Tuesday, July 6th 1:00pm Come learn about apples from Conant Apple Orchard’s owner Danielle Parsons followed by a fun apple craft and snack. Free to all. No preregistration required.

Friday, July 9th 2:00pm Thrilling demonstrations will help us explore how animals move, use their special senses, and evade predators. We'll travel air, land and sea to learn about the extraordinary gifts of our animal friends and foes! This show will be held at the Riverwalk across from NCC if weather permits. Free to all. […]

July 15th 12:30pm Come see all the animal “tails”  of the Pony Xpress Petting Zoo.  Goats, sheep, ponies, and more. Fun for the entire family! Free for all. No preregistration required.

July 20th 1:00pm Calling all Percy Jackson and capture the flag fans! Join us down at the Riverwalk for a fun game of capture the flag inspired by the matches played by Percy and the other half-bloods in their training!  Stick around after the game for some snacks and to make your own camp necklace! […]

Join us at 2:00 pm to discuss this months book Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac.

July 22nd 2:00pm Join Librarian Amanda and her mom for a fun afternoon of tie dye! Dye and shirts will be provided, but if you have a white clothing item of your own that you would like to dye instead, bring that if you would like! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Free to all. […]

  July 28th 11am Calling all teenage artists or those that would like to be. Come let Paije help you create a masterpiece of your own while hanging with friends and having fun! Free to all teens. Preregistration required.

July 29th 2:00pm Mr. Drew never disappoints with his creepy, crawly reptile rescue education and animal show. This event will be at the Riverwalk unless there is inclement weather, then it will be in the Community Room at NCC. Free to all. No preregistration required.

  Wednesday, August 4th 6:00pm Local young adult fantasy author, Emma G. Rose, will talk about her new book, Assembling Ella, that is primarily based in the towns of Newport and Corinna. If you’re a fan of fantasy and mythological weirdness you don’t want to miss this! Free to all. No preregistration required.

  Thursday, August 5th 11:00am Kevin Hawkes will be here to talk about how he comes up with all of the great ideas and pictures for his story books. There will be time for questions and autographs too! Books will be available to purchase as well. Free to all. No preregistration required.

Join us for a treat from the Cool Bus to celebrate all of the wonderful reading you've done this summer and see who gets drawn for all of the fabulous reading prizes!

The Newport Cultural Center 5K race/walk and 1 mile Fun Run will follow a gentle, shaded course through the neighborhoods near and along Lake Sebasticook in Newport. Walkers are welcome to participate.  The first 25 registrants will receive a free drink koozie.  The pre-registration fee is $20.  Race day registration is $25.  Children 12 and […]