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Newbury Town Library

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About Us:

The Newbury Town Library is a member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) — an alliance of 36 Massachusetts libraries embracing the sharing of materials, resources, and services. Some of the things our library offers are discounted museum passes, study areas, computers, research resources, magazines, and newspapers, as well as books, eBooks, and free music downloads via Freegal.


Upcoming Events at Newbury Town Library

Ukulele with Julie!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Byfield, MA
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Recent News

Newbury Town Library Happenings Newsletter - January 2024

January 2024 Update 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: 1. A tree added to the front window in your honor or for…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - December 2023

Mitten & Hat Drive December 1 - December 31, 2023 We are excited to hold our third annual Mitten & Hat 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…

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Newbury Town Library Update - December 2023

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Newbury Town Library Update - November 2023

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - November 2023

Harvest Fest October 28, 10am-2pm The Friends of the Newbury Library are excited to bring you Harvest Fest; this year with the return of the soup contest! Join us for Touch-A-Truck, kids' crafts, fall photo booth, great raffles, the Literary…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - October 2023

Library News Harvest Fest October 28, 10am-2pm The Friends of the Newbury Library are excited to bring you Harvest Fest; this year with a soup contest! We'll also have Touch-a-Truck (weather dependent), crafts, raffles, bake sale, and a…

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Newbury Town Library Update - October 2023

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Newbury Town Library Update - September 2023

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - September 2023

Library News Open On Saturdays Starting September 9 - Memorial Day 10am - 2pm Harvest Fest October 28, 10am-2pm Save the date! Touch-a-truck, literary pumpkin contest, games and more! Harvest Fest is coming back in full swing this October. Be…

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The History Roundtable Newsletter - September 2023

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The Newbury Town Library News - August 10, 2023

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Newbury Town Library Programs - August 2023

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Newbury Town Library Update - August 2023

August 2023 Update Library News Food Drive We are still collecting non-perishables to benefit the First Parish Newbury Food Pantry during the month of July. The wish list can be found HERE. Summer Reading This year’s theme is…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - August 2023

Library News It's not too late to start your Summer Reading! Start your Summer Reading Log today and collect prizes for reading through our Read and Bead program! Every 20 minutes of reading awards 1 bead, for every 6 beads you get a free brag…

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The Newbury Town Library News - June 20, 2023

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Newbury Town Library Update - July 2023

Library News Food Drive Slower donations and increased demand often mean food pantries run low on supplies. The NTL is holding a food drive in the month of July to benefit the First Parish Newbury Food Pantry. Anytime the library is open you are…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - July 2023

Library News Youth Happenings Curious Minds STEM Program Tuesday, July 11 from 2-3pm A class designed for the curious minds, who like to explore through hands-on challenges. Kids will engage in open-ended real-life problems where they are…

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Newbury Town Library - Plant Sale 2023

Big News and Bigger Thanks! The details are in and we couldn’t be more elated. With about 1,000 plants, donated by neighbors and friends, nurseries and farms, we raised over $5,000, our best ever fundraiser! We think our plant sales are…

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Newbury Town Library Update - June 2023

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…

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Newbury Town Library - Buildwave

Come build together with your family! Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop families create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - June 2023

June 2023 NTL Children's Room Update Library News Youth Happenings Join us for a Kids Yoga Class with Balancing Bear Yoga! Learn about yoga breathing, mindfulness, and poses. Music, props and games are included. Recommended ages 3-7 but…

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Newbury Town Library Update - May 2023

Library Programs - Register We have an awesome line-up of programs within the next couple of weeks. As of this email, we still have some spots open! Antique Appraisal Day May 6 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm Registration Suggested Do you think you…

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Newbury Town Library News - April 15, 2023

2023 Plant Sale Save the date: May 20th The Friends of the Newbury Town Library are having their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 20th beginning at 8:30am. Last year plants sold very quickly so we recommend getting here early to get your…

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The Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - May 2023

Library News Plant Sale! May 20th! The Friends of the Newbury Town Library are having their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 20th beginning at 8am. Last year plants sold very quickly so we recommend getting there early to get your preferred…

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Newbury Town Library News: Annual Plant Sale 2023

Annual Plant Sale - Saturday May 20, 2023 AmazonSmile comes to an end. View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/1b01d5479a2a/harvestfest2021-6227747?e=ec80d77fc5)…

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Our Escape Room is Ready for Spring!

Special Announcement Open for the season! https://newburylibrary.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=83fc64ca7444a4dbea3e75e29&id=645e144b8a&e=7496cd69f6 - Do you like to solve…

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Newbury Town Library News - March 28, 2023

Special Announcement Newbury Town Library ** We are excited to share with you... ** Welcome to Consumer Reports Online! https://newburylibrary.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=83fc64ca7444a4dbea3e75e29&id=cd108a8c85&e=7496cd69f6 We…

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Newbury Town Library Update - April 2023

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - April 2023

National Library Week April 23-29 National Library Week is a celebration of libraries and everything they provide to communities! Follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news and to see how you can participate in National Library…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - March 2023

Adult Winter Reading Challenge Ongoing Through March 21st 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…

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Newbury Town Library Update - March 2023

March 2023 Update Library News READ TO WIN LIMITED EDITION LIBRARY MUG! Ongoing Through March 21st Complete your Adult Winter Reading Challenges by March 21st, and you can take one home. (Yes, you DO need another mug - this one's special )Anyone…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - February 2023

Library News Thank You! A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Friends Forest of Trees Fundraiser. You helped raise $2,600 for library programming, program supplies, and more! Along with inflation, the cost of programs has…

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Newbury Town Library Update - February 2023

February 2023 Update THANK YOU! A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Friends Forest of Trees Fundraiser. You helped raise $2,600 that will go towards library programming, program supplies, and more! Along with inflation, the cost…

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Newbury Town Library Update - December 2022

December 2022 Update Friends Thank You For Harvest Fest! Our Friends of the NTL want to say thank you to everyone who made Harvest Fest a success! They sent a wonderful email thanking the hard work that was put into Harvest Fest. They were able…

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Newbury Town Library Update - January 2023

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…

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Festival of Trees Fundraiser

Help us grow a forest of trees to display in our library’s window! For every $25 donation you make from December 1st-31st, we will add a tree in your honor or for someone of your choosing. You will receive a free membership (or renewal) to…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - December 2022

Library News Thank You For Harvest Fest! Our Friends of the NTL want to say thank you to everyone who made Harvest Fest a success! They sent a wonderful email thanking the hard work that was put into Harvest Fest. They were able to raise…

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Friends Of The Newbury Town Library - Harvest Fest

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - November 2022

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Newbury Town Library Update - November 2022

Harvest Fest is HERE! October 22 from 10am - 2pm The Friends of the Newbury Town Library are excited to sponsor Harvest Fest again this year! Here is what is happening during this year's festivities: -Touch-A-Truck -Literary Pumpkin…

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Newbury Town Library Update - October 2022

Library News Building Update Finishing Soon! Reconstruction is complete! The bookshop had its shelves put back and our desks are back in our office areas. It may take some time for the bookshop to be put back together and we are still working…

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Newbury Town Library Children's Newsletter - October 2022

October 2022 NTL Children's Newsletter The best thing about Fall in Newbury is the Annual Friends Harvest Festival! Come and participate in the autumn fun on Saturday, October 22! Touch-A-Truck will be back with some cool machines and vehicles…

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Friends of the Newbury Town Library - Opening Greeting For Beginning Of New Fiscal Year 2022/23

Opening Greeting For Beginning Of New Fiscal Year 2022/23 Dear Friends, We hope everyone has had a chance this summer to relax, enjoy family and friends and nature - or whatever brings you joy. As our summer hiatus from the library comes to an…

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Newbury Town Library - Genealogy Update September 2022

Genealogy Club Wednesday, September 14 from 6-7pm 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…

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Newbury Town Library Update - September 2022

Building Update Finishing Soon! Reconstruction is close to completion! If you remember, back in February we had a leak that caused a fair bit of damage. Demolition started in May, and in June the reconstruction phase began. On August 10th new…

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Newbury Town Library Update - August 2022

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Newbury Town Library Children's Update August 2022

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Newbury Town Library Update - July 2022

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Newbury Town Library Children's Update July 2022

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Newbury Town Library News - Library Construction

Beginning in mid-April, The Newbury Town Library will undergo repairs to parts of the library damaged by leaks caused during a late-February freeze. The leak was caused by corrosion in the HVAC system. Water damaged walls, ceilings and carpeting in…

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Newbury Town Library NTL Children's Update - June 2022

Welcome to the NTL Kids' Newsletter! June means the beginning of Summer Reading 2022! The Newbury Town Library is following the national Summer Reading theme of "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." We'll be in keeping with the theme as we gather on the…

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The Newbury Town Library Update - June 2022

June 2022 Update Library News Please be advised, we are closed on Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Our open hours for the summer are Tu/Th/F 9-5 and W 11-7. But remember, our Library @ Home is always open at…

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