kid-friendly yoga. Learn techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness guided by our expert Elissa Shoreman. All ages welcome, bring your own yoga mat!

Register here!

Henna with Shruthi!
Saturday, October 14 from 10:30-11:45am

Make your own Henna design with Shruthi Reddy! Learn about the history of Henna, how to mix the paste, make cones, and try some simple designs.  

All materials will be provided.

Ages 10+

Register here!

Ongoing Programs

Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, October 17 from 4-4:30pm

Help decide what happens at your library! Come join us for snacks and to chat about books and events in the craft room. 

Register here!

Read to a Therapy Dog
Wednesday, October 11 from 3:30-4:30pm
Wednedsay, October 25 from 3:30-4:30pm

Come and read to a certified therapy dog! This program is to help kids work on their read-aloud skills.

Sign up on our calendar!

Storytime

*Please note, there will be no storytimes the week of October 24th
For ages 0-5 (siblings welcome) 
Join us for a morning of songs and stories!
Tuesdays & Fridays @10am
Thursdays @9:30am
Sign up on our calendar!

Pokemon Club

Thursday, October 5 at 3:30 (Register)
Thursday, October 19 at 3:30 (Register)

Grab your trading cards, and come join us for Pokemon Club!

Recommended for ages 7+.

LEGO Club

Friday, October 6 @ 3:30 p.m.  (Register)
Friday, October 20 @ 3:30 p.m.  (Register)

Get creative with our huge collection of Legos!

Recommended for ages 5+.

Did You Know?

Halloween is almost here ! 

We Want to Surprise You!
Not sure what to read? Don’t have time to place holds? Let us surprise you!  Fill out our Surprise Book Bundles form, and our Youth Services staff will select various books for you to read.  Available for ages 0-18. Click for more information.

Children's Room Events Calendar
Printed copies of our calendars are available at the library. Pick one up the next time you are in and never miss a storytime again!

Don't Forget To Laugh!

A few things to remember...

- We will use the library newsletter, website and social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to communicate any additional changes in services.

- Got a question? Ask us! Staff is available by email to answer your questions. We will try to respond within 24 hours on our open days.

- The Library at Home is always open at newburylibrary.org/books/libraryathome

- WIFI is available in the library parking lot. You can connect even if you aren’t in the building.

- We are open on Saturdays between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

Click Here to view the Newbury Town Library  Children's Newsletter - October 2023