Come to the library on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 1-3pm for a relaxing paint-along craft with our resident artist Cori. We will be painting a harvest moon rising over the fields and trees with acrylics. Beginners welcome. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on. Open to adults. Space is limited. >>Sign up here.
Stop by the library on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10:30am for a bookish craft! We'll be making flower medallions out of book pages. Extra ornaments will go to the Friends to help decorate their tree for the Festival of Trees fundraiser. Coffee and donuts provided. Recommended for teens and adults. >>Sign up here.
Do you have any broken strings of lights this holiday season? Don’t throw them away—recycle them! Paul Memorial Library will be collecting holiday lights for recycling from MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 2023. Look for the “Holiday Light Recycling” bin located inside the library. Accepted items: Holiday lights and CFL lightbulbs.
Please note the following changes to the library schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday: Open 10am-3pm, Weds, 11/22 Closed Thursday and Friday, 11/23-24 Open 9am-1pm Saturday, 11/25
Join us for our annual town-wide Read-a-Thon this holiday season from November 27 – January 2! With cold weather approaching we’re helping people find more reasons to stay in and read. Simply log your reading time on ReaderZone and watch the hours stack up. All ages and reading levels welcome to participate. Pre-readers can log … Continue reading Newfields Holiday Read-a-Thon
The Friends of the Newfields Library has generously provided free tickets for library patrons to use at the Labrie Family Skate, an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Pick up your tickets at the library circulation desk while supplies last. Limit 4 tickets per household. Children … Continue reading FREE Skating Passes to Puddle Duck Pond
Visit Strawbery Banke Museum for the holidays with your FREE Library Pass, courtesy of the Friends of the Newfields Library! ❄Call or visit the library to reserve your pass. Limit 1 pass/day. First come, first served.❄ With your library pass you get: >>Free admission for 4 people to the Candlelight Stroll >>Library pass holders … Continue reading FREE Passes to Strawbery Banke Candlelight Strolls
Have you finished all your jigsaws and are looking for your next puzzle? Come to our Quarterly Puzzle Swap and refresh your collection! Where: Paul Memorial Library When: Saturday, Dec. 2 Time: 11AM Bring a 500+ piece puzzle without any missing pieces to trade for one that’s new-to-you! Clean out your closet and bring a … Continue reading Newfields Puzzle Swap | Saturday, Dec. 2
Join Miss Marie for a special 30-minute evening story hour on December 13 at 6pm. We'll be reading winter themed stories, perfect for a cozy December night. Kids are invited to come in their favorite pajamas and/or bring a stuffed animal or blanket with them. Bring home a special takeaway craft at the end.
Let’s build gingerbread houses! Come to the library at 11AM Saturday, December 16 and construct your own mini “gingerbread” houses out of graham crackers and assorted goodies. All ages welcome (recommended 4+). Supplies will be provided. Please register ahead so we can plan for numbers. >>Sign up here: https://forms.gle/oNU34yC8zoGCu4rAA
