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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Closed Monday, January 16
We will be closed Monday, January 16 in honor of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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After School Drop In Chess Club
Wednesday, January 18th 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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Come learn to play chess or improve your game. Open to all students in Grades 4-8. Low-key, fun, learning environment to experience the game of Kings! Drop in.
Interested in chess for other age groups? Please let us know.
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FOR THE TEENS
After School Paint Party @ Pentucket
Wednesday, January 25th, 2:15 - 3:30 PM in the school Library
All materials provided. Expert artists will lead us through video as we make our 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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Children's Room
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 are back!
Tuesdays at 10:00
Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30
Join Miss Kate for fun stories, songs, activities and more. Ages infant & up. Drop in.
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.
Family Legos
Wednesday, January 25th 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join Miss Kate and create a wonderful Lego scene. We provide the Legos and you bring your imagination. We will display it for the next month and you can come in and play with your own creation. Families welcome.
Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole hour.
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Winter Yoga for Calm and Stability
Wednesdays beginning January 4th at Old Town Hall across street from library
This series is perfect for beginners to the more experienced practitioner. We will focus on slow, mindful movement to create a sense of calm and stability in the body and mind.
Please bring a mat, beach towel and two yoga blocks. $5/per class paid directly to Sharon Gordon by cash or check. Drop-in, take one, some or all classes.
1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 & 2/15 at Old Town Hall (491 Main Street, across from the library)
Who Done It? Mystery Book Group
Thursday, February 16th at Noon
Love mysteries? Join this lively group at the library to discuss next month's selection, Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby. All are welcome.
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Take note - Updates from your library
New Calendar and Museum Pass System
We have a new look on our calendar and museum pass pages. We hope this is even more patron-friendly and encourage you to check out all the passes and activities available at your library.
Reminder: Do you use Overdrive or Libby?
To improve security and patron privacy, as of January 4, 2023, patrons are now prompted to enter their library account PIN along with a library card number when signing into Overdrive or Libby. Your PIN is usually the last 4 digits of the phone number associated with your library account. Please contact the library if you are not sure of your PIN.
Keep an eye out for our newest volunteer, Tucker!
He is a 4-yr old Golden Retriever, neighbor of the library, and is a certified Pet Partners Therapy Dog and an AKC Canine Good Citizen. He would love to visit with you. Stop by and say hello.
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What is a Toniebox?
It's the newest addition to our Library of Things
The Toniebox is a screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more. Your child's favorite characters will read and sing. Swapping stories is simple, just change the character on top and a new adventure begins.
Toniebox can be borrowed for one week.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Program
Love Books? Love Libraries? Love Reading? Share those loves with your children. The goal is to read 1,000 books to your child before kindergarten. Not as hard as it sounds. There are some fun prizes! Start reading and claim your first one! For ages infant - 5 years. (Yes, if you have to read a book over and over again it counts each time).
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Friends Book Donation Drop Off
Saturday, January 28th 9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Old Town Hall 491 Main St., West Newbury
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Need more room on the shelves? Donate newer, gently used adult & chidren's books, puzzles, games in good condition and with all pieces to the Friends of the Library for their ongoing book sale inside and outside the library.
Sorry, we cannot accept encyclopedias, reference books, textbooks, magazines, VHS videos or any moldy or musty items.
Because of space limitations, the library cannot accept donations at any other time. Please, do not leave boxes outside the library.
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West Newbury Garden Club - Optimizing Nutrients in your Vegetable Garden
Thursday, February 2, 6:45 p.m., Annex, 381 Main St, West Newbury
WNGC member, Alison Reyes, is passionate about growing and promoting the consumption of plant-based foods to achieve and maintain overall health. Alison will discuss the health of our soil and plants, and how to optimize nutrients in our vegetable gardens. www.wngc.org
Wenham Museum - Hogwart's Express coming soon!
Starting February 4th
As part of the museum's 100th year, the Hogwarts Express and a new special train layout will be making a limited-time appearance in our galleries! Click here to reserve a discount museum pass
Wenham museum is also interested in donations of model trains, tracks & accessories from all gauges and manufacturers—even if you’re not sure they are in good working order. We are also interested in Brio/wooden railway track, buildings, accessories, and trains and Thomas and His Friends.
Railroad memorabilia from "real" trains is also of interest to us. This could include advertisements, tickets, time tables, lanterns, signage, and other similar items. If you have these items lingering in your home, consider donating them to the Wenham Museum where they can have a second life bringing joy and happiness to many children and visitors throughout the year.
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