Become a smarter consumer and better shopper! Learn how to access Consumer Reports, ConsumerLab and Consumers’ Checkbook from home using your library card. 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. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies and businesses, changing the landscape for employers. Many of our standard onboarding, compliance, and HR policies have required updating to meet the needs of this rapidly changing reality. With organizations on the cusp of recovery, HR strategies are becoming even more critical. The questions are endless when it comes to envisioning the […]
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 Zoom link will be sent the day of the […]
Cook along or watch as Chef Bill prepares a different dish on Zoom each month! Join us to learn how to make dumpling chicken soup! Formerly a chef at the original Ritz-Carlton/Boston, Chef Bill worked at Harbor Sweets, makers of handmade chocolates in Salem, MA. Now a personal chef, he has provided cooking demonstrations and […]
In this class, we will create a custom message or word using yarn wrapped around pipe cleaners. Hang the finished product on a wall! Kits will be available for registered patrons at the Main Desk starting one week before the date of the program. Kits will include: Pipe Cleaners Colorful Yarn Patrons […]
Get an introduction to our three most popular digital services so you can start accessing books, music, movies and more from home. Learn how to download or stream with Libby/Overdrive, Kanopy and Hoopla! On the day of the event you will receive an email with a link to join. At the time of the program […]
Please register here. If you are 55+ and actively looking for work then this is the perfect networking group for you! The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group morning sessions meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, via Zoom. This is a professional forum for networking with peers in a […]
Bring a question about any genealogy issue you find intriguing or that is confounding you, or anything in between. Participation is encouraged – please ask questions, and share your thoughts and solutions with the group. Beginners – who often have fresh ideas that experienced genealogists may not have considered - are welcome! Let’s put our […]
Free event during your lunch hour! Make new connections and grow your referral network via Zoom! https://nnchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/11915
The UU Plant Based Eating Club at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites you to an online discussion of the film “Eating You Alive.” No, it’s not a horror movie! The film addresses the role of plant-based eating in maintaining health and avoiding chronic and acute diseases, relying on information from respected experts, […]
Green Newton and the Newton Free Library will present Tips for Greening Your Life — a live, online session featuring celebrity host Jimmy Tingle; Newton’s Energy Coach, Liora Silkes; and Newton’s Sustainable Materials Management Director, Waneta Trabert. They will discuss how to make greener choices and what has the most impact, along with these topics: […]
Join Bryan Caplan, Speaker for Grow with Google, for an info-packed webinar dedicated to growing your business online. In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. RSVP HERE Photo by youssef naddam on […]
The world we live in is a composite of many cultures, values, and ways of interacting with one another. Dimensions of Diversity can include gender, religious beliefs, race, marital status, ethnicity, parental status, age, education, physical and mental ability, income, sexual orientation, occupation, language, geographic location, and many other components. Dimensions of Diversity is based on a model to […]
People facing humanitarian catastrophes in their native countries have sought refuge in the United States throughout history. Join us for a panel discussion with neighbors whose families were forced to leave Austria, Cambodia and Haiti. These individuals will speak about their countries of origin, their families’ exodus and their adjustment to the U.S. This program […]
Virtual Meeting on June 13th @ 6 PM Register Here Burr School @ 6 PM McGrath @ 7 PM Brown-Oak Hill @ 8 PM
JCC Greater Boston and Greater Boston PFLAG are proud to announce a new group for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ identified and questioning children. This group will provide a space for parents supporting their child(ren) as they navigate their identity in a safe and affirming space. We are hosting Two Listening Sessions (Thursday, June 9 […]
Historic Newton's History Book Club meets regularly to discuss books about history. Meetings are free and open to all. Simply read the designated book in advance and come prepared to discuss it at the meeting. If you are not already on our Book Club list and you would like to receive notifications, please send your […]
Join us for the next Green Newton Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm for a special online talk with Dr. Doug Tallamy about how yard by yard, we can help pollinators by planting the native species that they depend on. Register here: https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/8118769 Join Doug Tallamy for a talk that will reveal how ineffective […]
Join our Director of Education Matt Durham as we explore the joys of fresh pasta together! We will go over different pasta doughs and their cultural significance, as well as techniques you can take back to your home kitchens. The workshop will prepare you to make three different styles of pasta, using a variety of […]
Join us for a special virtual event focused on the opportunities and challenges our region’s businesses and non-profits need to make the remainder of 2022 a success. We’ll begin with a brief presentation of the chamber’s annual Business Outlook Survey, followed by a panel discussion with top leaders in financial services, retail, the arts, and […]
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Janet is an adoring grandmother and a community leader
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She is a “techie” with a heart, and her passions are
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