American Culture and Your Children is a conversation class about parenting for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and share your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is […]
Become more comfortable starting conversations and speaking English in many situations, such as inviting people to your home, talking to other children's parents, planning a birthday party or other event, […]
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) […]
What's a savanna? You may think it's the name of a city, or the name of someone you know, but it is also a place that a lot of animals […]
If you are stuck in the chaos of life and are ready to take action and pursue your dreams, act now! Take this time to gain greater clarity in your […]
Learn to crochet and create a reusable cotton net bag that is perfect to bring to the farmer’s market or to put your valuables in on a trip to the […]
A conversation group for intermediate English language learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Thursday evenings, from April 7 until May 26, […]
Experience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting. Discover secrets to increasing happiness in everyday life and learn ways to make it grow each day. No […]
For homework, we'll read short articles about people who face challenges, live in interesting ways, or have something to teach us. In class we'll discuss the readings and go over […]
Let's Talk About Food is a class for intermediate to advanced English learners. We explore food traditions from other cultures and discuss how food is much more than just a […]
We will learn about important aspects of English grammar, such as irregular verbs, the simple past, the present perfect, and comparatives. We will use the grammar in conversation and writing, […]
Join us on Zoom for an up-close look at our 3D printers. We’ll talk about how they work, what they can do, where you can find printable objects online and […]
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. This online proctored practice exam will help build testing endurance and give you a […]
Simply put, Helen Sung is the most innovative, jaw-dropping new artist on the planet we have heard in years. She melds influences from jazz, classical, and Latin into astounding expeditions into new […]
Practice English while exploring Newton's many paths in nature conservations areas and at cultural sites, such as Hemlock Gorge, Bullough's Pond, Nonantum Village, Angino Farm, and Mt. Ida Estate. For […]
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 […]
Have too much to do? Want to add something else to your plate? Join our book club, directed at the overscheduled teen! We'll discuss the book while munching on snacks. […]
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 […]
Join us for outdoor 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. […]
Starting October 26th, join us for a virtual book club for kids in grades 5-6 where we explore a new book each month! Participants are encouraged to bring their own […]
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