This class includes conversation and reading of news articles, short stories, and essays. It is intended for intermediate English learners. The class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Monday mornings, from September 19 until December 19, 2022 (no class on October 10). For more information, contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, […]

Enjoy activities that support strengthening the small muscles in children’s hands, getting them ready for buttoning, writing, and many more important life skills! All activities are inspired by the Tools For Tiny Hands curriculum, and presented by Family ACCESS Community Connections. Online registration (required ) for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 2-5 is at https://forms.office.com/r/P3uWxNMEdp.

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

We will practice new idioms in each class and have conversations on a variety of topics. Each student will be loaned a copy of Commonly Used American Idioms. This class will start on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM, when we will meet in front of the library to introduce ourselves and borrow the […]

Easy and Healthy-Delicious Meal Ideas to Get You Back and Step Up your Game! Join Mona Dolgov, nutritionist and award-winning cookbook author of Satisfy and SatisFRY, as she shows us simple and delicious ways to make meals in less than 20 minutes! She will show you her simple sauces, spice blends, and food combos to […]

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 […]

Please register here. This program is presented in partnership with the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood. Join Investigative Journalist Joshua Prager for a talk on his deeply researched book, The Family Roe: An American Story. With abortion rights poised to fall, The Family Roe, which was named a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize, offers […]

Join this fun and inspiring workshop led by a professional writer and storyteller. We will share our stories about family, friends, childhood, and work. We will learn how to tell our stories in an interesting way. No storytelling experience is necessary! This class is intended for intermediate to advanced learners. This class will meet on […]

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 The Counselors by Jessica Goodman. Please pick up the book at the Main Desk. Registration is required. We'll meet on […]

This class introduces English learners with children to the U.S. education system. Learn about parent/teacher conferences, school-related vocabulary, and at-home educational activities. The class is for parents of school-age children who have not taken it before. It is intended for intermediate to advanced learners. The class meets on Zoom from September 13 until September 27, […]

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

Artwork interpreted through fresh floral designs Workshops scheduled for September 21 & 22 include talks by Newton artists Marian Dioguardi and Sharon Schindler and guided floral arranging with Susie Margolin of Lotus and Lettuce. Choice of 2 in-person workshops running 6 - 8:30pm: Wednesday September 21 OR Thursday September 22 Each session is limited to 8 participants (register early to […]

September 21, 2022 8am - 12:00pm Newton-Wellesley Hospital West Lobby Empty your medicine cabinet and prevent your loved ones from accessing potentially harmful drugs! Bring back your unused medications and the NWH pharmacy will dispose of them safely for you. Sponsored by the NWH Substance Use Services Council

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Walk + Talk through Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea with Curator Diana Larsen Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:00–1:00 pm Free; open to the public; register at https://tinyurl.com/mpefsjkc To celebrate the opening of Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89, the McMullen Museum invites visitors to join curator Diana Larsen for an in-person tour of the exhibition. […]

Wednesday September 21, 2022 12-12:30pm Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA Front Lawn Join us to honor the 2,290 individuals who died in MA from an opioid-related overdose and help us to prevent opioid addiction, promote recovery, and support treatment access for all. Sponsored by Natick SOAR and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Substance Use Service

Early Notation with Annette Bauer Pitch: 440, Open to all instrumentalists and singers “Machaut and the Ars Nova – I” Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm EST: September 14, 21, 28 & October 5 The music of Guillaume Machaut (ca. 1300-1377) offers a wonderful opportunity to study the style, forms, and musical notation used in the ars nova in France. […]

Violinist Alyssa Wang and pianist Ruoting Li perform a free recital, “All the Live-Long Day,” a duo performance featuring all-American music. Alyssa, a violinist, and conductor, is currently a Boston Ballet Assistant Conductor. For more information and to register for your free tickets click here.

The Jonathan Samen Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations Discussion Series gets off to an exciting start. Michael Twitty is the James Beard award-winning author and culinary historian of The Cooking Gene and the recently released Koshersoul: The Faith & Food Identity of an African American Jew. He has baked challah with Jewish cooking maestro Joan Nathan and guided Padma Lakshmi […]

Artwork interpreted through fresh floral designs Workshops scheduled for September 21 & 22 include talks by Newton artists Marian Dioguardi and Sharon Schindler and guided floral arranging with Susie Margolin of Lotus and Lettuce. Choice of 2 in-person workshops running 6 - 8:30pm: Wednesday September 21 OR Thursday September 22 Each session is limited to 8 participants (register early to […]

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

Artwork interpreted through fresh floral designs Workshops scheduled for September 21 & 22 include talks by Newton artists Marian Dioguardi and Sharon Schindler and guided floral arranging with Susie Margolin of Lotus and Lettuce. Choice of 2 in-person workshops running 6 - 8:30pm: Wednesday September 21 OR Thursday September 22 Each session is limited to 8 participants (register early to […]

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

Artwork interpreted through fresh floral designs Workshops scheduled for September 21 & 22 include talks by Newton artists Marian Dioguardi and Sharon Schindler and guided floral arranging with Susie Margolin of Lotus and Lettuce. Choice of 2 in-person workshops running 6 - 8:30pm: Wednesday September 21 OR Thursday September 22 Each session is limited to 8 participants (register early to […]

A nice ride through Nonantum, and along the Charles River to Harvard Square for a hot cup of coffee or tea and a snack.  You’ll see how easy and pleasant it is to get to Harvard Square via bicycle.  Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St, in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly […]

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

Open to BC students only; free; no prior registration required The African Student Organization presents Taste of Africa at the McMullen Museum. Taste of Africa is a culinary exploration of the richness of various African cultures and a celebration of African society. Join us for an afternoon with a dance performance by PATU, music, and […]

EXHIBIT: ANN BAUSMAN Ann attributes her love of textiles to her mother who grew up in Finland, a country where beautiful design is greatly revered. She always had a project — an embroidered pillow, a cross-stitch wall-hanging, a traditional Rya rug or a patch on Ann’s favorite pants. When her sons were little she focused […]

Artwork interpreted through fresh floral designs Workshops scheduled for September 21 & 22 include talks by Newton artists Marian Dioguardi and Sharon Schindler and guided floral arranging with Susie Margolin of Lotus and Lettuce. Choice of 2 in-person workshops running 6 - 8:30pm: Wednesday September 21 OR Thursday September 22 Each session is limited to 8 participants (register early to […]

Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 In the Monan Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 E-catalogue | Global Boston Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89 presents over eighty photographs by Arnie Jarmak (b. 1949, Marblehead, Massachusetts) from an archive of more than twenty thousand he produced as chief photographer for Chelsea’s daily newspaper, the Chelsea Record. […]

American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond In the Daley Family Gallery September 6–December 4, 2022 Today, comics enjoy wide critical and academic acceptance. Literature classes teach works such as Maus and Fun Home. The New York Times reviews comics and publishes comics features. Scholars work both to chronicle comics’ long history and to […]

Free Sunday Docent Tours Every Sunday, starting September 25 2:00–3:00 pm Meets in Museum Atrium Free; open to the public Beginning September 25, the McMullen Museum will offer free docent tours every Sunday of its fall exhibitions, American Alternative Comics, 1980–2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond and Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89from 2:00 to […]

Newton Community Pride welcomes back to Newton George Russell, Jr. and Lydia Harrell for the jazzy, soulful afternoon of music and song.  They had a fantastic performance during the 7th Annual Festival of the Arts in July and NCP is delighted to invite them back. Lydia “The LovelySinger” Harrell is one of Boston’s finest musical treasures. […]