Newburyport, Friends of the Library

Creating a Tech-Healthy Family (VIRTUAL)
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Creating a Tech-Healthy Family (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, June 17
7:00—8:00 PM
Virtual Program

Are you tired of screens taking over? Are you wondering how to help their kids thrive in a digital world? Gain the confidence and tools you need to tackle tech head-on with our Tech-Healthy Family Formula. This formula provides five steps parents can take to help reduce screen time, restore family time, and finally feel peace of mind.
Parents will learn how to:

Create a family tech plan with their kids
Take a slow-tech approach to introduce technology
Teach their children about digital dangers and distractions

About the Presenter:
Andrea Davis is a former secondary ed teacher turned screen time navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents worry less about tech and connect more with their kids. Andrea is the author of Creating a Tech-Healthy Family and is certified by the Digital Wellness Institute. Andrea and her husband, Tyler, live in beautiful Hood River, Oregon where they love spending time outdoors as a family.
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Groton Public Library. We are also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities.
Virtual registration required. Register HERE. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017393010353/WN_sV4OWR7ATRiRtJndSkB-Lg

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-06-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, June 12
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails. If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.
Supplies…

Registration for this event opens Sunday, May 25 at 9:00 AM.

Spring Gratitude Event for Members & Book Sale Volunteers
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Board of The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) values the efforts and support of all our FOL Members and Book Sale volunteers. To celebrate the success of our Spring Book Sale and the progress of our Annual Appeal campaign, we would like to show our appreciation for your continued support by hosting the FOL Spring Gratitude Event in your honor.
Monday, June 9, 2025
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Newburyport Public Library – Program Room
Please join us in the Program Room anytime between 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Door prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes, giving everyone a chance to win!
All 2025 FOL Members and past Book Sale Volunteers are invited to register for the event. Beginning Monday, May 19th at 9:00 AM, you can REGISTER HERE or in person at the library circulation desk.
The last day to register for this event is Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Whether you volunteer for a book sale event, donate a book in someone’s honor, or become a dedicated supporter, FOL greatly appreciates your participation. If you are not currently an FOL member and would like to join, click HERE for membership details or pick up a membership brochure in the library lobby.
Over the past few months, we have been highlighting some of the programs and services FOL is proud to support at the library: programs offering discount museum passes, free in-home TV streaming services with Kanopy as well as a summer reading program for kids and teens. Without your memberships, donations and volunteer support, these FOL-funded programs and services would not be possible.
We look forward to seeing you at the FOL Spring Gratitude Event!
The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) is a separate, volunteer-run nonprofit organization that provides supplementary funding for selected library materials, programs and activities. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so all contributions to FOL are tax deductible.

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-06-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, June 5

3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails. If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.
Supplies…

Registration for this event opens Sunday, May 25 at 9:00 AM.

All About Mushrooms with Field Naturalist Jonathan Kranz (IN PERSON)
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
All About Mushrooms with Field Naturalist Jonathan Kranz (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, June 3
6:00—7:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

They’re mushrooms, the fruiting bodies of an otherwise invisible world of fungi hidden in our forests, lawns…and flowerpots.
Join Mass Audubon Field Naturalist Jonathan Kranz as he reveals what mushrooms are and how they live; reviews the most common and most spectacular mushrooms in our region of New England; identifies the most delicious mushrooms to eat; and teaches the basics of safe mushroom foraging!
About the Presenter:
Jonathan Kranz is a Mass Audubon Certified Field Naturalist who leads mushroom walks and talks throughout southern New England. He currently serves as vice president of the oldest mushroom club in North America, the Boston Mycological Club, and is a board member of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Association.

The Library has assistive listening technology for individuals with reduced ranges of hearing that sends sound directly to a hearing device. Contact the library at 978 465-4428 ext. 2 before the program to learn more about this and other assistive technology options. Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow film buffs. This free event will be held in the Program Room and all are welcome!

No Registration Required

D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
2025-05-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
Thursday, May 29
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

This adventure is for rising 5 & 6 graders. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

You’re on your way to Waterdeep when you stop in a small, remote village and cannot proceed forward. What does this village have in store for you? All you need is a level 3 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails. If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to be added to our mailing list.
Supplies…

Registration for this event is full. To add your name to the wait list, submit the form below.
If you add your name to to the wait list and we are able to move you to the attendee list at a later date, you will receive an email from us confirming your attendance at this event.

Registrant First Name

Registrant Last NameRegistrant EmailRegistrant TelephoneIf this event is canceled, we will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you.Total number of attendees you are registering (include yourself if you are attending)8 maximum per registration
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FOL Board Meeting
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00

Champions of Change (VIRTUAL)
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
Champions of Change (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, May 27
7:00—8:00 PM
Virtual Program

Delve into the stories of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Learn how three women fought for women’s rights but ended up fighting with each other. Professor Charlotte Gordon returns to Groton to discuss her newest research on these famous suffragettes.
About the Presenter:
A graduate of Harvard College, Charlotte Gordon received a master’s degree in creative writing and a Ph.D. in history and literature from Boston University. She has been a frequent guest on NPR and the CBC, including spots on Weekend Edition and The Current. From 1999-2002 she was Elie Wiesel’s teaching assistant at Boston University. Currently, she is the Distinguished Professor of Humanities at Endicott College.
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Groton Public Library. We are also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities.
Virtual registration required. Register HERE. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617393008581/WN_f2npP8LrTdOJk9Pvo8YLIQ

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, May 22
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails.
If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.

Supplies…

Registration for this event is full. To add your name to the wait list, submit the form below.
If you add your name to to the wait list and we are able to move you to the attendee list at a later date, you will receive an email from us confirming your attendance at this event.

Registrant First Name

Registrant Last NameRegistrant EmailRegistrant TelephoneIf this event is canceled, we will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you.

Maker Monday: Flower Frogs (IN PERSON)
2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Maker Monday: Flower Frogs (IN PERSON)
Monday, May 19
6:30—8:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

Join the Newburyport Public Library for some creative fun with Maker Mondays.
This month we will be creating air dry clay flower frogs. Flower frogs may not croak like their name implies but they are a great way to enhance your flower arrangements at home. Whether prettily painted or embossed with patterns, this craft will help you bring spring and character into your homes. This is a staff lead program, and all materials will be provided by the library.

Registration for this event has now closed.

D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
2025-05-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
Thursday, May 15
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

This adventure is for rising 5 & 6 graders. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

You’re on your way to Waterdeep when you stop in a small, remote village and cannot proceed forward. What does this village have in store for you? All you need is a level 3 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails. If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to be added to our mailing list.
Supplies…

Inspired Garden Design (VIRTUAL)
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00
Inspired Garden Design (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, May 13
7:00—8:00 PM
Virtual Program

Stunning gardens will be our classroom for emphasizing striking design essentials that elevate gardens from ordinary to sublime, regardless of the hardiness zone or sunlight conditions. We will consider texture, movement, color, repetition, focal points, vertical elements and more.
About the Presenter:
Kerry Ann is a ‘passionate perennialist’ with over 25 years of hands-on experience. As a consultant, designer, and teacher, she specializes in low-maintenance, sustainable garden and landscape design, incorporating perennials, ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, bulbs, and no-fuss annuals. Kerry Ann has given lectures, workshops and classes throughout New England, across the United States and even in Canada. Since 2015 she has presented over 400 lectures to more than 40,000 gardeners in 23 states and Canada. In 2014 she received the Gold Medal Award from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society recognizing individuals who have contributed to excellence in horticulture. Kerry Ann was specifically acknowledged for “Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture.” Kerry Ann has consulted and designed gardens for thousands of clients all over the Northeast during the past 25 years.
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Groton Public Library. We are also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities.
Virtual registration required. Register HERE. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017393003527/WN_iBHZDsG4SuaGJahwPKXvKg

Brunch! (VIRTUAL)
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
Brunch! (VIRTUAL)
Monday, May 12
6:00—7:00 PM
Virtual Program

Learn all about building your own eggs benedict, complete with how to make hollandaise sauce and poach an egg. Class is paired with Chef Kelcy’s famous Garlic Cheddar Chive Scones and seasonal vegetables.
About the Presenter:
Chef Kelcy is a Lowell-based Farm Chef, Baker, and Food Educator! She runs her personal business, Chef Kelcy, as well as being the Farm Chef and Kitchen Manager at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, MA. She greatly enjoys the pleasure of working in her community doing all of the things she loves; cooking for wonderful clients, teaching others to cook, working with local farmers and small businesses, and of course, supporting the place she is lucky enough to call home base, Wright-Locke Farm.
Virtual registration required. Register HERE. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ifYJhIY-SNGOCpLUbsp-TQ

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-05-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, May 8
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails.
If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.

Supplies…

Raptors Rule (IN PERSON)
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Raptors Rule (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, May 6
6:00—7:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

Spring is in the air!
Meet our amazing owl and raptor species up close while learning all about them. This program illuminates some of the many amazing adaptations that allow the animals here to not only survive but thrive!

About Tailwinds:
Tailwinds Raptor Education & Conservation emphasizes the importance of conservation education for fostering environmental literacy. Through educational programs featuring non-releasable raptors, the organization connects the community with these birds up close.

The Library has assistive listening technology for individuals with reduced ranges of hearing that sends sound directly to a hearing device. Contact the library at 978 465-4428 ext. 2 before the program to learn more about this and other assistive technology options. Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow film buffs. This free event will be held in the Program Room and all are welcome!

Linocut Printmaking (IN PERSON)
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Linocut Printmaking (IN PERSON)
Monday, May 5
6:00—8:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

In this class students will be introduced to the printmaking process of linocut. The class will cover techniques in carving linoleum, composition, ink mixing, and printing. At their own pace students will learn how to create a design and carve it in linoleum using carving tools. Students will learn how to ink and print their linoleum blocks by hand. In a relaxed and welcoming environment students will create many beautiful prints of their own as well as collaborate with their classmates. This class is suitable for beginners and can be adjusted for all levels of experience.
About the Presenter:
Brooke is a professional printmaker and painter. She holds a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and shows her work widely in New England, New York, and beyond. Brooke works in Studio 447 at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts in her current city of Lowell, MA. She is currently represented by The Society of American Graphics Artists and Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition in New York. Brooke is a sponsored artist by Akua Inks and Speedball Art Products. She has eleven years of teaching experience and currently teaches art workshops and holds artist demos at several locations in MA, NH, and ME.

Registration is required for this program and attendance is capped. Please register below.

Boba Day Celebration
2025-04-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Boba Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 30
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For tweens & teens in grades 4-12.
Lets celebrate National Boba Day with some boba bingo and some sweet treats! There will be prizes.

No Registration Required

D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
2025-04-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
Thursday, April 24
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

This adventure is for rising 5 & 6 graders. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

You’re on your way to Waterdeep when you stop in a small, remote village and cannot proceed forward. What does this village have in store for you? All you need is a level 3 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails. If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to be added to our mailing list.
Supplies…

Registration for this event opens Sunday, March 30 at 9:00 AM.

Motown Hits With History (IN PERSON)
2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Motown Hits With History (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, April 22
7:00—8:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

In this one hour concert, Melodious Zach will perform Motown favorites, and entertain you with Motown trivia.
About Melodious Zach:
Melodious Zach has been performing music professionally since 2004. In 2015, he received the ASCAP Plus award for songwriters and independent recording artists. His music video “Hum It” was featured on NH Chronicle, followed up by NH Magazine’s featuring his “20 Greatest Hits!” which was a #1 album on Amazon’s new Bubblegum CD chart.
The Library has assistive listening technology for individuals with reduced ranges of hearing that sends sound directly to a hearing device. Contact the library at 978 465-4428 ext. 2 before the program to learn more.

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-04-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, April 17
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails.
If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.

Supplies…

Registration for this event opens Sunday, March 30 at 9:00 AM.

D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
2025-04-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Academy (Grades 5 & 6)
Thursday, April 10
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

This adventure is for rising 5 & 6 graders. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

You’re on your way to Waterdeep when you stop in a small, remote village and cannot proceed forward. What does this village have in store for you? All you need is a level 3 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails. If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to be added to our mailing list.
Supplies…

Registration for this event opens Sunday, March 30 at 9:00 AM.

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-04-03 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, April 3
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails.
If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.

Supplies…

Registration for this event opens Sunday, March 30 at 9:00 AM.

100 Years of Boston Comedy (IN PERSON)
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
100 Years of Boston Comedy (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, April
6:00—7:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

Join the Newburyport Public Library for a night of facts and laughs.
Arts journalist Nick Zaino explores Boston’s long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some of the personalities that have defined laughter in America for 100 years. Fred Allen found inspiration at the Boston Public Library to start his vaudeville career. Bob and Ray started their radio run in Gloucester at WHDH. Rusty Warren and Tom Lehrer shocked crowds in song. Norm Crosby and Bill Dana played the swinging supper clubs. Jay Leno, Paula Poundstone, Steven Wright, Conan O’Brien, Bo Burnham, Ziwe – all are part of the fabric of Boston comedy lore. Their history is a mirror of the history of American entertainment. This is a one-hour presentation with time allotted afterward for a lively Q&A and discussion with Nick, where you can dive deeper into the fascinating history of Boston’s comedy legends.
About the Pesenter:
Nick Zaino is a veteran arts journalist who has covered comedy for The Boston Globe since 2001, and also written for The Los Angeles Times, WBUR’s ARTery blog, The Boston Phoenix, The Buffalo News, and other outlets. He is currently writing a book as a companion piece to the 100 Years of Boston Comedy presentation, and will launch Boston Comedy Radio, a streaming station dedicated to recorded comedy by Boston-related artists, in 2024.

No Registration Required

The Great Old Book Sale is Coming! - Donations & Sale Schedule
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-29
The Great Old Book Sale Spring Event is coming!
Newburyport Public Library
Program Room
94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Book Sale Donations
Saturday, March 22, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Monday, March 24, 9:30 am-7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 25, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
All donations must be brought in through the front door.
Hardcover, paperback and audio books only; no other media, textbooks or magazines will be accepted. No donations will be accepted after 2:30pm Tuesday. Please, 8 box limit.

Friends of the Library Members’ Sale
Wednesday, March 26, 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
FOL Members Only. Membership can be purchased at the library.
Entry numbers are available in the lobby starting at 12:00 pm Wednesday.

General Sale
Thursday, March 27, 9:30 am-7:30 pm
Friday, March 28, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday, March 29, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Volunteers are always welcome. A volunteer sign-up book can be found in the library lobby next to the Book Sale poster or you can sign up online using Signup Genius HERE.

D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
2025-03-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
D&D: Roaming Realms (Grades 7-12)
Thursday, March 20
3:30—5:00 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

For Grades 7-12. This program is registration only; please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Space is limited so register right away!

Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 5 character sheet. Premade character sheets will be provided as well. This D&D club is for new players as well as experienced ones.
D&D will be held in person in the programming room on the first floor of the library. When registering, please use an email address you check frequently. Emails cannot be sent to school email addresses as they will not receive outside emails.
If you cannot attend this game but would like to know about all future D&D programs at the library, you can sign up for our mailing list. Click here to sign up for our mailing list.

Supplies…

Capacity: 4 of 6 spaces available.
Note: Registering more attendees than spaces available will automatically place your attendees on this event’s wait list.

2025-03-18 15:30 - 16:45 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Sour Birthday Party: Remix
Tuesday, March 18
3:30—4:45 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

Lets try this again! For grades 5-12.
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s birthdays were last month but we’re still gonna party like it’s February vacation! Hang out at the NPL and answer some trivia, eat some yummy snacks, and participate in some karaoke as we celebrate the two pop stars!
Registration isn’t required but doing so will give you an email reminder of the program.
Supplies…

Maker Monday: Community Seed Swap and Seed Library Launch! (IN PERSON)
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Maker Monday: Community Seed Swap and Seed Library Launch! (IN PERSON)
Monday, March 17
6:00—7:30 PM
Program Room Newburyport Public Library

Join the Newburyport Public Library for some creative fun with Maker Mondays.
We are officially launching our Seed Library on Monday, March 17! Come by the Library between 6 – 7:30 PM to check out the seeds available in our Seed Library and bring your own to share. Stop in at our Seed Starting Station where you can get planting right away or get creative at our Craft Station and make your own plant markers for your garden.
Due to limited supplies, crafters will be limited to no more than five plant markers. This program will not have a limit on the number of seed starts per attendee, but please be respectful of the time limit set for the program so staff will be able to clean up on time.

Boston Light: Three Centuries of History (VIRTUAL)
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
Boston Light: Three Centuries of History (VIRTUAL)
Monday, March 10
7:00—8:15 PM
Newburyport Public Library

Based on Jeremy’s book, Boston Light: Three Centuries of History, this talk focuses on Boston Light Station, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy, rescues, and colorful human-interest stories of keepers and their families. As you may know, Jeremy D’Entremont is one of our very favorite speakers so we hope you’ll join us for for another great discussion!
About Jeremy:
Jeremy D’Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He’s the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. We are also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities.
Virtual registration required. Register HERE. Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017380021455/WN_ltGSv7H8TRqfowEWvV6_yQ

Historic Voices: Charlotte Bronte (VIRTUAL)
2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Historic Voices: Charlotte Bronte (VIRTUAL)
Monday, March 10
6:00—7:00 PM
Virtual Program

Join the Newburyport Public Library and Historic Voices for an evening exploring a fascinating author: Charlotte Bronte
Meet Charlotte Brontë, the passionate authoress. Hear the story behind the written words, and learn how she, the middle child of six, survived to share their collected narratives. Visit with Charlotte in 1847, as she reflects on her emotionally-charged experiences as both student and teacher at various boarding schools. Share with her the joy of seeing her deeply personal novel, Jane Eyre, in published form.
Bio:
Laura Keyes graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BA in English Literature, and from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies. She is a Librarian in Central Illinoi
Image provided by to Robert Kaplafka
Virtual registration required. Register HERE.

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Animal Character Design (VIRTUAL)
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Animal Character Design (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, March 4
6:00—7:00 PM
Virtual Program

Join the Newburyport Public Library and Corinne Roberts as we learn about character design and drawing!
Learn the basics of drawing animals while adding emotion and body language to bring your drawings to life! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along program. Supplies needed are simple pencil, paper and eraser”
BIO:
Corinne Roberts is an illustrator working in comics and children’s books (Bug Bites, Drawing Dragons and the Out and About series). Her other illustration projects include a Dragon Calendar series and the Wanderlust Deck. You can see more of her work and current projects through her website: corinneroberts.com or social media, Instagram: @corinneroberts123
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