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Library News

2025 Library Festival!

The Library Festival Book Sale is on August 23rd! Don't miss our famous annual Library Festival with its huge book ...
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July 30, 2025 / Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Events, events, Featured Content, Fundraiser, Newport NH, Youth Programs

July 28th-August 2nd 2025 Teen Programs

Monday July 28th: Popsocket DIY from 2-4 pm: Decorate a popsocket for your phone using felt and fabric paint/markers. This ...
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July 28, 2025 / Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

July 21st-26th Teen Programs

Monday July 21st: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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July 18, 2025 / dungeons and dragons, Events, Summer Reading, teen events, Teen Programs, teen programs, temporary tattoos, Youth Programs, Youth Services

July 14th-19th Teen Programs

Monday July 14th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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July 11, 2025 / dungeons and dragons, Events, paint and sip, Summer Reading, Summer Reading, teen, Teen Programs, teen programs, teenagers, tie dye, Youth Programs

We’re Hiring!

Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring a ...
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July 10, 2025 / Job posting, Uncategorized

July 7th-12th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday July 7th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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July 7, 2025 / air dry clay, candle jars, color our world, dungeons and dragons, Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, teen programs, teens, Youth Programs, Youth Services

June 30th-July 5th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday June 30th: Pride Flag Decorating from 1pm-4pm. Celebrate the end of Pride Month by making your very own pride ...
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June 27, 2025 / coloring, dungeons and dragons, Events, pride flag, rock painting, Summer Reading, summer reading program, Teen Programs, teen services, Youth Programs, Youth Services

We’re Hiring!

Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring TWO ...
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June 11, 2025 / Job Postings

June 2nd-7th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday June 2nd: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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May 30, 2025 / Book Group, booktok, d&d, dungeons and dragons, Events, pronoun buttons, teen, Teen Programs, teen programs, teen services, teenagers, Youth Programs, Youth Services
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