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Tuesday, July 58:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)
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. 6
Wednesday, July 610:00—11:30 AMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Build Your Imagination Open Play (IN PERSON)
Drop in 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. Please take note: This program will take place most Wednesdays during the summer, except for the second Wednesday of July & August (7/13 & 8/10) and the Wednesday of Yankee Homecoming week (8/3).…Learn MoreWednesday, July 62:00—3:00 PMSenior Community Center331 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Next Chapter Book Group (IN PERSON)
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, and masks are optional. This month’s title is The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller.Wednesday, July 62:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Movie Matinee: The Northman
This week we will be screening "The Northman" (R) starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Claes Bang at 2:30 pm. Run time 2 hours 17 minutes. "From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father's murder.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden (VIRTUAL)
Author Uli Lormier will discuss his new book, The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden, in this Zoom webinar.7
Thursday, July 73:00—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
DIY Birdfeeders (IN PERSON)
This craft is for the birds! Drop in any time between 3 and 4:30 p. m. to make simple birdfeeders using pipe cleaners and cereal. This program is open to kids of all ages and abilities. Funded by your donations to the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library.8
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Sunday, July 10Closed
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Tuesday, July 12All DayProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Art History Group
Join the monthly Art History Group! We will review the life and works of one artist each month, and discuss the movements that they contributed to. No prior knowledge of art history or the artist of the month is necessary. This group meets in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3 PM.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 128:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)
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. 13
Wednesday, July 1311:00—11:30 AMParker River National Wildlife Refuge
Stories in the Garden (OFFSITE)
Join us in the pollinator garden at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! We'll read lots of books geared toward kids ages 0-5, after which patrons are invited to take a self-guided walk to see the animals at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. This story time takes place the second Wednesday of the month in June, July & August.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 132:30—5:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Movie Matinee: The Batman (title change)
This week we will be screening "The Batman" (PG-13) starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and Jeffrey Wright at 2:30 pm. Run time 2 hours 56 minutes. "When a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 134:00—6:00 PMTeen AreaNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Teen Tarot Card Reading
This event is open to tweens and teens who are entering grades 5-12. Registration for this event is required. You will be assigned a 10 min slot between 4-6 PM. This program will be held in the teen loft. Tarot tells the story of your life in pictures and is known as a mirror to the soul.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
My Summers with a Serial Killer: A Massachusetts True Crime Story (VIRTUAL)
Authors Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan will discuss their latest true crime book, The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer.14
Thursday, July 142:00—3:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Fiction Book Group (VIRTUAL)
All are welcome to join NPL's fiction book group! We read a different fiction title every month and meet to discuss it. This book group is offered twice in one day - once at 2:00 PM in virtual format and once at 6:30 PM in-person in the Director's Room at the library.…Learn MoreThursday, July 143:00—5:00 PMNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Plinko-Palooza! (IN PERSON)
Remember Plinko? Stop by the Library to take a turn on this game of chance. Everyone will get one play to determine which small prize they will win! We'll also have cold treats to pass out. No registration required. If the weather is poor, we will be in our large Program Room.…Learn MoreThursday, July 143:30—4:30 PMChildren's Activity RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
CANCELED - Tween Reads (IN PERSON)
Important: July's Tween Reads been canceled but will resume in August. Tween Reads is a library book group just for middle schoolers who are in grades 5-8! We will meet the second Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm in the Children's Activity Room.…Learn MoreThursday, July 146:30—7:30 PMDirector's RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
CANCELED - Fiction Book Group (IN PERSON)
All are welcome to join NPL's fiction book group! We read a different fiction title every month and meet to discuss it. This book group is offered twice in one day - once at 2:00 PM in virtual format and once at 6:30 PM in-person in the Director's Room at the library.…Learn More15
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Sunday, July 17Closed
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Tuesday, July 198:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yoga and Mindfulness Class (VIRTUAL)
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. Tuesday, July 192:00—3:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
A Trip To Cambodia with Travel Photographer Jack Holmes (VIRTUAL)
Travel with Jack Holmes to Cambodia as he investigates ancient Angkor temples and culture in modern Siem Reap, digs for origins near Battambang, and visits the massive central lake TonLe Sap. Tuesday, July 193:00—4:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Círculo de Lectores (VIRTUAL)
¡La biblioteca lo invita a participar en nuestro nuevo grupo de lectura! El libro que estaremos leyendo es El alquimista por Paulo Coelho.Tuesday, July 196:00—6:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
PJ Story Time (IN PERSON)
Join us for a special wind-down story time! We'll read books and sing songs, all designed for calming down at the end of the day. Space is limited so kindly register in advance. Best suited for children 0-5 and their caregivers, but older children are more than welcome if they are interested! PJs & stuffed animal friends welcome and encouraged.20
Wednesday, July 2010:00—11:30 AMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Build Your Imagination Open Play (IN PERSON)
Drop in 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. Please take note: This program will take place most Wednesdays during the summer, except for August 3rd and August 10th, when we will be hosting other programs offsite.Wednesday, July 202:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Movie Matinee: Encanto (title change)
This week we will be screening "Encanto" (PG) starring Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, and John Leguizamo at 2:30 pm. Run time 1 hours 42 minutes. "A Colombian teenage girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.…Learn More21
Thursday, July 213:00—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
STEM Structures (IN PERSON)
Come play with a variety of building toys, including straws and connectors and magnetic tiles. Best suited for kids four to eleven, but kids of all ages and abilities are welcome. Caregivers take note: some of these building toys have small pieces. Drop in any time between 3 and 4:30 p.…Learn More22
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Sunday, July 24Closed
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Monday, July 257:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
FDR Museum History Talk: Exploring the Great Depression (VIRTUAL)
The Great Depression was the greatest economic downturn in world history. In this program, Jeffrey Urbin of the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum explores the rising unemployment, financial crisis, and other hardships that threatened social and economic order throughout the industrialized world.
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Tuesday, July 268:00—9:00 AMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yoga and Mindfulness Class (Cancelled)
Yoga is cancelled for today. Please join us again next week.Tuesday, July 263:00—4:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
In A Bind: Teen Book Club (IN PERSON)
In A Bind: Teen Book Club is for teens who are entering the 9-12 grade.
Looking for a book club for the summer? Look no further than NPL's Teen Book Club!
This month we'll be reading Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh. Copies of the book will be available upon request.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 265:00—6:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Just the Facts - Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for NPL's Just the Facts Book Group! This month's pick is Travels with George, by Nathaniel Philbrick.Tuesday, July 267:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
CANCELLED: FDR Museum History Talk: Understanding the New Deal
This program is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
It will be rescheduled at some future time.
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Wednesday, July 2710:00—11:30 AMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Build Your Imagination Open Play (IN PERSON)
Drop in 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. Please take note: This program will take place most Wednesdays during the summer, except for August 3rd and August 10th, when we will be hosting other programs offsite.Wednesday, July 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual ProgramNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Beachcombing for Signs of Wildlife (VIRTUAL)
From the rolling dunes of Cape Cod to the rocky North Shore, the beaches of Massachusetts offer unique opportunities for life to converge. Learn how to read the landscape, search for wildlife, and understand the ecological relationships between species you may be familiar with in this virtual program. Wednesday, July 272:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Movie Matinee: Father Stu (title change)
This week we will be screening "Father Stu" (R) starring Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, and Jacki Weaver at 2:30 pm. Run time 2 hours 4 minutes. "Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.…Learn More28
Thursday, July 283:00—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Craft Buffet (IN PERSON)
Stop by any time between 3 and 4:30 p. m. and choose from lots of different simple, no-mess crafts! This program is best suited for ages four to eleven, but kids of all ages and abilities are welcome.29
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Saturday, July 3010:00—11:00 AMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yankee Homecoming Newburyport’s Clipper Heritage Trail (IN PERSON)
Join local historian and author Ghlee Woodworth and enjoy a visual tour of over 60 images upcoming in her Newburyport’s Clipper Heritage Trail Volume II to be published later in the fall. Saturday, July 3012:00—1:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yankee Homecoming Newburyport and the Triangle Trade (IN PERSON)
Join Susan Harvey for this presentation on the history of slavery in Newburyport and New England. Saturday, July 302:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Yankee Homecoming Newburyport Then and Now (IN PERSON)
Join Newburyport historian Ghlee Woodworth who will discuss the past and present of many favorite spots around town including the transformation of Newburyport's downtown in the 1970s and 80s. With photos and stories, Ghlee will point out similarities and differences in how Newburyport has changed over the past 150 years.31