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Our Stories: Hindi Bilingual Storytime
Our Stories: Hindi Bilingual Storytime
A special bilingual storytime with stories, songs and movement in English and Hindi. For kids ages 0-4 and their adults. Find us across the street from the Library on City […]
Children’s Charitable Golf Tournament
Children’s Charitable Golf Tournament
Mix and mingle with local business leaders while playing at a top-notch golf course and supporting a great cause. Limited spots remain for our Aug. 1 tournament at Woodland Golf […]
ELL – Walking on Newton’s Trails and at Historic Spots
ELL – Walking on Newton’s Trails and at Historic Spots
Practice English conversation while exploring Newton's many nature trails and historic places. For intermediate to advanced English learners. We will meet at a different place each class, following directions sent […]
Virtual Pajama Time!
Virtual Pajama Time!
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 […]
7 events,
ELL – Morning Conversation
ELL – Morning Conversation
A conversation group for adult English learners of all levels. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) […]
Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime
Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library Children’s Librarians. For children 0-4 and their caregivers. Find […]
Brown Bag Lunch at the Cove!
Brown Bag Lunch at the Cove!
Bring your lunch and join us at The Cove in Auburndale for a relaxed picnic. Plenty of picnic tables, but feel free to bring your chair. Playground, trails, ballfield, kayak […]
Commemorate Two Boston Tea Party Patriots from Newton
Commemorate Two Boston Tea Party Patriots from Newton
The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Revolution 250 are partnering with Historic Newton to place a marker at the grave of Boston Tea Party participants Obadiah Curtis and Michael Jackson (newly recognized […]
Irish Dance Performance
Irish Dance Performance
Come see The O’Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance perform their reels and jigs! They have been teaching children age 4 and up for over 65 years, and their dancers […]
National Police Night Out
National Police Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Millions of neighbors take part in […]
ELL – Let’s Talk!
ELL – Let’s Talk!
A conversation group for adult English learners of all levels. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) […]
9 events,
Minuteman Library Crawl 2022 – Quilt of Newton
We invite you to spend a day visiting local libraries – find out what is special about each and what they have to offer to you and your family. This […]
ELL – Reading Plays and Poetry Aloud
ELL – Reading Plays and Poetry Aloud
Reading Plays and Poetry Aloud is a class for intermediate to advanced English learners. A fun way to improve your English reading and speaking skills! This class meets in person […]
Matt Heaton Family Singalong–Live at the Hyde Bandstand
Matt Heaton Family Singalong–Live at the Hyde Bandstand
Bring the whole family to this fun outdoor concert! Matt Heaton brings an infectious energy to his sing alongs. Peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and […]
ELL – Fun with Games
ELL – Fun with Games
English learners will learn about and play a variety of word games, board games, and card games. A great way to learn new words and practice conversation! For intermediate to […]
ELL – Beginner Conversation Group on Zoom
ELL – Beginner Conversation Group on Zoom
A conversation group for beginner English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from July 6 until August 24, 2022. […]
Shadow box Collage
Shadow box Collage
Shadow boxes are a beautiful way to create a three-dimensional collage that you can display in your favorite space. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting, and creating! Collage […]
Introduction To ASL Via Storytime
Introduction To ASL Via Storytime
Join Mosesian Center for the Arts ASl interpreter and teaching artist Arlene Velleman for a storytime featuring Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown. We will read the book, Arlene […]
City Hall Strummers Ukulele Ensemble
City Hall Strummers Ukulele Ensemble
We are a community ukulele ensemble with players of all levels. We meet to strum and sing together and occassionally 'gig' in the community. Bring your instrument, a music stand […]
Amateur Sleuths and the World of Art and Artifacts: A Panel of Mystery Writers (Zoom)
Amateur Sleuths and the World of Art and Artifacts: A Panel of Mystery Writers (Zoom)
Please register here. This program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library. Every work of art has a story, and some of them are deadly. Travel the globe with five […]
13 events,
Children’s Room Scavenger Hunt
Welcome back to our newly renovated children's room! Come in any time and ask for a scavenger hunt sheet at the desk in the children's room and complete the scavenger […]
Grand Reopening of the Renovated Children’s Room!
Please join us to celebrate the opening of our newly renovated and expanded Children's Room with festivities throughout the day. All Day - Scavenger Hunt to help you learn your […]
ELL – Let’s Speak English
ELL – Let’s Speak English
Let's Speak English is a conversation group for intermediate English learners. Possible discussion topics include parenting, life in the United States, cultural differences, parenting, and more. This class meets on […]
ELL – TOEFL Preparation
ELL – TOEFL Preparation
This course will help advanced students prepare to take the TOEFL test for undergraduate or graduate study. Students should have a TOEFL book, which can be borrowed from Newton or […]
Read Beyond the Beaten Path Sunshine Storytime
Read Beyond the Beaten Path Sunshine Storytime
Join us for our summer reading program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, storytimes. Each will be based on the week's theme. This week's theme is Art and the World. Start […]
ELL – Fun with Idioms and Clichés
ELL – Fun with Idioms and Clichés
A new summer class is up for grabs! If you are bored silly this summer, come brush up on some idioms and clichés! Don't chicken out — it's as easy […]
Repeat of Read Beyond the Beaten Path Sunshine Storytime
Repeat of Read Beyond the Beaten Path Sunshine Storytime
Join us for our summer reading program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, storytimes. Each will be based on the week's theme. This week's theme is Art and the World. Start […]
ELL – Afternoon Chat
ELL – Afternoon Chat
A conversation group for English language learners of all levels. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) […]
Libby/OverDrive, Kanopy, & Hoopla (Zoom)
Libby/OverDrive, Kanopy, & Hoopla (Zoom)
Get an introduction to our three most popular library eresources so you can start accessing books, music, movies, and more from home. On the day of the event you will […]
Read Beyond the Beaten Path Stories and Activities
Read Beyond the Beaten Path Stories and Activities
Come explore with us! Join us for our summer reading program, Read Off the Beaten Path, story and activity time for kids ages 4 and 5. Each will be based […]
Caravan Puppets presents “Tales of Trails!”
Caravan Puppets presents “Tales of Trails!”
Join us for a puppet show to celebrate the grand reopening of our Children's Room! Caravan Puppets presents Tales of Trails, a family-friendly puppet show that will bring you on […]
Engineering Club
Engineering Club
Be a problem solver! Take on a new engineering challenge each week. Get creative, think outside the box, and hang out with other like-minded kids. Members can bring project ideas […]
ELL – Let’s Talk on Zoom!
ELL – Let’s Talk on Zoom!
A conversation group for intermediate English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Thursday evenings, from July 7 until August 25, 2022. […]
5 events,
Children’s Room Scavenger Hunt
Welcome back to our newly renovated children's room! Come in any time and ask for a scavenger hunt sheet at the desk in the children's room and complete the scavenger […]
ELL – Beginner Conversation Group
ELL – Beginner Conversation Group
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 Friday […]
Rock Painting for Ages 3-5
Rock Painting for Ages 3-5
Bring in a rock or two (or more) to paint! For easier painting, find rocks that are big and smooth.
ELL – Let’s Talk About the News
ELL – Let’s Talk About the News
In this class, students will take turns reading a news story out loud. We will talk about the topic, and students will be encouraged to share their ideas. We will […]
Rock Painting for Ages 6-9
Rock Painting for Ages 6-9
Bring in a rock or two (or more) to paint! For easier painting, find rocks that are big and smooth.
3 events,
Children’s Room Scavenger Hunt
Welcome back to our newly renovated children's room! Come in any time and ask for a scavenger hunt sheet at the desk in the children's room and complete the scavenger […]
August Paintings Landscape Painting Workshops – Summer Series
August Paintings Landscape Painting Workshops – Summer Series
August paintings Summer landscape painting workshops Workshops will be held throughout the summer on the lawn outside my studio in Newton, MA. Each session will run 2 hours. We will […]
‘Akshaya’ (Everlasting)
‘Akshaya’ (Everlasting)
A classic Indian dance thematic presentation that juxtaposes the traditional with the contemporary with Shiva as the muse. 'Akshaya' (Everlasting - Tradition Alive and Onwards) will showcase a team of […]
2 events,
Summer Concert Series – Krisanthi’s Classic Soft Rock
Summer Concert Series – Krisanthi’s Classic Soft Rock
Join us at Newton Centre Bowl* for our Summer Concert Series! Singer/songwriter/piano player Krisanthi Pappas and her band will be performing a set of music by Carole King, Carly Simon, […]
7 events,
Children’s Room Scavenger Hunt
Welcome back to our newly renovated children's room! Come in any time and ask for a scavenger hunt sheet at the desk in the children's room and complete the scavenger […]
Afternoon Concerts at the Artful Pianos
Artful Piano concerts featuring Louise Ting, a Newton rising 2nd grader just back from a European competition. Louise will play slections by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Bring a chair or a […]
ELL – Walking on Newton’s Trails and at Historic Spots
ELL – Walking on Newton’s Trails and at Historic Spots
Practice English conversation while exploring Newton's many nature trails and historic places. For intermediate to advanced English learners. We will meet at a different place each class, following directions sent […]
Walking Tour Season Opens June 25 in West Newton
Walking Tour Season Opens June 25 in West Newton
Want to take a closer look at historic sites and landmarks around the City of Newton? Historic Newton is once again presenting walking tours this summer! We'll be visiting the […]
Jackbox Party Games!
Jackbox Party Games!
Come join us for some quirky Jackbox trivia and party games in the Teen Area. Registration is required. For ages 12 .
Flying High Dogs–Live at the Hyde Bandstand
Flying High Dogs–Live at the Hyde Bandstand
Mike Piazza and his team of some of the most athletic Border Collies on the planet will perform a variety of Frisbee and other awesome tricks to entertain all ages! […]
Virtual Pajama Time!
Virtual Pajama Time!
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 […]
6 events,
Afternoon Concerts at the Artful Pianos
Artful Piano concerts featuring Louise Ting, a Newton rising 2nd grader just back from a European competition. Louise will play slections by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Bring a chair or a […]
Murder by the Book Club
Murder by the Book Club
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 […]
ELL – Morning Conversation
ELL – Morning Conversation
A conversation group for adult English learners of all levels. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) […]
Read Beyond the Beaten Path Sunshine Storytime
Read Beyond the Beaten Path Sunshine Storytime
Join us for our summer reading program, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, storytimes. Each will be based on the week's theme. This week's theme is Sky, Stars and Beyond. Start […]
Newtonians From Afar, Part 1
Newtonians From Afar, Part 1
Learn about people who came to Newton from different parts of the world: why they immigrated, where they settled, and how they helped build our city. Our two-part series […]
3 events,
Afternoon Concerts at the Artful Pianos
Artful Piano concerts featuring Louise Ting, a Newton rising 2nd grader just back from a European competition. Louise will play slections by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Bring a chair or a […]
4 events,
Afternoon Concerts at the Artful Pianos
Artful Piano concerts featuring Louise Ting, a Newton rising 2nd grader just back from a European competition. Louise will play slections by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Bring a chair or a […]
5 events,
Afternoon Concerts at the Artful Pianos
Artful Piano concerts featuring Louise Ting, a Newton rising 2nd grader just back from a European competition. Louise will play slections by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Bring a chair or a […]
6 events,
Textiles Drive #5
Textiles Drive #5
HELPSY is the largest clothing collection recycling company on the East Coast. In 2021, they helped to divert over 30 million tons of waste and our job is to help […]
4 events,
Summer Concert Series – The Love Dogs
Summer Concert Series – The Love Dogs
Join us at Newton Centre Bowl* for our Summer Concert Series! Take one red-hot horn section - we're talkin' alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone - down and dirty. Add […]
2 events,
2 events,
City Hall Strummers Ukulele Ensemble
City Hall Strummers Ukulele Ensemble
We are a community ukulele ensemble with players of all levels. We meet to strum and sing together and occassionally 'gig' in the community. Bring your instrument, a music stand […]
Masks, Unlimited!
Masks, Unlimited!
Join Chiara Durazzini, artistic director of local theatre troupe Pazzi Lazzi, and Eric Bornstein of Behind The Mask Theatre (Somerville) for an entertaining and informative presentation about the power and […]
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Walking Tour of Mt. Ida Campus
Walking Tour of Mt. Ida Campus
Before this Oak Hill location became Mount Ida College and then a campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, it was an estate. See a former 18th-century farmhouse, a lavish […]
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1 event,
Beekeeping Basics with Apiarist Sean Sanker
Beekeeping Basics with Apiarist Sean Sanker
Local beekeeper Sean Sanker, who keeps hives at Newton Community Farm, will lead this class in a discussion of beekeeping basics. He will explain the general process of keeping bees […]
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Dance Me A Story at Hyde Playground!
Dance Me A Story at Hyde Playground!
Grab your towel or yoga mat and join us outdoors at Hyde Playground in Newton Highlands for a fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration […]
Newtonians from Afar, Part 2
Newtonians from Afar, Part 2
Learn about people who have come to Newton from different parts of the world: why they came, where they settled, and how they helped build our city. Our two-part series […]
1 event,
Gardening Circle
Gardening Circle
Do you have questions about plants you are growing in your garden? Want to share helpful information about a vegetable or flower that you love to grow? Come to our […]
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Lost Narratives: Workshop
Lost Narratives: Workshop
Join the Lost Narratives music team for an exclusive behind the scenes look at our new concert! Our team will premiere three song-cycles for the first time, while our three […]
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An Afternoon of Beethoven with Sylvia Berry, Fortepiano and Shirley Hunt, Cellor
An Afternoon of Beethoven with Sylvia Berry, Fortepiano and Shirley Hunt, Cellor
Please join us on Monday August 29th from 2 - 3pm when we will present Shirley Hunt (cello) and Sylvia Berry (fortepiano), rescheduled from this past winter. The Hunt-Berry Duo […]
Back to School Boogie
Back to School Boogie
Join The Dance Academy of Siagel Productions and Next Step Education Tutoring for a FREE fun filled afternoon working out your brain and your body. Groups will be split by […]
