Craft Buffet

Stop by our Activity Room, have a snack, and enjoy a variety of simple, no-mess crafts!  Drop in any time between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. This program is open to kids of all ages and abilities. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-buffet-33/

Children's Activity Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Drop-in Tech Time

Bring your simple technology questions for a drop in session. We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and  e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help. Please bring your chargers & pertinent usernames & passwords. Sessions can ......More

Bring your simple technology questions for a drop in session. We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and  e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help. Please bring your chargers & pertinent usernames & passwords. Sessions can last up to 30 minutes and will be run with available staff on a first come, first served basis. Contact [email protected] or call us at 978-465-4428 x 2 with questions. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-tech-time-327/

Reference Desk 2nd Floor Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond (VIRTUAL)

Discover the captivating world of Edgar Degas, a master of Impressionism known for his intimate portrayals of ballet dancers and everyday Parisian life. Through his innovative use of pastels and unconventional compositions, Degas captured fleeting moments with remarka......More

Discover the captivating world of Edgar Degas, a master of Impressionism known for his intimate portrayals of ballet dancers and everyday Parisian life. Through his innovative use of pastels and unconventional compositions, Degas captured fleeting moments with remarkable clarity and emotion. His works, ranging from elegant ballerinas to candid scenes at the racetrack, offer a unique glimpse into 19th-century French society. About the presenter: Jane Oneail is a sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Jane curates and delivers engaging art appreciation programs through her company Culturally Curious, founded in 2017. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com Virtual registration required. Register HERE. Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WpsKoLSlQ0u6O5QwLZOEqA https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/behind-the-curtain-edgar-degas-the-ballet-beyond-virtual/

Virtual Program Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Our weekly Zoom Yoga & Mindfulness classes are led by Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. Registration is not ......More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Our weekly Zoom Yoga & Mindfulness classes are led by Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. Registration is not required. The link is below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86526250492?pwd=QNpE1ExNeiAo672nRX4o1qadPlU4bS.1 Meeting ID: 865 2625 0492 Passcode: 463878 Ree’s classes are fun, engaging, and adaptable to suit all levels. She is committed to providing an enriching mind-body experience while focusing on breath, alignment, and posture. She enjoys incorporating meditation and breathing practices into her classes, as breath and mindfulness are the necessary foundations to yoga and all of its asanas, or postures. Ree is a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor since 1997 with a passion for Kriyas, Meditation, and Mantra to balance body, mind, and soul. She is also a Natural Vision Improvement teacher. She has taught yoga, natural vision improvement, meditation, and healthy ergonomics at Senior Centers, Yoga Centers, Adult Education centers, and gyms for over 20 years. She has taught people of all ages. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-and-mindfulness-class-virtual-275/

Virtual Program Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Drop-in Social Services Support

The City's licensed professional social worker Trish Boateng will offer regular drop-in hours at the Newburyport Public Library for any Newburyport resident who may need assistance on behalf of the City of Newburyport. Meetings will be offered on a first-come, first-s......More

The City's licensed professional social worker Trish Boateng will offer regular drop-in hours at the Newburyport Public Library for any Newburyport resident who may need assistance on behalf of the City of Newburyport. Meetings will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday afternoon at the library, 1:30-2:30 pm in our study room. See Reference staff for directions. Consultations and referrals are confidential and free to all. Get connected with assistance for food, housing, transportation, health, child care, or other necessities. The City's social worker also offers evening availability by appointment. See a librarian for more information.  https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-social-services-support-250/

Reference Desk 2nd Floor Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Circulo de Lectores (HYBRID)

¡Por primera vez, puedes asistir a esta reunión por Zoom o en persona en la sala de programas de la Biblioteca! ¿Le gusta leer libros en español? ¡La biblioteca lo invita a participar en nuestro grupo de lectura para adultos! Leemos libros clásicos así también como ......More

¡Por primera vez, puedes asistir a esta reunión por Zoom o en persona en la sala de programas de la Biblioteca! ¿Le gusta leer libros en español? ¡La biblioteca lo invita a participar en nuestro grupo de lectura para adultos! Leemos libros clásicos así también como libros recientemente publicados con una longitud de promedio de 250 a 350 páginas. Platicamos sobre la trama de la historia, los personajes, y su experiencia leyendo el libro. Los libros y platicas son en español. El libro que estaremos discutiendo este mes es el libro Latinx : en busca de las voces que redefinen la identidad latina por Paola Ramos. Los jóvenes latinos en los Estados Unidos están redefiniendo su identidad, rompiendo moldes establecidos, y despertando políticamente de maneras sorprendentes y poderosas. Muchos de ellos—afrolatinos, indígenas, musulmanes, queer e indocumentados tanto en zonas urbanas como rurales—representan voces históricamente ignoradas en el modo en que la diversa población de casi seis millones de latinos en los Estados Unidos ha sido representada. Hasta ahora. En esta inspiradora crónica de viaje de costa a costa, la periodista y activista Paola Ramos emprende una búsqueda de los individuos y comunidades que dan vida a un nuevo movimiento que esta definiendo el término controversial “Latinx”. Ramos nos presenta a un grupo de indígenas originarios de Oaxaca que ha reinventado la calle mayor de un pueblo industrial en el estado de Nueva York, a las “Las Poderosas”, que luchan por los derechos reproductivos en Texas, a unos músicos en Milwaukee que con sus ritmos confortan a otros sobre sus raíces... A lo largo de este viaje encontraremos también a activistas ambientales, trabajadores de campo, drag queens, e inmigrantes detenidos en la frontera. A partir de su trabajo periodístico sobre el terreno, así como de su historia personal, Ramos ilustra como el término “Latinx” ha dado paso a un sentimiento de pertenencia y solidaridad sin precedentes entre los latinos de este país. Relevante e inspirador, Latinx nos invita a expandir nuestra conciencia de lo que significa ser latino y ser estadounidense, y como ambas identidades conviven dentro y fuera de esta comunidad. Regístrese abajo o llamando al 978-465-4428 x2. Enviamos un enlace por correo electrónico a los participantes virtuales. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no recibe un enlace, o para poner un libro en espera envié un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 978-465-4428 x2. --- Do you enjoy reading in Spanish? We invite you to join our adult Spanish language book group! This is best suited for those who feel comfortable reading and speaking in Spanish. Please contact the reference desk if you have any questions! https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/circulo-de-lectores-hybrid-3/

Program Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Craft Corner

Join Miss Isa and make a simple craft.  This program is open to kids of all ages and abilities. Drop in any time between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-corner-33/

Children's Activity Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Rec the Library

For grades 6-12. Come hangout at the library with Kristen and Tarah! We'll have craft supplies and board games but feel free to bring anything you would like to work on (including homework). We'll be providing snacks! You don't have to be on time for this program and ......More

For grades 6-12. Come hangout at the library with Kristen and Tarah! We'll have craft supplies and board games but feel free to bring anything you would like to work on (including homework). We'll be providing snacks! You don't have to be on time for this program and you don't have to stay the whole time. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-hangout-2/

Program Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Drop-in Tech Time

Bring your simple technology questions for a drop in session. We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and  e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help. Please bring your chargers & pertinent usernames & passwords. Sessions can ......More

Bring your simple technology questions for a drop in session. We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and  e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help. Please bring your chargers & pertinent usernames & passwords. Sessions can last up to 30 minutes and will be run with available staff on a first come, first served basis. Contact [email protected] or call us at 978-465-4428 x 2 with questions. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-tech-time-277/

Reference Desk 2nd Floor Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Classics Book Group (IN PERSON)

Join NPL's Classics Book Group! This group meets in-person from 3-4 PM on the third Thursday of every month in the Director's Room. Please call 978-465-4428 x2 if you have any questions or would like to have a librarian put the book on hold for you.   For the month ......More

Join NPL's Classics Book Group! This group meets in-person from 3-4 PM on the third Thursday of every month in the Director's Room. Please call 978-465-4428 x2 if you have any questions or would like to have a librarian put the book on hold for you.   For the month of December, we will be discussing two plays by Henrik Ibsen, "An Enemy of the People," and "A Doll's House." An Enemy of the People "When the physician [Dr. Thomas Stockman] learns that the famous and financially successful baths in his hometown are contaminated, he insists they be shut down for expensive repairs. For his honesty, he is persecuted, ridiculed, and declared an "enemy of the people" by the townspeople, including by some whom have been his closest allies." --Goodreads A Doll's House "A groundbreaking play centered on the life of Nora Helmer, who navigates the complexities of marriage and identity in a patriarchal society. Set during the Christmas season, the play opens with Nora preparing for the holidays, reflecting the constraints imposed on her by her husband, Torvald Helmer, who views her more as a cherished possession than an equal partner. The narrative unfolds as Nora grapples with a secret from her past." --Joanne G. Kashdan, Ebsco https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/classics-book-group-in-person-15/

Director's Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Middle Grade Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Not sure what to read next? Looking for a fun after-school activity? Check out our Middle Grade Book Club (Ages 8-12)! Each month we’ll meet to discuss a different book, play games, and eat snacks. On December 18th we'll meet to discuss "The Library of Ever" by Step......More

Not sure what to read next? Looking for a fun after-school activity? Check out our Middle Grade Book Club (Ages 8-12)! Each month we’ll meet to discuss a different book, play games, and eat snacks. On December 18th we'll meet to discuss "The Library of Ever" by Stephen Messer. Call the library or log in to your MVLC account to request a copy of the book today!        "With her parents off traveling the globe, Lenora is bored, bored, bored—until she discovers a secret doorway into the ultimate library. Mazelike and reality-bending, the library contains all the universe’s wisdom. Every book ever written, and every fact ever known, can be found within its walls. And Lenora becomes its newly appointed Fourth Assistant Apprentice Librarian. She rockets to the stars, travels to a future filled with robots, and faces down a dark nothingness that wants to destroy all knowledge. To save the library, Lenora will have to test her limits and uncover secrets hidden among its shelves." Registration is requested (so we can plan snacks accordingly!) but drop-ins are also welcome. Caregivers are not required to stay for this program but kids should know how to get in touch with an adult should the need arise. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/middle-grade-book-club-ages-8-12-17/

Children's Activity Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

THE LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5PM TODAY

The Library is closing at 5 PM. We appreciate your understanding. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-library-closes-at-5pm-today-5/

Newburyport Public Library Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Movie Matinee: The Mountain Between Us (IN PERSON)

Join us for our Movie Matinees on Friday afternoons. This week we will be screening "The Mountain Between Us" (2017) starring Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, and Beau Bridges at 2:00 pm. This movie is rated PG-13. Run time 1 hour 52 minutes. "Stranded after a tragic plan......More

Join us for our Movie Matinees on Friday afternoons. This week we will be screening "The Mountain Between Us" (2017) starring Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, and Beau Bridges at 2:00 pm. This movie is rated PG-13. Run time 1 hour 52 minutes. "Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across the wilderness." Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow film buffs. This free event will be held in the Program Room and all are welcome! *Please note that movie showings are subject to change with short notice. For the most current movie schedule, we recommend checking with the library directly. The Library has assistive listening technology for individuals with reduced ranges of hearing that sends sound directly to a hearing device. Contact the library at 978 465-4428 ext. 2 before the program to learn more about this and other assistive technology options. Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow film buffs. This free event will be held in the Program Room and all are welcome! https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movie-matinee-tbd-in-person-130/

Program Room Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Tween & Teen Craft Pickup

For Tweens & Teens Stop by the teen loft between December 20 - January 3 to get your craft! The craft this week... Space Scratch Art! Supplies... https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tween-teen-craft-pickup-28/

Teen Area Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Drop-in Tech Time

Bring your simple technology questions for a drop in session. We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and  e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help. Please bring your chargers & pertinent usernames & passwords. Sessions can ......More

Bring your simple technology questions for a drop in session. We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and  e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help. Please bring your chargers & pertinent usernames & passwords. Sessions can last up to 30 minutes and will be run with available staff on a first come, first served basis. Contact [email protected] or call us at 978-465-4428 x 2 with questions. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-tech-time-328/

Reference Desk 2nd Floor Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Our weekly Zoom Yoga & Mindfulness classes are led by Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. Registration is not ......More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Our weekly Zoom Yoga & Mindfulness classes are led by Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. Registration is not required. The link is below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86526250492?pwd=QNpE1ExNeiAo672nRX4o1qadPlU4bS.1 Meeting ID: 865 2625 0492 Passcode: 463878 Ree’s classes are fun, engaging, and adaptable to suit all levels. She is committed to providing an enriching mind-body experience while focusing on breath, alignment, and posture. She enjoys incorporating meditation and breathing practices into her classes, as breath and mindfulness are the necessary foundations to yoga and all of its asanas, or postures. Ree is a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor since 1997 with a passion for Kriyas, Meditation, and Mantra to balance body, mind, and soul. She is also a Natural Vision Improvement teacher. She has taught yoga, natural vision improvement, meditation, and healthy ergonomics at Senior Centers, Yoga Centers, Adult Education centers, and gyms for over 20 years. She has taught people of all ages. https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-and-mindfulness-class-virtual-276/

Virtual Program Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Drop-in Social Services Support

The City's licensed professional social worker Trish Boateng will offer regular drop-in hours at the Newburyport Public Library for any Newburyport resident who may need assistance on behalf of the City of Newburyport. Meetings will be offered on a first-come, first-s......More

The City's licensed professional social worker Trish Boateng will offer regular drop-in hours at the Newburyport Public Library for any Newburyport resident who may need assistance on behalf of the City of Newburyport. Meetings will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday afternoon at the library, 1:30-2:30 pm in our study room. See Reference staff for directions. Consultations and referrals are confidential and free to all. Get connected with assistance for food, housing, transportation, health, child care, or other necessities. The City's social worker also offers evening availability by appointment. See a librarian for more information.  https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-social-services-support-251/

Reference Desk 2nd Floor Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950