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Other Library Services
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Pollinator PathwaysSaturday, April 5th at 10:30am- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Help pollinators survive and thrive in your garden! Learn what plants help our native pollinators and how to set up a beneficial space. Small changes make a big impact! This program is co-sponsored by Blooming Newmarket. |
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Treasures of the Gardner Museum: A Journey Through Art and HistoryMonday, April 14th at 5:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses an exquisite collection of art spanning centuries and cultures in a remarkable Venetian-style palazzo. Jane Oneail give a glimpse into the world of Isabella Stewart Gardner, an eccentric patron of the arts who curated her eclectic museum. From masterpieces by Rembrandt to textiles and works on paper, we invite you to explore a captivating blend of art, history, and a woman's extraordinary vision. |
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Rainbow Veggie Sushi Class for Preschoolers and CaregiversWednesday, April 16th at 11:30am- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Do you want to raise a healthy eater who enjoys veggies? Join Misa from Misa's Clean Kitchen for a rainbow veggie sushi class! We will learn how to roll sushi, practice knife skills with child-friendly knives, and do fun taste testing! Class is geared towards preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. Please bring a small container to take home any leftovers. |
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A Walk in Their Shoes: Dementia SimulationMonday, April 21st from 1-3pm - held at the Sunrise Sunset Center in Newmarket
RSVP by Monday, April 14th to Jessica Johnson Allow our dementia experts to take you through a simulation experience to better understand and empathize with what living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia can be like. We will guide you through the challenges of compromised vision, hearing, and dexterity, which all affect cognition. RSVP by Monday, April 14th at 603-845-3978 Event held at the Sunrise Sunset Center in Newmarket |
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Visiting Our National Parks: Lessons LearnedTuesday, April 22nd at 5:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Celebrate Earth Day with the Library! Host John Bunker will guide us through his Ten Lessons Learned, hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, and his adventures through the parks. We'll cover a broad range of issues related to visiting national parks: lodging and dining, budget considerations, logistics and planning activities, and safety. |
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Turtles of New Hampshire with NH Turtle RescueTuesday, May 6th at 4:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Did you know NH is home to seven different native turtle species? Join Dallas and Drew from NH Turtle Rescue and discover what makes our wild turtles so special, challenges they face, how to be a good turtle neighbor, and ways to help them out. You'll also get the chance to meet our turtle ambassadors up close! |
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Turtlefest 2025Saturday, May 10th
The Library will be bringing crafts and activities to Turtlefest! Join the Newmarket Conservation Commission for family friendly events- join us all day or pick a presentation to enjoy! 7:30am-9am: Birdwalk at Wiggin Farm Conservation Area, led by Conservation Commission member Juli Tyson 9:30am-12pm: Presentations and Activities
1pm-3pm: Wetlands Field Trip on Rockingham Rail Trail- learn about turtles and other wetland wildlife, as well as managing trails for people and wildlife. 3pm-6pm: Music at the Stone Church |
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Herbal Tea BlendingThursday, May 22nd at 5:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Join herbalist Brenna Lilly for a workshop on the principles of intuitive tea blending! Use the power of intuition to create tea blends that nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Participants will leave with a bag of their own intuitively blended herbal tea to enjoy at home! Space is limited. |
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Storytimes-WeeklyMondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:30am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Stop by to enjoy stories and meeting new friends. All are welcome! |
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Baby Explorers-WeeklyThursdays at 10:30am at the Newmarket Public Library
Join us weekly for an unstructured playgroup. Enjoy a rotating selection of activities and meet new friends at the Library! All are welcome. |
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Pajama Storytime- MonthlyFirst Monday of every month at 6pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
*No PJ storytime in March! Join us for a cozy pajama storytime at the Library! Wear your favorite PJs and enjoy stories with Miss Heather. All are welcome! |
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Youth Advisory Board- MonthlyFirst Monday of every month at 3pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
The Newmarket Public Library's Youth Advisory Board are students in grades 6-12 who want to take an active part to help the library and enrich the community. What does the YAB do?
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Saturday StudioEvery Saturday from 12-3pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Join us every Saturday for an open Art Studio. We supply the materials, a little inspiration, a theme and you tap into the artist within. Painting, beading, weaving, mobiles, and East Asian brushwork art forms are some of the art styles we will explore. You may submit your art to display on one of our Gallery Walls or take your art home with you. We have a drying rack for those who wish to leave their art to dry during the week and pick up the following week or for patrons who may need a couple of weeks to complete their work. All ages welcome! |
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Crafternoons- WeeklyEvery Friday from 12-4:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Try a new craft every Friday at the Library! Supplies are provided. Drop in with friends or see who you meet!
Crafting skill levels are appropriate for adults only. Available while supplies last. 2/28: Lavender sachet bags 3/7: Mini wreaths with shells, crystals, and flowers 3/14: Painted garden rocks 3/21: Fairy lanterns 3/28: Decoupage flower pots |
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Page Turners Book Club- MonthlyNext Meeting: Tuesday, April 29th at 2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Reading: London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency by Kate Macdougall Copies of the current read are available at the front desk at the beginning of the discussion month, all are welcome! Page Turners is a monthly drop-in book club. We do take the month of December off each year. |
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Messy Mondays- Starts in April!Every Monday at 11am- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Join us after storytime for a fun, messy and creative activity at the Library! Challenge your child to explore new sensory experiences while learning in a familiar environment. April 7: Finger Painting April 14: Sink or Float April 21: Play Dough April 28: Pipe Cleaner Painting |
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Conservation Club- Starts in May!4th Thursday of every month from 6-7pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Join us for a monthly meeting of Conservation Club to share books, ideas, and meet new friends. We'll alternate between book discussions and conservation centered talks each month. Conversational Meetings: May 22, July 24, and September 25 Book Discussions: June 26, August 28, October 23 Books may be picked up at the front desk one month before discussion. Book list coming soon! |
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Spice of the Month ClubAvailable on the second Monday of each month, while supplies last!
Enjoy a monthly "take-and-make" kit featuring a spice to explore. We include history, recipes, and a packet of our spice of the month. |
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New Hampshire HumanitiesFree Educational Programs
Visit the NH Humanities website for upcoming events that cover a wide range of cultural topics. The Digital Resources page offers many articles, stories, podcasts, and videos for enjoyment at home. |
