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!

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.***

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!