Newburyport Public Library Summer Reading & Programs 2026

Summer Reading Program

The Newburyport Public Library's 2026 summer reading program, themed "Oceans of Stories," runs from June 15 through August 31. Registration is free and open to all ages.

Programs by Age Group

Children (Ages 0-12)

• Weekly story time: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM
• Science Saturdays: Hands-on STEM activities, every Saturday at 1 PM
• Author visit: July 15, children's author featured at Community Room

Teens (Ages 13-17)

• Teen Book Club: Bi-weekly meetings starting June 20
• Digital media workshop: Video production basics, July 8-12
• Community service hours available for program volunteers

Adults

• Local author series: Monthly readings featuring Essex County writers
• Genealogy workshops: Introduction to Ancestry and local records, July and August
• Book discussion groups: Fiction and nonfiction groups meet bi-weekly

Hours

Summer hours (June 15 – September 1): Monday–Thursday 9 AM – 8 PM, Friday 9 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM. The library is closed Sundays during summer.