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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

In honor of Martin Luther King Day,

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 15.

Friends of the Library Book Donation Drop Off

Saturday, January 13 from 9:00 - Noon at the Town Hall Bldg. across from the Library.

The Friends of the West Newbury Library will be accepting donations of gently used newer books in good condition for all ages, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles (with all pieces) for their next Book Sale in April.

Please no encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, VHS or musty/moldy books.

Do something more in 2024!

Sign up and enjoy these virtual programs

Stoking the Inner Fire: Improving Digestion for Health and Vitality

Wednesday, January 17th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM via Zoom

Local Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Sharon Gordon is back!

In this course students will develop an understanding of digestion through the lens of Ayurveda. They will learn the three main digestive imbalances, recognize the signs and symptoms of each and be able to identify their own personal level of digestive health. Students will learn Ayurvedic practices, eating practices and how to choose foods, teas and spices that are likely already in your kitchen for strong digestion, health and vitality.

Sponsored by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.

Please click here to receive the Zoom link.

Demystify your Finances with Ariel Nathanson

Thursday, January 18 from7:00 - 8:00 PM via Zoom

January is the perfect time to focus on the future and lay the foundation for financial success. Ariel Nathanson, the founder of Finance for Feminists, will be helping program participants expand their understanding of personal finance with practical advice and useful tools. Mindful spending, investment basics - and more - will explored during this supportive, judgment-free dialogue about money.

Finances for Feminists helps individuals and couples gain clarity, calm, and control in their personal finances.

Please click here to receive the Zoom link.

This event is hosted by the Wellesley Free Library in partnership with other area libraries.

Cape Ann to Merrimack River: a photographic excursion

Tuesday, January 23 from 7:00 - 8:15 PM via Zoom

Essex County, Massachusetts, from Cape Ann to the Merrimack River is beautiful any time of year. But in the late fall and winter, there’s something very special about this little corner of the world.

During his PowerPoint lecture, Bill Gette will take you on a photographic excursion from the rocky headlands of Cape Ann, through historic Essex, to the expansive salt marshes of the Plum Island Estuary and the barrier island beaches at the mouth of the Merrimack River. He will show you beautiful scenery and an incredible variety of wildlife that not only survives but prospers during our harsh New England winters. Bill will share maps so you can plan a winter adventure on your own, and he’ll show you examples of the wildlife typical of each location on our virtual itinerary, including Harlequin Duck, Long-tailed Duck, Snowy Owl, Lapland Longspur, White-winged Crossbill, and many more.

Please click here to receive the Zoom link.

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Children's Room

Family Story Time with Miss Kate

Will resume January 16th

Tuesdays at 10:00

Fridays at 10:30

Music Mondays with FCC

Mondays at 10:30 AM in the Children's Room

Join Miss Brianna from Family Community Connection every Monday morning and have fun with music.

This is a chance to increase language and literacy through rhymes, repetitive movement and routine.

Meant for ages 0-6 but everyone is welcome. Please register here with FCC or call the Library 978-363-1105

Family Legos

Thursday, January 30th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Create a wonderful Lego scene. We provide the Legos and you bring your imagination. We will display it for the next month and you can come in and play with your own creation. Families welcome.

Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole hour. All ages.

Story Yoga

Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45 AM

Join our instructor, Jet Wiksten in the Children's Room for a story and a gentle introduction to yoga. Each week we'll have a different theme. We'll do breath work and mat work.

Drop in and bring your yoga mat. Meant for children aged newborn - six and their caregivers.

Have you met and hung out with Lulu?

Lulu will be taking a break for the winter, check back to see when she or one of our other therapy dogs is visiting.

Storytime Crafts Thursdays

Thursdays 10:30 AM in the Children's Room

Join Miss Kailey from Family Community Connection for a fun Storytime. Listen to a story and make a craft. Social skills, communication, literacy and fine motor control.

Put your creativity to the test. Best for ages 3-6 but all ages welcome

Please register here with the FCC or contact the Library 978-363-1105

Other happenings

Miss Kate's Pop-Up Books

Check out the newest collections exhibit.

Pop-up books are fun for all ages. They are marvels of design and Miss Kate is proud to show off her collection. She's used them with her nieces and nephews and if you've been lucky enough to attend story time at the library, you may have enjoyed them there.

Who Done It? Mystery Book Group

Thursday, February 8th at Noon

Are you a Mystery fan? Ready to find out who done it?

Join this lively group and tackle a new kind of mystery each month. For February we are reading and discussing The Lost Man by Jane Harper. All are welcome.

Click here to request a copy of The Lost Man.