Pre-schoolers and their grownups are invited to join us for the Annual Library Boo! Parade down Main Street at 10:30am, Saturday, October 29. Come to the library dressed in your costume at 10:30 for a quick story time and craft to decorate your treat bags. Then parade down Main Street to collect your candy! Parade will … Continue reading Boo Parade | Saturday, October 29, 10:30 a.m.
Fright Night with Storyteller Simon Brook | Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30pm
Families are invited to listen to storyteller Simon Brooks at the library Friday, Oct. 28 at 6:30pm as he shares haunted tales that will chill listeners to the bone. Suitable for ages 5+ When: Friday, Oct. 28Time: 6:30pmWhere: Paul Memorial Library Registration is requested so we can plan for numbers. Sign up below: REGISTER HERE About Simon Brooks … Continue reading Fright Night with Storyteller Simon Brook | Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30pm
Whales + Seals | 6:30pm Weds, August 10
We hope to "sea" you at the library for a special presentation on Whales and Seals by the UNH Extension program. We will learn about how marine mammals stay warm, how big they are, and how they eat, exploring these topics with hands-on activities such as blubber gloves, feeding frenzy, and measuring a whale! When: … Continue reading Whales + Seals | 6:30pm Weds, August 10
Chalk the Block | postponed
Drop by the library for some creative chalk artistry! We provide the chalk and some inspiration, you make the magic! All ages welcome. We'll be making a collaborative ocean seascape from sidewalk chalk and our imaginations. Where: Library parking lotWhen: Postponed: New date to be determined.Theme: Oceans of Possibilities
Pinball + Marble Arts Craft | 11AM Thurs, July 21
Stop by the library on Thursday, July 21 at 11AM for a STEM craft! We'll be making DIY pinball games and creating one of a kind marble paintings. Recommended ages 4+
Squirt Gun Games | 1PM Weds, July 6
Bring your squirt guns and get ready to get wet at the library Squirt Gun Games. We'll play freeze tag, capture the flag, and other water games to keep cool this summer day. The library will have a few squirt guns available to borrow, but please bring your own if you have them. Recommended ages … Continue reading Squirt Gun Games | 1PM Weds, July 6
Newfields African American Read-In | Feb. 1-28
February is Black History Month! To celebrate, the Newfields library is hosting a virtual month-long read-in inspired by the African American Read-In created by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The first read-in was established in 1990 in an effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American … Continue reading Newfields African American Read-In | Feb. 1-28
Free Tickets to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond | 2021-2022 Season
The Friends of the Newfields Library has generously provided free tickets for Newfields residents to use at the Labrie Family Skate, an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Pick up your tickets at the library circulation desk while supplies last. Limit 4 tickets per household. Children … Continue reading Free Tickets to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond | 2021-2022 Season
“Frost the Library” Winter Craft | Dec 2
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow at the library! This season we want to frost the library with your beautiful winter creations. Stop by the library to pick up your craft bag from our front entrance alcove between December 2 and December 16. Decorate your snowflakes at home and bring them back … Continue reading “Frost the Library” Winter Craft | Dec 2
Preschool BOO! Parade | 10:00 AM Oct. 31
The annual Library BOO Parade will start at 10am on Halloween morning. All youngsters are invited to start at the library to decorate Halloween Bags. Next, we will visit Main Street Art, the Country Store, the Community Church, Town Hall and the Police Department to collect treats. We will end up back at the library … Continue reading Preschool BOO! Parade | 10:00 AM Oct. 31