Newburyport Public Library
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[edit] Newburyport Public Library
[edit] History
A renovated and explanded historic 18th century Federalist mansion houses the Newburyport Public Library. This handsome building was the home of Nathaniel Tracy, a wealthy merchand and shipbuilder in the late 1700s. In 2001, the Edward G. Molin wing was dedicated and following tradition, the library continues to be an important community resource belonging to everyone, and an integral part of the Newburyport area community.
The library is a full member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC), a network of 35 area libraries. Through resource sharing, Newburyport library card holders have access to over 3 million items owned by MVLC member libraries. Library staff can assist in locating and requesting materials from other Massachusetts networks, as well as out-of-state libraries as necessary.
[edit] The Collection
In addition to poipular and educational fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, the library provides large print books, magazines, newspapers, paperbacks, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, downloadable audiobooks, and Playaway mp3 audiobooks. We also have passes for free or reduced price admission to many popular local museums.
[edit] NPL @ Home
The Newburyport Public Library's catalog can be accessed from your home, school or office computer at www.mvlc.org. Holdings of all the MVLC libraries can be viewed, and requests made for materials which you'd like to reserve. The Newburyport Public Library's web site is located at www.newburyportpl.org.
