Community Room Booking

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary.org/about-us/policies......More

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary.org/about-us/policies/meeting-room-policy Use of the community room as a Community Booking does not constitute endorsement by the Library or the Library Board of Trustees. With the exception of dues collection, collecting money during meetings or events is not permissible. If you attend this event and are asked for money or selling is happening, please feel free to contact us and let us know at: 978-465-0539. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-room-booking-287/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Storytime

Join us for storytime! Recommended for ages 0-5, with siblings always welcome! https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-276/

Children's Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Red Cross Blood Drive

Be a community hero and donate blood! https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/red-cross-blood-drive-2/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Fiber Fridays

Bring your latest project and knit/crochet/embroidery/etc with us on Friday afternoons at 1pm - all levels welcome! Participants bring their own supplies and work on their own projects. This is a great time to connect with other fiber crafters and learn from each othe......More

Bring your latest project and knit/crochet/embroidery/etc with us on Friday afternoons at 1pm - all levels welcome! Participants bring their own supplies and work on their own projects. This is a great time to connect with other fiber crafters and learn from each other. Registration is not required. This program is run by Head of Circulation, Liz Flaherty, who has a background in knitting, crochet and other fiber crafts! https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fiber-fridays-157/

Main Library The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Room Booking

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Local History Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Craft Supply Swap

Are you a crafter looking to freshen up your supplies?  Participate in the Newbury Town Library’s Craft Supply Swap!  Bring new or gently used arts and crafts materials to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies. Only arts and crafts-related items will be accept......More

Are you a crafter looking to freshen up your supplies?  Participate in the Newbury Town Library’s Craft Supply Swap!  Bring new or gently used arts and crafts materials to the library to swap for new-to-you supplies. Only arts and crafts-related items will be accepted.  Suggested items include yarn, decorative paper, fabric scraps, paints, beads, etc. Use the friend rule — please only donate items in a condition good enough that you’d give it to a friend. Donations will be accepted starting on Thursday October 30th through 5pm on Friday October 31st.  Please DO NOT put any craft donations in the book drop or leave donations by the front door.  The library will accept donations ONLY during our open hours. Note: Donations are not required to participate in the Swap, but donors will be allowed to browse donated supplies first.  Any leftover supplies will be donated to various local organizations starting with the Newbury Elementary School.  No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Newbury Town Library. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-supply-swap-3/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Room Booking

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary.org/about-us/policies/me......More

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary.org/about-us/policies/meeting-room-policy . Use of the community room as a Community Booking does not constitute endorsement by the Library or the Library Board of Trustees. With the exception of dues collection, collecting money during meetings or events is not permissible. If you attend this event and are asked for money or selling is happening, please feel free to contact us and let us know at: 978-465-0539. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-room-booking-270/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next?  Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic revie......More

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next?  Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris is her newly released novel from Lake Union Publishing. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. This program will be recorded and uploaded to the Ashland Public Library's YouTube Channel. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails. Register directly with Zoom HERE. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-historical-fiction-book-recs-with-bestselling-author-jane-healey-11/

Virtual The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews

Not sure what to read next?  Join Jody, monthly, for 30 minutes of book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. ......More

Not sure what to read next?  Join Jody, monthly, for 30 minutes of book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books! We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times!), reads voraciously, and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what she'll be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. This program will be recorded and uploaded to Ashland Public Library's YouTube Channel. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails. Register directly with Zoom HERE. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-thriller-horror-book-recs-with-bookstagrammer-jody-blanchette-aka-redreadreviews-11/

Virtual The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Room Booking

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary.org/about-us/policies......More

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary.org/about-us/policies/meeting-room-policy Use of the community room as a Community Booking does not constitute endorsement by the Library or the Library Board of Trustees. With the exception of dues collection, collecting money during meetings or events is not permissible. If you attend this event and are asked for money or selling is happening, please feel free to contact us and let us know at: 978-465-0539. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-room-booking-313/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Chapters & Chatter Club

New book! Come by our book club meeting of the Chapters and Chatter Club! We will read and talk about different books. Miss Nicky and the members will read the first chapter of a book aloud, discuss the book, and do an activity related to the book. Copies of the mon......More

New book! Come by our book club meeting of the Chapters and Chatter Club! We will read and talk about different books. Miss Nicky and the members will read the first chapter of a book aloud, discuss the book, and do an activity related to the book. Copies of the month's book will be available to check out to continue reading at home. The book club will meet every three weeks. Please try to limit to two absences per book so that the kids can all be on the same page with their reading. Ages: 8-12 https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chapters-chatter-club-22/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Book Club : The God of the Woods

Join us for Book Club! We will be discussing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. The book is available in regular print, and large print, and audio and is downloadab......More

Join us for Book Club! We will be discussing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. The book is available in regular print, and large print, and audio and is downloadable from Libby as an eBook and eAudiobook. Copies are available for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Discussion questions can be found here. The Newbury Library Book Club is now meeting on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm. New members are welcome and encouraged! To receive the Book Club e-Newsletter, sign up here. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-club-103/

Main Library The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Early Bird Storytime/Playgroup-Process Art

Do your little ones wake up on the earlier side? Need something to do after dropping the older kids at school? Join us for songs and stories at 9:30 a.m. Early Bird Storytimes on Thursdays! STEM Playgroup outside after Storytime at 10am. This event will be jointly pr......More

Do your little ones wake up on the earlier side? Need something to do after dropping the older kids at school? Join us for songs and stories at 9:30 a.m. Early Bird Storytimes on Thursdays! STEM Playgroup outside after Storytime at 10am. This event will be jointly presented by the Newbury Town Library and Family Connections. https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/early-bird-storytime-playgroup-stem-activities-6/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL: Art & World War II -- Hitler’s Cultural Ambitions and Nazi Theft

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   From his failed attempts as a painter to his grand plans to loot European masterworks, art played a central role in Hitle......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   From his failed attempts as a painter to his grand plans to loot European masterworks, art played a central role in Hitler’s personal life and political strategies. Learn more about Nazi exhibitions of so-called “degenerate art,” theft from European churches, museums and private collections, as well as the challenge of restoring works to their rightful heirs today. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, owner of Culturally Curious. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.  https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-art-world-war-ii-hitler-s-cultural-ambitions-and-nazi-theft/

Virtual The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

BollyX

BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world.  Join Swasti for this 45-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, ......More

BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world.  Join Swasti for this 45-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and smiling. This class is for people of all fitness levels and no previous dance experience is required for this joyous workout with Swasti.  Wear workout clothes, bring water and your smile! This program is intended for adults.  Teens are welcome with a participating adult.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Newbury Town Library.  https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bollyx-5/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Teddy Bear Storytime

Join us for storytime! Bring your favorite teddy bear! Recommended for ages 0-5, with siblings always welcome! https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teddy-bear-storytime-48/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Fiber Fridays

Bring your latest project and knit/crochet/embroidery/etc with us on Friday afternoons at 1pm - all levels welcome! Participants bring their own supplies and work on their own projects. This is a great time to connect with other fiber crafters and learn from each othe......More

Bring your latest project and knit/crochet/embroidery/etc with us on Friday afternoons at 1pm - all levels welcome! Participants bring their own supplies and work on their own projects. This is a great time to connect with other fiber crafters and learn from each other. Registration is not required. This program is run by Head of Circulation, Liz Flaherty, who has a background in knitting, crochet and other fiber crafts! https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fiber-fridays-158/

Main Library The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

One Up Games: Open Gameplay with Virtual Reality

Attention gamers in grades 5-12! Back by popular demand! Join us in the Community Room on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will be hosting a video game free play event with One Up Games! The program will feature Open Gameplay and VR (virtual real......More

Attention gamers in grades 5-12! Back by popular demand! Join us in the Community Room on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will be hosting a video game free play event with One Up Games! The program will feature Open Gameplay and VR (virtual reality). Current and retro games will be available on Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch! Oculus Quest VR headsets will also be available to use.   https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/one-up-games-open-gameplay-with-virtual-reality-2/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Room Booking

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Local History Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Dads and Donuts

Come to our Dads and Donuts event to get quality bonding time with your child, listen to some stories, and eat donuts! You don't have to be a dad to come- all family members are welcome.   Ages 0-5 https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dads-and-don......More

Come to our Dads and Donuts event to get quality bonding time with your child, listen to some stories, and eat donuts! You don't have to be a dad to come- all family members are welcome.   Ages 0-5 https://newburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dads-and-donuts-31/

The Lois M. Anderson Community Room The Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922