Sunday, June 27 at 2:00 pm, Concert
Adrian Jojatu, bassoon, returns with an exciting and talented group of friends to delight the audience!
Monday, June 28 at 7:00 pm, Film Screening
Bike Newton Presents, Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City. The film screening will be followed by a Q and A led by Bike Newton President Lois Levin.
Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5, library closed in observance of Independence Day.
The library is closed on all Sundays in July and August.
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Summer vacations are so exciting for the new experiences we share - at the beach, at camp, with distant relatives. CAP (Child Assault Prevention) reminds us that summertime is a great time to talk to your children about staying safe.
Would you like to know more about efforts to create off leash possibilities in Newton? Need a map of the legal Cold Spring Park off-leash area? Be sure to read the off-leash regulations before heading out, and don’t leave home without clean-up bags, up-to-date dog tags and more. See 
Over 3000 people attended Newton North High School's Bringing Down the House event last weekend.
Bring your families to enjoy the outstanding free performances for children this summer in Newton Center Playground, Tyler Terrace. These shows are sponsored by the Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs. The performances are 1 - 2 pm on Tuesdays, and the rain location is in the Mason Rice School, 149 Pleasant Street. 
Summer is a great time to learn how to play the songs you like. Private lessons taught in your home by a professional guitarist and Berklee College Alumni.
A free event held Thursdays on Newton Center Green, 6 - 8:45 pm. Featuring folk, indie, rock and experimental Newton-based bands, accompanied by installation artwork. Each evening highlights the programs of arts-based organizations, including Artists for Humanity, Zumix and Books of Hope. 
Still have a gap in your summer schedule and you wish your child had something exciting to do? Openings are still available at NCSC Summer Day Camp at the beautiful Hale Reservation in Westwood (transportation from our West Newton location is included). Join us for fun-filled days of boating, Red Cross swim lessons and free swim, arts and crafts, fishing, archery, a ropes challenge course, nature activities, sports, cookouts, special events, overnights and more at our ACA-accredited camp.
Come to the 13th Annual Bigelow Middle School Fashion Show on Wednesday June 2nd at Brae Burn Country Club. Hosted by Cindy Stumpo who you will recognize as the star of "Tough as Nails" on HGTV, this years event will once again feature both men's and women's fashions and a basket raffle with top notch items. It is not to be missed.