Newburyport, Friends of the Library

CANCELED: Great Old Book Sale - Spring
2020-03-26 - 2020-03-28
The March 2020 Great Old Book Sale has been CANCELED
NO DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please visit us in October for our Fall Book Sale.

Monthly Board Meeting - CANCELLED
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The April Friends of the Library board meeting has been cancelled. Please visit our website for updates and rescheduling information. The Friends of the Library board members meet monthly to discuss current and future board business and initiatives.

Books In Bloom - CANCELLED
2020-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
THE 2020 BOOKS IN BLOOM EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We look forward to seeing you for a celebration in 2021.

This popular annual fundraising event is a collaboration between the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library and the Newburyport Horticultural Society.

Monthly Board Meeting
2020-05-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-06-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-09-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Friends of the Library board members meet monthly to discuss current and future board business and initiatives.

NO BOARD MEETINGS - July & August
2020-07-01 - 2020-08-31
The Friends will not hold board meetings in July or August. Contact the Friends at: friends.nbptlibrary@gmail.com for questions.

Under the Tent Pop-Up Book Sale
2020-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Newburyport Council on Aging, 331 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Join the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library for a pop-up book sale event on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (rain date Sunday September 27, 2020) at the Newburyport Council on Aging, 331 High Street. This event will be held outside ‘under the tent’ at the senior center.
Books will not be priced – monetary donations are welcome to support the library. Masks, social distancing, and limited occupancy required.
NO BOOK DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT OR AT THE LIBRARY.

Annual Membership Meeting: VIRTUAL
2020-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Annual Meeting: This fall assembly provides an opportunity for the Head Librarian and officers of the Friends of the Library to communicate with members and the community at large. Learn more about the Friends by attending our annual public membership meeting to see what’s in the works for the upcoming year!
Please note: this year’s meeting will be virtual.
Register in advance HERE for this meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Fall Book Sale CANCELLED - No donations at this time
2020-10-21 09:00 - 2020-10-24 20:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Fall Great Old Book Sale has been CANCELLED due to current public health concerns. NO DONATIONS AT THIS TIME, PLEASE.

Please check back for updates.

Monthly Board Meeting
2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Friends of the Library board members meet monthly via Zoom to discuss current and future board business and initiatives.

The Friends of The Newburyport Library Membership Drive
2021-06-01 08:00 - 2021-07-30 17:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Do you love the Newburyport Library? Then you need to join The Friends! Your membership fees help support some of the best parts of the library! Do you enjoy the Archival Center? Borrow museum passes? Does your family enjoy the kids crafts? These are all supported by the Friends. Join here. Membership includes monthly newsletter, events and more. Thank you for your support!
Learn more about The Friends here.

Monthly Board Meeting - September 2021
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:30
This is the monthly meeting of the Board of the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. This event will be virtual until further notice. Link to meeting will be updated shortly.

Board Meeting
2022-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-22 19:00 - 20:00
Meetings held virtually until further notice. Please email friends.nbptlibrary@gmail.com in advance to attend via Zoom.

Children’s Book Sale
2022-02-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States

Board Meeting
2022-09-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States

Annual Meeting
2022-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Join us for the Annual Meeting including a presentation with Sheryl Faye.
Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women proudly presents:
“I Dissent”, The Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Great Old Book Sale
2022-10-19 - 2022-10-23 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Donations accepted in the Program Room:

Saturday, October 15: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday, October 17: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, October 18: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Friends of the Library Members’ Sale:

Wednesday, October 19: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Fall Book Sale:

Thursday, October 20, 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday, October 21, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, October 22, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Kids' Magic Show & Used Book Sale
2023-02-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Kids’ Magic Show & Used Book Sale
Featuring Pete Jackson and his magic bunny, Peanut
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Magic Show 1:30 (registration required, see below)
Used Book Sale 2:00-3:00 (open to all)
Newburyport Public Library Program Room
Due to limited capacity advance registration is required for ALL magic show attendees, both children and accompanying adults. Registration opens February 10 at https://www.newburyportpl.org/events-calendar/calendar/. If your plans change please cancel to allow someone on the waiting list to attend.
Sign up to reserve a spot for the entertainment and stay for great deals on children’s books!

Board Meeting
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:00

Kids’ Used Book Sale & Magic Show
2024-02-17
Kids’ Used Book Sale & Magic Show
Featuring Pete Jackson and his magic bunny, Houdini
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Magic Show 1:30 (registration required; see below)
Used Book Sale 2:00-3:00 (open to all, no registration required)
Newburyport Public Library Program Room
Due to limited capacity, advance registration is required for ALL magic show attendees, both children and accompanying adults. Registration opens on February 3rd at 9:00 AM at newburyportpl.org/events-calendar. If your plans change, please cancel to allow someone on the waiting list to attend.
No registration is required if attending the book sale only.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library

Tween & Teen Craft Pickup
2024-05-10
Tween & Teen Craft Pickup
For tweens and teens in grades 5-12.

Celebrate the early release day with a free craft! Either pick up the craft and take it with you or hang out in the teen loft and complete it.
This month’s craft is… to be determined!
No Registration Required.
This program is funded by The Friends.

Dungeons & Dragons: Roaming Realms
2024-05-16 15:30 - 17:00
Dungeons & Dragons: Roaming Realms

For grades 6-9. This program is registration only. 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 4 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 be taken to the form.
CAPACITY: 3 of 6 spaces available (as of 5/4/24).
NOTE: Registering more attendees than spaces available will automatically place your attendees on this event’s wait list.
To register: 05/16/2024 |
D&D: Roaming Realms | Newburyport Public Library (assabetinteractive.com)
