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SUMMARY:Toe Jam Puppet Band Concert (OFFSITE)
DESCRIPTION:Toe Jam Puppet Band Concert (OFFSITE)\nWednesday\, August 27\n6:00—7:00 PM\nCustom House Maritime Museum\, Backyard\n25 Water Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\n\n\nGet ready to rock with one of the North Shore’s most popular kids’ bands! Toe Jam Puppet Band will put on an awesome show with creative songs\, lots of laughs\, and maybe even some bubbles! \nThis program will not take place at the library. It will be on the lawn behind the Custom House Maritime Museum\, located at 25 Water Street in downtown Newburyport. \nThis program is co-presented with Newburyport Recreation and Youth Services and is funded in part by your donations to the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. \n\n \n\n\nNo Registration Required
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker Ted Reinstein
DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual Report 9.2.25 (8.5×11) (2)\nYou’re Invited:\n2025 FOL Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker Ted Reinstein\nWednesday\, September 24\n7:00—9:00 PM\nNewburyport Public Library\, Program Room \n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library 2024–2025 Annual Meeting\, taking place on Wednesday\, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Program Room of the Newburyport Public Library. \nThis year’s meeting will include a brief (we promise) overview of the programs\, services\, and community outreach made possible by your generous support through membership\, donations and fundraising.\n \nWe’re also thrilled to welcome Ted Reinstein\, longtime New England broadcast journalist and author\, as our special guest speaker. Ted\, a reporter based in Boston and a full-time correspondent for the city’s celebrated nightly news magazine\, “Chronicle\,” will share stories from his latest book: Travels through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle\, Resilience\, and Triumph.\n \nDrawing from 25 years of reporting across the region\, Ted’s stories offer an unforgettable journey through New England’s past and present\, highlighting the people whose grit\, humor\, and determination capture the very spirit of this remarkable part of the country. \nMember-Only Early Registration Through September 5th\n \nSpace is limited\, and we encourage you to register early. \n\nEarly registration for FOL Members is open now through September 5. You may include a guest in your registration.\nRegistration will be open to the public on September 6.\nRegistration for this event closes on September 19.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nThe Friends of the Newburyport Public Library is proud to connect our community and library through events\, enrichment programs and book sale volunteer opportunities. None of this would be possible without you. \nWe hope you will join us for this special evening! \nWarm regards\,\nThe Friends of the Newburyport Public Library \n  \nMore About Ted Reinstein: \nTed Reinstein is a longtime broadcast-journalist and author. His work as a journalist has earned several Emmy Awards as well as an Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University National Broadcast Journalism Award. He sits on the WCVB editorial Board and is the author of three books about New England. More on Ted\, his books and full biography on his website at https://tedreinstein.com/.\n \n 
URL:https://www.newburyportfol.org/event/fol-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Newburyport Public Library\, 94 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Great Old Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Great Old Book Sale Fall Event is Coming! \nNewburyport Public Library \nProgram Room \n94 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950 \n  \nBook Sale Donations \nSaturday\, October 18\, 9:30 am-4:30 pm \nMonday\, October 20\, 9:30 am-7:30 pm \nTuesday\, October 21\, 9:30 am-2:30 pm  \nAll donations must be brought in through the front door. \nHardcover\, paperback and audio books only; no other media\, textbooks or magazines will be accepted. Please\, 8 box limit. No donations will be accepted after 2:30pm Tuesday.  \nFriends of the Library Members’ Sale \nWednesday\, October 22\, 2:00 pm-8:00 pm \nFOL Members Only. Membership can be purchased at the library. \nEntry numbers are available in the lobby starting at 12:00 pm Wednesday. \nGeneral Sale \nThursday\, October 23\, 9:30 am-7:30 pm \nFriday\, October 24\, 9:30 am-4:30 pm \nSaturday\, October 25\, 9:30 am-2:30 pm \n  \nVolunteers are always welcome. A volunteer sign-up book can be found in the library lobby or you can sign up online using Signup Genius HERE.
URL:https://www.newburyportfol.org/event/fall-great-old-book-sale/
LOCATION:Newburyport Public Library\, 94 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Afternoon of Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Gratitude for FOL Members & Book Sale Volunteers\nSaturday\, January 24\n2:30—4:00 PM\nNewburyport Public Library\, Program Room\n\n\n2026 Members & Book Sale Volunteers \nWithout your membership\, donations\, and volunteer support\, the breadth of programs and services for adults\, teens and children\, funded by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL)\, would not be possible. \nTo show our appreciation\, we invite all current 2026 FOL Members and past Book Sale Volunteers to this special event: \nAfternoon of Gratitude \nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026\nOpen House from 2:30 – 4:00 PM\nNewburyport Public Library – Program Room \nAll current 2026 FOL Members and past Book Sale Volunteers are invited to register for the event below or in person at the library circulation desk.  \nFeel free to drop in anytime between 2:30 – 4:00 PM. Enjoy refreshments\, door prize drawings every 30 minutes\, and a small gift of thanks for your support. \nIf you haven’t joined or renewed your 2026 FOL membership yet\, we hope you’ll take a moment to do so. Renewing before January 19th ensures you’ll be able to attend this special event. Click here to JOIN THE FOL or stop by the library lobby for a membership brochure. \nRegister Here: https://newburyportpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-afternoon-of-gratitude-for-fol-members-book-sale-volunteers/ \nThe last day to register for this event is January 19\, 2026. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you at the Afternoon of Gratitude event! \n 
URL:https://www.newburyportfol.org/event/afternoon-of-gratitude/
LOCATION:Newburyport Public Library\, 94 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Great Old Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are always welcome. A volunteer sign-up book can be found in the library lobby or you can sign up online using Signup Genius HERE.
URL:https://www.newburyportfol.org/event/spring-great-old-book-sale/
LOCATION:Newburyport Public Library\, 94 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:FOL Special Meeting & Appreciation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:FOL Members & Volunteers\, \nThe Board of Directors of the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) invites all members to a Special Meeting on Wednesday\, June 24th\, in the Newburyport Public Library Program Room to review and vote on the proposed revisions to the FOL Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Your participation is instrumental as we work to ensure that our governance structure continues to support the mission and long-term success of the FOL. \nBefore the Special Meeting\, we will host a Member and Volunteer Appreciation Gathering to recognize and thank all who contribute their time and energy to support our work. We hope you will join us for this opportunity to connect and celebrate the shared appreciation and commitment to our community. \nEvent Details: Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026 \n\nMember & Volunteer Appreciation Gathering: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM\n\nTo attend the Member & Volunteer Appreciation Gathering\, please REGISTER HERE starting June 7\, 2026.\nRegistration deadline is Friday\, June 19\, 2026.\n\n\nSpecial Meeting: 6:30 PM-7:00 PM\n\nFollowing discussion of any concerns or questions\, members will vote on proposed revisions to FOL Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.\n\n\nFOL Monthly Board Meeting: 7:00 PM (following vote on Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws)\n\nAll members and volunteers are welcome to attend our upcoming board meeting as observers — we always appreciate your interest. We’re happy to provide this opportunity for you to stay informed about our work.\n\n\nThe proposed revisions to the FOL Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are available to review below or you can pick up printed copies at the library circulation desk. Please bring any questions to the Special Meeting at 6:30 PM.\n\nThank you for your continued support of the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. We look forward to seeing you on June 24th. \n Friends of the Newburyport Public Library  \nVer. 2.DRAFT.Amended Bylaws.05-11-2026 \nArticles of Amendment – DRAFT
URL:https://www.newburyportfol.org/event/fol-special-meeting-member-volunteer-appreciation-gathering/
LOCATION:Newburyport Public Library\, 94 State Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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