Newport Cultural Center
Public Library and Historical Society Museum
Latest Reopening news
Currently we are open for regular and curbside service on Monday-Friday from 9:30am-5:30pm. Please come in or call us at 368-5074 to request materials you’d like to pick up. To reach a librarian by email write to: librariansofncc@gmail.com
The mission of the Newport Cultural Center is to inspire lifelong learning and creativity, strengthen our communities, and to preserve our heritage.
NCC summer reading challenge
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER READING PROGRAM
June 17th-August 23rd
All ages are invited to join us in our summer reading challenge! Children and teens will receive calendars to track weekly reading and earn prizes, as well as entries for a chance to win grand prizes at our celebration. Adults who track reading will be entered to win prizes at our end of summer celebration too! You can join Beanstack to log your reading using the link above or by asking a librarian for details.
Children’s Summer Programming
Most programs will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays this summer from June 17th-August 23rd. All ages are welcome!
June 22 at 11am-Planting with Peacemeal Farms
June 24 at 2pm-Art Class with Robin
June 28 at 11am-Mermaid Day
July 1 at 11am-Christmas in July Cookie Decorating
July 8 at 11am-Maine Author Read Aloud with Jeanine Deas
July 12 at 2pm- Sea Turtle Paint Party
July 15 at 2pm-Mad Science of Maine Program
July 19 at 2pm-Make a Splash Day (Come prepared to get wet!)
July 22 at 2pm-Summer Scratch Art Crafternoon
July 26 at 2pm-Maine Discovery Museum “Be a Biologist” Program
July 29 at 2pm-Mr. Drew and His Animals Too at the Riverwalk
August 2 at 11am-Dolphin Foil Art Crafternoon
August 5 at 2pm-Sea Slime Crafternoon
August 9 at 2pm-Maine Discovery Museum “Be a Biologist” Program
August 12 at 11am-Shark Day
August 16 at 11am-Sea Salt Dough Ornaments Crafternoon
August 19 at 2pm-Ocean-In-A-Bottle Craft
August 23 at 2pm-Glow in the Dark Summer Reading Party Celebration
Library Resources
You can also request books or search for specific titles in our catalog at
https://mainebalsamlibraries.com/catalog
We offer free downloadable ebooks and audiobooks through cloud library. You can access the cloud
library at https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com
We now offer free downloadable comics and graphic novels through ComicsPlus. For first time users follow this link to set up your account: https://www.maineinfonet.org/comicsplus/digitalmainecomics/
Once registered, you can follow the link; the library you search for will be Digital Maine Library System and then you are set to login and begin. https://login.librarypass.com/?library=library&domain=librarypass.com
If you do not have a card number please call the Cultural Center at 368-5074 and we will provide you with one. You can also email a librarian at librariansofncc@gmail.com
I want to:
Inquire about facility rentals
View our rooms for rent and find the best one for your event or training!
Get a library card
View our policies to see how you can get a library card.
Help the Cultural Center
Find out the many ways to contribute to the Cultural Center by clicking below.
Visit Us
- 154 Main Street Newport, ME 04953
- director@newportculturalcenter.org
- (207) 368-5074
- Library Hours:
- Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Closed Saturday and Sunday