Newburyport Public Library

For tweens & teens in grades 4-12. One Up Games is back with another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament! Up to 30 teens can participate. There will be prizes given out to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. All controllers and gaming consoles will be provided thanks to One Up Games. Registration is requested, drop-ins welcome.

Join us for books, songs, and fun for children ages 3-6. We combine music and movement with slightly longer stories to help preschoolers improve their attention span. Siblings are welcome. We have limited space, so we require registration. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your cooking habits. In this lively and practical online cooking class, culinary medicine educator and chef Christine Van Bloem will demonstrate how to create light, Mediterranean-inspired meals that feel satisfying, seasonal, and completely doable for one or two people.…Learn More

From Race Point Light all the way to Nobska Point Light - Jeremy D'Entremont will share the history and personal stories that make us want to make a trip out to explore the lighthouses of Cape Cod. Let Jeremy inspire you with a with a lighthouse tour just ready for summer planning! About the Presenter:Jeremy D'Entremont is the historian of the U.…Learn More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

Our toddler story time for ages 1-2 includes songs, short books, lots of rhymes, and other visual methods of storytelling. This story time is designed to engage children at this very active and wiggly age. Siblings are welcome. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

It's story time, baby! Join Miss Sienna for songs, fingerplays, and stories. Extra grown-ups are welcome! Please register everyone in your group so we can make sure there is room for everyone. See you there!Important info:This story time is for children under a year old or who are not yet walking.…Learn 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.…Learn More

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your cooking habits. In this lively and practical online cooking class, culinary medicine educator and chef Christine Van Bloem will demonstrate how to create light, Mediterranean-inspired meals that feel satisfying, seasonal, and completely doable for one or two people.…Learn More

Our toddler story time for ages 1-2 includes songs, short books, lots of rhymes, and other visual methods of storytelling. This story time is designed to engage children at this very active and wiggly age. Siblings are welcome. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

This adventure is for rising 5 & 6 graders. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away! You're now in your 2nd year at Everbright Academy, which means internships! All you need is a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided. As we will not have time to make character sheets at the start of sessions, you will need to attend a D&D 101 or the Tabletop Club if you need help making your own character sheet. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.

There will be no story time today, April 16. Please visit our calendar to see all of our upcoming sessions!

Our toddler story time for ages 1-2 includes songs, short books, lots of rhymes, and other visual methods of storytelling. This story time is designed to engage children at this very active and wiggly age. Siblings are welcome. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

Join us for a fun morning of stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 0-6. We have limited space, so we require registration to prevent overcrowding and to improve the quality of our programming. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

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 April, we will be discussing the modern classic "My Name Is Red" by Orhan Pamuk.…Learn 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 April 16th we'll meet to discuss "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang.…Learn More

For Tweens & Teens. Stop by the teen loft between April 17-25 to get your craft! The craft this week... Boba! The craft this week... Boba!

There will be no story time today, April 3. Please visit our calendar to see all of our upcoming sessions!

For Tweens & Teens. Stop by the teen loft between April 17-25 to get your craft! The craft this week... Boba! The craft this week... Boba!

We've hidden cats and dogs from some of our favorite books all around the Children's Room— can you find them? Any time during our open hours from April 21-25, come by the children's desk and grab a bingo sheet. Cross off each character as you find it.…Learn More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

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.…Learn More

La biblioteca lo invita a participar en nuestro grupo de lectura. El libro que estaremos leyendo es el libro "Diez mujeres" por Marcela Serrano.

Molly Ettenborough, Recycling and Energy Manager for the City of Newburyport, will be speaking about the growing challenges Massachusetts faces in solid waste disposal, including shrinking landfill capacity and how the state’s Solid Waste Master Plan is driving efforts to reduce disposal and increase diversion.…Learn More

We've hidden cats and dogs from some of our favorite books all around the Children's Room— can you find them? Any time during our open hours from April 21-25, come by the children's desk and grab a bingo sheet. Cross off each character as you find it.…Learn More

Use simple supplies to make incredible artwork! This program focuses on process and imagination instead of the final project. What will you make?Kids of all ages and abilities welcome. Drop in any time between 2:30 and 4:00 p. m. to participate.

This adventure is for rising 5 & 6 graders. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away! You're now in your 2nd year at Everbright Academy, which means internships! All you need is a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided. As we will not have time to make character sheets at the start of sessions, you will need to attend a D&D 101 if you need help making your own character sheet.

We've hidden cats and dogs from some of our favorite books all around the Children's Room— can you find them? Any time during our open hours from April 21-25, come by the children's desk and grab a bingo sheet. Cross off each character as you find it.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

In celebration of Earth Day, we're making seed bombs! Drop in any time between 2:30 and 4:00 to make these simple items out of seeds and liquefied paper pulp. Later, toss them anywhere you want flowers to grow. They don't take long to make, but the process can be messy, so consider wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty! This program is open to kids of all ages and abilities.

Join our in-person Spanish conversation group for adults!

We've hidden cats and dogs from some of our favorite books all around the Children's Room— can you find them? Any time during our open hours from April 21-25, come by the children's desk and grab a bingo sheet. Cross off each character as you find it.…Learn More

We've hidden cats and dogs from some of our favorite books all around the Children's Room— can you find them? Any time during our open hours from April 21-25, come by the children's desk and grab a bingo sheet. Cross off each character as you find it.…Learn More

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.

Join us for books, songs, and fun for children ages 3-6. We combine music and movement with slightly longer stories to help preschoolers improve their attention span. Siblings are welcome. We have limited space, so we require registration. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

If you’ve got a furry friend, you know they have their favorite toys and can be picky about what you bring home to them. This is your chance to swap those items for something they’d like! We will be hosting a Pet Supply Swap on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

Our toddler story time for ages 1-2 includes songs, short books, lots of rhymes, and other visual methods of storytelling. This story time is designed to engage children at this very active and wiggly age. Siblings are welcome. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

If you’ve got a furry friend, you know they have their favorite toys and can be picky about what you bring home to them. This is your chance to swap those items for something they’d like! We will be hosting a Pet Supply Swap on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.…Learn More

It's story time, baby! Join Miss Sienna for songs, fingerplays, and stories. Extra grown-ups are welcome! Please register everyone in your group so we can make sure there is room for everyone. See you there!Important info:This story time is for children under a year old or who are not yet walking.…Learn 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.…Learn More

Come play with a variety of building toys, including magnetic tiles and straws & connectors. Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome, but please take note that some of these building toys have small pieces. Drop in to our Activity Room any time between 3:00 and 4:30 p.…Learn More

Join us for NPL's Just the Facts Book Group! This month's pick is "Get the picture : a mind-bending journey among the inspired artists and obsessive art fiends who taught me how to see" by Bianca Bosker

Join the volunteers of Repair Cafe as we learn about Lamp Repair and Visible Mending. In today's society, we throw away vast amounts of stuff which only need a simple repair. But many of us have forgotten that we can repair things, or we no longer know how.…Learn More

Our toddler story time for ages 1-2 includes songs, short books, lots of rhymes, and other visual methods of storytelling. This story time is designed to engage children at this very active and wiggly age. Siblings are welcome. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

Join us for our first pet supply swap! If you’ve got a furry friend, you know they have their favorite toys and can be picky about what you bring home to them. This is your chance to swap those items for something they’d like! Suggestions include: new or lightly used toys, beds, snacks, clothing, scratching posts, leashes, collars, and carrying cases.…Learn More

Our toddler story time for ages 1-2 includes songs, short books, lots of rhymes, and other visual methods of storytelling. This story time is designed to engage children at this very active and wiggly age. Siblings are welcome. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

Join us for a fun morning of stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 0-6. We have limited space, so we require registration to prevent overcrowding and to improve the quality of our programming. Please register your entire party so we have an accurate headcount.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

For tweens & teens in grades 4-12. Let's celebrate National Boba Day with some boba bingo, boba trivia, and some sweet treats! There will be prizes.

Little Groove designs their programs to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch. Children enjoy being a part of the musical experience, using their bodies and voices to sing along to catchy songs that help them build important motor and social skills.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

The Teen Advisory Board, or TAB, is for teens in grades 9-12 who are looking to volunteer at the library. We are currently meeting once a month. Share your insight at at every meeting! We'll be discussing books, programs, and more!

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

Come talk with library administration, including Head Librarian Kevin Bourque! We will be available for the public from 1-2pm on the first Tuesday of the month. We will be in the 3rd Floor Conference Room to field questions, comments or concerns. Feel…Learn 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.…Learn More

This program focuses on four intriguing--and cutting edge--mysteries of the Universe. Each of these is now a major field of study, and scientists around the world believe we are on the brink of discovering mind-altering answers. 1. Is there life beyond Earth? 2.…Learn More

The Next Chapter Book Group invites you to join our monthly book discussion on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. We will be meeting at the Senior Community Center. This meeting will be held in the Boardroom. Registration is not required.

This program is for Tweens & Teens in grades 5-12 who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons. Doors open at 3 but feel free to come by anytime afterwards. Are you a new players who wants to join our library campaign? Do you just want to learn about the world’s most popular roleplaying game?? Or, do you just need a place to hangout and play D&D with your friends??? D&D 101 is here to help! These sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month.

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

Join our in-person Spanish conversation group for adults!

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.

Drop in any time in between 10:00 and 11:30 a. m. for some non-directed play. We'll have various toys out to promote pretend play and building skills. This program is best suited for ages 0-5, but interested kids of all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

In this class students will be introduced to the printmaking process of linocut. The class will cover techniques in carving linoleum, composition, ink mixing, and printing. At their own pace students will learn how to create a design and carve it in linoleum using carving tools.…Learn More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

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.…Learn More

Curious about natural burial and eco-friendly funeral options? In this workshop, we’ll explore how green burial supports a natural return to the earth. Learn about sustainable alternatives to conventional burial and cremation, ask questions, and join a thoughtful community conversation about caring for the planet, even at the end of life.…Learn More

Come learn to prepare and think about food in a new way. Vegetarian and professional chef, Leslie Cerier, will show us how to easily create delicious meatless food that will satisfy your palate and your body. This is a no-guilt program and you should attend whether you want to dabble with a few recipes or change your relationship with food altogether.…Learn More

Come catch the reading bug! Join us at the Parker River NWR Visitor Center for a children's story hour in the pollinator garden. Listen to stories then do a hands-on craft or take a self-guided walk to see the animals at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. The garden features a large stone seating area, but please feel free to bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs.…Learn 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.

Join NPL's monthly Arts & Crafts Social! We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Program Room. All skill levels are welcome! Please bring in your own supplies and projects to work on. The Library will provide coloring pages, color pencils, and origami.…Learn More

Enjoy beautiful bird photography which illustrates the diversity in avian feeding techniques, mating systems, migration feats, tool use, food storage, brood parasitism, nest building, and plumage coloration. Birds have the greatest diversity in form and behavior of any group of terrestrial vertebrates – they’re an exciting group of animals.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

Join us to learn about making delectable baked goods with Chef Kelcy!Welcome spring into your kitchen with this fun and informative virtual baking class hosted by the Newburyport Public Library! In this one-hour Zoom session, you’ll join Chef Kelcy live from her kitchen as she walks you through a trio of seasonal recipes perfect for the brighter days ahead.…Learn More

Drop in any time in between 10:00 and 11:30 a. m. for some non-directed play. We'll have various toys out to promote pretend play and building skills. This program is best suited for ages 0-5, but interested kids of all ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

We all have thoughts and feelings about the rise of book bannings in America so this is a great opportunity to have a discussion about it! Join author and professor, Samuel Cohen, for a conversation on his most recent release, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to, which is a book about banned books in the U.…Learn More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

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.…Learn More

The Norman Rockwell Museum commissioned David Polansky to develop “Music Through The Decades”, a fun filled hour in which the audience learns how the last hundred-plus years of American and world history have inspired so many of the songs we love.…Learn More

Come catch the reading bug! Join us at the Parker River NWR Visitor Center for a children's story hour in the pollinator garden. Listen to stories then do a hands-on craft or take a self-guided walk to see the animals at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. The garden features a large stone seating area, but please feel free to bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

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. &n…Learn More

Join our in-person Spanish conversation group for adults!

We won't have story time today, but please feel free to come to the library for play and socialization. We'll have the story time room open with scarves and shaker eggs out for babies' use. For safety reasons, open play is limited to non-walkers just as babies story time is.…Learn More

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.

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.…Learn More

Come play with a variety of building toys, including magnetic tiles and straws & connectors. Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome, but please take note that some of these building toys have small pieces. Drop in to our Activity Room any time between 3:00 and 4:30 p.…Learn More

Join us for NPL's Just the Facts Book Group! This month's pick is "When: the scientific secrets of perfect timing" by Daniel H. Pink

Come catch the reading bug! Join us at the Parker River NWR Visitor Center for a children's story hour in the pollinator garden. Listen to stories then do a hands-on craft or take a self-guided walk to see the animals at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. The garden features a large stone seating area, but please feel free to bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs.…Learn More

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

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.

We can help with the basics for your phones, laptops, computers, and e-readers. Stop by the 2nd floor reference desk for help.

The Teen Advisory Board, or TAB, is for teens in grades 9-12 who are looking to volunteer at the library. We are currently meeting once a month. Share your insight at at every meeting! We'll be discussing books, programs, and more!

Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teacher Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.