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
Museum Of Bad Art: Tough Times - Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 - 7:30 PM

Art has always helped get us through difficult times. Since 1994, the Museum Of Bad Art has made it their mission to bring the worst of art to the widest of audiences.

In this Zoom presentation, Michael Frank, curator-in-chief, will explore some of the ways MOBA artists react to small and large, real and imagined, disasters.

For more information about MOBA, visit their website:
Registration required.

Please join us Wednesday. This is a Zoom event. Register here.



Many thanks to the Friends of the West Newbury Library for their generous support!
Teen Advisory Group
Grades 6 - 12
TAG Craft Kit
Wood Slice Ornament
Kits will be available for registered participants at the Langley-Adams Library. Kits include two wood slices, two pieces of twine to hang them, paint, and some pictures for inspiration. Teens will need to have their own paint brushes. Available while supplies last. Contact Meghan McCabe  978-372-1732  

Creative Writing Club
Wed., Dec. 16th @ 3:30 pm
Join the Creative Writing Club and meet fellow writers! We will be discussing what we like to write, the craft itself, and even have an in-club writing exercise. Email Kristen at ​[email protected]​ if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.

TAG Presents: Among Us
Download the free Among Us app to your phone. Join Kristen in figuring out who is a crewmate, who is an imposter, and who is just straight up sus. Since we will be using Zoom at the same time, you should ideally play with two devices.
For ages 12 to 18. Spaces are limited. Contact Kristen with any questions.
Curbside Pickup Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 - 7
Thursday 10 - 4
Friday 10 - 2
Saturday 9 - 1

Please visit this page for details about how curbside pickup works. We are always happy to put together a package of books, movies, etc. for you, just give us a call or email.
Reminder: Please return all items in our book drop, even DVDs.

What's Happening?

Libraries have gone online with their programming and the Massachusetts Library System has set up a web page where you can view and join events happening at libraries all across the state. Visit the Massachusetts Libraries Calendar.

BookPage - The December issue of BookPage is here. If you'd like a paper copy, contact the library and we can put a copy in your next pickup.

Order a Custom Brick
Makes a great holiday gift! Have your name on the library walkway. Honor that special someone or just a great way for your family to be remembered as a champion of the library. Order now and it will be installed in the spring. Click here to download the form or order online at Bricks 'R Us. - Thank You
Activities for All
Days are getting shorter but we're still just as busy
December Programs

All programs are virtual and require registration. Please visit our website (www.westnewburylibrary.org) and register via our event calendar or call (978-363-1105) or email ([email protected]) the library.


Tuesdays, December 8 & 15
Family Storytime - 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Join Miss Kate on Zoom for a fun story time! Miss Kate’s has some great books, songs and fingerplays you can enjoy together. Sign up each week for the link! Ages infant and up.

Wednesday, December 9
Friends of the West Newbury Library monthly meeting - 7:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Library as we come up with fun ways to raise funds to support the library. All are welcome. We will be meeting via zoom. Contact Amy Martell at [email protected] for the link.

Thursday, December 17
Who Done It? Mystery Book Group - 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. October’s read is The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly Please contact the library by phone or email to sign up and join this group. All are welcome.