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Monday, December 22:00—3:00 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- How To Create A Standout Resume

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Searching for a job in today’s competitive, online job market means your experience and skills need to stand out from all the rest.…Learn More

Monday, December 27:00—8:30 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles

With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2024 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!).…Learn More

Tuesday, December 33:00—4:00 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : Addison Gallery Talk: American Artists in Paris in Postwar France, 1946–1962

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Join curator Debra Bricker Balken on Zoom for an exploration of Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946–1962, on view at the Addison Gallery of American Art through January 5, 2025. The exhibition delves into the various circles of American artists who made France their home during the post-World War II era, and investigates the academies where many studied, the spaces where their work was exhibited, their interactions with European artists, and the overarching issue of what it meant to be an American abroad.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 43:45—4:30 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Buddhaful Souls Yoga

Join us alongside Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio for a session of kid-friendly yoga. Learn techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness guided by our expert Elissa Shoreman. All ages welcome, bring your own yoga mat!

Wednesday, December 46:00—7:00 PMMain LibraryThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Book Club : Rebecca

Join us for Book Club! We will be discussing Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. The book is available in regular print, and large print, and audio and is downloadable from Libby as an eBook and eAudiobook. Copies are available for pickup at the Circulation Desk.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 46:30—8:30 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Booking

THIS EVENT IS A COMMUNITY BOOKING. The Newbury Town Library provides the use of its community room as a public service. Those who book the community room must adhere to the Community Room Policy found on the library website at: newburylibrary. org/about-us/policies/meeting-room-policy Use of the community room as a Community Booking does not constitute endorsement by the Library or the Library Board of Trustees.…Learn More

Thursday, December 59:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Early Bird Storytime/Playgroup-Sensory Activities

Do your little ones wake up on the earlier side? Need something to do after dropping the older kids at school? Join us for songs and stories at 9:30 a. m. Early Bird Storytimes on Thursdays! This event will be jointly presented by the Newbury Town Library and Family Connections.…Learn More

Thursday, December 53:30—3:45 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Read to a Therapy Dog

Come meet Frasier and read to a certified therapy dog! This program is to help kids work on their read-aloud skills.

Thursday, December 53:45—4:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Read to a Therapy Dog

Come meet Frasier and read to a certified therapy dog! This program is to help kids work on their read-aloud skills.

Thursday, December 54:00—4:15 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Read to a Therapy Dog

Come meet Frasier and read to a certified therapy dog! This program is to help kids work on their read-aloud skills.

Thursday, December 54:15—4:30 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Read to a Therapy Dog

Come meet Frasier and read to a certified therapy dog! This program is to help kids work on their read-aloud skills.

Friday, December 610:00 AM—12:00 PMLocal History RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

A Way With Words Writers Group

Join Newbury Town Library's new writers group, "A Way With Words", meeting on the first and third Fridays of every month in our Local History Room!Looking for a space to write and connect with other local writers? Find a welcoming community space to work on any writing project you want -- fiction, non-fiction, journalism, zines, poetry, or more at the Newbury Town Library! Join a gathering of writers dedicated to honing their craft, exploring new ideas, and sharing their works in progress.…Learn More

Friday, December 610:00—10:45 AMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Teddy Bear Storytime

Join us for storytime! Recommended for ages 0-5, with siblings always welcome!

Friday, December 61:00—2:00 PMMain LibraryThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Fiber Fridays

Bring your latest project and knit/crochet/embroidery/etc with us on Friday afternoons at 1pm - all levels welcome! Participants bring their own supplies and work on their own projects. This is a great time to connect with other fiber crafters and learn from each other.…Learn More

Sunday, December 89:00 AM—12:00 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Room Booking

Monday, December 9All DayThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Booking

Monday, December 97:00—8:30 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : Q&A with Author Nicole Tersigni: "Cat People To Judge In Art And Life"

It's a discussion about cats and their people! What could go wrong??!?! We can't wait to chat with bestselling author Nicole Tersigni about her most recent book, "Cat People To Judge In Art And Life" - we were intrigued right from the cover! Against the backdrop of fine art, Nicole delves into the minds of our feline companions and the people who serve them.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 104:00—5:00 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Winter Wildlife Tracking- Hands On Nature

Come discover the tracks of our local mammals and learn to identify which mammals leave which types of tracks. In addition to learning our local mammal tracks, we will also discover their other 'signs', such as fur traces, scat and scratch marks. Following an animal's tracks can teach us a lot about who lives in our woods and their behavior.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 1110:00—11:00 AMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Community Room Booking

Wednesday, December 113:00—5:00 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Technology Help

Get answers to questions about all things technical! Confused by that device that was supposed to change your life? Need help with word processing & spreadsheets, internet browsing, and email? Not sure how to safely store your documents, photos and music? Bring your questions and device to the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 114:30—6:00 PMLocal History RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 115:00—7:00 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Drop-In Craft: Ornaments

DIY Ornaments

Wednesday, December 115:00—6:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Chapters & Chatter Club

Come by our meeting of the Chapters and Chatter Club! We will read and talk about different books every three weeks. Miss Nicky and the members will read the first chapter of a book aloud, discuss the book, and do an activity related to the book.…Learn More

Thursday, December 129:30—11:00 AMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

CANCELLED: Early Bird Storytime/Playgroup-Sensory Activities

Thursday, December 127:00—7:30 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : Q&A with author Kristie Frederick Daugherty: "Invisible Strings 113 Poets Respond to the S

Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday a day early! As we all know, Taylor is a musician and poet. Her words, put to music, sing to our souls. Today, we're chatting with author Kristie Frederick Daugherty about her book, "Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift" - Swifties will experience the profundity and nuance of Swift’s lyrics through this anthology of brand-new poems inspired by Taylor Swift songs, while having fun matching the poems to songs from all of her eras—vault tracks included! For poetry lovers, this one-of-a-kind anthology is an unparalleled collection of new work from today’s most lauded and revered poets.…Learn More

Friday, December 1310:00—10:45 AMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Storytime

Join us for storytime! Recommended for ages 0-5, with siblings always welcome!

Friday, December 1312:00—4:00 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Don't Buy It, Try It! A Library of Things Showcase

Join Information Assistant Will for an afternoon of trying new things! A selection of our Library of Things collection will be available for patrons to test out in the library. Our Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items available to patrons to check out.…Learn More

Friday, December 131:00—2:00 PMMain LibraryThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Fiber Fridays

Friday, December 133:30—4:30 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Lego Club

All you need for Lego club is creativity and imagination! Join us for an hour of Lego-building fun. Have your creation displayed in our Children's Room!Recommended for ages 5+.

Saturday, December 1410:30 AM—12:30 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Holiday Greens Workshop

In this hands-on workshop led by Newbury's own Sarah Seamans, participants will craft their own festive greenery. Take home your creation or give it away as a lovely gift! All materials are supplied free of charge for attendees. Space is limited, registration is required.…Learn More

Saturday, December 1410:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Dads and Donuts

Dads & DonutsCome to our Dads and Donuts event to get quality bonding time with your child, listen to some stories, and eat donuts! You don't have to be a dad to come- all family members are welcome. Ages 0-5

Monday, December 162:00—3:00 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Find Your Next Job With The BRIDGE Method

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** In addition to those out of work, at any given time, 50 percent of the work force is seeking a new job, or considering a career change.…Learn More

Monday, December 167:00—8:30 PMVirtualThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

VIRTUAL : Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair discusses Looking Back at Favorites Romance Books in 2024

Lorelei will be chatting about her "best of" 2024 - books she's loved through the year and think would make great additions to our TBR piles. And, then, she'll recommend some books that she is looking forward to in early 2025. If your pile isn't already groaning, it will be! Grab a hot toddy and join us.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 174:00—4:30 PMSmall Meeting RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Teen Advisory Group

Help decide what happens at your library! Come join us for pizza and to chat about books and events in the craft room :) Hope to see you!

Wednesday, December 184:00—5:00 PMThe Lois M. Anderson Community RoomThe Newbury Town Library0 Lunt St. , Byfield, MA, 01922

Big Kid Creative Drama with Little Spark Theater!

Big Kid Creative Drama with Little Spark Theater!Big Kid Creative Drama brings imagination to the next level! This class is high-energy, imaginative, zany, silly, and super fun! This is social/emotional learning at its best! Big Kid Creative Drama also has a literacy component and is aligned with state standards for Theater Education.…Learn More