Friends of the Newport Library

09/02/2026

08/26/2026

"I didn't have books at home, so I did all my reading at school. I love books and I believe that helping kids to read gives them a great start in life." -- Dolly Parton

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly helped to put more than 300 million books into the hands of children worldwide. Thank you for the stories, Dolly.❤

08/01/2026

07/17/2026

✏✒️ We're looking for authors to participate in our annual Writers on the River event! Any author who has published a book within the last 2 years is invited to participate. Self-published authors are also welcome!

📚 On the first Sunday of November, the Ellis Library & Reference Center hosts Writers on the River, a celebration of writers, readers, and books. This unique event, held in the Ellis riverside expansion, gives attendees the opportunity to speak to local and regional authors and purchase personalized copies of their works!

🗓 Space is limited, so be sure to sign up by Sunday, September 21, 2026.

🔗 Get more details and register at:
https://mymcls.com/writers-on-the-river-call-for-authors-2026

07/09/2026

Here until 7! Come get some ice cream! 🍦

🍦❤️🤍💙 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Newport Branch Library! We will have pre-packaged ice cream and some fun yard games. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Newport Branch Library.

07/02/2026

🍦❤️🤍💙 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Newport Branch Library! We will have pre-packaged ice cream and some fun yard games. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Newport Branch Library.