Don’t miss this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! To join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87930536183?pwd=NXlkaGd4NXhFVG1tYlkyRnUxSlc2QT09 Meeting ID: 879 3053 6183 Passcode: 354153 One tap mobile 13126266799,,87930536183# US (Chicago) 19292056099,,87930536183# US (New York) Dial by your location 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 1 929 205 6099 US […]

Stay at home and "travel" to interesting places in the United States through videos, readings, and classmates' travel stories. We will explore the many large and small, near and far away corners of the U.S. This class is for high intermediate English learners. The class meets on Zoom on Monday afternoons, from January 3 until […]

Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland. Put on your pajamas, cuddle with a loved one, and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend! For kids ages 3 and up. To connect to Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81563059113?pwd=eTdLUFN4c0Y1Z0hWYzIxcVplSU9UZz09 Meeting ID: 815 6305 9113 Passcode: 461859 One tap […]

Coffee Hour on Zoom is a conversation group for intermediate English learners. Practice English conversation from your home! Bring your own coffee or tea. The group meets on Zoom on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., from January 11 until March 1, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or […]

This group is currently full. They meet each month to discuss books with a mystery theme. The group is cosponsored by the City of Newton Department of Senior Services. Book selections will be listed each month. To be placed on the wait list or for info contact: khennrikus@minlib.net or call 617-796-1360.

A conversation group for beginner English language learners. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesday mornings, from January 4 until March 29, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.

Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library Children's Librarians. For children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. To Connect to Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146552092?pwd=MnprVW9qUTBPd0dyRERjc1RBOE83dz09 Meeting ID: 891 4655 2092 Passcode: 974800 One tap mobile 13017158592,,89146552092# US (Washington DC) 13126266799,,89146552092# US (Chicago) Dial by your location 1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) […]

Join us for a virtual session of our popular STEM program where we explore the basic properties of science in an easy and fun way. Get ready for Little Lab Coats: Genetics! Genes are what makes you, you! Dive into the field of genetics and learn about how certain characteristics such as hair texture or […]

Join Erica Ferencik for a night in the Amazon! Thirty-foot anacondas; puppy-sized spiders; SUV-length electric eels that can kill you with a glancing blow – these are some of the creatures that Erica encountered on her month-long journey of survival in the Peruvian rainforest while researching her book, Into the Jungle. Her incredible story is […]

A conversation group for all levels of adult English language learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesday evenings, from January 11 until March 1, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.

This class introduces English learners with children to the US education system. Learn about parent/teacher conferences, school-related vocabulary, and at-home educational activities. The class is intended for intermediate to advanced learners who have not taken it before. The class meets on Zoom on three Wednesdays, from January 12 until January 26, 2022. For more information, […]

Have technology questions? Sign up for a one-on-one technology help session. Sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes and are held in person in Study Room 2E on the 2nd floor of the library. These technology help sessions are good for questions regarding: our free library eresources (Libby/Overdrive, Kanopy, hoopla, etc.) ereaders and mobile devices internet […]

Dance with me! Shake with me! Move your body to the beat of fun rhymes and familiar songs. Toddlers and caregivers will enjoy this energetic morning storytime. Each class will end with some quiet breathing time. For ages 2-4. To Connect to Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472801551?pwd=ZHIrRVVNNWVUMTVHRkRDNWJEOG0vZz09 Meeting ID: 854 7280 1551 Passcode: 885683 One tap mobile 19292056099,,85472801551# […]

Have technology questions? Sign up for a one-on-one technology help session. Sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes and are held in person in Study Room 2E on the 2nd floor of the library. These technology help sessions are good for questions regarding: our free library eresources (Libby/Overdrive, Kanopy, hoopla, etc.) ereaders and mobile devices internet […]

Morning Chat is a conversation group for intermediate and above English learners. We discuss practical and local topics, as well as topics suggested by our learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday mornings, from January 5 until February 23, 2022. For the Zoom link or more […]

Our popular program Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on Polar Bears! After creating a drawing from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to make arctic polar bear scenes from just your imagination. Space is limited. Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 and will begin on January 3 at […]

Kick off 2022 with this exceptional blend of music and images! Cappella Clausura’s stirring program presents reimagined Renaissance portraits by Fran Forman alongside secular works by Raffaella Aleotti, Rosa Badalla, Francesca Caccini, Madalena Casulana, Barbara Strozzi, and Margaret of Austria. Featuring period-appropriate instruments and vibrant visual elements, this concert highlights Renaissance music with a modern sensibility.

A seven-week skill-building program for parents of tweens/teens in a small group setting. Hosted by the NWH Resilience Project’s Parents & Caregivers Program. Wednesdays Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, Mar 2, 9, 2022 8:45-10:00 am For more information and registration details Click Here Photo by Eliott Reyna on Unsplash

This 8-week Series combines education, movement, discussion, and collaborative dialogue aimed at understanding our individual and collective potential within a sociopolitical context. While we as a faculty are specifically inviting any and all BIPOC and Gender Diverse Folxs, all are welcomed in this collaborative learning space! This event will be in-person while simultaneously live-streamed. Virtual […]