ELL – Reading Plays and Poetry Aloud
3rd Floor Rear ArcReading Plays and Poetry Aloud is a class for intermediate to advanced English learners. A fun way to improve your English reading and speaking skills! We will read and discuss […]
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Movers and Shakers
virtualDance 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 […]
Libby/OverDrive, Kanopy, & Hoopla (Zoom)
virtualGet 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 […]
ELL – Morning Chat
virtualMorning 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. […]
Tales to Treasure: Draw and Share
virtualCome listen to great stories, share what you think, and participate in fun drawing prompts! For ages 4-8. To connect to zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82484633033?pwd=d2NadlNNUlk5bk5FYkxIVkg3aVFadz09 Meeting ID: 824 8463 3033 Passcode: 790940 […]
ELL – Talking About Art and Museums
virtualWe will discuss works of art and museums we have visited. This will be the starting point for discussion that can be about other topics of interest to the group. […]
WEEKLY Virtual Short Story Discussion Group
virtualJoin us for our Short Story Discussion group over Zoom! Every week we'll read 2 short stories and come together to discuss them. Stories TBD. Due to access limitations, please […]
Book Bunch
Do you have a young reader in first or second grade? Book Bunch is back! Each month we will read a book together covering different genres and styles. We will […]
Surviving Market Swings: You and Your Financial Future Series
virtualAshley Ott, partner at Vantage Point Financial, will help you understand how rebalancing your portfolio through market turbulence can keep your investments on track. This program is cosponsored by the […]
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
virtualIf you enjoy the pace, imagery and stories presented in graphic novels then this is the club for you! We’ll meet once a month on 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, […]
How to Introduce Yourself in 30 Seconds
Zoom Newton, MAQuick! It’s your turn! How are you going to introduce yourself, develop trust, highlight your services, encourage referrals, and demonstrate your expertise in only 30 seconds? In this interactive workshop […]
Outdoor Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime (Weather Permitting)
Off SiteJoin 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. […]
ELL – American Culture and Your Children
virtualAmerican 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
virtualBecome 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 ArcA 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) […]
ELL – Let’s Talk on Zoom!
virtualA 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
virtualExperience 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
virtualFor 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
virtualLet'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 […]
Virtual Docent Tours of Martin Parr: Time and Place
virtualIn addition to its weekly in-person docent tours on Sundays, the McMullen Museum will offer free virtual docent tours of Martin Parr: Time and Place from 3:00 to 4:00 pm on March 25, […]
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