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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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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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Storytime with Children's Literacy FoundationSaturday, August 1 at 10:30am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Join us for a special storytime with the Children's Literacy Foundation! We'll enjoy stories together and folks will be able to take home free books thanks to a Children's Literacy Foundation Grant! Stick around for the Summer Reading Party at 12pm. |
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Summer Reading Party with the Sunrise StrummersSaturday, August 1 at 12pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! Mark your calendars for our summer reading party! Enjoy music from the Sunrise Strummers, a cotton candy machine, activities, and pick out free books. Raffle winners will be posted for summer reading prizes. All summer reading participants are welcome! |
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Yoga StorytimeWednesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 12 at 11am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Join us for a fun yoga session after storytime! Mats will be available or you can bring your own. Storytime will start at 10:30 and yoga will begin directly after at 11am. |
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Herbs for Stress and AnxietyMonday, August 10 at 5:30pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Click here to register! Stress is one of the most common concerns that herbalists address with clients and curious community members. Herbs are uniquely suited to help us manage acute anxiety, get better sleep, address burnout, and build long-term resilience to stress. Join herbalist Brenna Lilly for a workshop exploring anxiolytic, adaptogenic, and nervine herbs that can assist you on your journey towards total wellness (and leave with a delicoius tea sample to try at home!) |
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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. July 3: Closed July 10: Wicker Wreaths July 17: Painted Pastel Seashells July 24: Decorate an Umbrella July 31: Beaded Bracelets |
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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, July 28 at 2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Reading: Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier 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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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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