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
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Friends Holiday Gift Basket Fundraiser
3 Baskets to Win!
Drawing will be held December 16th. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5.00.
The Friends of the West Newbury Library are raffling off three fantastic gift baskets filled with donations from local businesses and patrons. The Big Lego basket will be a huge hit with one lucky child! The West Newbury basket has handmade candles and soaps, a unique WN lap blanket to keep you cozy this winter, and other fun local products. The Christmas basket features a lovable gnome, holiday treats, and some great gift cards, including a one-day e-bike rental! There's something for everyone to enjoy and share. Funds raised will support activities, crafts, programs and museum passes. Thank you for your generosity.
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IN THE TEEN ROOM
Teen Painting Party
Tuesday, December 6th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Holiday/Winter Theme painting party for teens. All materials provided. Expert artists will lead us through video as we make our gift-worthy masterpieces. Many paintings to choose from - see the Painting to Gogh Website
Light Snacks will be served, as well.
Free program, Grades 7+
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Newbury Library
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Book Groups!
Are you in one? Are you looking for a new one? Would you like to start one at the library? We'd love to hear from you! Pitch us your idea and we will help you make it happen.
Did you know you can borrow book club kits from the Library? Each kit has 15 copies of the book and a discussion guide.
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An Evening With Mystery Writers Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk (Zoom)
Thursday, December 8th, 7:00 PM
Zoom
"She's on the Case"
Join us for an evening with Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk moderated by Rachel Raczka of the Boston Globe.
We’ll discuss intriguing mysteries with critically acclaimed authors Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk.
To learn more about the authors and to request a copy of their books click here.
This is a virtual program hosted by the Burlington Public Library in partnership with other local area libraries.
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Last chance to read Thanksgiving in the Woods Story Walk outside the Library |
"Thanksgiving in the Woods" by Phyllis Alsdurf is based on a true story about a family in upstate New York who hosted Thanksgiving out among the trees. Miss Kate celebrated Thanksgiving outside one year and she said it was very COLD! This is how the first settlers and the native Americans might have had their dinner. Start at the Library doors. A new story walk will be going out soon for the winter. |
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Music with Mrs. K
Mondays from 4:30-5:15 PM
Join Mrs. K (Katrina Mancini) from Family Community Connection for a fun interactive music class.
We'll sing songs, play instruments, dance with scarves and more. Infants to age 8.
Family Storytimes
Cancelled for December
Reading with Lulu
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM
Come and read to Lulu, our lovable therapy dog. Lulu is certified through the Pets and People Foundation and she is a wonderful listener.
Contact the library to sign up for your 15 minute spot.
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Take note - Updates from your library
Library Card Renewals
You may receive notice that your library card is expiring and needs renewing. This is so we can keep your information up to date. Cards will renew for three years. Call or stop in if you get this notice.
Do you use Overdrive or Libby?
To improve security and patron privacy, beginning on January 4, 2023, patrons will be prompted to enter their library account PIN along with a library card number when signing into Overdrive or Libby. Please contact the library if you are not sure of your PIN.
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Spotlight on Museum Passes |
Did you know your West Newbury library card gives you access to discounted passes to 15 local parks and museums? Many have winter-themed activities such as the Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke, Zoo Lights at the Stone Zoo & Franklin Park Zoo, mini-camp at Seacoast Science Center, and holiday activities at the Wenham Museum - celebrating 100 years. Be sure to check out all our passes. Click here to see all the Museum information.
These passes are paid for by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.
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What's Happening?
Who Done It? Mystery Book Group
Thursday, December 8th at Noon
Going On Around Town
West Newbury Annual Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 p.m.
Join your community at the annual tree lighting on the Training Field. There will be caroling, hot cocoa and cookies.
Historical Commission’s Monthly Tales of Our Town
Eben Stanwood: West Newbury’s highest ranking Civil War vet, Town statesman, husband
December’s story is about Ebenezer (Eben) Stanwood, who, due to a battlefield promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, became West Newbury’s highest ranking Civil War soldier. Letters preserved at the G.A.R. Library between Eben and his wife, Mary Noyes Stanwood, offer a view into the life of a soldier and those he left behind.
Thank you for reading. We welcome your comments and suggestions!
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