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Join our newly created group for a casual and fun conversation to find your next great read! The library will offer book suggestions and teach you how to use some of our favorite recommendation tools. We would love to hear about your favorite books too! No need to prepare a review in advance of this informal discussion.
We hope to see you there!
No registration required. This is an adult in-person program that will meet Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 PM.
Do you enjoy mystery, thriller and true crime novels? Come join the Case Closed Book Group!
The first meeting is on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
We read a variety of mystery, thriller and true crime books; fiction and non-fiction! New readers are always welcome. We also do not discourage those who were unable to finish the current title from attending – we welcome you to join the discussion anyways!”
This month’s title is “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston.
“Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.
The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job. Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job will be different. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.
Because the one thing she’s worked her entire life to keep clean, the one identity she could always go back to—her real identity—just walked right into this town. Evie Porter must stay one step ahead of her past while making sure there’s still a future in front of her. The stakes couldn’t be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge…”
Registration required. Register HERE.
Or copy this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-mpqT4uG9Mf1rstPsTVbf9pJEM-_D_o.
To submit your reading progress, click here!
Come play BINGO with us and track your reading progress for a chance to win a $30 gift card to Illume Books! Use the online form (linked above) to view the BINGO card and submit what you’ve read. Each submission will enter you into the raffle (even if you don’t hit BINGO), but you can only submit one book per category.
You can enter your submissions at any point during the Winter Reading challenge. Three lucky winners will each win a $30 gift certificate to Illume Books and all winners will be drawn after the conclusion of the program. Participants can win only once.
If you have any questions or would like a physical copy of the BINGO card, please speak with a reference librarian on the second floor.
The Winter Reading program runs from January 13th through March 15th.
Join the Newburyport Public Library Art Hive! The NPL Art Hive is held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Program Room.
What is an Art Hive? Art Hives are community art spaces where participants bring in their own arts and crafts projects to meet, exchange ideas, and socialize with fellow artists in an inclusive and respectful environment. They are often held at an art studio, a local venue, or a public library.
All skill levels are welcome. Please bring in your own supplies and projects to work on. The Library will also provide coloring pages, color pencils, and origami. Suggested art hive projects include knitting and crocheting, collaging, small-scale watercolors and/or drawings.
Adults only. See our calendar for dates. Please call 978-465-4428 x2 with any questions.
Saturday, October 19: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Monday, October 21: 9:30 am-7:30 pm
Tuesday, October 22: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
All donations must be brought in through the front door.
Hardcover, paperback and audio books only; no other media, textbooks or magazines will be accepted. Please, 8 box limit.
Wednesday, October 23: 2 pm-8 pm
FOL Members Only. Membership can be purchased at the library.
Entry numbers are available in the lobby starting at 12:00 pm Wednesday.
Thursday, October 24: 9:30 am-7:30 pm
Friday, October 25: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday, October 26: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Volunteers are always welcome. A volunteer sign-up book can be found in the library lobby next to the Book Sale poster or you can sign up online using Signup Genius HERE.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. Proceeds will benefit the Newburyport Public Library collections and programs.
The Newburyport Public Library is offering tons of fun events for summer! Check out our events calendar for details, and join us on Saturday, June 8, 2024 for our kickoff event with a petting zoo on the front lawn!
Download the Beanstack app or visit: newburyportpl.beanstack.org to create an account. If you used Beanstack last year, you should still have an account. If you want to log reading for multiple kids at the same time, we recommend using the app instead of a web browser.
Grand prizes this year include Walkie Talkies, Glow in the Dark Magnatiles, and more!
Download the Beanstack app or visit: newburyportpl.beanstack.org to create an account. If you used Beanstack last year, you should still have an account.
Log the minutes you read to earn badges and tickets.
What can you read? Anything! Just track the time you spend reading (or listening). Tracking your reading time or achieving activity badges earns you tickets, which you can then use to win prizes. And yes, you can use your summer reading book for school to earn tickets.
We will have two drawings this summer. Some of the prizes will change between the two drawings, but you’ll be able to enter for the grand prizes all summer long. Grand prizes will be drawn on the last day.
This year’s prizes include gift cards to Jen Ju Boba, Lexie’s, a Bluetooth projector, themed mystery bags, books, and more!
Come play BINGO with us and track your reading progress for a chance to win a $30 gift card to Jabberwocky!
Use the online form (linked below) to view the BINGO card and submit what you’ve read. Each submission will enter you into the raffle (even if you don’t hit BINGO). You can only submit one book per category.
Attending any program hosted by the Newburyport Public Library will also enter you into the raffle! Submit your attendance via the online form.
You can enter your submissions at any point during the Summer Reading challenge. Three lucky winners will each win a $30 gift certificate to Jabberwocky and all winners will be drawn after the conclusion of the program. Please note, participants can only win once.
If you have any questions or would like a physical copy of the BINGO card, please speak with a reference librarian on the second floor.
View the BINGO card and submit your reading progress HERE!
Prizes are funded by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library.
(Adapted from the American Library Association (ALA) website)
The theme for National Library Week 2024 is Ready, Set, Library! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina is the 2024 Honorary Chair.
National Library Week is the perfect time to visit your library. Bring the kids or invite your friends. Meet the librarians. Check out books or other great items in your library’s collection or attend a program. Take time to learn all your library has to offer!
The American Library Association needs your help spreading some library love by sharing what you appreciate most about the services and resources your library provides.
Do you love getting lost in the stories of the library’s summer reading program, storytime, or book club? When you walk through the library’s doors, are you looking for a quiet nook to study? Do you attend programs to enrich your mind, meet local authors, or find support from your community? What’s your favorite thing to check out—books, movies, outdoor games?
ALA wants to know how YOU library!
Participating is easy:
If you don’t have a photo to share, check out the Library Elements graphics at ilovelibraries.org.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to the gratification of supporting libraries, there’s also a chance to win great prizes from ALA. The promotion starts Sunday, April 7, at noon CT and ends Friday, April 12, at noon CT.
Join the #HowILibrary movement, and let’s make this the best National Library Week ever! Official Rules (PDF)
Be sure to follow your library on social media so you don’t miss out on all they have to offer.
Help spread the word about #NationalLibraryWeek and the #HowILibrary promotion by sharing these graphics on social media:
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Join our new in-person Spanish conversation group for adults!
All levels are welcome! However, it may be best suited for beginner and intermediate level speakers. Please note, this is not a class, but it is a great way to practice your Spanish conversational skills and connect with others who have an interest in the language. The group is led by a Spanish-speaking librarian and will meet every other Thursday at 5:30 PM for 45 minutes. Starts April 11th!
Registration is highly requested as space is limited to 6 attendees in the Library’s Director’s Room. Visit the Events calendar for dates.
Please contact the reference desk if you have any questions!
The library will be a polling place for residents of Ward 2 on Tuesday, September 19th. Residents can cast their vote from 7am to 8pm in the Program Room. Staff will be here to direct residents to the Program Room during the early morning hours the library is closed.
We are excited to offer residents of Ward 2 a place to vote this year and ask that our regular library patrons excuse the increased foot traffic coming in and out of the building throughout the day.
¿Le gusta leer libros en español? ¿O quisiera leer más y practicar su español?
¡La biblioteca lo invita a participar en nuestro grupo de lectura para adultos- El Círculo de Lectores! Nuestro grupo lee libros clásicos así también como aquellos recientemente publicados. Platicamos sobre la trama de la historia, los personajes, y su experiencia leyendo el libro. Los libros y platicas son completamente en español.
Discusiones se lleván a cabo en Zoom cada tercer martes del mes a las 3 pm. Visite nuestro calendario de eventos para encontrar nuestras siguientes fechas y libros.Si no puede participar, pero tiene interés en leer libros en español, visite nuestra colección en el segundo piso de la biblioteca. ¡Se agregan nuevos libros mensualmente!
¿Tiene preguntas? Contáctenos enviando un correo electrónico a info@newburyportpl.org o llamando a 978-465-4428 x242.
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Do you enjoy reading in Spanish?
We invite you to join our growing adult Spanish language book group- El Círculo de Lectores! This is best suited for those who feel comfortable reading and speaking in Spanish.
Discussions are held virtually every third Tuesday of the month at 3 PM. Future dates and titles can be found in our event calendar.
Not able to participate? Browse our growing Spanish collection in the second floor of the library! New books are added monthly.
Questions? Contact us by email at info@newburyportpl.org or by phone at 978-465-4428.
