Please join us at the Newburyport Public Library during the week of March 23rd through the 28th !
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Please join us at the Newburyport Public Library during the week of March 23rd
through the 28th for the following programs!
Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm: Johann Sebastian Bach: A Genius Revived
(VIRTUAL). Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future
composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this
extraordinary composer. This program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano
performances. Registration required.
The Great Old Book Sale is here!
Book Sale Donations: March 23 and 24.
Friends of the Library Members’ Sale: Wednesday, March 25.
General Sale: March 26-28. Please call us or visit our website for exact times.
Ongoing Programs Occurring Next Week:
Shelf Help Subscription Bag: Shelf Help is a book recommendation service that
provides you with three to five book suggestions based on your reading preferences! To
register for a book bag, fill out the online form below with your information and reading
tastes. The more you tell us, the better our recommendations will be! Registration is
open until March 25th. Occurs every other month.
Tuesday, March 17th at 8am: Yoga and Mindfulness (VIRTUAL). Improve your
physical and mental well-being by joining registered yoga teacher Ree Coleman for
yoga and mindfulness practice. Classes are held online, and no registration is
necessary. The Zoom link and meeting ID can be found on the library website’s events
calendar.
Thursday, March 26th at 5:15pm: Spanish Conversation Group (IN PERSON). All
levels are welcome! However, it may be best suited for those with a basic knowledge of
Spanish or above. Please note, this is not a class, but it can be a great way to practice
your Spanish conversational skills and connect with others who have an interest in the
language. The group is led by a Spanish-speaking librarian. Registration required.
Mondays & Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Drop-In Tech Time (IN PERSON).
Bring your simple technology questions for a drop-in session. We can help with the
basics for your phones, laptops, tablets, and e-readers, including accessing library
resources, adding Libby to a personal device, basic computer navigation, and general
internet instruction. Sessions can last up to 30 minutes and are run with available staff
on a first come, first served basis.
Drop-In Social Services Support (IN PERSON). The City’s licensed professional
social worker, Trish Boateng, offers regular drop-in hours at the Library for any
Newburyport resident who may need assistance. Get connected with assistance for
food, housing, transportation, health, childcare, or other necessities. Meetings are
offered on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday afternoon at the library, 1:30-
2:30pm.
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Check out our calendar for more March programs!
You can register online via the library website events calendar or by calling 978-
465-4428 x2.
