Newton Free Library

Looking for a book club that reads a variety of mystery genres, from police procedurals to classics to international works? You’ve come to the right place! Come join the Murder by the Book Club on Zoo...

In this class we will have conversations about culture and works of art, using a website called Google Arts and Culture. There will be assigned homework, such as watching a short video, which we will ...

Being a Parent in America 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 le...

Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.

Join us for an evening of poetry at the Library. This poetry series meets in September, November, February, and April. Each event features readings by three prominent, published poets, followed by an ...

A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No registration is necessary. Come when you can! This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., from ...

In this class we will discuss the many beautiful places and historic sites in the Boston area. Whether in the city of Boston itself or in other parts of New England — including Cape Cod, the Berkshire...

Meet with a MassHire Career Advisor at the Newton Free Library. The MassHire Career Centers offer assistance with resume support, interview preparation, job search support and a variety of workshops, ...

Looking for a book club that reads a variety of mystery genres, from police procedurals to classics to international works? You’ve come to the right place! Come join the Murder by the Book Club one We...

A songs and stories lapsit program for children, birth through 23 months, and their caregivers.

Morning Chat is a conversation group for intermediate and advanced English learners. We discuss practical and local topics, as well as topics suggested by our learners. No registration is necessary. C...

We will read several interesting short stories. During our classes, we will discuss the stories and share our opinions about them. Students will answer questions based on the stories and will have the...

Did you ever wonder why leaves change color in the fall? Or why humid days feel hotter than dry days? Or why winter is so dark? Or where butterflies go in the winter? We will choose one or two of your...

We will discuss a variety of topics depending on students' interests, which could include life in the United States, cultural differences, current events, and raising children. This is an opportunity ...

Are you a fan of game shows? Trivia? Friendly competition? Look no further than Mind Games, a new trivia showdown event for kids that will be happening every month in the Children's Program Room! Test...

Join us for our Short Story Discussion Group over Zoom! We will read two short stories and come together to discuss them. Due to access limitations, please sign up to get access to the short stories. ...

Meet and hang out with lovers of all things anime! Activities will range from anime screenings to discussion of our favorite series while enjoying Japanese snacks. We'll meet every other week on the f...

Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year! We'll welcome the Year of the Horse with an interactive community celebration. Join us anytime between 5:30-7:30pm to enjoy performances, crafts, Chinese calligrap...

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, inc...

The best way to become comfortable with English is to speak it in everyday life. In this class we will practice conversations in common situations, with a different topic every week. Past topics have ...

Over the course of 10 weeks, we will read and discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a novel by Mark Haddon. In addition to enjoying this unusual story, students will have an oppor...

In this class we will learn basic vocabulary and grammar for use in daily life. We will practice conversations about meeting new people, shopping, making appointments, and other practical topics. This...

Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.

Join us to learn some common and useful verbs! We will study a new set of verbs every week, and we will practice using them in sentences. This class is for intermediate English learners. No registrati...

Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.

Practice conversation with ELL tutors online! This is an opportunity to develop your speaking and listening skills, learn new vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. This activity is for English l...

Each month Little Lab Coats will explore a different scientific topic with hands-on activities. Come to experiment and learn! Registration (required) is only available for ages 7-10 and will begin on ...

This class is for people who read the news and like to discuss it. Each week we will talk about news articles that have engaged us. These could be about major events in the United States and around th...

Come play some board games! Bring games you've been itching to play with other like-minded folks or grab one of the Library's. You can see our selection of games on the first floor in the atrium or he...

Be a problem solver! Take on a new engineering challenge each month. Get creative, think outside the box, and hang out with other like-minded tweens. Grades 5-7. Registration is for ALL FOUR sessions ...

This is a chance for beginning students to feel more confident speaking in English. We will practice conversations while working on vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills. The class is for high beg...

Join us at the library for our Bad Art Night: Valentine's Edition! We will be providing recyclable materials to create (bad) art. If you have recyclable materials that you'd like to turn into art, bri...

Stop by for a drop-in technology session with one of our librarians! Each session is: 20 minutes long first come, first serve limited to one per participant, per week We cannot assist with: Resume hel...

Let's Talk About Food is a class for intermediate to advanced English learners. We explore food traditions from other cultures and the ways that food provides health, social connection, and pleasure. ...

Practice conversation with ELL tutors at the library! This is an opportunity to develop your speaking and listening skills, learn new vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation. This activity is for E...

Stop by for a drop-in technology session with one of our librarians! Each session is: 20 minutes long first come, first serve limited to one per participant, per week We cannot assist with: Resume hel...

We will learn English by playing word games. There will be a different game every week, which will help us improve our vocabulary and practice making sentences. This class is for intermediate to advan...

Calling all budding artists to an open ended art time focused on exploring different ways to create! The activities will be designed to expose kids to different artistic processes and there may not be...

The AARP® Foundation Tax-Aide™ will have trained volunteers on hand to prepare tax returns and answer questions related to regular (non-business) taxes. This program is designed to mainly serve low an...

Drop in anytime in the hour for self directed activities and games for families with kids of all ages.

Do you desire a new puzzle in your life? Want to trade a previously-loved puzzle for a new one? Bring a puzzle, take a new one home, and meet your fellow puzzle enthusiasts during our bi-annual puzzle...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

Looking for a cool way to tie-dye? Ice-dye a top! Using powdered fabric dye and ice, you 'll create a unique top with a marbled looking texture. You will need to bring a white item to dye. Registratio...

Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand t...

Play Magic: The Gathering on the first and third Tuesday of every month! Please bring cards if you have them! Grades 5-12. Have questions? Email ntnyouth@minlib.net

Join Newton Folk Music to sing and play a wide range of folk music, from traditional to contemporary, in a low-key, warm, and friendly environment. Singers and instrumentalists of all levels are welco...

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 ...

If you are 50+ and looking for work, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market, or recently retired and looking for your "encore career," then this is the perfect networking group for...

Let's stretch! Let's move! Let's sing and dance! In this movement program we will have lots of fun with upbeat rhymes and songs. Recommended for ages 2-4. Please note: There is a possibility we may re...

Join Esther from Spanish Fun to go on a magical journey looking for animals! Kids will have a chance to put on costumes and use binoculars while they use their imagination to find different animals. E...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on kangaroos! After creating a drawing of these popular creatures from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show you how to create scenes from just you...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The Library's open late for Teen Study Nights. Our Teen/Tween Area mascot, Rumpus the Gnome, has gone missing. We can't keep the Library open without the presence of our favorite rainbow gnome! Your m...

The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Beginners, novices, and experienced researchers are all welcome...

The Library's open late for Teen Study Nights. Our Teen/Tween Area mascot, Rumpus the Gnome, has gone missing. We can't keep the Library open without the presence of our favorite rainbow gnome! Your m...

The Library's open late for Teen Study Nights. Our Teen/Tween Area mascot, Rumpus the Gnome, has gone missing. We can't keep the Library open without the presence of our favorite rainbow gnome! Your m...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

Already familiar with Libby? Join us in this session to go beyond the basics and learn more advanced features to maximize your use of this Library resource! Prerequisites: attendance at one of our int...

Join us for a colorful craft workshop designing your own decorated bookmark to take home, while also contributing paper leaves to a collaborative art installation that will brighten the Library and ce...

Interested in playing chess with other players? Newton Free Library has its very own chess club that meets twice a month! Whether you're a beginner or a master, come on by for some healthy competition...

Join us for a colorful craft workshop designing your own decorated bookmark to take home, while also contributing paper leaves to a collaborative art installation that will brighten the Library and ce...

Stop by for a drop-in technology session with one of our librarians! Each session is: 20 minutes long first come, first serve limited to one per participant, per week We cannot assist with: Resume hel...

Sing and dance to original and traditional, interactive family music. Join in with voices, instruments, and imagination. A fun-filled sing-along jam session with Mr. Seth! Recommended for ages 0-6, bu...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

Stop by for a drop-in technology session with one of our librarians! Each session is: 20 minutes long first come, first serve limited to one per participant, per week We cannot assist with: Resume hel...

Design your own bookmark using TinkerCAD. This event is for complete beginners to Tinkercad and 3D modeling. TinkerCAD is a beginner, user-friendly 3D modeling program you can access for free from any...

Stop by to make some crafts! This event is recommended for kids ages 5 and up. Please note: There is a possibility we may reach room capacity for this event and, due to fire and safety regulations for...

Join us for songs and stories on a Saturday! Books and songs will be selected for ages 0-2 but the whole family is welcome. Please note: There is a possibility we may reach room capacity for this even...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

Join us for a movie matinee at the Library! We will be screening The Bad Guys 2 (2025)! Synopsis: In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjac...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

The English Language Learning Program at the Newton Free Library would like to invite you to talk with us on Zoom for about 30 minutes. This will help us learn more about you and your English level be...

Pianist Liana Paniyeva presents Romantic Voices: exploring the lyricism, depth, and emotional power of the Romantic era, combining expressive intimacy with virtuosic brilliance. Paniyeva will perform ...

What do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United States? What stories about our lives, our families, and our countries are we willing to share with one another? Let's get to know one anoth...

Drop by anytime in the hour for self directed sensory activities for ages 2-4. There will be stations set up around the room each with a different activity for children to explore at their own pace.

Join the Newton Free Library and GBH for an Indie Lens Pop-Up! This event will feature a screening of the Independent Lens documentary The Inquisitor, followed by an interactive discussion led by faci...

Love to read? Want to talk about it? Tween Book Club is a place for those in grades 5-7 who are excited to talk about the books they read! We will read a wide-variety of genres and formats so there's ...

Gather with fellow Pokemon fans to do simple crafts and watch an episode of Pikachu and Friends! Bring your own cards if you have them but please do not trade cards with other players. Recommened for ...

Join us for a book group that reads and discusses books exploring disability. We read a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and memoir - books may be written by disabled authors, feature disabled characte...

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 1/20, 2/24, 3/17 & 4/28. For grades 5-7. When you register, you registe...

Do you love K-Pop? Are you looking for a community to discuss your favorite comebacks, members, and K-Pop news? Come join us as we decorate top loaders while watching music videos and performances! To...

A songs and stories lapsit program for children, birth through 23 months, and their caregivers.

Does your third or fourth grader like to write? Then this monthly program is for them! Participants will learn to expand their thoughts and description, and will have time to work and share each sessi...

Many of us learn about school desegregation in the context of the mid-twentieth-century South: Brown v. Board of Education, Ruby Bridges, and the Little Rock Nine. Yet a century before that, young Bla...