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!
NEW! 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!
Travel lighter. Try an eBook or eAudiobook! The NTL has got you covered.
Borrow ebooks & audiobooks for free on Libby, the one-tap library. 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!
Yoga for Mindful Movement (Indoors)
Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 6:30-7:30pm
Notice. Allow. Surrender. Mindful movement can help you strengthen your focus, relieve your stress levels and curb anxiety. Whether you have physical limitations or not, modifying your movements in a way that makes them doable for you and sensing what is appropriate for you, is mindfulness.
Take & Make Crafts…TOGETHER!
Fridays from 4pm-4:30pm
Join us for this add-on to our Take & Make crafts! Friday afternoons you have the option to do our art projects together on Zoom! Everything you need for your Take and Make, except maybe glue, will be included in your kit. A new project will be available fpr curbside pickup beginning Tuesdays of each week.
NEW! 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.
Beginner’s Chess for All Ages
Tuesday, November 9th from 7pm – 8pm
Want to learn how to win a game of chess in 4 moves? Join Glenn Davison for virtual beginner’s chess. This online class teaches you the fundamentals of chess as a strategy game that is the most popular game in the world. In one hour you will learn the basics of playing chess including setting up the chess pieces, using pawns, and how chess pieces move to win. Glenn will also discuss special moves and tips for playing a better game.
What’s all the HOOPLA?!
We are excited to announce a new offering for NTL patrons:
HOOPLA is a free digital media service that allows NTL cardholders to borrow e-books, e-audio, e-music, e-movies and e-television to enjoy on a computer, tablet or phone. 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.
Early Bird Hours
Are you an early bird? You won’t catch worms but you might catch a hot new book or dvd during our early bird hours! We hope that this extra time at the beginning of the day will make it convenient to use our collections and services at a time that’s best for you. If you like to get an early start to your day, come check out the library on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 9:00 am! (And don’t forget, we return to being open Saturdays 10a-2p starting Sept. 11th!)
The Newbury Town Library StoryWalk
A new StoryWalk book is coming for fall! And what a beautiful time of year to stroll the library grounds. We’ll be featuring Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland. As always, don’t forget to enter on the last station for your chance to win a copy of the book!