Join us for a sweet Valentine's Day program and decorate your own cookies to take home! When: Saturday, February 11Time: 11AM All ages welcome. Recommended 5+ Supplies will be provided. Space is limited—Sign up at the link below. REGISTER HERE
Free Tickets to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond | 2022-2023 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 | 2022-2023 Season
Mini “Gingerbread” Houses | Family Workshop 12/17
Let's build gingerbread houses! Come to the library at 11AM Saturday, December 17 and construct your own mini "gingerbread" houses out of graham crackers and assorted goodies. All ages welcome (recommended 4+). Supplies will be provided. Please register ahead so we can plan for numbers. SIGN UP Photo Source: Adventures in Storytime
Boo Parade | Saturday, October 29, 10:30 a.m.
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