A Collaborative Exhibit with Newton Cultural Alliance at The Allen Center beginning March 28, 2022. Opening reception: April 3, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. Masks and proof of vaccination are required for admission. Show closes: May 1, 2022 – A Closing Reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.
Join Erika Reitshamer for a lecture that examines the extraordinary rise, fall – and posthumous rehabilitation – of the most controversial tenor of the 20th century – Mario Lanza. The name Mario Lanza did not belong in the hallowed halls of great opera singers. He owed his popularity to second-rate Hollywood movies and sang classical […]
Newton Community Pride will host an event to celebrate Newton resident and artist Nancy Schön's contributions to public art. Jim Braude, host of WGBH Greater Boston and co-host of Boston Public Radio, will interview Schön about her life in public art, her inspirations, her process, and her future creative plans. "I've been a big fan […]
Talent pipelines and training programs you may not know about The Commonwealth’s HireNow program sets aside $50 million to help business and nonprofits offer training, or hiring bonuses, or both, to employers who hire job candidates who may need some extra training or skills. But where can employers find the talent and training this program […]
George Wein: Newton’s Jazz Master Date: 03/31/2022 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Meeting Newton, Massachusetts 02459 Add to my Calendar Explore the life and achievements of Newton native George Wein (1925-2021), founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, pianist, bandleader, educator, nightclub proprietor and producer of concerts and festivals worldwide, in this talk by jazz […]
Join jazz critic and Newton resident Bob Blumenthal for program on the life and achievements of George Wein (1925-2021), the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival. A Newton native, Wein was a pianist, bandleader, educator, nightclub proprietor and producer of concerts and festivals worldwide. Named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts […]
A handmade bowl. A simple meal. A way to give. One of the best evenings in the Pantry year is just around the corner. For now, please save the date. We’ll have more information coming soon…
Nearby Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Big Paintings, a solo exhibition featuring select works by artist Andrew Fish. This exhibition will have an opening reception on April 2nd, 2022 from 6 to 9:00pm, and will remain on view until May 4th, 2022. Big Paintings features a collection of Andrew Fish’s largest […]
Come check out Ron Faccenda's band BIG CHIEF as they serve up some tasty rhythm and blues! There's a $10 cover fee, but it includes the music, dancing, AND pizza. Plenty of free parking.
Open to JCC members and the entire community! Registration required. JCC Solomonika needs our help. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a morning of dancing and movement in support of Ukraine. This event will raise funds for the JCC Solomonika in Dnepro, Ukraine, Boston's sister city. Refugees here are in dire need of […]
Join a Vigil for Peace Ukrainian President Zelensky asked the people of the world “… to stand against the war,” he said. “From this day forward, show your standing. Come from your offices, your homes, your schools and universities. Come in the name of peace. Come with Ukrainian symbols to support Ukraine, to support freedom, to support […]
Join host Bob Dallas and house band (including Chris Stovall Brown, Dave Sag, Bob Vabulas) as they welcome the BEST the New England blues scene has to offer. Guest artists appear every week - Willie J. Laws & Malcolm Stuckey, Toni Lynn Washington, John Juxo, Sax Gordon, Ed Scheer, Randy Bramwell, Mario Perrett, Johnny Blue […]
Reminder: The Newton School Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY23 budget on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Login details are below. If you wish to speak at this public hearing, please fill out this form: Form - Request to Speak at Public Hearing The form will close at 6:00 […]
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 April 5 until June 28, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
Design a home for an air plant! We’ll create beautiful paper mache pods - the perfect spring accessory! They make great gifts, too! On the day of the event you will receive an email with a link to join. At the time of the program simply click on the link and you'll see the host. […]
Join us for a live meeting at Boca Bella. Come and learn about the Newton North/South High robotics team, the LigerBots! Please REGISTER by Monday, March 28that 3:00pm using the buttons to the left (anyone can register as a guest if that's easier). Note: if you didnt' register in time, please email Sue to see […]
Join Jennifer Solomon, LCSW, for a program that will examine how the historical context of the conflict in Vietnam created a uniquely challenging set of psychosocial impacts for American veterans from all branches of service. Using the lens of military culture, she will consider how Vietnam veterans may have integrated their military experiences in light […]
Starting October 5th, join us for a virtual book club for kids in grades 3-4 where we explore a new book each month! Our first session will be a meet and greet! After that, you will vote on which books we will read each month. Read or listen to the book and bring your questions […]
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 March 22 until May 10, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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! We will read and discuss Our Town by Thornton Wilder. This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Wednesday mornings, from April 6 until May […]
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 start with some stretching before we get ready to move. For ages 2-4. To Connect to Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472801551?pwd=ZHIrRVVNNWVUMTVHRkRDNWJEOG0vZz09 Meeting ID: 854 7280 1551 Passcode: 885683 […]
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 receive an email with a link to join. At the time of the program simply click on the link and you'll see the host. For […]
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; however, the more you attend, the more you will learn! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday mornings, from April 6 […]
Come 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 One tap mobile 13126266799,,82484633033# US (Chicago) 19292056099,,82484633033# US (New York) Dial by your location 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 1 929 205 6099 US […]
We 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. For intermediate English learners. This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 6 until May 25, 2022. For more information, please contact Andrew […]
Join 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 sign up to get access to the short stories of the week. We will email them to you as a PDF. A few hours before […]
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 discuss the story and then complete activities that go along with the book. We meet once a month on the following dates: 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, […]
Ashley 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 City of Newton Department of Senior Services. Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The login information will be sent […]
If 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, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4 & 6/1. Grades 5-7. Registration's required to receive the Zoom link. Books will be available for pick-up in the Children's Area. This […]
Quick! 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 led by Elevator Pitch Coach Andrew Winig you’ll learn how to create an effective 30-Second Elevator Pitch. We’ll cover: · What fits in 30 seconds (and what’s best […]
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
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 led by a former Boston Globe parenting columnist. It is intended for intermediate to advanced learners who have not taken it before. The class meets […]
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, volunteering at your child's school, and getting help in an emergency. For intermediate English learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class […]
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) on Thursday afternoons, from April 7 until June 30, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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, 2022. If you would like to attend, please contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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 previous experience required. Sessions are led by mindfulness, yoga and meditation teacher, Janhavi Wadwhani. The sessions will continue on the first and third Thursdays of […]
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 vocabulary and grammar. This class is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. This class will start on Friday, April 8, at 9:00 AM, when […]
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 source of energy; it also gives us health, social connection, and pleasure. We also discuss facts and myths regarding food and nutrition. This class meets […]
In 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, April 8, April 29, and May 20, and June 3, 2022. Register yourself and guests (optional) for a virtual tour at https://tinyurl.com/44tj9rh5. If you would like […]
Part I, II, III, & Graduate $25.00 To register, click HERE. Note: Newton Rotary will reimburse your tuition. For information please contact Event Chair: Barry Kroll, Site Chair, barrykroll@aol.com Nikki Mederos, Site Chair, nikkimederos7490@gmail.com
Postponed until September 17: Join us for the library's annual fundraising gala as we honor authors Dan Shaughnessy (Wish it Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics) and Lisa Napoli (Susan, Linda, Nina and Cookie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR). Details on purchasing tickets will follow. For information or to […]
Offered by Char Willingham & Kate Robinson of Down Under Yoga Studio This workshop provides an opportunity for expectant moms to release physical and mental tension while teaching tools helpful for Labor and Birth. The ability to deeply relax directly impacts both the length and pain of a woman’s labor. With deep relaxation, moms can […]
Beginning February 13, the McMullen Museum will offer free docent tours of Martin Parr: Time and Place every Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Meet in the Museum Atrium. No prior registration is required. If you would like to schedule a separate, private tour, please contact the Museum at least two weeks in advance.
Etty is a touring one-woman play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum, a young Jewish woman living in Amsterdam during the Holocaust. The play is adapted and performed by Susan Stein and directed by Austin Pendleton. Etty speaks directly to the audience as she witnesses her world and battles with ethical […]
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary. This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll hear renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, professional saxophonist and composer Geoff Wadsworth, and our intrepid FUUSN Band. There will […]
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 […]
Design your own 3D prints using Tinkercad, a beginner, user-friendly 3D modeling program you can access from any browser! We’ll show you the basics of how the program works by creating a custom object. Once completed, you’ll have the option to have your object printed at the library for free! On the day of the […]
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 intermediate to advanced English learners. The location will change each week. You must provide your own transportation to the walking sites (parking is available). We […]
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 […]
Michael Frank, Curator-in-Chief of the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), will examine key works from their collection to discern how art reflects adversity. The Museum is the only institution in the world that is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms. This program is supported in part […]
Newton Public Schools Authorfest: April 12th, 2022 Newtonville Books will donate 20% of your Authorfest sales back to Creative Arts and Sciences, so the more you order, the more you earn for the schools! This one-day event presented by the Creative Arts and Sciences Committee brings authors and illustrators to all Newton Public Schools elementary […]
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 April 5 until June 28, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
Combined Jewish Philanthropies has designed a survey tool to measure nonprofit organizational health using data and key indicators that allows them to assess organizational wellness and direct resources for interventions as warranted. After understanding how informative and useful the tool has been for participating organizations, CJP is pleased to make this tool available to all organizations. […]
The Newton City Hall Strummers is a community group of ukulele strummers and singers. All levels are welcome. Bring a music stand, your instrument, and a joyful spirit and you will fit in perfectly with this fun and music-loving ensemble. We'll meet at 1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre. There are various public parking lots […]
Join Pura Belpré award winning author/illustrator Juana Medina for a fun virtual visit! Ms. Medina will talk about her books, especially Juana and Lucas: Muchos Changes, the most recent book in her Juana and Lucas series. She will also do a drawing demonstration, and take questions from the audience. Ms. Medina suggests that those attending […]
Join us as we celebrate National Poetry month with virtual readings by Harris Gardner, David Miller and Denise Provost. An open mike will follow with a limit of one poem per person, limited slots are available. Sign ups for the open mic will happen during the actual session. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder […]
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 March 22 until May 10, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
'Defective Delinquency' Laws Between 1911 and 1971, Massachusetts passed laws that empowered officials to indefinitely imprison people with intellectual disabilities who the state believed were “likely to commit crimes.” Students from Gann Academy share what they learned about the law and the personal stories of those imprisoned.
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! We will read and discuss Our Town by Thornton Wilder. This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Wednesday mornings, from April 6 until May […]
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.
Learn how to volunteer as a tutor with the Newton Free Library's award-winning English Language Learning and Literacy program. An hour a week (online or in person) can have a profound impact on the life of an English learner. No teaching or foreign language experience is required. This information session will take place on Zoom. […]
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; however, the more you attend, the more you will learn! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday mornings, from April 6 […]
A conversation group for beginner English language learners. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 13 until May 25, 2022. For the Zoom link and more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
For this session, Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on bats! After creating a drawing of this popular animal from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to create scenes from just your imagination. Space is limited. Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 and will begin on March 30 at […]
We 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. For intermediate English learners. This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 6 until May 25, 2022. For more information, please contact Andrew […]
Do you like Dogman, Narwhal & Jelly or the Babysitters Club? Come learn about how to make your own comics! One Wednesday a month we will meet to learn ways to make your comics KA-POW with time to write, draw, and share We meet once a month on the following dates:3/9, 4/13, 5/11, and 6/8. […]
The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
Make Better Business Decisions Join Bryan Caplan, Trainer for Grow with Google, for an info-packed webinar dedicated to growing your business online. In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn best practices, analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, and turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. A focus on Google Analytics and how […]
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
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 led by a former Boston Globe parenting columnist. It is intended for intermediate to advanced learners who have not taken it before. The class meets […]
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, volunteering at your child's school, and getting help in an emergency. For intermediate English learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class […]
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) on Thursday afternoons, from April 7 until June 30, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
All members are welcome at (and encouraged to) participate in the Board of Directors meetings! All BOD meetings from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 will be remote. Please click HERE to email Sue for the Zoom link.
Take on a new engineering challenge! Get creative, think outside the box, and hang out with other like-minded kids. Members can bring project ideas and we'll vote on the ones we want to do throughout the club. For grades 5-7. For more information contact Megan at tweens@newtonfreelibrary.net.
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, 2022. If you would like to attend, please contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Collage artist Betsy Silverman works in a style she calls Fragmented Realism. Her primary materials are discarded magazines. She selects, cuts, and glues old images and text to create multidimensional portraits, still lifes, cityscapes, and representations of New England – especially the Boston area. She delights in the challenge of fashioning a new image while […]
Jump in and help out at the Post 440's monthly food pantry! This happens the 3rd Friday of every month. You'll work with a cross-section of Newton residents to prepare the food, and get to interact with the recipients. No need to sign up - just show up when you can (but please wear some […]
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 vocabulary and grammar. This class is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. This class will start on Friday, April 8, at 9:00 AM, when […]
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 source of energy; it also gives us health, social connection, and pleasure. We also discuss facts and myths regarding food and nutrition. This class meets […]
Wondering where to begin looking for inspiration for your next recipe? Using library resources and social media hacks, we will show you how to look for interesting recipes from classic restaurants and new chefs to try at home! On the day of the event you will receive an email with a link to join. At […]
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, and we will practice with various online tools. For intermediate English learners. The class meets on Zoom on Friday afternoons, from April 15 until June […]
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 April 5 until June 28, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
Inas Alawam will share her story about the journey leaving Syria to settle in the US and how with the help of some people she was able to build a life here as a single mother. Inas is Miss Arab USA for 2018 and worked on bringing awareness to women’s issues in the Middle East. […]
Come join us for some quirky trivia and party games in the Teen Area. Registration is required. For ages 12 .
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: The Human Body! Your body is composed of many complex systems that use important organs such as the brain and heart. Discover how your […]
Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create a neighborly character from an Anime movie. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. This event will be over Zoom. Needle felting is fun, easy and […]
Grab some Mod Podge and welcome spring! We’ll decorate a mini terracotta pot using a variety of materials and talk about plants that will thrive in these tiny pots. Kits will include: Terracotta pot Potting soil Mod podge & brush Decorative fabric and paper Kits will be available at the Main Desk starting one week […]
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 March 22 until May 10, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Matt Heaton brings an infectious energy to his singalongs. Peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll […]
A conversation group for beginner English language learners. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 13 until May 25, 2022. For the Zoom link and more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Learn to design and create your own 3D creature! Give them out as gifts and keep a few for yourself. Plus, find out about how to 3D print at the library! To design our projects we’ll be using Tinkercad, a free browser-based program that’s easy to learn and use. This program is geared towards those […]
We 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. For intermediate English learners. This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 6 until May 25, 2022. For more information, please contact Andrew […]
Prepare to be wowed - over Zoom! This show is a highly interactive experience with fun magic, amazing mentalism, and hilarious comedy. You'll be able to participate in classic, pick-a-card tricks that are sure to blow your mind; you'll be able to choose your own outcome with stories that are different every time and will […]
Join 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 sign up to get access to the short stories of the week. We will email them to you as a PDF. A few hours before […]
Join storyteller Rona Leventhal for an enthralling, pre-recorded rendition of her one-woman show, The Prince of Pirates and the Witch of Wellfleet. Rona will present her version of a classic Cape Cod tale that is a mixture of history and legend, set in the early 1700’s. Playing fifteen characters, Rona offers an engaging, powerful look […]
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
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, volunteering at your child's school, and getting help in an emergency. For intermediate English learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class […]
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) on Thursday afternoons, from April 7 until June 30, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
You'll have eight times more fun sculpting an octopus with air dry clay! Our instructor will guide you through the steps and show you basic clay techniques. Add some silly googly eyes and paint the clay for a finished ocean-themed creation. For ages 7-10. Space is limited. Online registration (required) begins Thursday, April 7th. Materials […]
Embrace your creative side! Stop by the Teen Area to decorate your own sequin flip pillow. Stencil or free-draw design on each side to make a unique and stress-relieving pillow! Registration (required) starts Monday, December 27. Grades 5-12.
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, 2022. If you would like to attend, please contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Join Congressman Jake Auchincloss for an update on climate change legislation and what his priorities are in that regard. Newton’s youth leaders will also share their concerns about climate change, what we can do locally and provide more information on what is being done on the national level. This program is part of the Green […]
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 previous experience required. Sessions are led by mindfulness, yoga and meditation teacher, Janhavi Wadwhani. The sessions will continue on the first and third Thursdays of […]
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 vocabulary and grammar. This class is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. This class will start on Friday, April 8, at 9:00 AM, when […]
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 source of energy; it also gives us health, social connection, and pleasure. We also discuss facts and myths regarding food and nutrition. This class meets […]
“NO POLITICS whatever.” Walker Evans made this emphatic declaration in 1935, the year he began work for FDR’s Resettlement Administration. Evans insisted that his photographs of tenant farmers and their homes, breadlines, and the unemployed should be treated as “pure record.” The McMullen Museum welcomes University College London Associate Professor of History of Art Stephanie Schwartz […]
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, and we will practice with various online tools. For intermediate English learners. The class meets on Zoom on Friday afternoons, from April 15 until June […]
Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the audience . . . He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everything is accomplished wordlessly […]
What makes a forest, a forest? Are there different kinds of forests? Do forests have all the same kinds of trees? What animals make their homes in the forests? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and more. We'll discuss what can make forests unique from one another and see what kind of […]
Join us to draw anime characters! Draw along with Librarian Will and learn how to draw manga style and create your own anime characters. This event will take place over Zoom. Grades 6-12. For more information contact Julia at jcarlaw@minlib.net.
Join us at Jack & Lisa Prior's beautiful new house in Newton Center for a festive get-together that we SHOULD have been able to have back in January. Better late than never, right? Our friends at Better Life Foods will be providing dinner, but please bring your favorite beverage to share. Attendees will be billed […]
The Charles River Cleanup is an annual event by the wonderful Charles River Watershed Association. It brings together over 3,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance along all 80 miles of the Charles River. Volunteers hold onto the connections they establish during this day of stewardship by […]
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. A proctored practice exam will help your build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of their testing performance. Every exam comes with a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to assess specific […]
This roundtable is an opportunity for you to share experiences with fellow volunteers and exchange ideas about teaching English learners. Bring your questions, challenges, suggestions, and successes! This event will take place on Zoom. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Want to meet up and play some Magic: The Gathering on a Saturday? We've found just the place, our Teen Area! This event is an in-person meetup for people to play. At this time, we do not have someone to teach. Please bring cards if you have them! For grades 7-12. For more information contact […]
Bring your friends and family to Newton’s own Earth Day Festival for live music, petting zoo, face painting, green technology showcase, an EV expo, nature themed activities, ice cream, and more. GREEN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE Are you looking to lead a greener lifestyle? We have a terrific line-up of exhibitors ready to answer all your questions […]
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 […]
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 intermediate to advanced English learners. The location will change each week. You must provide your own transportation to the walking sites (parking is available). We […]
This roundtable is an opportunity for you to share experiences with fellow volunteers and exchange ideas about teaching English learners. Bring your questions, challenges, suggestions, and successes! This event will take place on Zoom. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Ever wondered how electricty makes it's way to your house? It's not just wires...there is a LOT that happens in between. Ever think about how electrification program get going in a Town? Join us as we welcome Greg Spinale the General Manager of Belmont Light, a small municipal light company. it is working hard to convert from […]
When people begin going online to research their family history, the first documents they usually come across are the U.S census (generated by the federal government) and birth, marriage and death records (generated locally). Resident genealogist, Ginny Audet, will discuss these two heavily used record types and give tips relating to online genealogical research in […]
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 […]
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. This month we'll be discussing Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. Please pick up the book at the Main Desk. Registration is […]
Charles River Regional Chamber: Environmental Series The challenges of making buildings more sustainable Come listen to professionals representing three different disciplines within the sustainability arena discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing commercial property owners as they look to make new and renovated properties less dependent on carbon emissions. Our panelists Blake Jackson, AIA, […]
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 April 5 until June 28, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
Join attorneys from Boston, Massachusetts’ Suffolk School of Law Housing Discrimination Testing Program, in examining the historical role of the real estate industry and government in racial discrimination as well as current trends in housing discrimination. Attorneys will share results from recent research on race and source of income discrimination and discuss how this research […]
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 questions and ideas when we meet for the discussion. We meet once a month on the following dates: 10/26, 11/30, 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24 […]
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 March 22 until May 10, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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! We will read and discuss Our Town by Thornton Wilder. This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Wednesday mornings, from April 6 until May […]
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 start with some stretching before we get ready to move. For ages 2-4. To Connect to Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472801551?pwd=ZHIrRVVNNWVUMTVHRkRDNWJEOG0vZz09 Meeting ID: 854 7280 1551 Passcode: 885683 […]
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; however, the more you attend, the more you will learn! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday mornings, from April 6 […]
A conversation group for beginner English language learners. No registration is required. Come when you can! This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 13 until May 25, 2022. For the Zoom link and more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
Come 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 One tap mobile 13126266799,,82484633033# US (Chicago) 19292056099,,82484633033# US (New York) Dial by your location 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 1 929 205 6099 US […]
We 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. For intermediate English learners. This class meets on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, from April 6 until May 25, 2022. For more information, please contact Andrew […]
Cook along or watch as Chef Bill prepares a different dish live on Zoom each month! Check back for the name of the recipe, the list of ingredients and instructions. Cosponsored by the Ashland Public Library. Formerly a chef at the original Ritz-Carlton/Boston, Chef Bill worked at Harbor Sweets, makers of handmade chocolates in Salem, […]
Does your child like to write? Are they in second grade? Then this program is for them! This second grade writing program meets monthly. Each month we will learn about a different type of writing, including creative writing, non fiction, comics, and small moments. Participants will learn to expand their thoughts and description as they […]
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. Find us across the street from the Library on City Hall grounds: walk past the City Hall fountain and we'll be under the tree on […]
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 led by a former Boston Globe parenting columnist. It is intended for intermediate to advanced learners who have not taken it before. The class meets […]
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, volunteering at your child's school, and getting help in an emergency. For intermediate English learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class […]
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) on Thursday afternoons, from April 7 until June 30, 2022. For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
If you are looking for a casual book club that reads a wide variety of titles then this club is for you. This month's book is Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age by Annalee Newitz. Info contact: Sara Belisle at sbelisle@minlib.net
If you love comics and graphic novels, join us once a month as we discuss all things illustrated! We’ll meet on the following dates: 12/30, 1/27, 2/24, 3/31, 4/28, 5/26 & 6/30. Grades 8-12. Registration is required. This group will meet in the Teen Area. Books will be available for pick-up at the main circulation […]
Join Women in World Jazz (WIWJ) for a virtual concert that will feature composers who use their music to promote social justice and peace. Learn about women who left their impact on history including Joan Baez and Nina Simone, as well as contemporary composers and activists such as Beyoncé, Annie Lenox and Angélique Kidjo. 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, 2022. If you would like to attend, please contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or NewtonELL@minlib.net.
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 vocabulary and grammar. This class is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. This class will start on Friday, April 8, at 9:00 AM, when […]
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 source of energy; it also gives us health, social connection, and pleasure. We also discuss facts and myths regarding food and nutrition. This class meets […]
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, and we will practice with various online tools. For intermediate English learners. The class meets on Zoom on Friday afternoons, from April 15 until June […]
Paint along with us as we make a mini watercolor landscape and learn some fun techniques along the way! We'll follow a watercolor tutorial and create our own unique landscapes. Previous watercolor experience is welcome but not necessary for this creativity-sparking program. Kits will include: Watercolor paper Watercolor palette & brush Cardboard support board Painter's […]
Celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremony to plant a new tree to replace the more than 200-year-old honey locust in the front yard of the Jackson Homestead that fell during a storm. See what Newton artisans created with wood from the tree at this outdoor event (weather permitting). This event is free. Let us know […]
Benefit Concert for Ukraine Newton Highlands Congregational Church 54 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands Featuring: Yevgenia Semeina - piano Vera Rubin -violin and viola All donations go to Cash for Refugees
Part I, II, III, Graduate & Faculty Training $95.00 for Part I, II, III & Graduate $65.00 for Faculty Training $50.00 for Rotaractor To register click HERE Note: Newton Rotary will reimburse your tuition. For information please contact Event Chairs: Linda Doliber - Site Chair - ldoliber@hotmail.com Sheryl Meehan, Regional Vice Chair - sherylmeehan@outlook.com Four Points […]
HELPSY is the largest clothing collection recycling company on the East Coast. In 2021, they helped to divert over 30 million tons of waste. Welcome Homeis a Newton non-profit that strives to provide families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to live with dignity. They collect and redistribute like-new household items to dozens of […]
Bird language is a universal language that has been forgotten in modern times. Our hunter-gather ancestors knew and used this skill to avoid danger and locate prey. That means, deep within us all, is the ability to learn and use this skill. Present-day hunter-gathers still use this skill today. Wildlife, too, use this skill in […]
Be sure to visit the Energy Fair hosted by our friends at the Westborough Rotary Club! There will be speakers, exhibitors, and lots of interesting information on solar products, batteries, EVs, and more!
Join us on The Green for a very special PRIDE themed dance cardio class with TRILLFIT, blending Beyonce-worthy choreography with multiple rounds of HIIT to sweat your way to a tighter, toned body. Wear your favorite PRIDE colors and help us celebrate our LGBTQ community. A portion of proceeds from this class will go directly […]
Join us for spring cleaning at one of Newton’s three historic burying grounds through NewtonSERVES. Everyone is welcome, but advance registration is required. Choose one of the Historical Burying Grounds from the NewtonSERVES list of projects.
Bike Rodeo For children in grades K-6 that are comfortable riding a bike independently. Celebrate safe biking and review bike riding skills with MA Safe Routes to Schools instructors on Sunday May 1st at the Newton South High School. Children must have their own bike and helmet to participate, and an adult must attend. Pre-registration is […]
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