Friends

There's Still Time!

Time to donate, and time to win! The Friends of the NTL Festival of Trees fundraiser continues to the end of December. Donate $25 and get:

- A tree added to the front window in your honor or for someone of your choosing

- A 1-year membership with the Friends (or renewal)

- Entered into a raffle for a $75 gift certificate to  ANNIE'S in Newburyport!

Full information can be found HERE.

Library News

Winter Reading Challenge

Visit the NTL to pick up your winter reading challenge! Just pick up the board (or print your own from home here), do 10 of the 13 challenges, return the form to the circulation desk for an NTL mug and hot chocolate!
Anyone can participate as long as they are able to return the board back to the circulation desk in order to receive their prize. 

Amy Roberts Art Exhibit

Visit the NTL not only for books, but to view the work of Massachusetts artist,  Amy Roberts. Her full bio can be found on her website. Don't miss it!  This exhibit will be up through the end of February.

Winter Hat & Mitten Drive

Help local residents stay warm this winter! We  hope you will consider donating a new hat or pair of mittens/gloves when you visit this December. Your donations will be delivered to the Pettengill House at the start of the new year. For more information, visit...

Donated items should be...
- NEW - In original packaging
- ALL SIZES - Men, women, and children items needed
- WARM - New England weather appropriate
- UNLIMITED - Donate as many as you wish!

Libby PIN Update

Beginning January 4, you will be asked to enter your PIN to access Libby or OverDrive. This is to ensure account security.
If you don't know your PIN, never fear! You can use the "forgot your password" feature, or you can contact us and we can reset it for you. For more information, please visit our website: http://ow.ly/iIOU50LZHqW
(You should only have to do this once initially, after that it will keep you logged in until you log out.)

Library Programs

Exciting New Program You Have Been Looking For!

Technology Help
January 11 from 3-5pm
Drop In
Get answers to questions about all things technical! Confused by that device that was supposed to change your life? Bring your questions and device to the library. This is a drop-in session with Tomas on a first come, first served basis. Please make sure to bring any passwords you need, charging cables and the device you need assistance with.

More information HERE!

6 Week Gentle Yoga Series

Begins January 24 on Tuesdays at 11am
Registration Required
Join Beth Houlihan of Roots to Wings Yoga & Healing Center for  Gentle Yoga class on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm at the Newbury Town Library. This will be a slower flowing gentle class that includes warm up stretching, breathing practices, twists and deep relaxation. No prior yoga experience needed.  More info here....
Register for January 24, January 31

Mindfulness Workshop

January 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Registration Required
The workshop goals are:

- Share the "What, Why, and How" of Mindfulness.

- Practice the mindfulness techniques we learn in a Group Mindfulness Exercise.

- Provide participants with supports and resources to customize a sustainable mindfulness practice at home that best fits their schedule and needs. More info here....  

Register for January 25

Fiber Fridays
Every Friday at 1:00pm
Drop In
(Formerly Knitting 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 other.

More information HERE!

Book Club

Wednesday, January 4, from 6 pm -7 pm
Join us for Book Club! We're reading Maid by Stephanie Land. It is available in regular print, large print, audiobook, and is downloadable from Overdrive as an ebook or audio book. Copies are available for pickup at the Circulation Desk.  

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!  No registration required.

Drop-In Genealogy Club

Wednesday, January 11, 2023  from 6-7pm
No Registration Needed
If you’ve done some family research but didn’t get very far, or if you’re just wondering how to begin looking for your ancestors, come to Genealogy Club! Genealogy Club is a monthly program for genealogy enthusiasts, beginner and experienced alike.  You will receive ideas, resources and motivation to help you uncover the life stories of your ancestors from others that attend (not a staff run program).
More information...

A Hodgepodge of Information

Popular Science Books

Like science but don't love reading textbooks? Perhaps one of these 25 popular science books will make learning science more appealing. They read more like fiction, but have a wealth of knowledge inside. You can search our catalog to see whether we own it or if it can be requested from one of our neighboring libraries.

Health Magazines

Looking for up-to-date health information? We have some magazines that are full of advice and suggestions.
Mayo Clinic Health Letter: http://ow.ly/M84250LWvqt
Harvard Women's Health Watch: http://ow.ly/cXEx50LWvqy

Free Covid Test Kits

You can pick up FREE covid tests at the library at the circulation desk.
You can also find them at Newbury Food Pantry, Counsel on Aging, Town Clerk, and the Board of Health Office.

A Bit About A Book
Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman
The long-awaited new book from the best-selling and beloved author of The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook--a collection of essential recipes for meals you'll want to prepare again and again.
Reserve your copy today!

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.