December 2021

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Wednesday, December 12:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Movie Matinee: "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" (PG-13)

Movie Matinee:  "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" (PG-13)Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons. This week we will be screening "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" (PG-13) starring Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, and Cherry Jones at 2:30 pm.
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Thursday, December 23:30—5:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Teen Anime Club (Rescheduled for January)

Teen Anime Club (Rescheduled for January)The Anime Club is taking a break in December for the holidays and will resume meeting in January. See you then!Do you love Anime? Do you enjoy reading Manga? Well, we have the club for you! Be a part of the library's first club, the Teen Anime Club! Join other anime and manga fans for a hour and a half of watching anime, chatting about what anime and manga series you love the most, and get recommendations from other group members.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 5Closed

Newburyport Public Library

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Tuesday, December 78:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)

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

Tuesday, December 73:30—5:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Teen Holiday Gingerbread Houses

Teen Holiday Gingerbread HousesWe are celebrating the holiday season with a tasty craft: Holiday Gingerbread Houses!We'll be making mini gingerbread houses to celebrate the end of the year and the holiday season in style. All you'll need to bring is your creativity. Materials will be provided, but make sure not to eat them all!This program is open to both teens and tweens, grades 5-12.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

The Attack on Pearl Harbor (VIRTUAL)

The Attack on Pearl Harbor (VIRTUAL)Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, will share the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor, using some of the National Archives' visual images and records. This event will be held on Zoom.
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Wednesday, December 82:30—5:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Movie Matinee: "Respect" (PG-13)

Movie Matinee: "Respect" (PG-13)Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons. This week we will be screening "Respect" (PG-13) starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, and Marlon Wayans at 2:30 pm.
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Thursday, December 96:30—7:30 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Fiction Book Group

Fiction Book GroupAll are welcome to join NPL's fiction book group! We read a different fiction title every month and meet to discuss it. This month, we will meet to discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J.…Learn More

Thursday, December 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

David Baldacci Discusses "Mercy" (VIRTUAL)

David Baldacci Discusses "Mercy" (VIRTUAL)Bestselling author David Baldacci will discuss his latest book, Mercy, via Zoom. About The Author: David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 113:00—4:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Powow River Poets Reading

Logo for the Powow River PoetsWelcome to the first annual "Powow River Poets David Davis Memorial Book Swap". Celebrate this special time of year by sharing the love of books and poetry in the memory of Powow David Davis. Please see event description for details about how to take part in this event.
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Sunday, December 12Closed

Newburyport Public Library

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Monday, December 133:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Tween Reads (IN PERSON)

Tween Reads (IN PERSON)Tween Reads is a new library book group just for middle schoolers! We will meet the second Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm in the Program Room. This month is free read so bring in a book you loved and want to share with the group and prepare for some good recommendations to read next! No registration required.…Learn More

Monday, December 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Victorian Christmas Traditions with Anne Barrett (VIRTUAL)

Victorian Christmas Traditions with Anne Barrett (VIRTUAL)Travel back in time to Christmas 1895 with Victoria Yule as your hostess. This program will be held on Zoom. Please register using the Zoom link in the event description.
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Tuesday, December 148:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)

Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)Improve your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teachers Jessalynn Hudgins and Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.
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Wednesday, December 152:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Movie Matinee: "Swan Song" (R)

Movie Matinee: "Swan Song" (R)Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons. This week we will be screening "Swan Song" (R) starring Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, and Linda Evans at 2:30 pm.
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Thursday, December 163:30—5:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Teen Anime Club (Rescheduled for January)

Teen Anime Club (Rescheduled for January)The Anime Club is taking a break in December for the holidays and will resume meeting in January. See you then!Do you love Anime? Do you enjoy reading Manga? Well, we have the club for you! Be a part of the library's first club, the Teen Anime Club! Join other anime and manga fans for a hour and a half of watching anime, chatting about what anime and manga series you love the most, and get recommendations from other group members.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 19Closed

Newburyport Public Library

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Tuesday, December 213:30—5:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Teen DIY Ornaments

Teen DIY OrnamentsHappy First Day of Winter!Bring some homemade flair with DIY Ornaments! Be as creative as you like and create a holiday keepsake you and your family will enjoy for years to come!This program is open for teens and tweens, grades 5-12. Registration is required and spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

The Roosevelts at Christmas (VIRTUAL)

The Roosevelts at Christmas (VIRTUAL)Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, will share the story of the Roosevelt family's Christmas traditions and customs. Christmas was one of the Roosevelt family's favorite holidays. How did the presidential family celebrate Christmas during the dark times of the Great Depression and World War II? How did those events impact the ways that ordinary Americans celebrated the Christmas holiday? This event will be held on Zoom.
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Wednesday, December 228:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Yoga and Mindfulness Class (Rescheduled)

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

Wednesday, December 222:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Movie Matinee: "Last Christmas" (PG-13)

Movie Matinee: "Last Christmas" (PG-13)Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons. This week we will be screening ""Last Christmas" (PG-13) starring Madeline Ingoldsby, Emma Thompson, and Boris Isakovic. Run time 1 hour 43 minutes.
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Thursday, December 231:30—3:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Teen Winter Break Movie Day (Nightmare Before Christmas PG)

Teen Winter Break Movie Day (Nightmare Before Christmas PG)Is Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Hint: it can be both!Celebrate both winter break and the upcoming holiday by escaping the cold for a while with the classic Nightmare Before Christmas. Singing along with the songs is definitely optional.…Learn More
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Friday, December 24Closed

Newburyport Public Library

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Saturday, December 25Closed

Newburyport Public Library

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Sunday, December 26Closed

Newburyport Public Library

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Monday, December 272:00—4:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

CANCELED - Kids' Movie Afternoon: "Finding Nemo" (G)

Kids' Movie Afternoon: "Finding Nemo" (G)This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Join us as we screen an old favorite in our Program Room! Finding Nemo is even better when you can see it on the big screen. Kids are welcome to bring cozy blankets and stuffed animal friends and get comfortable.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 288:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Yoga and Mindfulness Class

Yoga and Mindfulness ClassImprove your physical and mental well-being by joining us for yoga and mindfulness practice. Registered Yoga Teachers Jessalynn Hudgins and Ree Coleman will be conducting class online. This class does not require registration and the link is in the event description.
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Wednesday, December 2910:00—11:30 AMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Kids' Craft Buffet

Kids' Craft BuffetStop by the Program Room any time between 10 and 11:30 a. m. to do a quick, no-mess craft! We'll have lots of simple crafts to choose from. Most crafts are best suited to kids age 3 and up. Crafts are prepackaged, so if you want to pick up and enjoy them at home, you're welcome to do so.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 292:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Movie Matinee: "Dear Evan Hansen" (PG-13)

Movie Matinee: "Dear Evan Hansen" (PG-13)Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons. This week we will be screening "Dear Evan Hansen" (PG-13) starring Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, and Julianne Moore at 2:30 pm.
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Friday, December 31Closed

Newburyport Public Library