ELL – American Culture and Your Children

Virtual

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 […]

ELL – Conversation Starters

Virtual

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, […]

ELL – Afternoon Chat

3rd Floor Rear Arc

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) […]

Habitat: Savanna!

Virtual

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 […]

CANCELLED: Vision Board 4 Living (Zoom)

Virtual

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 […]

Crochet a Net Bag (Zoom)

Virtual

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 […]

ELL – Let’s Talk on Zoom!

Virtual

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, […]

Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation

Virtual

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 […]

ELL – People Who Make the World a Better Place

Virtual

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 […]

ELL – Let’s Talk About Food

Virtual

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 […]

ELL – Improving Your Grammar

Virtual

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, […]

3D Printing Showcase (Zoom)

Virtual

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 […]

Online ACT Practice Exam

Virtual

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 […]

Newton Piano Summit – Helen Sung – Creative Force for Progress

Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., Newton, MA

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 […]

ELL – Walking on Newton’s Trails and at Historic Spots

Off Site

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 […]

Pajama Time!

Virtual

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 […]

Overbooked: A Teen Book Club

Teen Area

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. […]

ELL – Beginner Conversation Group

3rd Floor Rear Arc

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 […]

Outdoor Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime (Weather Permitting)

Off Site

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. […]

5th/6th Grade Book Group

Teen Area

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 […]