NEWBURYPORT — The following programs are scheduled next week by Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St. For more information or to register, call 978-465-4428, ext. 2, or visit newburyportpl.org.
Johann Sebastian Bach: A Genius Revived (Virtual)
Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m.: Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this extraordinary composer. This program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances. Registration required.
The Great Old Book Sale is here
Book sale donations: March 23 and 24; Friends of the Library Members’ sale: Wednesday, March 25; General sale: March 26-28. Please call or visit website for exact times.
Ongoing programs occurring next week:
Shelf Help subscription bag: Shelf Help is a book recommendation service that provides three to five book suggestions based on reading preferences. To register for a book bag, fill out the online form below with basic information and reading tastes. Registration is open until March 25. Occurs every other month.
Tuesday, March 24, at 8 a.m.: Yoga and Mindfulness (Virtual). Improve physical and mental well-being by joining registered yoga teacher Ree Coleman for yoga and mindfulness practice. Classes are held online, and no registration is necessary. The Zoom link and meeting ID can be found on the library website’s events calendar.
Thursday, March 26, at 5:15 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Group (In person). All levels are welcome! However, it may be best suited for those with a basic knowledge of Spanish or above. Please note, this is not a class, but it can be a great way to practice Spanish conversational skills and connect with others who have an interest in the language. The group is led by a Spanish-speaking librarian. Registration required.
Mondays/Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Drop-In Tech Time (In person). Bring simple technology questions for a drop-in session. Staff can help with the basics for phones, laptops, tablets, and e-readers, including accessing library resources, adding Libby to a personal device, basic computer navigation, and general internet instruction. Sessions can last up to 30 minutes and are run with available staff on a first-come, first-served basis.
Drop-in social services support (In person). The city’s licensed professional social worker, Trish Boateng, offers regular drop-in hours at the library for any Newburyport resident who may need assistance. Get connected with assistance for food, housing, transportation, health, child care or other necessities. Meetings are offered on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.