FREE RMV Driving Tests Online
The Newbury Town Library has partnered with driving-tests.org to provide patrons with free, ad-free, and registration-free Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) practice tests for car, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle licenses. Perfect for the learner’s permit test, driver’s license test, and refresher test for seniors.
7 NEW Magazines for 2020!
Even though everything may seem to be going digital, we think it’s still enjoyable to flip through a magazine in print. For 2020, we’ve added 7 NEW magazine subscriptions to our regular offerings. Look for these titles in the library or in the catalog in January!
VIRTUAL: Happy Birthday, Eleanor Roosevelt — Becoming Who She Was
Tuesday, October 11 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Though blessed with the Roosevelt name, fame and fortune, Eleanor Roosevelt’s early life was far from the comfortable, carefree and attentive life her husband had enjoyed. On her birthday, explore the many hardships and challenges that shaped a shy and insecure little girl into one of the most admired women in the world. Led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Now offered with your Newbury Town Library card, you can enjoy unlimited classes and projects you’ll love, and that nurture your creative soul. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more, with classes for adults and children. Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers.
Interactive Movie Kit: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone
Beginning in January 2022!
Enjoy family movie night like never before, and be part of Harry’s journey to Hogwarts!
Usually when you watch a movie, you have to watch it silently, but not this movie! You will do more than just sit and watch! From your home, read the script and you’ll be encouraged to offer Hagrid a tissue, grab some candy from the trolley, and even fight a troll. Costumes are encouraged!
Personalized Book Recommendations
Can’t decide what to read next?
Our Librarians will hand-pick up to 10 book suggestions for your next read. You’ll receive the list of recommendations in about 1-2 weeks via email. But first, we need to know more about what you like to read. Fill out a simple online form to let us know, and we’ll get started!
What’s all the HOOPLA?!
We are excited to announce a new offering for NTL patrons:
Borrow e-books, e-audio, e-music, e-movies and e-television to enjoy on a computer, tablet or phone with HOOPLA and your library card! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded for offline enjoyment later. To get started, download the Hoopla app or visit the Hoopla website, and enter your library card number and pin.