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Adult Programs

Knitting Group

The library knitting group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-8. Join us as we chat and knit or create other fiber art projects.  All levels of experience are welcome. If you would like to join us via ZOOM instead of in person email us at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us to receive a meeting invitation. As we craft with each other, we offer support, enjoy each other’s work, and get inspiration for future projects.

Poetry Group 4th Thursday @ 7PM

Poetry Group

The Poetry Group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7. We take turns reading our favorite poems, sharing new ones and discussing poets. We also welcome participants to read pieces they have composed or just stop by and listen. We learn to appreciate the significance of each word, embracing them in all their forms.

Writers Workshop Where Writers Write

Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop is a monthly meeting of local adults who love to write! We welcome writers of any genre, interest area, and experience level.

Every month we prepare an (optional) piece of about 500 words based on a prompt we decide at the previous meeting, share our work via email, read them aloud, and then workshop them a little bit.

We also discuss our goals for each month, and basically have some fun. We try to foster a positive and welcoming environment, with constructive criticism sprinkled in amongst thoughts about what is working well. We have been meeting virtually, so please contact Mo at mchurchill@newport.lib.nh.us for more information or to be invited to the zoom meeting.

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Upcoming Events

  • After School Coloring Party
    Friday May 9, 2025
  • Dungeons & Dragons
    Saturday May 10, 2025
  • Kids Craft: Needle Felting
    Monday May 12, 2025
  • My First Book Group
    Tuesday May 13, 2025
  • Chapter Chats
    Tuesday May 13, 2025
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  • Hours

    Monday
    1:00 to 6:00
    Tuesday
    10:00 to 8:00
    Wednesday
    10:00 to 8:00
    Thursday
    10:00 to 8:00
    Friday
    10:00 to 6:00
    Saturday
    10:00 to 2:00

    You are more than welcome to make an appointment for cubby pickup!

    Our Virtual Services are available 24/7!

    Contact Information

    58 N. Main Street
    Newport, NH 03773

    Phone Number: (603) 863-3430

    rfl@newport.lib.nh.us

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