Welcome to The G.A.R. Memorial Library's newsletter! 
 
We're excited to be able to keep you informed and hope you'll be able to use these newsletters to get even more enjoyment out of your local library. Please use the links at the right to get more information from our website, which is updated regularly.  
 
Sincerely,
The Staff of the
G.A.R. Memorial Library

Curbside pickup will begin Monday, June 15th!

Our building will remain closed to the public, but our collection is now available to all!

We're still here for you and are happy to help with any questions you may have and recommendations you may need. Anyone who does not have a library card and would like one is welcome to apply for a library card.
Our modified hours will be:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11-4pm
and Tuesdays 2-7pm
Call the library at 978-363-1105
or

NEW! We've updated and upgraded our website with new features. We hope you like the new look.
Curbside
Pickup
Starts June 15th!

We are so excited to start offering curbside pickup!
Please visit this page for details about how curbside pickup will work.
Please note that available items are limited to West Newbury materials only, our statewide interlibrary loan delivery service is not up and running yet.
Summer Reading
2020
"Imagine Your Story"
Summer Reading starts June 15th!

Join us! It's time for Summer Reading!
There will be weekly prizes and a grand prize for Children, Teens and Adults!
No sign up required this year.
After you've read a book, just fill out our Google form and you'll be automatically registered for Summer Reading and eligible to receive a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream at The Big Scoop at Long Hill!
Fill out our Google form for each addition book you read and earn a raffle ticket every time!
Check our calendar for virtual events for all ages this summer and don't forget that Miss Kate's weekly activity challenges also earn you a raffle ticket toward the prizes.


Story Time or Story Walk . . . or both?

Miss Kate has two new stories on our YouTube channel!
Don't miss two fun videos from our guest reader, Mrs. Niles from Page School!

Miss Kate would love to hear back from you. Record yourself or your family reading a favorite children's book and we'll post all approved videos on our YouTube channel for everyone to enjoy! This is your chance to be in the Story Time seat! Send videos to: ask@westnewburylibrary.org

Oh, Rust Buckets!
The new Story Walk is up outside the library! You'll have a chance to meet Elbow Grease, the determined main character in John Cena's picture book. The story starts near the bike rack and you can read your way all the way around the building.
Don't forget your masks and social distancing!