Please join us at the Newburyport Public Library during May for the following programs!
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Please join us at the Newburyport Public Library during May for the following programs!
Monday, May 5th at 6 pm: Linocut Printmaking (IN PERSON). In this class students will be introduced to the printmaking process of linocut. The class will cover techniques in carving linoleum, composition, ink mixing, and printing. Registration required.
Tuesday, May 6th at 6 pm: Raptors Rule (IN PERSON). Meet some amazing owl and raptor species up close while learning all about them.
Through educational programs featuring non-releasable raptors, Tailwinds Raptor Education & Conservation connects the community with these birds up close.
No registration required.
Saturday, May 10th at 2:30 pm: Powow River Poets Reading (IN PERSON). Please join the Powow River Poets for their monthly poetry reading. The invited readers this month are Cristina Cortez, Rhina P. Espaillat, and Paulette Demers Turco.
No registration required.
Monday, May 12th at 6 pm: Brunch! (VIRTUAL). Learn all about building your own eggs benedict, complete with how to make hollandaise sauce and poach an egg. Class is paired with Chef Kelcy’s famous Garlic Cheddar Chive Scones and seasonal vegetables.
Virtual registration required.
Monday, May 12th at 7 pm: Experience Spring Bird Migration to the Fullest (VIRTUAL). Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors, as well as look into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area.
Virtual registration required.
Tuesday, May 13th at 7 pm: Inspired Garden Design (VIRTUAL). Stunning gardens will be our classroom for emphasizing striking design essentials that elevate gardens from ordinary to sublime, regardless of the hardiness zone or sunlight conditions.
Virtual registration required.
Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 pm: Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs (VIRTUAL).
Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled characters or by representative authors? Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations.
Virtual registration required.
Tuesday, May 20th at 3:30 pm: Sabrina Carpenter Birthday Party (IN PERSON).
For Tweens & Teens in Grades 5-12. Celebrate Sabrina Carpenter’s birthday with some music, crafts, and karaoke!
No registration required.
Tuesday, May 27th at 7 pm: Champions of Change (VIRTUAL). Delve into the stories of suffragettes Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.
Virtual registration required.
Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 pm: Hike Through History (VIRTUAL). Using maps and historic photos, author Alison O’Leary describes several day trip destinations with historical significance and interesting features.
Virtual registration required.
Check out our calendar for more programs we are offering in May!
VIRTUAL programs require registration to get the Zoom link. People can register online via the library website events calendar or by calling 978-465-4428 x2. Some in-person programs in May require registration.
Ongoing Discussion Groups:
Wednesday, May 7th at 2 pm: Next Chapter Book Group (IN PERSON at the Senior Center).
The Next Chapter Book Group invites you to join our monthly book discussion on the first Wednesday of the month. We will be meeting at the Senior Community Center. This month’s title is “The Downstairs Girl” by Stacey Lee.
No registration required.
Thursday, May 15th at 3 pm: Classics Book Group (IN PERSON). Join NPL’s Classics Book Group! This group meets in-person on the third Thursday of every month in the Director’s Room. This month’s title is “The Trial” by Franz Kafka.
Registration required.
Wednesday, May 21st at 3 pm: Case Closed Book Group (VIRTUAL). Do you enjoy mystery, thriller and true crime novels? Come join the Case Closed Book Group on the third Wednesday of the month! We read a variety of mystery, thriller and true crime books;
fiction and non-fiction! New readers are always welcome. We also do not discourage those who were unable to finish the current title from attending! This month’s title is “Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases” by Paul Holes.
Virtual registration required.
Tuesday, May 27th at 5 pm: Just the Facts: Nonfiction Book Group (VIRTUAL). Join us for NPL’s Just the Facts Book Group! This group selects and discusses nonfiction books. All are welcome. This month we will be discussing “Freezing Order: A True Story
of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin’s Wrath” by Bill Browder. Virtual registration required.
Other ongoing programs:
Once a month: Home Delivery Services! Are you unable to come to the library? Let the library come to you! Any Newburyport who is possession of a library card and meets one of the following conditions is eligible for this program: (1) A disability and/or
health issue which prevents an individual from visiting the Library, (2) Mobility issues which prevent an individual from visiting the Library, (3) Temporary physical limitations (or illness) which prevent an individual from visiting the Library for a minimum
of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. Please contact a Reference Librarian at the second floor Reference Desk by phone 978-465-4428 or email
info@newburyportpl.org with any questions about the service.
