Newport Branch Library

With Halloween right around the corner, come pickup instructions on how to make a creepy paper toy that’s sure to”catch your eye.” This eyeball and cup toy can be made at the library or in your very own haunted home.

Join us at the Newport Public Library for stories, rhymes, songs, and play while we learn and explore new topics!

The Write Stuff is a brand new creative writing club that aims to provide resources for writers and to connect them with each other. Come for writing prompts and challenges, discussions on writing, and peer critique. Topics will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, revision, publishing, and more. Writers of all skill levels are welcome!

Calling all bards, rouges, wizards, and clerics! Come to the library to embark on a journey through a magical world. No prior experience necessary!

Get spooky with some creepy crafts and Halloween fun! Snacks provided. Costumes encouraged but not required.

You’ve stumbled upon the Craftsman’s gallery of experimental art, and it’s pretty spooky. Drop by the library and explore this unique haunted house experience. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Upcycle some egg cartons and make these adorable turtles!

Join us at the Newport Public Library for stories, rhymes, songs, and play while we learn and explore new topics!

If you like to plan cool activities and events, love the library (or bossing librarians around), or need volunteer hours for school, join the Teen Advisory Board! It’s a great way to both make friends and make a difference in the community. Also: free food!

Need some help with your tablet, laptop, or smartphone? Come in and get specialized assistance!

Calling all bards, rouges, wizards, and clerics! Come to the library to embark on a journey through a magical world. No prior experience necessary!

It’s music time at the library! Join us for singing, dancing, and even playing with some instruments!

The Cozy Culinarians’ Mystery Society is a new book club where we read the cozy mystery novel of the month and enjoy snacks related to the book!

We’ll be discussing The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke in September, A Catered Murder in October, and Catering to Nobody in November.

Everything is awesome at the library! Come enjoy building with some Legos and munching on some snacks!

This friendly paper dragon is sue to add some cheer and color to your November. Make it at the library or assemble it at home.

Join us at the Newport Public Library for stories, rhymes, songs, and play while we learn and explore new topics!

The Write Stuff is a brand new creative writing club that aims to provide resources for writers and to connect them with each other. Come for writing prompts and challenges, discussions on writing, and peer critique. Topics will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, revision, publishing, and more. Writers of all skill levels are welcome!

Calling all bards, rouges, wizards, and clerics! Come to the library to embark on a journey through a magical world. No prior experience necessary!

Do you love anime and manga? Do you like trying snacks from Japan? Do you want to make friends and watch something new? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, join us for Anime Club! We will make crafts, play games, and, of course, watch anime.

It’s back! Bring your friends and come play board games at the library. Pizza provided.

Get your gobble on and make these festive turkeys! Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

Join us at the Newport Public Library for stories, rhymes, songs, and play while we learn and explore new topics!

Is the book always better than the movie? Stop by the library any time to grab this month’s book and then come in and watch the movie to see which is better.

Calling all bards, rouges, wizards, and clerics! Come to the library to embark on a journey through a magical world. No prior experience necessary!

It’s music time at the library! Join us for singing, dancing, and even playing with some instruments!

Anything really! Learn about countries, historical time periods, and whatever else strikes our fancy. Themed snacks available.

Yeehaw Cowpokes! Join Saloon Sam for a real special celebration! But wait…there’s a murderer on the loose? Looks like the sheriff will need your help to catch them! Costumes encouraged but not required.

The classic murder mystery game’s movie adaptation. Get your magnifying glasses out and see if you can discover who the murderer is before the movie does! Popcorn and drinks provided. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Movie is rated PG. Viewer discretion is advised.

The villainous Killer Craftsman appears once more, this time at an art gallery. But now the Craftsman’s cornered and its up to you to discover their true identity. Fancy art gallery dress encouraged but not required. Refreshments provided.

Do you wish you could look at the colors of fall leaves even after they’ve all turned brown? Now you can, by making a felt leaves garland! Pick up a kit to make at home or here in the library.

Join us at the Newport Public Library for stories, rhymes, songs, and play while we learn and explore new topics!

The Write Stuff is a brand new creative writing club that aims to provide resources for writers and to connect them with each other. Come for writing prompts and challenges, discussions on writing, and peer critique. Topics will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, revision, publishing, and more. Writers of all skill levels are welcome!

Stop by and make the cutest version of an alligator we’ve ever seen!

Stop by and make the cutest version of an alligator we’ve ever seen!

Make a large and classy decoration just using paper bags! Pick up supplies and instructions at the library, and make them there or at home.