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
2nd Annual Peeps Diorama Challenge | Imagine Your Story
Imagine Your Story with Peeps! Join us for our 2nd Annual Peeps Diorama Challenge. This year’s theme is Imagine Your Story—any book or fairy tale theme counts. Get creative! How it works: Pick up your package of Peeps from the library between August 24 and August 29 and build your own one-of-a-kind Peeps Diorama at … Continue reading 2nd Annual Peeps Diorama Challenge | Imagine Your Story
Summer Reading 2020 | BINGO
Imagine Your Story by choosing your own reading adventures this summer! Print your BINGO card below to track your summer reading adventures. (If you don't have a printer, the library will print one for you). Fill in the BINGO card with your choice of activities from the list and complete one horizontal row per week. … Continue reading Summer Reading 2020 | BINGO
Introducing Virtual Story Time | 10am Wednesdays
Due to COVID-19, in-person story times and craft hours are cancelled until further notice. Virtual Preschool Story Time is now available through our YouTube Channel. New videos drop on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv_-QAxpwS0
Emoji Pictionary | Can you guess the books?
Let's play a game! Can you guess the title of the children's book just from emojis? Answer key below. Answer Key Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussCharlotte's Web by E.B. WhiteThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownOne Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. SeussThe Cat in … Continue reading Emoji Pictionary | Can you guess the books?
Free Access to TumbleBooks for Our Patrons
Due to a generous offer from TumbleBooks, our library can provide free access to a variety of ebooks and audiobooks for kids and adults. TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use and feature unlimited access from home with an internet connection. You can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any … Continue reading Free Access to TumbleBooks for Our Patrons
LEGO Club—10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb 29
Join us Saturday, January 18 from 10:30 a.m. – noon for LEGO Club. Explore your creativity and test your imagination! Recommended ages 5+