Those who attend this program will be treated to a modern day adventure. Sam Ducharme set out on a 2180 mile, 14 state backpacking trip from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin Maine. During his six month journey he documented the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the wildlife, the hardships encountered on the trail, as well as the people, culture and humanity at its finest. Come join him as he takes you through the trail towns, over the mountaintops and through the backcountry. The images and stories will leave you with a renewed awe of the beauty of our country and its people.
See his gear, how he cooked, and hear what it is like sleeping in a hammock for six months through three seasons.
You will also hear how Sam returned to the trail the following year, connecting with aspiring Thru Hikers, paying it forward, and his return to the summit of Katahdin one year later.
Sam Ducharme is a retired K9 Officer and is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. He has two adult sons, both serving in the United States Air Force. As an avid outdoorsman, and finding the empty-nest, Sam decided to buy a backpack and a plane ticket to Georgia. From there, he started walking north. With no prior backpacking experience, he learned on the trail. Gear, trail nutrition, enduring the elements, and the logistics involved in a long distance backpacking trip were hard lessons. After 20 years working within Connecticut’s prisons, the search for a positive recharge resulted in a life changing journey.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the West Library.
Magic by Scott Jameson Wednesday, July 18 6:30 PM
Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life,
basketballs will be spun and juggled, Fun for the whole family. Don’t miss it!
The program is funded by a grant from the West Newbury Cultural Council which
is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:15
Join Miss Kate for stories, songs, crafts, games and free play.
Ages 2-7 Everyone welcome. Please drop in. Starts the week of
July 12 and continue through August 16th.
Do you love mysteries?
The Mystery Book Club has chosen to read Along Came a Spider by James Patterson! This is the first Alex Cross in Patterson's series. Visit our catalog to reserve your copy!
For extra reading, if you have time, delve into the author's second book in the series.
Discussion is sure to be lively, fun, and feisty! New members are always welcome! even if you haven't read the book.
Library will supply beverages.
We will also choose the next book!
Play games and eat pizza in the teen room.
We offer popular board games!
Pizza at 5:45
Drop-in
Grades 6-12
Dance with the Bracken School of Irish Dance 4:00 PM
Put on your dancing feet. Come see a demonstration of Irish
dancing and try it yourself. Please drop in. Families welcome
Music Creations presented by the Family Community Connections
Wednesday, July 25 10:30 AM
Explore a music and movement storytime for infants - 8 years. Play, move,
Try some instruments, sing and dance! Drop in and have some fun.
Rainforest Reptile Show Wednesday, July 25 6:30 PM
Come see the fanged and the scaled! We might see alligators,
snakes and more. Families welcome. Please drop in.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:15
oin Miss Kate for stories, songs, crafts, games and free play.
Ages 2-7 Everyone welcome. Please drop in. Starts the week of
July 12 and continue through August 16th.
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Play games, eat, do arts and crafts, watch a movie, and win prizes!
Permission slips at the front desk. Slips are due at the library by July 20th.
Ages 11-18.
This program is generously sponsored by the Haverhill Bank, West Newbury.
Coding with Awbie/Robots Tuesday, July 31 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for this hands on fun with the Library's robots
and coding games. Space limited. Ages 6 -12
Libraries Rock! Build and Fly Air Powered Rockets & Airplanes
Wednesday, August 1 6:30 PM Ages 7- Up
Learn how to make airplanes and rockets. Hands on - cut, paste, tape.
Create them, fly them and perform stunts. Please sign up
The program is supported in part by a grant from the West Newbury
Cultural Council.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:15
Join Miss Kate for stories, songs, crafts, games and free play.
Ages 2-7 Everyone welcome. Please drop in. Starts the week of
July 12 and continue through August 16th.
Join our teen writing group!
This is an informational meeting to talk about re-starting our teen writing group.
Grades 6-12.
Kid's Craft with Yarn Monday, August 6 @ 10:00AM
Come and try making mug mats with yarn expert Ginger Selman
and Miss Kate. Experiment with colors and more. Sign Up.
Ages 7 - Up
3 Doodler Start Tuesday August 7th @4:00PM
Ever wonder what you could do with a 3-D pen?
Join Miss Kate and try it! Space limited - Sign Up required
Ages 6 - Up
Use our 3D pens in the teen room.
Your designs can be as elaborate as you can imagine.
For students in grades 5-12.
Curious Creatures Wednesday, August 8 6:30PM
Snakes, alligators, flying squirrels? We never know what we'll see!
Come and find out. Fun for the whole family. Please drop in.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:15
Join Miss Kate for stories, songs, crafts, games and free play.
Ages 2-7 Everyone welcome. Please drop in. Starts the week of
July 12 and continue through August 16th.
Celebrate the End of Summer Reading Thursday, August 9 @3:30 PM
Giant games for Kids, Games for Teens and Music by The Chromaticats
for Adults! Have fun and listen to some cook jazz.
Please join us. Fun for the whole family.
Kid's Craft with Yarn Monday, August 13 @ 10:00AM
Come and Finish making mug mats with yarn expert Ginger Selman
and Miss Kate. Experiment with colors and more. Sign Up.
Space limited . Ages 7 - Up
Kevin Gardner returns to talk about stone walls in New England - building, history. More information to come!
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the West Library.
Coding with Awbie/Robots Tuesday, Aug 14th 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for this hands on fun with the Library's robots
and coding games. Space limited. Ages 6 -12
Music Creations presented by the Family Community Connections
Wednesday, August 15 10:30 AM
Explore a music and movement storytime for infants - 8 years. Play, move,
Try some instuments, sing and dance! Drop in and have some fun.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:15
Join Miss Kate for stories, songs, crafts, games and free play.
Ages 2-7 Everyone welcome. Please drop in. Starts the week of
July 12 and continue through August 16th.
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Family Legos Monday, August 20 4:00-5:00 PM
Bring the whole family and build something incredible.
We provide the legos - you bring your ideas. Your creation
will be on display for the next month. Drop in and have fun