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Library Events

Our programs are free and open to the public!
If the event has a registration link, we have an attendance limit.
Please register and let us know if you are not able to attend so we can open the space for another patron.
Scroll down to see our special programs, followed by a list of our ongoing monthly and weekly programming. 

Special Programs and Activities:

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Yoga Storytime

Wednesday, 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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Dine to Donate at June's Cafe

Saturday, August 15 from 6:30am-2pm
Stop by June's Cafe to support the Friends of the Newmarket Public Library! A percentage of sales will be donated to the Friends to support library programming, museum passes, and activities. 
Beginning in September, June's Cafe will host Dine to Donate on the second Saturday of every month to benefit the Friends of the Newmarket Public Library! 

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Where History Meets Art: The Elm Street Mural

Tuesday, September 8 at 4pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register!
Join us for an in-depth look at the Elm Street Mural, it's creation and inspiration, the history behind the images and the artist. Learn more about the renovation and get an update on the plans for the mural's future from Pam Myers-Morgan, member of Newmarket's Arts, Culture, and Tourism commission and Historical Society Board Member. 

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The Friends of the Newmarket Public Library's Book Sale

Saturday, September 12 from 10am-2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library 

Swing by the Friends of the Newmarket Public Library's book sale! Great prices on fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, children's books, and more. Cash or check only. All proceeds benefit library programs and passes. 

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Special September Storytimes

Saturday, September 12 at 10:30am: Mural Storytime
Monday, September 28 at 10:30am: Good Neighbor Storytime
Held at the Newmarket Public Library

Join us for two themed storytimes in September! Learn about the Elm Street Mural on Saturday, September 12 with a fun storytime and coloring challenge. A winner of the challenge will receive a gift card! Celebrate Good Neighbor Day with us on Monday, September 28 with fun stories and crafts.
All are welcome!

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Empowered Caregivers with Cheryl Field

Monday, September 14 at 4pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register!

Caring for a loved one? You're not alone. Join us for a calm, practical session designed for you! Learn five clear, evidence-informed tips to build resilience, manage stress, and navigate the demands of caregiving.
Whether you're new to caregiving or have been doing it for years, you'll find practical guidance and a chance to be more supported. 
Cheryl Field is a nurse with more than 35 years experience in healthcare and is the best-selling author of Prepared! A Healthcare Guide for Aging Adults. She recently spoke on caregiving at TEDxPortsmouth- check out the talk here.

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Flax Processing Demo with the UNH Flax Files

Saturday, September 19 from 11am-1pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register!

Join Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of the Museum Studies Program and UNH History Department faculty, for a public demonstration of processing flax. Enjoy a hands-on demo outside at the Library! We'll learn about harvesting, packing, processing, and flax history in textiles. 
RAIN DATE: September 26 from 11am-1pm

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US @ 250: Big Watch at the Millspace

Monday, September 28 at 4pm
Held at the Millspace at 55 Main Street
Click here to register!
​Join us to commemorate and reflect on the 250th anniversary with a film screening and discussion. Enjoy a 30 minute excerpt from The American Revolution by Ken Burns, followed by a moderated discussion. The featured segment, "The Spirit of Service", explores service as a core American value, from the nation's founding through to the present day- examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more. 

Weekly and Monthly Programs


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Storytimes- Weekly

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:30am
Held at the Newmarket Public Library 
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Stop by to enjoy stories and meeting new friends. 
​All are welcome!​
*Storytime is on break from 8/17-8/26

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Baby Explorers- Weekly

Thursdays 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- Weekly

Every 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.
August 7: Craft-a-palooza
August 14: Mermaid Mirrors
August 21: Bookmarks and Book Page Art
​August 28: Tie-Dye Craft

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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!
*Messy Monday on break from 8/17-8/24

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Page Turners Book Club- Monthly

Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 25 at 2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library 

Reading: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
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 Meetup

Every 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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Rooted in Nature Book Group

2nd Tuesday of Each Month from 5:30-6:30pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library

Make connections with other people interested in the outdoors, the natural world, and conservation topics. We will be reading a new book every other month. Our first book will be "Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World Shell by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery for our October 13th meeting. You can pick up the book at our September meeting or at the front desk of the library. All are welcome!

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Spice of the Month Club- Monthly

Kits 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- Monthly

First 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
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What does the YAB do?
  • Help run library programs
  • Write online book reviews
  • Select Teen Choice Books in the Young Adult section
  • Recommend items for the library collection
What's in it for you?
  • Use your creativity to create fun programs
  • Make your voice heard by sharing ideas with the library community
  • Grow your leadership skills
  • Make new friends
  • Add skills to your resume and a letter of recommendation
  • Earn community service hours
Meetings are held once a month with snacks. Community service hours are awarded for each meeting, book review, and project you participate in. 

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