Date Event Wed @11 Family Story Time! Everyone is welcome at this traditional story time with singing and stories! Babies and children up to age 5 will find something to enjoy! 2nd-6th (Teens) Drop-in craft: make paper Stars. 4th (Teens) From 2-3:00 pm. Come try out bedazzling and give an ordinary object a shiny upgrade!… Read more November 2026 Calendar
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Trick or Treat for Books
It’s almost time for our annual “Trick or Treat for Books!” Stop by the library in your Halloween costume on Friday Oct 30th anytime between 10am and 6pm, OR on Halloween day on Saturday the 31st between 10am and 2pm!We have books for kids and teens of all ages.These lightly-used books were all donated by… Read more Trick or Treat for Books
Keep Sarah Warm 2026!
We’re inviting our community to come together once again to create a beautiful scarf for the Sarah Josepha Hale statue in front of the library. Here’s how you can contribute: If you don’t have your own supplies, don’t worry! There will be supplies on display at the library and plenty of yarn to choose from.… Read more Keep Sarah Warm 2026!
Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Howard Mansfield!
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Hale Award ceremony will be held on October 17th at the Newport Opera House. This year we will honor the talented author, Howard Mansfield. The ceremony starts at 7PM and is free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to come and celebrate this achievement. Before… Read more Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Howard Mansfield!
There’s Still Time to Purchase Hale Award Dinner Tickets!
There is still time to purchase your dinner tickets! Join us on October 17th to honor Howard Mansfield, winner of the 2026 Sarah Josepha Hale Award. The Hale Award Dinner will begin at 5:00pm at the Old Courthouse Restaurant. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Stop by the library or give us a call at 603-863-3430… Read more There’s Still Time to Purchase Hale Award Dinner Tickets!
