Library News

Newest Board of Trustees

We would love to welcome our Library Board of Trustees. New to the board is Patty Olsen and we have returning board member Dick Passeri. Terry Litterst, Dick Ravin and Beth Cennami continue to serve on the board of trustees as well. Thank you for all your hard work on behalf of the library!

Library Programs

Summer Concert with Singer Songwriter/Blues Les Sampou

June 21 from 5:30-6:30pm
Please join us for a midweek summer concert with Les Sampou. Les Sampou's musical program is based on her original songs, blues and folk selections, and heartfelt and humorous stories she tells from her years of being on the road. Her emotional voice and haunting lyrics stay with her audience long after the curtain closes. Sampou has performed at Montreal Jazz Festival, SXSW, Toronto Blues Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival (where she won the New Folk Songwriting Award), Philadelphia Folk Festival, Winnipeg, and Falcon Ridge to name a few.  Join us behind the library for a great performance! Please bring a chair or blanket to watch the performance.
More info here....  

Native Americans of New England: History, Colonial Legacies, and Survival

June 1 from 7:00-8:00pm (Virtual)
Registration Required
Explore the history of Native Americans in New England in this program led by Christoph Strobel, a Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is the author of many articles and books on this subject.
*In collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register On Zoom Here

 Presidential Library Programs,
a Virtual Series

Every Tuesday in June at 2pm (Virtual)
Registration Required
Each Tuesday explore a different aspect of a President's history with a different Presidential Library!
In collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library.
June 6 , June 13, June 20, June 27

Book Club

Wednesday, June 7, from 6pm -7pm
Join us for Book Club! We're reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. 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.

Technology Help
June 14 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!

Genealogy: FamilySearch Presentation
Wednesday,  June 14 at 5:30pm
Come learn about the FamilySearch Center in Exeter, NH. They will talk about using the FamilySearch site, as well as the equipment they have onsite. No registration needed!
**This presentation takes the place of our regularly scheduled Genealogy Club meeting.

Explore Massachusetts -- Off The Beaten Path

June 20 from 7:00-8:00pm (Virtual)
Registration Required
Author Maria Olia will discuss her brand new book, Massachusetts Off the Beaten Path, in this ZOOM webinar. 
*In collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library.
Register On Zoom Here

Summer Showtime Series

June 30 from 2:00 - 4:00pm
This showing kicks off a summer long movie watching series at the library! Join us for a showing of "5 Flights Up", starring Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Cynthia Nixon, Alysia Reiner, Carrie Preston. Light refreshments will be provided; no registration needed.

More info...

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!

A Hodgepodge of Information

Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced

The 2023 Pulitzer Prizes were announced at the beginning of May. The different general categories are: journalism and books/drama/music. Check out the winners here.

Library of Things 

We have recently added a garden shovel and hand tools to our Library of Things collection. We will be adding more exciting things soon so keep an eye out here and on social media for the latest additions. Check out the hand tool set. Check out the shovel. Check out the ph tester.

Libby Has Replaced the OverDrive App 
As of May 1, 2023

The OverDrive app has been retired, but never fear, you can use the Libby app that does the same thing! The Libby app was built to be a bit more intuitive for users. If you have any questions, please stop by or call us or you can review the changes HERE.

Free Covid Test Kits and Masks

You can pick up FREE covid tests at the library at the circulation desk. And if you would like a mask, just ask at the circulation desk.
You can also find Covid test kits at Newbury Food Pantry, Counsel on Aging, Town Clerk, and the Board of Health Office.

A Bit About A Book
The Woman Beyond the Sea by Sarit Yishai - Levi
An immersive historical tale spanning the life stories of three women, The Woman Beyond the Sea traces the paths of a daughter, mother, and grandmother who lead entirely separate lives, until finally their stories and their hearts are joined together.
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.

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