2023 Plant Sale

Save the date: May 20th

The Friends of the Newbury Town Library are having their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 20th beginning at 8:30am. Last year plants sold very quickly so we recommend getting here early to get your preferred selection. They will also have raffle tickets for some great items and stores!

Library Programs


Antique Appraisal Day

May 6 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Registration Suggested
Do you think you might have some antiques or collectibles lying around your house gathering dust when they could be adding to your bank account? If so, grab your favorite treasure (no furniture please) and join Harry Morgan and Jim Kernan of Kaminski Auctions to learn more about them!
More info here
Register here for the 10:30-11:30 slot
11:30-12:30 slot  or 12:30-1:30


Calling All Weavers, Coopers, Vampers and Wheelwrights: Let’s Explore Your Ancestor’s Occupation

May 10 from 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Registration Required
Exploring your ancestor’s occupation can give you great insights into their daily existence, but how do we go beyond the standard vital records, census records and city directories? Join us to explore and unearth occupational information through local histories, trade publications, old town maps, federal programs, surnames and more.

More info here
Register HERE

VIRTUAL: Live Spark Joy Program

May 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Registration Required
A certified KonMari® Consultant & Professional Speaker will be bringing the life-changing magic of tidying to you through her Spark Joy® program.

More info
Register Here

Felted Soap Workshop

May 13 from 10:30-12:00 pm
Registration Required
Learn the basics of making felted wool soap (soap and washcloth all-in-one). Workshop participants will learn the basics of wet-felting and leave with two bars of finished felted soap.

More info
Register HERE

Technology Help
May 10 from 3-5pm
Drop In
Get answers to questions about all things technical! Confused by that device that was supposed to change your life? Bring your questions and device to the library. This is a drop-in session with Tomas on a first come, first served basis. Please make sure to bring any passwords you need, charging cables and the device you need assistance with.

More information HERE

Fiber Fridays
Every Friday at 1:00pm
Drop In
(Formerly Knitting Fridays) Bring your latest project and knit/crochet/embroidery/etc with us on Friday afternoons at 1pm - all levels welcome! Participants bring their own supplies and work on their own projects. This is a great time to connect with other fiber crafters and learn from each other.

More information HERE

Outdoor Escape Room
Saturday,  May 13 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Registration Required
We are excited to announce the arrival of our very own Local History Escape Room! This adult activity is filled with puzzles and riddles based on local Newbury history. Think of it as an escape room meets scavenger hunt. The theme of the escape room centers around Newbury’s only documented case of witchcraft in the 17th century, but your escape will take you through various different periods of Newbury’s long history. For groups of 2-4 people, participants should be 16 or older.

Register HERE!

BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, May 3, from 6pm -7pm
Join us for Book Club! We're reading Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. It is available in regular print, large print, audiobook, and is downloadable from Overdrive as an ebook or audio book  . Copies are available for pickup at the Circulation Desk.

The Newbury Library Book Club is now meeting on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm. New members are welcome and encouraged!  No registration required.