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From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art and Advocacy of Keith HaringMonday, June 15 at 4:30pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious is back! Keith Haring's vibrant and iconic art captured the spirit of 1980s New York City, blending pop art, graffiti, and social activism. What made his bold, energetic figures and symbols so universally appealing? Harin's work, characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, addressed issues including AIDS awareness. From subway stations to museums, Haring's art continues to inspire and provoke thought decades after his untimely death. |
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NHSPCA Dog Adoption EventWednesday, June 17 from 11am-2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Looking for your new best friend? The NHSPCA will be bringing adoptable dogs to meet for on the spot adoption! We'll accept donations for all animals in NHSPCA care at this event. Click here to view their wishlist. |
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Summer Reading 2026Registration begins June 22 for all ages! Visit the front desk to sign up and get your materials.
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Summer Reading is from June 22-August 1, raffle tickets are due by Friday, July 31. We have six fun themes for each week of summer reading. Stop by every Monday at 11:30am for an activity with Miss Heather or pick up the activity during the week at anytime. Click here to see our full schedule! |
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Lindsay & Her Puppet PalsSaturday, June 27 at 10:30am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! Kick off Summer Reading with Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals! Year-round, Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to family audiences across New England. Filled with silliness, active audience engagement, and memorable characters, this series of charming short stories will delight the young and the young at heart! Ideal for ages 3-8. |
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Miss Jade's Excavation StationSaturday, July 11 at 10:30am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! (Ages 6-10 only) Join Miss Jade for a tasty hands-on workshop investingating archaeology in a creative way! Search through a cake and frosting for chocolate treasure in your own personal excavation station while learning about archeology. |
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Baywalk Field TripFriday, July 17 at 10am
Held at the Great Bay Naional Estuarine Research Reserve and Discovery Center Click here to register! Enjoy a guided exploration of the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Discovery Center's waterfront, habitat hike along the Boardwalk trail, and a facilitated experience at the Discovery Tank. This program runs about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This is an adults only field trip, folks will meet at the Discovery Center. Find info about the Discovery Center here. |
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Dinosaur ParadeSaturday, July 18 at 11am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Join us after storytime for a fun dinosaur parade around the library! Bring your dino mask, costumes are welcome. |
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Digging Up the Past with Newmarket Historical SocietyTuesday, July 21 at 4pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! Join us for a fascinating discussion with the Newmarket Historical Society! See how backyards, forgotten boxes, and ancient documents lead Newmarket historians to new discoveries- and more questions. |
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Animals with Bad ReputationsTuesday, July 28 at 4:30pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! Can you think of any animals disliked by people? The public image of some animals is often inaccurate and can result in negative attitudes. Meet two live animals from the Squam Lake Natural Science Center with bad reputations and learn all of the good our wild neighbors contribute. |
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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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No Skein, No Gain Knitting Club- Starting on November 6!Thursdays at 4:30-6:30pm at the Newmarket Public Library
Bring your projects to our Thursday knitting group! Meet new friends and get help for common knitting problems. All are welcome! |
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Crafternoons for Adults- 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. June 5: Hand Stamped Towels June 12: Assorted Crafts* *Felting Class at 1pm, registration required June 19: Library Closed June 26: DIY Coasters |
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Messy Mondays- Weekly
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. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting wet, dirty, or painted on! |
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Page Turners Book Club- MonthlyNext Meeting: Tuesday, June 30 at 2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Reading: Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein Copies 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 that meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 2pm. All are welcome! |
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Chess MeetupEvery Thursday from 5-7pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Bring a board (we will have some available) and play some chess! All ages are welcome to join us. |
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Conservation Club4th Thursday of every month at 5:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
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: January 22, March 26, May 28 Book Discussions: February 26, April 23, June 25 Books may be picked up at the front desk. |
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Spice of the Month Club- MonthlyKits are available starting on the second Monday of the 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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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. NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 3rd at 3pm What does the YAB do?
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