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
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
Food Drive 1/23-2/6 | Support our Seacoast neighbors!
Help the library collect food items for our local pantry! Drop off donations in the box by the circulation desk through February 6th. Non-perishable food (in jars, cans, or sealed packets) only please! (Please check the “best before” dates on items before donating.) Most needed items include: Peanut ButterCerealGranola BarsBrothJamCanned FruitJuice boxesCanned tomatoesTunaCanned Meat *Sponsored … Continue reading Food Drive 1/23-2/6 | Support our Seacoast neighbors!