West Newbury, G. A. R. Memorial Library
Upcoming Events
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Story Yoga
Story YogaJoin our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. Each week will feature different themes. Please register for the class and bring your yoga mat. Meant for children aged newborn - six and their caregivers.
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Join the Friends at their monthly meeting. Discussing upcoming projects, book sales, fundraisers and more. Not a Friend already? Click here to join and support your library.
VIRTUAL: The Art Spy -- The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, "The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. " A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, "The Art Spy" uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces.…Learn More
Virtual: Tackling Backyard Invasive Plants
Nate Whitmer is a passionate native plant advocate and invasive plant removal specialist. As a landscaper who wanted to do more than cut grass and blow leaves, Nate has spent the last two decades learning about the plants found across the Northeast and how they affect the intricate North American ecosystem.…Learn More
Virtual - Sally Snowman, the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson
Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged. Please call the Library 978-363-1105 of check the Library website in case of inclement weather.…Learn More
Virtual - Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams
Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. We will meet in the Children's Room. You can make your craft here or take a craft kit home.…Learn More
Family/Friends Puzzle Race
We have room for 10 groups to try puzzle racing! All ages and all in good fun. Register your family/group of up to 6 people. Prizes will be given out for our Winning Team
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Hang Out with Frasier
Hang out with Frasier Wednesday, December 4:30-5:30 PMPlease come and make friends with Frasier. Frasier is a retired seeing eye dog,He loves stories and would like to hear you read to him. Drop by and have fun.
Dungeons & Dragons -Live Game with Magic
**Special Program** 4:30 - 6 pm D&D: The Lost Gem combines playing a game with the audience with a live magic performance to create a memorable and exciting 90-minute presentation.
Little Groove
The Little Groove music program is designed to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch. The engaging live music classes provide a safe and fun environment for little ones to explore their musical side.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged. Please call the Library 978-363-1105 of check the Library website in case of inclement weather.…Learn More
Fermented Pickles Workshop
During this one hour class on food preservation, you will learn the fundamentals of lacto-fermentation via a demonstration of how to make a carrot (or other seasonal) fermented pickle. Emily Makrez, owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things fermenting, farming, and foraging related, will show you how to pickle what's in season to make the most of your harvest and prevent food waste.…Learn More
Virtual - (how to avoid) "Death in Glacier National Park" with Author Randi Minetor
We love chatting with Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss the 10th anniversary (and rerelease) of her book, "Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent". Randi author of seven books in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. We will meet in the Children's Room. You can make your craft here or take a craft kit home.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Story Yoga
Story YogaJoin our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. Each week will feature different themes. Please register for the class and bring your yoga mat. Meant for children aged newborn - six and their caregivers.
Hang Out with Frasier
Hang out with Frasier Wednesday, December 4:30-5:30 PMPlease come and make friends with Frasier. Frasier is a retired seeing eye dog,He loves stories and would like to hear you read to him. Drop by and have fun.
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
VIRTUAL: Burglary at the Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This?
The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged. Please call the Library 978-363-1105 of check the Library website in case of inclement weather.…Learn More
Virtual - Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Bird Feathers - Function and Design
Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront", as she discusses the many fascinating functions of bird feathers—they’re not just for flight and warmth! Come with your questions because, as always, Heather will share beautiful pictures but we're also keeping plenty of time for Q&A.…Learn More
Virtual - Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Bird Feathers - Function and Design
Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront", as she discusses the many fascinating functions of bird feathers—they’re not just for flight and warmth! Come with your questions because, as always, Heather will share beautiful pictures but we're also keeping plenty of time for Q&A.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. Please call the Library in case of inclement weather 978-363-1105.…Learn More
Herbal Wellness Series
Join local clinical herbalist Hannah Sparks on a journey towards better health. Each segment of the six-part wellness series will review several herbs that we can work with to support our body's natural healing processes. Each session will meet the first Tuesday of the month, January through June, from 2 - 3pm and will include time for questions.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Little Groove
The Little Groove music program is designed to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch. The engaging live music classes provide a safe and fun environment for little ones to explore their musical side.…Learn More
Talk on Ticks, Mosquitos, and Poison Ivy @ Garden Club Monthly Meeting
West Newbury's Garden Club meets monthly. At their March meeting, long time garden club member Kathy Mandeville, will review tips to keep you safe from worrisome insects and plants this gardening season. Located at the 1910 Building Annex, 381 Main Street, West Newbury.
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged. Please call the Library 978-363-1105 of check the Library website in case of inclement weather.…Learn More
Hour of Code - Learn the Basics
Come learn the basics of coding using Code. org curriculum where coding is learned by creating and remixing music, playing Minecraft, or or other engaging games. With dozens of activities to choose from, with classifications by grade level and experience, your choices are vast! Introductory activities that will equip students with the basic coding skills and the confidence to create their own apps.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. Please call the Library in case of inclement weather 978-363-1105.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Join the Friends at their monthly meeting. Discussing upcoming projects, book sales, fundraisers and more. Not a Friend already? Click here to join and support your library.
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged.…Learn More
Virtual - Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: Thomas Jefferson
Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler,” Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month, we focus on Thomas Jefferson: He was a redhead, invented the swivel chair, and was bizarrely obsessed with proving that America’s mammals were bigger than Europe’s mammals.…Learn More
Virtual - Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses "You Can't Catch Us", A Story of Lady Bird Johnson
We are so excited to welcome author Shannon McKenna Schmidt to our virtual stage! They will be discussing her new book, "You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her" - the story of a women-led operation and an appeal for understanding and civility.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. Please call the Library in case of inclement weather 978-363-1105.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Little Groove
The Little Groove music program is designed to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch. The engaging live music classes provide a safe and fun environment for little ones to explore their musical side.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged.…Learn More
Saurekraut/Kimchi Workshop
During this one hour class, you will learn the fundamentals of lacto-fermentation via a demonstration of how to make sauerkraut with an explanation of how you can apply these same principles to making Kimchi. Emily Makrez, owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things fermenting, farming, and foraging related, is back to teach us more!You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to be able to safely ferment practically anything! We will also will touch on the health benefits of lacto-fermented food and how to add them to our diets.
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. Please call the Library in case of inclement weather 978-363-1105.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. This is a very special story time because Sherrie and Lulu join us. Free play after the story time is encouraged.…Learn More
Family Story Time
Come join Miss Kate for a fun storytime. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing a game. After the story time free play is encouraged. Please call the Library in case of inclement weather 978-363-1105.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Herbal Wellness Series
Join local clinical herbalist Hannah Sparks on a journey towards better health. Each segment of the six-part wellness series will review several herbs that we can work with to support our body's natural healing processes. Each session will meet the first Tuesday of the month, January through June, from 2 - 3pm and will include time for questions.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Join the Friends at their monthly meeting. Discussing upcoming projects, book sales, fundraisers and more. Not a Friend already? Click here to join and support your library.
Virtual - Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: James Madison
Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we turn to James Madison: Our teensiest president who tried to conquer Canada.…Learn More
Hour of Code - Learn the Basics
Come learn the basics of coding using Code. org curriculum where coding is learned by creating and remixing music, playing Minecraft, or or other engaging games. With dozens of activities to choose from, with classifications by grade level and experience, your choices are vast! Introductory activities that will equip students with the basic coding skills and the confidence to create their own apps.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons -ongoing campaign
On-going Campaign -Working through The Dragon of IceSpire PeakBring your own character, play one of ours, or we can help you create one. All are welcome.
Kombucha/Fermented Beverages Workshop
During this one hour class, you will learn how to make your own kombucha at home via a demonstration. Emily Makrez, owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things fermenting, farming, and foraging related, will show you how to keep a kombucha continuous brew so you can have an endless supply.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More
Gentle Yoga
Join Kelly Kelly Upson Tardiff for this gentle-paced class, allowing you to experience and practice a variety of basic yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and decrease stress. For beginners who can get up and down from the floor with ease, and also great for experienced students who desire a gentle pace.…Learn More