Jump, Hop, Play! with the Beantown Jumpers

Did you make a New Year's resolution about health and fitness? Come learn about jump roping, one of the best exercises for you, at the library and maybe find some inspiration! 

We are so excited to host the Beantown Jumpers, a competitive double dutch team from the Boston area. The team consists of boys and girls in the 2nd grade through high school. They travel around Massachusetts performing to raise money to attend all of their competitions (at which they frequently win). 

Check out their website: http://www.beantownjumpers.com/ for more information, photos, and videos.

In the meantime watch this awesome performance!

Snowflake Workshop

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 

Celebrate the Library's new hours* by coming to a snowflake workshop. Learn to make dazzling 2D and 3D snowflakes then enjoy some delicious cookies and hot chocolate! It's a perfect way to begin the winter holiday season. :)

Ages 6 and up, families welcome.

Hope to see you there! 

* New schedule beginning December 3rd:

Tuesday & Thursday 12 pm -7 pm

Wednesday & Friday 10 am -5 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Questions? Contact Miss Mariah at 978-465-0539 or mmanley@mvlc.org.

Highlights from the Comic Book Workshop

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came last Saturday to the Autumn Jamboree! 

We had a fantastic time making pumpkins glitter, 

 finding a few books to read,

 and taking some silly photos!

Thanks again to everyone who attended!

Super Heroes at the Library!

Avengers Assemble: Super Heroes as Modern Mythology, 

Presented by Dana Perkins, writer of The Mighty Thor Saga (published by Marvel Comics)

November 2, 2013

11:30 AM

Ages 8 and up

Thor.  Hercules.  Zeus.  While these figures from mythology are thousands of years old, you might be surprised to find that they share a lot more in common with comic and movie superstar attractions like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Superman than you think! So join us as we discuss the pop culture phenomenon known as Super Heroes, from their not-so humble beginnings in the Golden Age of comics, the rise of Marvel in the Sixties, to their current incarnations today. With a special emphasis on The Mighty Thor and The Avengers! Learn about the history of Super Heroes such as Superman and Spider-Man and hear what they have in common with heroes from mythology including Mighty Thor and the Avengers. Then create your own comic strip!

Register online at http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=NEWBURY

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Star Wars Symposium! 

The costumes were amazing and everyone's knowledge of Star Wars lore was very impressive!

Celebrate Fall at the Library!

Come celebrate the changing seasons with us at the library! We will have stories, games, a homemade photo booth, and pumpkins to decorate.

The Friends of the  Library will be holding their annual fundraiser at the same time so bring the whole family to participate in our Autumn Jamboree and to check out the Friend's book & bake sale.

Mark your calendars!

Topsfield Fair Read-to-Win Prizes are IN!

For all of those who signed-up and read their 20+ hours this summer, please come to the library this month and pick up your Topsfield Fair Read-to-Win prizes!

Thank you for making it another fun summer, full of great reads and programs!

Story Time & Activities Fall Schedule!

Story time and activities will resume next week at the library. We hope to see everybody there!

Do-Drop in Playgroups

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 

ages 0-4, adult supervision required

Come play with friends at different toy stations and enjoy a small craft.

Simple & Sweet Story Time

Fridays, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

ages 0-4, adult supervision required

We will have fun together reading books, singing songs, and doing crafts.

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm

ages 3-5, adult supervision required

Creative Movement with Julie Pike Edmond

4th Wednesday of the month, 11:45 am

ages 3-5, adult supervision required

The Star Wars Symposium

Please join us! And may the force be with you!

Caught Reading!

We caught the twins and mom reading, last week at the library! So lovely to see!

Updated Summer Programming!

We've had a few changes on our programming, 

so please double check if your event has a new date or time! Thanks!

The Newbury Town Library

Invites You To Dig Into Reading

Summer Reading 2013

JULY:

Wednesday, July 10^th, 1-2 PM

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

Miss Candi and Miss Beth lead a fun and family-friendly yoga class for those aged 3-5 years.

Registration required. 

Wednesday, July 10^th, 3-5 PM

Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center’s Butterfly Carnival!

Open to all and great for the whole family! Art projects, games, and exploration into the wonderful world of caterpillars, butterflies, and gardens to attract them!

No registration required!

Thursday, July 11^th, 1:30-3 PM

Creating Dance Workshop 1

Dance instructor Julie Pike Edmonds invites children

aged 7-10 to come learn how dance is created and encourages those to make their own choreography!

This is part one of a two part workshop. Registration is required and enrollment is limited!

Friday, July 12^th, 1:30-3 PM

Creating Dance Workshop 2

Julie Pike Edmonds continues her workshop for 7-10

year-olds curious about what it takes to make their

own personal dance. The last 45 minutes will be dedicated to student’s performances. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! Registration is required and enrollment is limited.

Wednesday, July 17^th 3-5 PM

Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center’s Traveling Tide Pools Carnival!

Open to all and great for the whole family! Art projects, games, and exploration into the wonderful world of sea life and tide pools, found on our local beaches. This event will be held at PITA Hall on Plum Island. No registration required!

Thursday, July 18^th 11:45-12:30 PM

Creative Movement

Julie Pike Edmonds leads young dancers through the beginnings of dance in this class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 24^th 1:30 PM

Crafternoon with Miss Rani

Come hear a story and make a seasonal craft with Miss Rani. All ages welcome. Registration required.

AUGUST:

Wednesday, August 14^th, 1-2 PM

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

Miss Candi and Miss Beth lead a fun and family-friendly yoga class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

Thursday, August 15^th 11-12 PM

Gwendolyn the Dancing Pig

Author and North Shore Performing Arts Center will read and perform this hilarious tale! Q&A with the author and dancers afterwards. No registration required.

Thursday, August 15^th 1:30 PM

Crafternoon with Miss Rani

Come hear a story and make a seasonal craft with Miss Rani. All ages welcome. Registration required.

Wednesday, August 28^th 11:45-12:30 PM

Creative Movement

Julie Pike Edmonds leads young dancers through the beginnings of dance in this class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

CONTINUING:

Do-Drops Playgroup, Thursdays, 10:30-12 PM

An informal, unstructured playtime with arts and crafts for all ages!

7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8

Simple & Sweet Story Time, Fridays, 11:30-12 PM

A thematic story time with songs and craft!

7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9

Summer Reading will be open from June 21^st-August 30^th. Family and individual reader registration is available. Individual registration goes up to age 12.

All registered must commit to reading 20+ hours a week to be eligible for The Topsfield Fair Read-To-Win prizes, and our raffle forJabberwocky Bookstore gift certificates.

Call 978-465-0539 or email ogatti@mvlc.org to register or with questions.

***All events here are made possible by

The Friends of The Newbury Town Library.***

Young Writers' Workshop at NTL

Young Writers Short Story Workshops 2013

At The Newbury Town Library

Author and Creative Writing Teacher Paul Myette, with Miss Olivia, invite young writers to join us as we workshop short fiction, here at the library. We ask for a commitment to all these dates and times, so that our writers will be able to produce one new, original piece of short fiction. Writers are encouraged to bring original writing they are working on, or an idea for a story they would like to begin. This workshop is open to all middle school and high school students.

The first three, hour-long workshops will help writers to dissect the form of the short story, working on these three important aspects, all allowing to make for a rich and well-written piece.

·         Thursday, July 18^th from 5-6 PM: Developing Dialog

·         Thursday, July 25^th from 5-6 PM: Developing Action

·         Thursday, August 1^st from 5-6 PM: Developing Conflict

Writers will then share with the group their stories, allowing for teachers and peers to positively critique and work through any issues the writer might be having with the story.

·         Thursday, August 8^th from 5-7 PM: Critique

We invite our writers, their families and friends, to join us with some light refreshments as we hold an open-mic here at the library to celebrate the completion of this workshop and their final pieces of short fiction.

·         Thursday. August 29^th from 5-7 PM: Story Share

Spaces will be limited, and all writing levels and abilities are welcome. Please contact Miss Olivia to register now! 978-465-0539 or ogatti@mvlc.org

All Your Summer Reading Goodies and Events!

The Newbury Town Library

Invites You To Dig Into Reading

Summer Reading 2013

JUNE:

Wednesday, June 19^th  5-7 PM

Triton High School Photography Exhibit

Opening Night Reception

Friday, June 21^st 2:30-5 PM

Spoil Your Supper Summer Reading Kick Off

With Children’s Author/Illustrator Jef Czekaj!

Come sign-up for our Summer Reading program and become eligible for Topsfield Read-to-Win prizes and

ice cream and Grow ‘Em Garden Kits!

Wednesday, June 26^th 1:30-2:30

Crafternoon

Come make a seasonally inspired craft with Rani! Great for the whole family! Registration required.

JULY:

Wednesday, July 10^th, 1-2 PM

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

Miss Candi and Miss Beth lead a fun and family-friendly yoga class for those aged 3-5 years.

Registration required. 

Wednesday, July 10^th, 3-5 PM

Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center’s Butterfly Carnival!

Open to all and great for the whole family! Art projects, games, and exploration into the wonderful world of caterpillars, butterflies, and gardens to attract them!

No registration required!

Thursday, July 11^th, 1:30-3 PM

Creating Dance Workshop 1

Dance instructor Julie Pike Edmonds invites children

aged 7-10 to come learn how dance is created and encourages those to make their own choreography!

This is part one of a two part workshop. Registration is required and enrollment is limited!

Friday, July 12^th, 1:30-3 PM

Creating Dance Workshop 2

Julie Pike Edmonds continues her workshop for 7-10 year olds curious about what it takes to make their

own personal dance. The last 45 minutes will be dedicated to student’s performances. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! Registration is required and enrollment is limited.

Wednesday, July 17^th 3-5 PM

Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center’s Traveling Tide Pools Carnival!

Open to all and great for the whole family! Art projects, games, and exploration into the wonderful world of sea life and tide pools, found on our local beaches. This event will be held at PITA Hall on Plum Island. No registration required!

Wednesday, July 24^th 11:45-12:30 PM

Creative Movement

Julie Pike Edmonds leads young dancers through the beginnings of dance in this class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

AUGUST:

Wednesday, August 14^th, 1-2 PM

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

Miss Candi and Miss Beth lead a fun and family-friendly yoga class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

Thursday, August 15^th 11-12 PM

Gwendolyn the Dancing Pig

Author and North Shore Performing Arts Center will read and perform this hilarious tale! Q&A with the author and dancers afterwards. No registration required.

Wednesday, August 28^th 11:45-12:30 PM

Creative Movement

Julie Pike Edmonds leads young dancers through the beginnings of dance in this class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

CONTINUING:

Do-Drops Playgroup, Thursdays, 10:30-12 PM

An informal, unstructured playtime with arts and crafts for all ages!

7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8

Simple & Sweet Story Time, Fridays, 11:30-12 PM

A thematic story time with songs and craft!

7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9

 Summer Reading will be open from June 21^st-August 30^th. 

Family and individual reader registration is available. Individual registration goes up to age 12.

All registered must commit to reading 20+ hours a week to be eligible for The Topsfield Fair Read-To-Win prizes, and our Jabberwocky Bookstore gift certificates raffle.

Call 978-465-0539 or email ogatti@mvlc.org to register or with questions.

***All events here are made possible by

The Friends of The Newbury Town Library.***

Get Ready for Jef Czekaj!

This is Jef Czekaj. (Pronounced check-eye, fyi.)

He's kind of a big deal in the world of children's books.

And he's coming to The Newbury Town Library, Friday, June 21st

to help us kick off Summer Reading 2013!

We'll have ice cream before dinner. Music too!

Basically, one big party to bring in summer, and reading, 

and all things awesome here in Newbury!

Plan on joining us around 2:30 PM. Jef goes on at 3 PM. 

Summer Reading Registration opens officially that afternoon!

Read for a committed 20 hours and receive a Topsfield Fair 

Read-to-Win Package,which includes one entry, 

a free hot dog and soda, and ride tickets.

The first twenty-five kids at our party also get a 

Grow 'Ems Mini Garden, courtesy of the Topsfield Fair.

Those who read over 20 hours will also be entered into a raffle

for one of four $25 Gift Certificates to 

Jabberwocky Bookstore in Newburyport,

because we love to support our local, independent booksellers!

This event is for all ages! Bring the whole family down!

Spoil Your Supper 

Summer Reading 2013!

How to Make a Lantern

The Newbury Town Library Lantern Festival and Concert is a month away! Wow!

I have provided a step-by-step guide for those who might want to get started on their lanterns, or who may want to make some additional lanterns for the event.

They are so, so fun to make and super easy too!

Okay . . . Are you ready?

Materials Needed:

• Plastic bottles (we like 1 or 2 liter soda/water bottles, but any plastic jar will do)
• Scissors
• White School Glue (like Elmer's)
• Water
• Soft bristle paint brush
• Hole punch
• String or ribbon for handle
• Tissue paper of various colors
• Glow stick or LED (The library will be handing out glow sticks to those with lanterns at the event, but feel free to bring your own!)

1. Take your emptied, clean and dry plastic bottle and cut of the top at the widest part of the bottle. We pinched the plastic to make a small cut. Then the scissor easily cut around the entire top. You will have a wide-mouth cylinder, with the bottle's bottom intact.

2. Chose a design for your lantern. Get creative! You can tear tissue paper or make detailed designs. Work with scissors, and cut out your shapes. Sometimes it helps to double or triple-up your paper, since it is very thin, depending on how transparent you would like your design.

 3. Make your glue mixture. 1 to 1 ratio of glue and water works great and a little can go a long way! Start with a small amount of each in a small cup or bowl.

 4. Apply the glue mixture to your bottle, covering the entire outer surface. Begin to add your tissue paper. Paint the mixture over the tissue paper. Add more paper and then more glue. Repeat all over as you build on your design and adhere it to the bottle.

5. When the bottle is dry, use your hole punch to add two holes to the top of the bottle, one across from the other. Tie on your string for a secure handle.

6. Add your light source (we recommend an LED tea light or glow stick) and enjoy your beautiful, unique glowing lantern!

Record Breaking Origami

Wow! What a spectacular turn out for Michael Lafosse's Origami workshop here, this past weekend.

Thank you everyone for making it such a great turn-out! Love seeing families create together!

The Library Lantern Festival

Mark your calendars! 

Saturday, May 11th at 6 PM

On the Upper Green in Newbury

Join us as we light up the night and rock out to the awesome band KAREN K &THE JITTERBUGS, as they bring their family-friendly retro-rock to Newbury. Bring a picnic, a blanket, dancing shoes and all your friends!

 As the sun sets over the Green, we'll light our beautiful homemade lanterns and parade around the Green to the magical music of Zach Fields' Student Steel Drum Band.

Lantern making workshops will be held prior to the event. All you need to bring is a plastic one or two liter bottle and we'll provide the rest. No need to register, just stop on in during one of these workshops!

• Wednesday, April 24th at the Newbury Town Library
• Wednesday, May 1st at the Newbury Town Library
• Thursday, May 2nd at PITA Hall, Plum Island

If you want to make your own lantern at home or with a small group, stay tuned . . . detailed instructions on how to make these simple-yet-beautiful up-cycled lanterns to come.

If you want to donate materials or funds for the event or volunteer for the event, please contact Miss Olivia at ogatti@mvlc.org or The Friends on the Newbury Town Library!

Plant & Bake Sale

Please join us for the Friends of the Newbury Town Library…

Annual Plant Sale and Bake Sale

Fundraiser

Saturday, MAY 18^th, 10am-2PM

Newbury Town Library

0 Lunt Street

Byfield, MA 01922

Please email

 friendsofnewburytownlibrary@gmail.com

if you would like to volunteer or donate plants and/or individually wrapped baked goods.

All proceeds go directly to the Friends of the Newbury Town Library, a volunteer organization primarily interested in raising funds

to support the Newbury Town Library.

Please visit our web site for more information: http://fontl.wordpress.com/

Origami with Michael LaFosse

How much fun is origami? It seems like you just mention the word, and young or old, boys or girls, everyone kind of goes, "Ooooh. I love origami." Well, so do we. And we happen to know a great teacher: Michael LaFosse, author of nearly 75 titles on origami and paper arts!

Michael LaFosse, who also just happens to be an international origami master, and lucky for us, a neighbor. Michael's studio Origamido is in Haverhill, and he is more than happy to come our way  to teach us some tricks with paper art.

Please join us as we welcome Michael back to the library, Saturday, April 6th at 11:30 AM. Ages five to 100 welcome! We are going for full capacity, but would appreciate it if you call the library at 978-465-0539 or email me at ogatti@mvlc.org to let us know if you plan to attend.

Hope to see you there!

Books & Bread with Play Makers

Have you ever wanted to test drive a Play Makers' class? Well here is your chance! We are so pleased to partner with this wonderful family resource and play center, located in neighboring Rowley! Children aged 3-6 are invited to come learn how to make and bake bread, as well as share a story while our delicious food is in the oven. Carole Funchion, local mom, library lover, and Play Maker, will leads us through this delicious class! Books & Bread will take place Wednesday, April 3rd at 10:30 AM. Class is free! Registration is limited, so please contact the library to save your spot today! Call 978-465-0539 or email me at ogatti@mvlc.org!

Want to know more about Play Makers? Check out their website here!

Wednesdays This Spring

I am so pleased to announce not one, not two, but THREE new partnerships with local teachers to offer you more wonderful (and free) children's programming here at the library on Wednesdays, starting in April.

Roots to Wings Yoga for PreK at The Newbury Town Library
Beginning Wednesday April 10th at 1 PM and continuing every 2nd Wednesday through November

Beth Houlihan and Candy Blaxter will lead our kids (3-5) with caregivers in a special yoga class designed to help preschoolers learn how to care for their body, mind and spirit. This fun and lively yoga class will include hatha yoga, playful games, music and more. The Roots to Wings Mission is to help children reach their highest potential physically, emotionally, academically and socially; ultimately helping each child have a deeper understanding of themselves and develop skills that enable them to achieve and make a positive difference in the world.

Crafternoon with Rani MacNeal at The Newbury Town Library
Beginning Wednesday April 17th at 1:30 PM and continuing every 3rd Wednesday through November

Rani MacNeal, a marine biologist, home-schooling mother of three, and earth-momma-extrodinare will lead children of all ages through a seasonally-themed craft once a month. Great for big hands or little hands with some help, we will use all types of materials and mediums and walk away with a wonderful craft to share with our families.

Creative Movement with Julie Pike Edmond at The Newbury Town Library
Beginning Wednesday, April 24th at 11:45 AM and continuing every 4th Wednesday through November

Julie Pike Edmond uses her experience as a professional dance, choreographer, and body worker to teach students how to move in concert with their natural abilities -- simultaneously encouraging young dancers to push their creative boundaries while maintaining happy, healthy bodies.

Julie's class will explore the concepts of space, time and energy, while developing self-awareness, flexibility and coordination. Each class is 45 minutes long, and is geared for children ages 3-5, who can be dropped off for the class. Please come in comfortable clothing for moving and dance!


All these programs are free! Please register for your space today, as each class has limited capacity. Call the library at 978-465-0539 or email Miss Olivia at ogatti@mvlc.org

Nile the Whale

Hey, remember that day we had a forty-three foot whale in the library?

We were so fortunate to host a wonderful whale program here at the Newbury Town Library this month, courtesy of The Whale Mobile and educator and whale advocate, Cynde McInnis. Cynde taught us all about whales, their habitats, behaviors and sounds. Then we watched as Cynde inflated Nile, made to resemble its humpback namesake that is often spotted off the coast of Cape Ann, right before our eyes (a crowd of over 100 folks and kiddos!).

We moved from station to station learning about whales all morning long. From discussing how to keep the ocean clean, to examining actual whale bones and baleen, to climbing inside of Nile to really check him out! It was an amazing learning experience for everyone!