Welcome to The G.A.R. Memorial Library's newsletter!
We're excited to be able to keep you informed and hope you'll be able to use these newsletters to get even more enjoyment out of your local library. Please use the links at the right to get more information from our website, which is updated regularly.
Sincerely,
The Staff of the
G.A.R. Memorial Library
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Friends of the West Newbury Library Request for Input
Survey - Library of Things
The Friends of the West Newbury Library are looking to help expand the non-book materials that the library offers to its patrons. Please take a minute to take our survey found here in order to help determine community interests.
Thank you!
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Merrimack: The Resilient River
Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM on Zoom
We welcome local author and journalist, Dyke Hendrickson to discuss his latest book, “Merrimack: The Resilient River, An Illustrated Narrative of the Most Historic River in New England” (publishing in April 2021).
Part history and part call to action, his well-researched book highlights the dramatic life of the Merrimack River, from the colorful days of the Native Americans to its current status as one of the most scenic recreational waterways in New England. The 117-mile river runs from central New Hampshire to Newburyport, where it meets the Atlantic. Here the Coast Guard was born and colonial trade thrived. The Industrial Revolution was launched in the riverside mills of Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire. The science of clean drinking water was developed in Lawrence, and the first successful labor action also took place in Lawrence. Thousands of immigrants worked in mills along the Merrimack, and this book tells their riveting stories. In the 70s, the once-filthy Merrimack was cleaned up to serve again as one of the most popular waterways in New England. The Merrimack is still an essential resource. It serves as the source of drinking water for a half-million people. Many have seen part of the Merrimack River, but this unique book provides info and images about all sectors of this great waterway. Registration Required.
Many thanks to the Friends of the West Newbury Library for their generous support of our programs!
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Children's Room Activities
Family Story Time -
Tuesdays in March
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Let's try something NEW!!
Early Readers' Book Club
Monday, March 29th at 4:00 PM
Kindergarten - Grade 2
Let's have some fun reading a book together. Sign up to get a copy of the book of the month and craft supplies. Then on the 29th, we'll read and have fun together on Zoom. This month's book is Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes by Margie Palatini. Registration required. Sign up here.
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Teen Advisory Group
Grades 6 - 12
Among Us
Download the free Among Us app to your phone. Join Kristen in figuring out who is a crewmate, who is an imposter, and who is just straight up sus. Since we will be using Zoom at the same time, you should ideally play with two devices.
Registration Required. Spaces are limited. Contact Kristen with any questions.
Teen Creative Writing Club
Wed., March 17th @ 3:30 pm
Join the Creative Writing Club and meet fellow writers! We will be discussing what we like to write, the craft itself, and even have an in-club writing exercise. We will be meeting via Zoom. Please register here.
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Read Across America Day March 2nd!
Give these digital resources a try!
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TumbleBook Library
Read, Read-along, Read to Me and more!
Parents & Care Givers!
Do you know about TumbleBooks?
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading!
There are over 250 animated, talking picture books! The site also features Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and exciting games and puzzles!
We hope that you will get the chance to check out the collections with your child! You can use your computer, tablet, or mobile phone! All you need is an internet connection. There are no downloads: books are streamed right to your device at the click of a button.
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O'Reilly for Public Libraries Online
Answers to all your digital, tech and business-related questions
O'Reilly for Public Libraries is a digital library that provides you with over 35,000+ books, 30,000+ hours of video, curated learning paths, case studies, interactive tutorials, audio books, and O'Reilly conference videos!
Start with the basics or dive right into the specific topic of interest.
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What's Happening?
BookPage - What should I read next? The March issue of BookPage has arrived. If you'd like a paper copy, contact the library and we can put a copy in your next pickup. A digital link will be available on our website March 1st.
Tax Forms are here
The Massachusetts and IRS tax forms and instructions have arrived. Contact the library by email at ask@westnewburylibrary.org or by phone at 978-363-1105 to let us know which forms you need. They can then be picked up curbside.
Friends of the Library monthly meeting
Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 PM
You're invited to join us on Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Bring your ideas, creativity and volunteerism to support all our library's great activities.
Contact Amy Martell here to receive the Zoom link and check out the Friends page here.
Who Done It? Mystery Book Group
Thursday, March 11th - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you a Mystery fan? Ready to figure out who done it? Join this lively group and tackle a new kind of mystery each month. March’s read is Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne. Please contact the library by phone or email to sign up and join this group. All are welcome.
What's going on elsewhere in West Newbury?
West Newbury Garden Club, Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Spring is right around the corner! But before we leap into gardening, Susan Guest will be joining the West Newbury Garden Club to share insight into how we can prevent injuries, muscle strains and joint damage. In her lecture, "Your Body in the Garden" she will share information on ergonomic tools and how to care for our bodies as we maintain our gardens.
Please join the West Newbury Garden Club on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 PM via ZOOM for this informative presentation. If interested, please send your e-mail to Linda Schaeffer at linda-schaeffer@verizon.net by Tuesday, March 2nd.
The zoom link will be sent on Wednesday March, 3rd.
West Newbury Garden Club Scholarship available
The West Newbury Garden Club will once again award a $2,000 scholarship to a student from the Pentucket Regional School District. The student may attend Pentucket High School, Whittier, Essex Agricultural and Technical High School or a private high school or college as long as the student will study or plans to major in an environmentally related field and will be in a two or four year college program in fall 2021. The application materials as well as full eligibility information are available on the Garden Club’s website, wngc.org. The application is due April 5. Any questions regarding eligibility or the application may be addressed to Karen Clagett at karen.clagett@gmail.org.
Page School and Page Playground Working Group
The Page School & Page Playground working group is looking for the community’s input on the upcoming project! (More detail regarding the Page School playground initiative is online here).
We will be holding an online forum to discuss the vision of this very exciting endeavor on Monday, March 1 from 10-11 AM
Please R.S.V.P if you would like to participate in yhis online event. Follow this link: https://www.smore.com/78zpy (scroll to the middle of the newsletter).
If you are unable to attend, but still want to be a part of the discussion/process, please email Page School Principal Dustin Gray, dgray@prsd.org for a feedback form.
We welcome your thoughts!
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