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Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays Jan 13 & 27) -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays Jan 13 & 27) -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna -- free and open for ages 1-2

Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking

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Newburyport Choral Society - Calling all singers! - Try us free! - Attend the first two rehearsals with no obligation (Belleville Church, Newburyport)

Newburyport Choral Society - Calling all singers! - Try us free! - Attend the first two rehearsals with no obligation (Belleville Church, Newburyport)

Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa-- free and open for ages 1-2

Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6

Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison -- free and open for ages 1-2

Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison-- free and open to all kids ages 0-6

Friday Babies with Miss Anna -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking

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Film: Nosferatu

Craft Corner, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Virtual -- Simple Steps for Getting Organized in the New Year, free and open to all

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The Watch Club: SUGARCANE -- live Q&A with co-directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie (watch movie on Disney+, Hulu, and other platforms beforehand)

The Watch Club: SUGARCANE -- live Q&A with co-directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie (watch movie on Disney+, Hulu, and other platforms beforehand)

Afternoon Movie Matinee: Back to the Future, free and open to all

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

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Pettengill House Benefit Concert Feat with Sonya Rae Taylor

Pettengill House Benefit Concert Feat with Sonya Rae Taylor

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Wildlife Trivia Night: How well do you know your refuge? What about the national wildlife refuge system? This night will be filled fun facts, snacks, and prizes! For older kids and adults.

Wildlife Trivia Night: How well do you know your refuge? What about the national wildlife refuge system? This night will be filled fun facts, snacks, and prizes! For older kids and adults.

Film: Nickel Boys

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City-Wide Community Talent Show: Newburyport's Got Talent!

City-Wide Community Talent Show: Newburyport's Got Talent!

Steve Forbert: the first in our 2025 Folk/Americana Series

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Craft Cinema: Notting Hill -- enjoy the movie while you work on your crafts!

Parker River Behind the Scenes Bus Tour: Learn about history, ecology, and restoration work. Bus is fully accessible. Registration Required.

Virtual -- Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author & Forensic Psychologist Katherine Ramsland, free and open to all

Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment by Shane Bauer, free and open to all

Winter Craft: 2025 Vision Boards, free and open to tweens and teens in grades 5-12

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Valentine's PopUp: learn special Valentine card techniques!

Afternoon Movie Matinee: Transformers One, free and open to all

The Eras Night: A Musical Journey: Presented by Sarah Lord & Callie Eiserman - Introducing the Glass Artists, whose innovative arrangements breathe new life into Swift’s most beloved hits. NOTE: 7:00 PM only -- 5:00 PM cancelled

Virtual -- Job Search Help: Using LinkedIn For Your Job Search, free and open to all

Era’s After School Program Performance: The culmination of our After School Era’s Program! Support our education program and watch the efforts of these wonderful students as they sing, dance, and celebrate the music of Taylor Swift!

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Featured Artist | Jennifer Day: Opening Reception on February 8th

Featured Artist | Jennifer Day: Opening Reception on February 8th

Comedy Night Featuring Steve Sweeney

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Malice Comedy Night: Appropriate for ages 18 +.

Malice Comedy Night: Appropriate for ages 18 +.

Elements: Opening Reception: February 8 (4-6 PM)

Winter Gift Shop

Movie Marathon: Classic RomComs, free and open to all

Renee and the Renegades returns to the stage for a country spectacular! Joined by Slack and KT’s Project, this is bound to be a fantastic night!

Virtual -- Author Eliot Stein Discusses His Book "Custodians of Wonder", free and open to all

Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays Feb 3, 10 & 24) -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Relieving Joint Pain, free and open to all

Virtual -- Case Closed Book Group: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, free and open to all

Galentine's Party 2025: Fundraiser Fashionista Art Experience with Giovanna Chaisson!

Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna (February 4, 11 & 25)-- free and open for ages 1-2

Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna (February 4, 11 & 25) -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking

Cookies & Coloring -- Free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

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Introduction to Wildlife Tracks and Sign: A two-session course with Bob Metcalfe, owner of N.E. Discovery. (Feb 5 at Nock Middle School, Feb 8 a guided field trip)

Introduction to Wildlife Tracks and Sign: A two-session course with Bob Metcalfe, owner of N.E. Discovery. (Feb 5 at Nock Middle School, Feb 8 a guided field trip)

Decluttering Your Digital Photos: Carol LeBlanc, Photo Coach & Organizer, will teach you how to declutter, backup, and clean out your digital photo library, NOTE: iPhone only. (Central Congregational Church, NBPT)

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Afternoon Movie Matinee -- Venom: The Last Dance, free and open to all

Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa (February 5, 12 & 26) -- free and open for ages 1-2

Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa (February 5, 12 & 26) -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6

Japanese Bookbinding: Led by Karen Dardinski at Nock Middle School, NBPT - Registration Required.

Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison (February 6, 13 & 27)-- free and open for ages 1-2

Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison (February 6, 13 & 27) -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6

Slides; A Quest for Mental Health: Written and performed by Caren Lyn Manuel Tackett of Broadway’s Hair, Rent, High Fidelity, The Times They Are A Changing & Brooklyn.

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Imagine Studios "Open Mic": Includes feature acts and open mic for music, poetry, stories, stand up and more

Imagine Studios "Open Mic": Includes feature acts and open mic for music, poetry, stories, stand up and more

Friday Babies with Miss Anna (February 7, 14 & 28)-- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking

Wire Trees with Ryan Kelley

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Floral Arranging Workshop: A fun evening of floral arranging with Pat Cannon (Central Congregational Church, NBPT)

Maker Monday: Paper Making for Cards! free and open to all

Virtual -- Don't Be Afraid of SPAM or Phishing, free and open to all

Afternoon Movie Matinee: Hidden Figures, free and open to all

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Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

Middle Grade Book Club: Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin-- free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

The Parenting Years Speaker Series: Increasing Motivation, Engagement, and Self-efficacy in Kids

Artist Spotlight | Beth Macy

Jimmy Tingle – Humor and Hope for Humanity

Antje Duvekot & Vance Gilbert

Virtual -- Circulo de Lectores: Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- El cementerio de los cuentos sin contar por Julia Alvarez, free and open to all

Readers Roundtable: Join us for a casual and fun conversation to find your next great read! free and open to all

Drop-in Classics Book Group: The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells, free and open to all

Matilda Jr.: Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

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Daddy's Little Girl a new play by Jack Neary: Starring North Shore favorite Ashley Risteen, along with David Sullivan, Melody Fried, Jimmy Stewart and Thomas Carnes.

Daddy's Little Girl a new play by Jack Neary: Starring North Shore favorite Ashley Risteen, along with David Sullivan, Melody Fried, Jimmy Stewart and Thomas Carnes.

Imagine Studios "Drum Circle" - Come share in this joyful circle of rhythm and song! Bring drums or play those provided. All ages and experiences are welcome.

Violette Marine Chamber Music Society: Baroque Bash at Newburyport Art at 6:00 PM. Limited seating available.

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

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In Concert: Cuban Art Song Project -- Isabella Lamadriz and Pablo Zinger will perform an hour of Cuban love songs in celebration of Valentine's Day

In Concert: Cuban Art Song Project -- Isabella Lamadriz and Pablo Zinger will perform an hour of Cuban love songs in celebration of Valentine's Day

Virtual -- Rhythm and Hues: the Harlem Renaissance, free and open to all

Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- The Taking of Jemima Boone: Colonial Settlers, Tribal Nations, and the Kidnap that Shaped America by Matthew Pearl, free and open to all

Afternoon Movie Matinee: From Embers, free and open to all

Personal Cybersecurity 101: Mike Spiro, Founder/CEO of All Set Cybersecurity, will introduce you to free and easy steps you can take to protect your online identity and accounts (Nock Middle School)

Artist Spotlight | Noriko Fox

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