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The Friends of the Newmarket Public Library Book SaleSaturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by the Friends of the Newmarket Public Library book sale during Merry Main Street and find some deals for the holiday season. Cash or check only, all proceeds benefit programs and museum passes at the Library. |
Herbal Teas to Weather the WinterThursday, December 5th at 5:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Join local herbalist Brenna Lilly for an evening all about herbal teas! Sample a variety of herbal teas and learn how herbs can support you throughout the winter. Attendees will sample teas with a variety of different functions, and will learn the basics of using herbal teas to support themselves through the challenges of winter in New England. Folks will also leave with an easy recipe for a wintertime herbal tea. |
Hour of CodeThursday, December 12th at 4pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
During the week of December 9-15, students around the world will celebrate Computer Science Education Week by doing an Hour of Code. The Hour of Code program offers a range of activities designed to demystify code and learn the basics about computer science. We also have more advanced activities for students comfortable with coding concepts. We encourage students of all ages to stop in! Join us for an hour of engaging activities, learning, and fun. |
The Art and Sustainability of Furoshiki WrappingSaturday, December 14th at 11am - held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Join us for a demonstration of Furoshiki, a Japanese wrapping technique that embraces the philosophy of reuse in a beautiful, functional way. Watch a demonstration and try your skills at our learning station. Have a cloth or gift that you'd like to learn how to wrap? Bring it with you! We're happy to help. |
History and Mystery: A Genealogy Starter GuideWednesday, January 8th at 3:30pm - held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Are you interested in family history? Do you spend time in graveyards wondering about the names on the stones? You might be a genealogy enthusiast! Genealogy is the exploration of ancestral lines and can be done through countless records, resources, and artifacts. Join us to explore useful methods for research planning through the case study of Elsie Gaskin (an eccentric librarian from New Hampshire) and become a better researcher along the way. This program is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities! Erin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. As a researcher, slipping into old records and exploring past lives is something she has done for herself and others for over 14 years. Erin is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, The New Hampshire Historical Society, The New Hampshire Society of Genealogists and she serves on the landmark committee for the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. She has written several books, mostly for children. |
Comic Book WorkshopsFriday, January 17th- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Ryan L. Higgins will be here to host two workshops for aspiring comic book artists! All materials are provided. How to Draw Comic Characters at 1pm *grades 3-6 only* Click here to register! Ryan will show you step-by-step how to build characters from basic shapes. You'll start with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ryan's superhero creation. Want to draw your own favorites? The last 20 minutes will be open for questions and a free draw session. How to Make Comics at 2:30pm *grades 6-12 only* Click here to register! Ever dream of seeing your own comic book hero leap off the page? Whether you're stuck at the starting line or battling writer's block mid-adventure, this crash course will help. Ryan will show you his proven process for crafting a killer comic using his Comics QuickStart booklet! |
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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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. Schedule: 10/4: Paper Bat Garlands 10/11: Spoon Witches 10/18: Spell Books 10/25: Decoupaged Pumpkins 11/1: Decorate a Chalkboard 11/8: Pine Cone Snowy Owl 11/15: Leaf Centerpieces 11/22: Beaded Thanksgiving Corn |
New Market Historical SocietyThe New Market Historical Society is a fantastic resource for local history, documents, photos, and more.
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Newmarket Recreation DepartmentNewmarket Recreation offers numerous programs. Visit the Rec for amazing programs for all ages.
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Take the Master Plan Survey!
Save the Date! September 14th- Master Plan Workshop-held the Newmarket Jr./Sr. High School
The Master Plan engages members of the community to create a vision and plan for Newmarket's future. What is the Master Plan? *Tells a story about how Newmarket became what it is today, and lays out a vision for what it would like to be in the future. *Serves as a guide for the overall character, physical form, growth, and development of the Town. *Describes how, why, when, and where the community should build, rebuild, and preserve. Current Focus: Recreation, Downtown Riverfront, Community Facilities, Utilities, Energy, Arts & Culture, Historic Resources, Economic Development, Transportation, and Future Land Use. Subscribe to the Town's Newsletter Email Bart McDonough at bmcdonough@newmarketnh.gov if you'd like to be involved! |
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. |
About Us
Library Hours/Contact Us Policies Friends of the Library Trustees Next Trustee Meeting Executive Session on October 28th at 6pm |
Newmarket Public Library
1 Elm Street Newmarket, NH 03857, USA 603-659-5311 staff@newmarketlibrary.org Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10AM-7PM Wednesday, Friday: 10AM-5PM Saturday: 10AM-4PM Sunday: Closed |