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November 2011
- November 3 - Showcasing Excellence in Young Adult Literature

October 2011
- October 20 - Tales Get Haunting at the Newport Library
- October 6 - Books can help dust off creativity
September 2011
- September 8 - Comic books can be fun, educational
August 2011
- August 27 - Exploring Antartica from the comfort of home
- August 13 - Enjoy library's new podcast "The Book Report"
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
April 2010
- April 18 - It's easy being green at the library
- April 11 - Wall Street's impact on the economy
- April 4 - The past gives lessons for the future
March 2010
- March 28 - Find a fabulous new trend at the library
- March 21 - Find the time to manage your life
- March 14 - Rich Irish Storytelling
- March 7 - Video games at the library
February 2010
- February 28 - Career and job hunting resources
- February 21 - Perspectives on Shakespeare
- February 14 - Tales of love
- February 6 - Celebrate Chinese New Year
January 2010
- January 31 - Facebook, Twitter, blogs and books
- January 23 - Silence is golden to these authors
- January 17 - Into the minds behind advertising
- January 10 - What's cooking
- January 3 - Resolve to take advantage of the library
December 2009
- December 26 - Updated covers lead to fun classics
- December 20 - Read to babies to develop their minds
- December 13 - Read the book and skip the movie
- December 8 - Simply the perfect dessert
November 2009
- November 29 - Explore 'last frontier"
- November 22 - Cooking to celebrate the season
- November 15 - Crisp fall weather is just so poetic
- November 8 - Reminders of those who have served us
October 2009
- October 31 - Magic moments from World Series past
- October 25 - Spooky, scary books
- October 11 - These journals OK to take a peek at
- October 4 - Learn about Newport's Sister Cities
September 2009
- September 27 - Classic American playwrights
- September 20 - Find reliable research for your papers
- September 13 - Delve into world of young-adult fiction
- September 6 - Sci-fi and fantasy series fill needs
August 2009
- August 29 - Get more greens in your daily diet
- August 22 - Children can learn to make jewelry
- August 16 - Enjoy lighthearted dog mysteries
- August 8 - Get help with your creative endeavors
- August 2 - Lifestyles of the not-so-rich chick lit
July 2009
- July 26 - Escape mid-summer boredom
- July 19 - Discover a fleet of books for boat lovers
- July 12 - Remembering the past with help of books
- July 5 - Learn about legal system at library
June 2009
- June 28 -Henry the eighth, and the inspiration
- June 21 - Using social networking to land a job
- June 14 - Library fun brings reading to life
- June 7 - Find makup tips to get gorgeous for summer
May 2009
- May 31 - Explore world of Greek legends
- May 23 - Find some hiking trails
- May 10 - Barbecue with new recipes and tips
April 2009
- April 26 - Getting back to the garden
- April 19 - Fantasical worlds await kids' minds
- April 12 - Celebrate National Library Week
- April 5 - Books to help flex your funny bone
March 2009
- March 29 - Society seeing the world with a green tint
- March 22 - Adventure abounds in these tales
- March 15 - Parenting books provide toddler tips
- March 8 - Pearls of wisdom for uncertain times
- March 1 - Books about the business world
February 2009
- February 22 - Learn more about our first president
- February 8 - Get plugged in with wireless tips
- February 1 - Keep football spirit with these reads
January 2009
- January 29 - Learn about China before New Year
- January 18 - Get new outlook on life at library
- January 11 - Download library material anytime
- January 4 - Inspiration for New Year's resolutions
December 2008
- December 28 - I spy tales of intrigue and mystery
- December 21 - Mythological adventures for children
- December 14 - Learn the basics of our digital world
- December 7 - How to find fun in virtual worlds
November 2008
- November 30 - Simplify your shopping
- November 23 - Kids in the kitchen
- November 16 - Tips for a fabulous feast
- November 9 - The right rigging for building a ship
- November 2 - Keep up the elections spirit with these books
October 2008
- October 26 - Crafts your kid can make
- October 19 - Explore the wonders of the universe
- October 12 - Take a page from positive protagonists
- October 5 - Brush up on politics before the election
September 2008
- September 28 - Great selections from mothers-to-be
- September 21 - Pearls of advice from Golden Girls
- September 14 - Tackle term papers with library resources
- September 7 - Bringing words to life, music, theatre
August 2008
- August 23 - Doggie pals give owners mysteries to solve
- August 17 - Talk like a pirate with these selections
- August 10 - Books reveal the secret art of collecting
July 2008
- July 27 - China: The rise of a world superpower
- July 20 - Origins of silver-screen superheroes
- July 13 - Culinary books available for inspection
- July 6 - Read and travel with audio books
June 2008
- June 29 - Hack into knowledge of computers
- June 22 - Series'ly super sleuths for summer
- June 15 - Find your friends for a good getaway
- June 8 - Water, water, everywhere and plenty to read
- June 1 - Armchair science
May 2008
- May 25 - Jewelry books - gems at the library
- May 18 - Read up on presidential hopefuls
- May 11 - Election connections at the library
- May 4 - Keep pace with horse racing
April 2008
- April 27 - Financial fitness workout at the library
- April 20 - Travel books to guide and inspire
- April 13 - Titles that test your sleuthing skills
- April 6 - Micro-histories document our amazing everyday
March 2008
- March 30 - Find out the latest MBL info
- March 23 - Titles to read out loud to young kids
- March 16 - Stay healthy
- March 9 - Take a hike in Southern California
- March 2 - Reading for mind, body and spirit
February 2008
- February 24 - Academy Awards Mania
- February 17 - Did the writer's strike get you down?
- February 10 - Best bets for reading up on card games
- February 3 - Cat Tales: All about cats, care, history and health
January 2008
- January 27 - Dog Tales: Books on one's best buddy
- January 20 - Newberry Medal-winning books
- January 13 - Hone your skills with knit-pickin' books
- January 6 - 2008 Book Discussion Group selections
December 2007
- December 30 - Resolve to reinvent your home in the new year
- December 23 - The judges have spoken
- December 16 - Educate Yourself on Environment
- December 9 - More Many Mysteries - or, New Noir
- December 2 - Books for young kids, the kid in adults
November 2007
- November 25 - Behind-the-scenes tales on notables
- November 18 - Gobble up a good book on Thanksgiving
- November 11 - In honor of American veterans
- November 4 - Relive rock 'n' roll history
October 2007
- October 28 - Find your scare between these pages
- October 21 - Author Katharine Weber and her books
- October 14 - Books inspired by music and musicians
- October 7 - Get lost in science fiction and fantasy
- October 2 - Newport Beach Library offers online ordering
September 2007
- September 23 - Book your retirement plans at the library
- September 16 - Evening book group comes to Newport
- September 7 - New e-databases, books bolster success
- September 1 - Books good enough to eat, without the fat
August 2007
- August 26 - Joining a book group
- August 19 - Books available to parents of all stages
- August 12 - Oasis Book Group
- August 5 - Awaken your mind, body, spirit
July 2007

June 2007

May 2007

September 2006

Sept 3 - Labor Day

August 2006

August 27 - Live it up with biographies

July 2006

June 2006

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