West Newbury library lists November events for all ages

The G.A.R. Memorial Library in West Newbury announced its November events in a town news post on Nov. 5.

Canine Detectives: Sniffing out the Spotted Lanternfly is Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. Dog trainer and author Melissa McCue-McGrath will visit with her dogs, Captain and Rookie, and describe how she trained pet dogs to sniff out the invasive insect. The event is free and open to all.

Family Story Time runs from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and 17, and Fridays, Nov. 13 and 20. It includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a game, and is best for ages infant to 6. Drop-ins are welcome.

Family LEGOS is Monday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. The library provides the Legos, and no registration is needed. Creations will be displayed until the next LEGO day.

Little Groove, a live music program for ages 0 to 6, is Thursday, Nov. 19, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Children use real instruments such as drums, shakers and tambourines. Registration is required. The Friends of the West Newbury Library sponsor the program.

Three virtual programs are also planned. Each requires an RSVP to get the Zoom link.

The Presidential Series continues Friday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. with Heather Rogers on James K. Polk.

"The Beauty of Glass: The Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany" is Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon. The Friends of the Library sponsor it.

"Understanding AI & Misinformation" is Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., with author, journalist and former news editor Philip Eil. The Friends of the Library sponsor it. The session covers how AI is used to create and spread misinformation, whether laws regulate it, and how to spot AI-generated content.

The Tiffany and AI programs will be recorded. Registrants will receive the recording by email within 48 hours of the program.

Source: G.A.R. Memorial Library, Town of West Newbury announcement, November 5, 2026.

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