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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.***

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!

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!

Penguin Puff!

Take big pom-pom, a little orange foam triangle for feet. Add a white paper circle with eyes and a beak drawn on in marker. Throw together little pop-pop ear-muffs. And what do you get?

A penguin puff!

Happy crafting from Simple & Sweet Story Time!

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Which is what makes the Do Drop In! Playgroup super fun! While the temperature drops, we meet in our warm and bright library to play and create, with old friends and new. This informal playgroup encourages families to get down and make a mess, meet other families in the area, and explore all the library has to offer, both inside and out. We meet on Thursdays from 10:30 to noon, and while most of our action takes place in the big meeting room, I encourage you to play in the Children's Room too, where books, puzzles, puppets, dress-up and more await! Hope to you do drop in sometime soon!

From the Inside of a Whale

Have you ever wished you could get really close to a whale? So close, you could even climb inside it? Do you love these amazing marine mammals? Would you like to learn more about their behavior, diet, and ways to protect them? If so, this is your lucky day! Seriously.

Internationally renowned Whale Specialist, Cynde McInnis, will be visiting us at the Newbury Town Library, with her 43 foot-long Humpback Whale, Nile, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd at 10:30 AM!

This event is FREE, but due to capacity, we will limit enrollment to the first 60 children and teens registered. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Please call the library at 978-465-0539 or email ogatti@mvlc.org.

For more information about this program, please visit Cynde's wesbite: www.thewhalemobile.com

Author Visit

I'm so pleased to invite you all to come meet one of my favorite children's book author and illustrator, Ms. E.S. Redmond! She is fabulous and funny, and we are going to have a great time as she reads to us from her newest book, The Unruly Queen and then leads us in a craft! Books will be available for sale after the reading, and Ms. Redmond will stick around to chat and sign books for you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

E.S. Redmond visits the Newbury Town Library, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th, at 12:30!

This is a FREE event! Please register with us at 978-465-0539 or email ogatti@mvlc.org so we can have enough crafts for everyone!

New Year, Same Awesome

Join us as we start 2013 with some familiar friends, or make some new ones, at two of our on-going programs for children and their care-givers!

Starting Thursday, January 3rd, at 10:30 DO-DROP IN! PLAYGROUP.

Meeting in the library's big meeting room, we have lots of toys, music, crafts and more for your little ones. Pop into the main library to grab some books or head outside and play in the park next door. This loosely structured playtime has become a huge hit for kids and parents alike! Make your next play-date with us! Bring some friends! No registration is ever required!

Starting Friday, January 4th, at 11:30 SIMPLE & SWEET STORY TIME.

Geared for the littlest of littles (think under one-year of age) to kindergarten, join me as we read, sing, move and create during a thematic story time geared to get us all excited about great stories, early literacy activities, and our children's blossoming imaginations. Drop us a line if you plan on attending a session, which runs for seven weeks.