Welcome to The G.A.R. Memorial Library's newsletter!
We're excited to be able to keep you informed and hope you'll be able to use these newsletters to get even more enjoyment out of your local library. Please use the links at the right to get more information from our website, which is updated regularly.
Sincerely,
The Staff of the
G.A.R. Memorial Library
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Be sure to log your books. Grand prize drawing will be held Monday, August 16!
Thanks to the Friends of the West Newbury Library for making Summer Reading programs, prizes and crafts available to all.
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Understanding Your Aura
Monday, August 23 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
What is an aura? More importantly, how can knowing your aura improve your life? Sydney Sherman will identify the different aura colors and explain the distinct personality traits and characteristics that are attributed to these colors. Find out how your aura color can identify illnesses, stress, and emotional disturbances. Learn how the energies from others can affect your aura negatively or positively, and how you can protect your aura and even see auras in others.
Sydney Sherman has been educating others for more than four decades. Her background as an RN and intense interest in the sciences have been the driving force behind her learning. Click here for more info about Sydney
You will receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the event.
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CORNING AUTHOR SERIES: 'The Woman Who Stole Vermeer' with Anthony Amore
Wednesday, August 25 7:00—8:00 PM Via Zoom
Join bestselling author Anthony Amore for a presentation on his new book, The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist.
The extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, who in 1974 became the only woman to pull off a major art heist. The Woman Who Stole Vermeer is Dugdale’s story, from her idyllic upbringing in Devonshire and her presentation to Elizabeth II as a debutante to her university years and her eventual radical lifestyle. Her life of crime and activism is at turns unbelievable and awe-inspiring, and sure to engross readers.
Click here to read more about the author.
Sponsored by a collaboration of the following libraries: Andover, Boxford, Chelmsford, Dracut, Merrimac, North Andover, Norwood, Rowley, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, West Newbury, Wilbraham, and Wilmington. Also sponsored by the Corning Foundation.
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Family Activities
Birds of Prey presented by Wingmasters
Thursday, August 19 at 10:30 AM on the Library Lawn
Bring your blanket and come sit on the Library lawn and marvel at live birds of prey.
Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, all native to New England and we will see a variety of them.
Jim Parks is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Families welcome.
Sponsored by the Friends of the West Newbury Library
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Family Story Time -
Tuesdays, Aug. 17 & 24 9:30 AM
Come join Miss Kate on the Library lawn. Let's have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and playing games.
You can pick up a craft kit and have fun making something at home. Ages infant and up. Families welcome.
Reading with Lulu
Wednesday, August 18
One space available @ 10:00 AM
Sign up for a 15 minute session to read with Lulu our lovable therapy dog. She has been waiting to see all of you again and she is a wonderful listener. Call the Library 978-363-1105 or come in to sign up.
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Teen Advisory Group Events
Teen & Tween Craft Kits
Once every other week, pick up a craft from the library. This week we're doing inspirational tumblers! Stop by the library to get your supplies and directions. Crafts are limited so make sure to swing by the library to get your kit. They'll be available from August 16th - August 27th!
Teen Creative Writing Club
Wednesday, August 25th
@ 3:00 pm.
Let's make a short story! Every other week we’ll be discussing techniques on how to write a short story, from the characters to the plot to the dialogue. The goal is to write one short story by the end of the summer.
Drop-ins are welcome, please register to join! For ages 12-18.
Bring Your Own Book Club Thursday, August 26 @ 3:00 pm
Join us for this new teen book club!
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What's Happening?
Friends of the LIbrary Mini Book Sale Continues - Inside & Out!
Be sure to stop by the Library and visit our carts outside (weather permitting) and our shelves just inside the library. Sales of puzzles and books pay for all the wonderful programming, prizes, museum passes and more. Thank you for your generosity! Also accepting jigsaw puzzles and children's books at this time. Please make sure puzzles have all pieces and books are in good, gently used condition. Please call the library before dropping off.
The return of Bonus Borrows in August. Patrons can choose from hundreds of titles in themes including All Things British, Back to School: STEAM!, Biographies & Memoirs, Pop Culture Celebration, Relaxation, Romance, Sci-Fi, Series You'll Love, and more! These hoopla Instant titles require zero patron borrows. Check out Hoopla!
Who Done It? Mystery Book Group
Thursday, August 9th - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Are you a Mystery fan? Ready to figure out who done it? Join this lively group and tackle a new kind of mystery each month. August’s read is Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews. Please contact the library by phone or email to sign up and join this group. All are welcome.
What's going on around town?
West Newbury Wild and Native - Bittersweet Challenge
Residents from West Newbury and adjacent towns passionate about promoting native plants, pollinator and wildlife-friendly gardening, along with controlling invasive plants. Our mission is to encourage public and private landowners to adopt practices to promote sustainable lands, one yard, one landscape, at a time. Please check out our new website at wnwildnative.org. We hope you will participate in the Bittersweet Challenge - under Invasives on the website. Late summer and fall programs are being planned so check back for updates.
West Newbury Community Bandstand Summer Concert Series 2021
Thursday Evenings 6:30 – 8PM (Rain or Shine) - Last one!
Internet Discount Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit program (EBB) is a temporary federal program to increase access to the internet during COVID-19 by providing a $50 monthly discount on internet services and a one-time $100 discount for a device to eligible households.
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