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Upcoming Stress Reduction Class!

December 21, 2022

On January 24th at 1:30, Naomi R. Hall Ed.D. will be presenting a workshop on reducing stress. This is a free, drop-in program, so we hope to see you there! Step into the New Year with less stress – You just survived all the chaos of the holidays. You’ve put the decorations away and want… Read more Upcoming Stress Reduction Class!

Filed Under: Adult Programs Tagged With: events, Public, stress reduction, workshop

Book Sale 2022 Debrief

August 29, 2022

Festival 2022 was a huge success!!! It’s been a few years since the big tent went up, and we picked up where we left off. We welcomed old friends who look forward to this event every year, and they thanked us for returning.  The raffle winners are in… Donna Y –  the Wine & Chocolate Basket… Read more Book Sale 2022 Debrief

Filed Under: Events, Friends of the Library, Fundraiser Tagged With: Book Festival, events, Newport NH, Public

Bookish Bakes

July 25, 2022

The Book Festival is fast approaching, August the 27th. We will have the Book Sale tent, Children’s tent, Friends of the Library tent, and the Cookie Walk! The Cookie Walk is a win for everyone! For just $5, you can walk from tray to tray and fill a paper bag with cookies, bars, and other… Read more Bookish Bakes

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Fundraiser, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: Announcement, events, Newport NH, Public

Colin Calloway receives 2022 Hale Award

June 1, 2022

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2022 Sarah Josepha Hale Award is Colin Calloway. Read more Colin Calloway receives 2022 Hale Award

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Events, Featured Content, Hale Award Tagged With: 2022, Abenakis, American Indian History Lifetime Achievement Award, Announcement, Calendar, Colin Calloway, Dartmouth College, Daughters of the American Revolution, events, Hale Award, Missiquoi Nation, National Book Award, Native American Studies Program, Public, Sarah Josepha Hale Award, The Indian World of George Washington

Children’s Programs for June

May 31, 2022

June is one of the busiest times of year for so many of our library-loving families, so we are focused on providing a chill, relaxing month here in the children’s rooms as we lead up to our summer reading program! Read more Children’s Programs for June

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Events, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: afterschool programs, Announcement, Calendar, events, June, Newport NH, Public, Services, Story Time, Teen Librarian

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