NEWBURYPORT − Looking for the perfect summer read? The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) invites you to browse their popular Friends’ Beach Reads cart, now stocked with a fresh selection of paperbacks for your reading pleasure. The cart will be restocked regularly throughout the summer, so there’s always something new to discover.
Paperbacks are just $2 each, with a limit of two books per day. Ideal for beach days and summer getaways, these are books you can keep—no due dates, just great reads to enjoy and share all season long.
Hosting friends or family this summer? The Friends’ Beach Reads cart is a fun and convenient stop for your guests—no library card required. Every book purchased helps bring more programs and resources to our community.
In addition to supporting programs like Beach Reads, the FOL funds the library’s popular Museum Pass Program, offering discounted access to a wide range of local and Boston-area museums. From art and history to science and nature, it’s a wonderful way to add enrichment and adventure to your summer plans.
Museum passes are available to all MVLC library cardholders and can be reserved up to 30 days in advance online at newburyportpl.org, by phone, or in person at the library.
Tuesday, June 16th at 12pm: Free Energy Bill Check-Up Session (IN PERSON). Is your energy bill feeling too high? Come get a free, no-appointment Energy Bill Check-Up with Ariha Jain, Energy Advocate for Newburyport and Amesbury! No registration required.
Tuesday, June 16th at 6pm: Coastal Beach Gardens (IN PERSON). Bring the peaceful charm of the shoreline to your space with our Coastal Beach Tiny Garden craft – a serene miniature landscape inspired by sand, sea, and driftwood. Registration required.
Thursday, June 18th at 3pm: Classics Book Group (IN PERSON). The Classics Book Group meets in-person on the third Thursday of every month in the Director’s Room. For the month of June, we will be discussing two plays by Anton Chekhov, “The Seagull” and “Uncle Vanya.” Registration required.
Monday, June 22nd at 5pm: The Edible Landscape (IN PERSON). Join Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm for a common-sense approach to “Foodscaping.” This class is designed to show you how easy it is to sneak high-yield, beautiful edible plants right into the ornamental beds you already have. No registration required.
Monday, June 22nd at 7pm: Boston, 1776 (VIRTUAL). Author J.D. Dickey will be discussing his book, “Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City.” Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution’s capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation’s War of Independence. Virtual registration required.
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. Please contact a Reference Librarian at 978-465-4428 with any questions about the service.
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.
Tuesdays 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. ♦
