Six-word stories can be humorous,dramatic, suspenseful—whatever you want them to be!
Ernest Hemingway was the first to try this creative medium with a sad story: “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” William Shatner also tried his hand at it with this:"Failed SAT. Lost scholarship. Invented rocket."
The Tri-Town Libraries Teen AdvisoryGroup (TAG) are hosting their own 6 word story contest, the theme being “life during quarantine”. Residents of Groveland, Merrimac & West Newbury who are in grades 6-12 (for Fall 2020) may submit only one original 6 word story per student. There will be 2 winners and 2 runners up. Submissions are open from June 22 - July 13.
Email your entries to any one of the 3 Teen Librarians: mmccabe@langleyadamslib.org, kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org or tshaw@merrimaclibrary.org
Origami Challenge Monday - Friday
Pick up a origami kit at the Library on Monday or Wednesday.
Try making something. Take a picture of your creation and send it
to Miss Kate at kgove@westnewburylibrary.org. We'll put your name in
the raffle.
Do you find yourself writing for fun? Are you a fan of fanfiction? Or are you a poet (and you didn't even know it)? Then join the Creative Writing Club and meet fellow writers! We will be discussing what we like to write, the craft itself, and even have an in-club writing exercise.
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Handbooks abound: Here, on Zoom, is guidance on nurturing an image, idea or story line by line into full-fledged poetry. Poet Zara Raab offers salient readings, as well as commentary and guidance, both formal and informal, for daring spirits who would try their hand at capturing a part of their lives in poetry and verse, whether it be the excitement of spring, a morning’s birdsong, the grief of loss, or the celebration of transformative events.
Zara Raab’s books include Swimming the Eel and Fracas & Asylum. Her book reviews and poems appear in small magazines and newspapers, including The Hudson Review. A member of the Powow River Poets, based in Newburyport, she recently earned an M.F.A. in poetry in Boston. She lives in Amesbury, Mass.
This is a 6 week class running from July 8 - August 12.
Space is limited. please sign up!
Compete by yourself or with the family as we put your Pop Culture/Mythology knowledge to the test!
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Six-word stories can be humorous,dramatic, suspenseful—whatever you want them to be!
Ernest Hemingway was the first to try this creative medium with a sad story: “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” William Shatner also tried his hand at it with this:"Failed SAT. Lost scholarship. Invented rocket."
The Tri-Town Libraries Teen AdvisoryGroup (TAG) are hosting their own 6 word story contest, the theme being “life during quarantine”. Residents of Groveland, Merrimac & West Newbury who are in grades 6-12 (for Fall 2020) may submit only one original 6 word story per student. There will be 2 winners and 2 runners up. Submissions are open from June 22 - July 13.
Email your entries to any one of the 3 Teen Librarians: mmccabe@langleyadamslib.org, kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org or tshaw@merrimaclibrary.org
Family Storytime Tuesday, July 14th at 10:00 AM
Let's Zoom into a fun time as Miss Kate tells stories,
sings songs (badly get your earplugs ready), does fingerplays and
gives you craft ideas. Please email me kgove@westnewburylibrary.org and get your Zoom meeting notice.
Everyone welcome.
Handbooks abound: Here, on Zoom, is guidance on nurturing an image, idea or story line by line into full-fledged poetry. Poet Zara Raab offers salient readings, as well as commentary and guidance, both formal and informal, for daring spirits who would try their hand at capturing a part of their lives in poetry and verse, whether it be the excitement of spring, a morning’s birdsong, the grief of loss, or the celebration of transformative events.
Zara Raab’s books include Swimming the Eel and Fracas & Asylum. Her book reviews and poems appear in small magazines and newspapers, including The Hudson Review. A member of the Powow River Poets, based in Newburyport, she recently earned an M.F.A. in poetry in Boston. She lives in Amesbury, Mass.
This is a 6 week class running from July 8 - August 12.
Space is limited. please sign up!
Jungle Jim's Wild about Balloons Magic Show July 20-24
(30 minutes and suitable for all ages)
Giant animals, silly magic and a 6-foot balloon. This is a recording
of Jungle Jim's show. To view this please email or call the Library and
we will give you the link. It will be available for 5 days only.
This program is courtesy of the Friends of the West Newbury Library
Do you like superheroes, anime, or comics? Then you’ll love our Graphic Novel Book Club where we talk about great stories and artwork! This summer we’ll be reading Raven by Kami Garcia, Hawkeye Vol. 1 by Matt Fraction, and Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell.
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Do you find yourself writing for fun? Are you a fan of fanfiction? Or are you a poet (and you didn't even know it)? Then join the Creative Writing Club and meet fellow writers! We will be discussing what we like to write, the craft itself, and even have an in-club writing exercise.
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Handbooks abound: Here, on Zoom, is guidance on nurturing an image, idea or story line by line into full-fledged poetry. Poet Zara Raab offers salient readings, as well as commentary and guidance, both formal and informal, for daring spirits who would try their hand at capturing a part of their lives in poetry and verse, whether it be the excitement of spring, a morning’s birdsong, the grief of loss, or the celebration of transformative events.
Zara Raab’s books include Swimming the Eel and Fracas & Asylum. Her book reviews and poems appear in small magazines and newspapers, including The Hudson Review. A member of the Powow River Poets, based in Newburyport, she recently earned an M.F.A. in poetry in Boston. She lives in Amesbury, Mass.
This is a 6 week class running from July 8 - August 12.
Space is limited. please sign up!
Harry Potter Craft Challenge July 27 - July 31
Make something Harry Potter would like to see or use.
Miss Kate will have some random items in a kit that might
inspire you. Come to the Library and show me your
finished project or send a picture of it to kgove@westnewburylibrary.org
As always this will earn you a raffle ticket.
Handbooks abound: Here, on Zoom, is guidance on nurturing an image, idea or story line by line into full-fledged poetry. Poet Zara Raab offers salient readings, as well as commentary and guidance, both formal and informal, for daring spirits who would try their hand at capturing a part of their lives in poetry and verse, whether it be the excitement of spring, a morning’s birdsong, the grief of loss, or the celebration of transformative events.
Zara Raab’s books include Swimming the Eel and Fracas & Asylum. Her book reviews and poems appear in small magazines and newspapers, including The Hudson Review. A member of the Powow River Poets, based in Newburyport, she recently earned an M.F.A. in poetry in Boston. She lives in Amesbury, Mass.
This is a 6 week class running from July 8 - August 12.
Space is limited. please sign up!
Alien Craft Challenge
Pick up a Kit of random things. Find stuff at home.
Make something. Take a picture and send it to
kgove@westnewburylibrary.org
Have fun!
Do you find yourself writing for fun? Are you a fan of fanfiction? Or are you a poet (and you didn't even know it)? Then join the Creative Writing Club and meet fellow writers! We will be discussing what we like to write, the craft itself, and even have an in-club writing exercise.
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Handbooks abound: Here, on Zoom, is guidance on nurturing an image, idea or story line by line into full-fledged poetry. Poet Zara Raab offers salient readings, as well as commentary and guidance, both formal and informal, for daring spirits who would try their hand at capturing a part of their lives in poetry and verse, whether it be the excitement of spring, a morning’s birdsong, the grief of loss, or the celebration of transformative events.
Zara Raab’s books include Swimming the Eel and Fracas & Asylum. Her book reviews and poems appear in small magazines and newspapers, including The Hudson Review. A member of the Powow River Poets, based in Newburyport, she recently earned an M.F.A. in poetry in Boston. She lives in Amesbury, Mass.
This is a 6 week class running from July 8 - August 12.
Space is limited. please sign up!
Compete by yourself or with the family as we put your Pop Culture/Mythology knowledge to the test!
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Final Day of Summer Reading
It's the final day of the summer reading challenge.
Be sure to fill out your Google form.
We will pull names for the Grand Prize on Monday, August 10th
Family Storytime Tuesday, August 11 10:00 AM
Let's Zoom into a fun time as Miss Kate tells stories
sings songs (badly get your earplugs ready), does fingerplays and
gives you craft ideas. Please sign up and get your Zoom meeting notice.
Everyone welcome.
Handbooks abound: Here, on Zoom, is guidance on nurturing an image, idea or story line by line into full-fledged poetry. Poet Zara Raab offers salient readings, as well as commentary and guidance, both formal and informal, for daring spirits who would try their hand at capturing a part of their lives in poetry and verse, whether it be the excitement of spring, a morning’s birdsong, the grief of loss, or the celebration of transformative events.
Zara Raab’s books include Swimming the Eel and Fracas & Asylum. Her book reviews and poems appear in small magazines and newspapers, including The Hudson Review. A member of the Powow River Poets, based in Newburyport, she recently earned an M.F.A. in poetry in Boston. She lives in Amesbury, Mass.
This is a 6 week class running from July 8 - August 12.
Space is limited. please sign up!
Make Your Own Game All Ages
This is for a rainy day. Get some felt, some cardstock,
markers, masking tape and anything else you can get
your hands on. Create your own Giant Game!
It'll be fun. If you need some materials Miss Kate
will have some
Do you likesuperheroes, anime, or comics? Then you’ll love our Graphic Novel Book Club where we talk about great stories and artwork! This summer we’ll be reading Raven by Kami Garcia, Hawkeye Vol. 1 by Matt Fraction, and Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell.
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
Do you find yourself writing for fun? Are you a fan of fanfiction? Or are you a poet (and you didn't even know it)? Then join the Creative Writing Club and meet fellow writers! We will be discussing what we like to write, the craft itself, and even have an in-club writing exercise.
Email Kristen at kyoung@westnewburylibrary.org if you’re interested. We will be meeting via zoom.
