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Winter Reading ChallengeJanuary 1st- February 28th, prize winners will be drawn on March 1st.
Join us for a fun winter reading bingo challenge for all ages! Receive a raffle ticket for each line of bingo and enter to win one of three winter reading prize baskets. Bingo sheets will be available at the Library in January. We'd like to thank our patron who generously made and donated three crocheted baskets for our prize packs. They won the 2023 Cozy Basket Bingo and learned to crochet after enjoying the beautiful blanket prize. |
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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! |
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Community SwapWednesday, January 29th: Drop off day (optional)
Thursday, January 30th-Saturday, February 1st: Shop the swap! Cleaning out items after the holidays? Share with our community! Drop off items early on Wednesday, January 29th or bring them Thursday-Saturday and shop the swap. All items must be clean and in good working condition. We will accept: Puzzles and games (please make sure they have all of the pieces!), art, small home decor items, craft and hobby items, clothing, shoes, winter clothing, jewelry, toys, and small gift items. We will NOT accept: Garden supplies, tools, food, tableware, linens, blankets, furniture, electronics, books, or plants. |
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Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care from Complexity to ClarityMonday, February 10th from 4-5:30pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Caregiving has gotten complicated- we're living longer, managing health challenges, and our support teams are often in different time zones. Join Laura Clemison, Founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club, for a workshop that addresses the many challenges of caregiving. This workshop is for current or future caregivers and those they care for. Together, we'll step back to assess caregiving demands, identify gaps, and uncover what's urgent and important. Explore ways to share responsibilities and support everyone involved by leveraging strengths within their family and community. Whether planning for next week or next year, participants will leave with tools, strategies, and clarity to approach caregiving as a team, while avoiding assumptions and navigating challenges with confidence. |
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Dragon PuppetsSaturday, February 15th at 1pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Learn how to make a 3D dragon puppet at the Library! All ages are welcome, please register to attend. |
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Lindsay and Her Puppet PalsWednesday, February 26th at 10:30am- held at the Newmarket Public Library
Click here to register! Year-round, Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to audiences across New England. Funny, fast-paced, and interactive, this variety show delights the young and the young at heart! |
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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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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. Available while supplies last. Upcoming Projects: 12/6: Holiday Ornaments 12/13: Luminaries 12/20: Bookpage Angels 12/27: Paper Bag Snowflakes 1/2: Pinecone Bird Feeders |
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Page Turners Book Club- MonthlyNext Meeting: Tuesday, January 28th at 2pm
Held at the Newmarket Public Library Reading: Homecoming by Kate Morton Copies of Homecoming are available at the front desk at the beginning of the discussion month, all are welcome! Our February pick will be available by the end of January. Page Turners is a monthly drop-in book club. We do take the month of December off each year. |
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Pajama Storytime- MonthlyFirst Monday of every month at 6pm- held at the Newmarket Public Library
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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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. What does the YAB do?
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