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Teens at NPL
Teens

If you are a teenager check out this page for book recommendations, teen news & updates, and a list of activities specifically for you and your friends.

Kids at NPL
Family Reading a Book

See a list of all our upcoming activities, events, and storytimes. Learn more about the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” early literacy program.

The Long-Awaited Unveiling of Dungeon & Dragons at Newport Public Library!

This long-awaited program is sponsored jointly by the Young Adult and Adult Services departments. Reference Librarian Sean Doherty will be our Dungeon Master. He (and our 3D printer) have been hard at work creating an amazing imaginary world for your quests, battles and, triumphs! Held on Wednesdays at 6pm! Registrations:Jan 15Jan 22Jan 29

Reading Challenge 2020

Find a new read or revisit an old favorite in our 30 Books in 30 Weeks Reading Challenge! Whether you’re looking to expand your horizons or clear out your backlog, our Reading Challenge is a fun way to discover new titles and topics! Click here to learn more and to register, beginning January 13th.

Build Your Computer Skills

In these hands-on workshops you will learn how to operate the mouse and keyboard and then move on to navigating Windows and the Internet. Learn shortcuts and basic troubleshooting strategies. Highly recommended for novice computer users. Free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Winter Concerts

Join us for a series of concerts this winter beginning Saturday, January 11 with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio. Read more.

Personalized Reading Lists

Need help finding your next read? Try our Reader’s Advisory service. Answer a few questions and a personalized reading list will be compiled by one of our knowledgeable librarians and emailed to you within 7 business days! Read more.

Movie Series

Enjoy a movie on select Friday afternoons at 2:30 PM. Our next series features music icons. Read more.

Vital Records Book Covers

Genealogy

Do you come from Royalty? Use the resources here to conduct genealogical research about your family lineage. Includes census and military records data.