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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]