Drop-In Chess/Board Games

Monday June 23, 2025 is our drop-in games kick-off event! We will have games big and small set up around the library.  Big Games = Big Fun and PRIZES! Drop-in Chess/Board Games Monday afternoons all Summer long -all ages and abilities welcome! https://westnewburyl......More

Monday June 23, 2025 is our drop-in games kick-off event! We will have games big and small set up around the library.  Big Games = Big Fun and PRIZES! Drop-in Chess/Board Games Monday afternoons all Summer long -all ages and abilities welcome! https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-chess-board-games/

Children's Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

VIRTUAL: Governing With Pride -- A Look At LGBTQ+ Political Leaders

Explore the accomplishments of seven LGBTQ+ political leaders in America, from Harvey Milk to recent leaders like Pete Buttigieg. Learn about the positive impact that the Queer community has had on our nation's politics -- from local government to the country at large......More

Explore the accomplishments of seven LGBTQ+ political leaders in America, from Harvey Milk to recent leaders like Pete Buttigieg. Learn about the positive impact that the Queer community has had on our nation's politics -- from local government to the country at large. Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for more than 3 decades at several New York universities and colleges. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This program is hosted by the Tewskbury Public Library in partnership with other area libraries. Click to register for the Zoom link. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-governing-with-pride-a-look-at-lgbtq-political-leaders/

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Romani Culture Family Story Hour

Join Jezmina Von Thiele, author of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, for an engaging family program exploring Romani culture through storytelling and art. Kids will hear traditional Romani folk tales, learn about Romani artistic traditions, and take part in hands-on ......More

Join Jezmina Von Thiele, author of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, for an engaging family program exploring Romani culture through storytelling and art. Kids will hear traditional Romani folk tales, learn about Romani artistic traditions, and take part in hands-on activities that connect them to the stories and culture in a meaningful way. This interactive session is a great opportunity for families to learn about Romani history, creativity, and storytelling in a fun and welcoming environment. All are welcome! https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/romani-culture-family-story-hour/

Children's Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family 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. htt......More

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. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-legos-30/

Children's Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Story Yoga

Story Yoga Join our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. Each week will feature different themes.  It's Summer / Yoga Poses & Focus -  Please register for the class and bring your yoga mat. Meant for children......More

Story Yoga Join our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. Each week will feature different themes.  It's Summer / Yoga Poses & Focus -  Please register for the class and bring your yoga mat. Meant for children aged newborn - six and their caregivers. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-yoga-29/

Children's Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Dungeons & Dragons

Join our campaign. All abilities welcome. Learn how to play, or work on leveling up. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-dragons-37/

Teen Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Plant, Paint, Cross-Pollinate

Plant native seeds for your garden, paint a butterfly sign for your yard, cross-pollinate by talking to other participants and getting ideas on how to help save the pollinators in our communities. Appropriate for ages 10+ and fun for the whole family! ‘Plant Paint ......More

Plant native seeds for your garden, paint a butterfly sign for your yard, cross-pollinate by talking to other participants and getting ideas on how to help save the pollinators in our communities. Appropriate for ages 10+ and fun for the whole family! ‘Plant Paint Cross-Pollinate’ (PPCP) is a public art mural project led by artist Jenn Houle that cultivates ‘botanical belonging’, begins conversations about decolonizing public and private land, and restores ecosystem health with native plants. Through community art and nature workshops, PPCP inspires a cultural shift from echoes of colonization, lawns & imported plants, towards restorative land use: interspecies habitat for seasonal cycles in a shifting climate. For more Info click HERE Bring your old yard signs to be donated to this on-going community art project. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/plant-paint-cross-pollinate/

Library Lawn G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

VIRTUAL: The Art of Florence -- The Heart of the Renaissance

Explore the incredible creativity from the 14th to the early 16th-centuries of Florentine Renaissance artists such as Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Donatello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Sarto. Examine the role of the Medi......More

Explore the incredible creativity from the 14th to the early 16th-centuries of Florentine Renaissance artists such as Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Donatello, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Sarto. Examine the role of the Medici family in the flowering of Renaissance art in Florence. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in partnership with other area libraries and is sponsored, in part, by the Friends of the West Newbury Library. Click here to register for the Zoom link. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-art-of-florence-the-heart-of-the-renaissance/

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Who Done It? Mystery Book Group

Are you a Mystery fan? Ready to find out who done it? Join this lively group and tackle a new kind of mystery each month. For June we are reading and discussing The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen.  All are welcome. "Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village......More

Are you a Mystery fan? Ready to find out who done it? Join this lively group and tackle a new kind of mystery each month. For June we are reading and discussing The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen.  All are welcome. "Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These days, she's living quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of blowback from the events that forced her early retirement. But when a body turns up in Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a message from former foes who haven't forgotten her. Maggie turns to her local circle of old friends, all retirees from the CIA, to help uncover the truth about who is trying to kill her, and why. This 'Martini Club' of former spies may be retired, but they still have a few useful skills that they're eager to use again, if only to spice up their rather sedate new lives. Complicating their efforts is Purity's acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau. " Click here for more information on the book or to request a copy. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/who-done-it-mystery-book-group-30/

Fireplace Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Hang- Out with Lulu

Come and relax with Lulu, our lovable therapy dog. Lulu is certified through the Pets and People Foundation and she is a wonderful listener. Drop in and meet Lulu.  She loves people and attends the best tea parties. Call the library 978-363-1105 with any questions.......More

Come and relax with Lulu, our lovable therapy dog. Lulu is certified through the Pets and People Foundation and she is a wonderful listener. Drop in and meet Lulu.  She loves people and attends the best tea parties. Call the library 978-363-1105 with any questions. Please drop in. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hang-out-with-lulu-73/

Children's Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> The Whalemobile (4 Events)

The Whalemobile team takes you inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons. Appropriate for ages 6+ and fun for the whole family! Engage and Enlighten: Step inside our inflat......More

The Whalemobile team takes you inside the belly of a whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons. Appropriate for ages 6+ and fun for the whole family! Engage and Enlighten: Step inside our inflatable whale to discover the fascinating similarities and differences between whales and humans that highlight the uniqueness of these incredible marine beings. Why Whales Matter: Dive deep into discussions about the crucial role whales play in our planet's ecosystem. Understand their significance and impact on maintaining the health of our ocean and the planet. Protecting Our Planet's Giants: We empower students with knowledge about conservation efforts and the actionable steps they can take to safeguard these magnificent creatures and their habitats. Register for your start time for this 30 minute program. * Please Note, this program will be held at the Town Annex: 381 Main Street West Newbury, MA 01985 https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-whalemobile/

The Annex 381 Main Street, West Newbury

Drop-In Chess/Board Games

Drop-in Chess/Board Games -all ages and abilities welcome! https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-chess-board-games-2/

Fireplace Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Family Story Time

Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free  play is  encouraged. We will meet on the Library lawn  in back of  the Children's Room.  You can make your c......More

Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free  play is  encouraged. We will meet on the Library lawn  in back of  the Children's Room.  You can make your craft  here or take a craft kit home. Meant for ages infant - six.  Please drop in.  https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-story-time-233/

Children&#039;s Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985

Fortune Telling for Teens

Curious about divination tools like tarot, palmistry, and tea leaf reading? Join Jezmina Von Thiele, author of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, for a 90-minute interactive workshop exploring these traditional forms of divination. More than just a fun activity, fortu......More

Curious about divination tools like tarot, palmistry, and tea leaf reading? Join Jezmina Von Thiele, author of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, for a 90-minute interactive workshop exploring these traditional forms of divination. More than just a fun activity, fortune telling has long been a Romani survival trade, and this program will provide the often-overlooked cultural context behind these practices. Teens will get hands-on experience with different divination methods while learning about their history and significance in Romani culture. Come discover, learn, and explore in a welcoming and engaging space! Ages 12+ This is a three-part series, registering for one event will register you for all three. https://westnewburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fortune-telling-for-teens/

Teen Room G.A.R. Memorial Library, 490 Main Street, West Newbury, MA, 01985