The Friends of the Newfields Public Library invites all to toast a return to in-person events on Wednesday, March 29! Friends' new president, Brooke Kotsonis, and the Board are hosting a wine and dessert gathering from 7 - 8:30pm on Wednesday, March 29 at the library. Come say hello, give Friends your ideas for future in-person … Continue reading Wine Down with Friends | Weds, Mar 29
Adaptive Gardening | 1:30pm, Sunday March 19
Join the Garden Club at the library on Sunday, March 19 for a free educational session on adaptive gardening. At any age, or physical condition, we CAN keep active in our gardens with a fewmodifications to mindset, tools we use and plants we plant. With Adaptive Gardening, wetalk about such concepts as "lazy gardening is … Continue reading Adaptive Gardening | 1:30pm, Sunday March 19
9th Annual Pancake Breakfast | March 18, 8-11AM
The Paul Memorial Library Annual Pancake Breakfast is BACK! Join us on Saturday, March 18 at the Newfields Elementary School for good food and good company--hosted by the Library Board of Trustees. Where: Newfields Elementary SchoolWhen: Saturday, March 7Time: 8 – 11 a.m. $20/family$5/person All proceeds support the Newfields library.
2022: A Year in Review | By the Numbers
Check out our year in review for 2022! Table of Contents: Note from the Staff 2022 By the Numbers Most Borrowed Titles of 2022 Staff Picks 2022 A Note from the Staff As we look back on the past year, we're pleased to say that 2022 was a successful year for the library and a … Continue reading 2022: A Year in Review | By the Numbers
Newfields Puzzle Swap | Saturday, March 11
Have you finished all your jigsaws and are looking for your next puzzle? Don’t buy a new one, come to our 4th Quarterly Puzzle Swap and spring clean your collection! Where: Paul Memorial LibraryWhen: Saturday, March 11Time: 11AM Bring a 500+ piece puzzle without any missing pieces to trade for one that's new-to-you! Clean out … Continue reading Newfields Puzzle Swap | Saturday, March 11
Recycle Beyond the Bag | Garden Club
Recycle your household plastic at the library to support the Newfields Garden Club! The Garden Club is collecting plastic bags, wrap, and packaging film to recycle into earth-friendly Trex benches that will go along the woodland path and public garden on Summer Street. Donation bins are located inside the back entrance of the library. *Plastics … Continue reading Recycle Beyond the Bag | Garden Club
Staff Picks | February 2023
Looking for you next great read? See what the Newfields librarians are reading and loving this month… This month’s read I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (the star actress from iCarly and Sam & Cat) is both fascinating and heartbreaking. With a clean quick style Jennette writes fearlessly about her relationship with her manipulative and abusive mentally ill mother who … Continue reading Staff Picks | February 2023
Free N95 Masks Available at the Library
Thanks to a generous donation from the Seacoast Public Health Group, the Paul Memorial Library will be providing FREE N95 masks to our local patrons. We have approximately 150 masks available. Limit 6 per household. Pick up at the circulation desk. First come, first served. COVID-19 Resources: How to Use Your N95 Respirator, CDC guide … Continue reading Free N95 Masks Available at the Library
Free Rapid Tests Available at the Library
Need a rapid test? The Paul Memorial Library has FREE at-home tests available to our local patrons, courtesy of Seacoast Public Health. While supplies last. Limit 2 per household. Pick up at the circulation desk. If you're picking up a test after a recent exposure, please wear a mask while in the library. If you … Continue reading Free Rapid Tests Available at the Library
RBG Performance by Sheryl Faye | Feb. 22
We’re excited to celebrate Women’s History by welcoming back actress Sheryl Faye for a special one-woman performance of “Ruth Bader Ginsberg: I Dissent” on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newfields Elementary School. (Please note the location change from the Town Hall). The show is 50 minutes plus a Q&A. Appropriate for children and adults of … Continue reading RBG Performance by Sheryl Faye | Feb. 22