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!
International Storytime!
Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11am
Newbury, US and Newbury, UK
Join us for our FIRST INTERNATIONAL STORY TIME with the Newbury Library in Newbury, England! We will be meeting on Zoom at 11am on Friday, December 11 for stories, finger plays, and songs. We may even get to meet new friends. Story time is open to all ages. Please register online and the Zoom link will be sent to your email the day prior. Invite your friends to join us! The more the merrier!
The Evolution of Christmas
Join us for a virtual program on The Spirit of Christmas Past: 4 Centuries of Christmas in New England. Learn how Christmas was transformed from a rowdy celebration to a family centered event. Among the topics discussed are how the Christmas tree became popular, halls were decked, and Santa Clause came to town.
Wingmasters: December 29, 2020
11am New England Birds of Prey
12pm The World of Owls
Join Wingmasters Jim Parks and Julie Anne Collier, as they present TWO virtual programs on Tuesday, Dec. 29th: New England Birds of Prey and The World of Owls. Each pre-recorded program is 22 minutes long and follows with a live (ZOOM) question and answer session. Registered participants will be sent a link to the Zoom meeting prior to the program. Please register for the live question and answer sessions separately.
Announcing Our New StoryWalk!
The Newbury Town Library is building its very own permanent StoryWalk slated to be completed in December, 2020!
It is a fun, literacy-based installation set up on our beautiful library grounds. The first story will feature the beautiful, Caldecott Medal-winning book, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, and will have a music component. As you stroll the StoryWalk, you’ll stop at displays holding pages of a book, following a story from beginning to end. This is a great way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.
The Slackers Book Club
When? Whenever! Slackers is a self-service book club and open to all readers. There are no Zoom meetings to attend, no people to talk to, no questions to answer! Maybe you’ll love the book, maybe you’ll hate the book, heck maybe you won’t even finish the book – that’s ok! The Slackers Book Club is judgement-free (and couldn’t we all use a little more of that these days?)!
December’s Slackers are reading “My Life In France” by Alex Prud’homme and Julia Child. We have multiple copies here at the library – give us a call to request your copy at 978-465-0539!
Curbside Services
Curbside hours are:
Tuesdays 10am-7pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am – 5pm
Saturdays 10am – 2pm
Curbside pickup is available at the NTL! How does it work? You will receive an email, text, or automated phone update when your materials are ready for pickup, Appointments for curbside are not required. Just give us a call when you arrive at the library, and we’ll bring your materials out to the pickup table. Please wear your mask and observe 6′ social distancing practices at pickup 🙂
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Information on Coronavirus | COVID-19
Looking for reliable information about COVID-19…
Looking for reliable information about COVID-19, how to avoid scams, or how to talk to your children about coronavirus? The Library can help. Please check our Emergency Information page on our website for multiple resources to help you navigate this rapidly changing and evolving situation.
Borrow ebooks & audiobooks for free on Libby, the one-tap library
You are implementing social distancing, but need access to books and movies all the more… The NTL has got you covered. Here’s how to start:
1. Download the Libby app from your device’s app store.
2. Find our library.
3. Enter your library card number.
4. Borrow a title and start reading or listening!
Can’t download apps? You can still borrow on your computer at: