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Newton Free Library Virtual Events this Week : August 1 - 7, 2022

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August 2, 2022

From: Newton Free Library

Amateur Sleuths and the World of Art and Artifacts: Wednesday, August 3 at 7pm. Every work of art has a story, and some of them are deadly. Travel the globe with five mystery authors and their amateur sleuths as they delve into the world of art and artifacts.

Libby/Overdrive, Kanopy, Hoopla: Thursday, August 4 at 3pm. Get an introduction to our three most popular library eResources so you can start accessing books, music, movies, and more from home for free. All you need is your Library card!

Children's Room Grand Opening!

We are excited to announce that our newly renovated Children's Room will open on Thursday, August 4!

See our events calendar for more information.

Cooking Live with Chef Bill: Wednesday, August 10 at 5pm. 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.

Free Alternatives to MS Word for PC & Mac: Thursday August 11 at 7pm. Learn about some of the best, free alternatives to Microsoft Word that are compatible with both Windows and Mac OS. This session will cover the basics as it is not designed to be a comprehensive tutorial. 

Watercolor Bookmarks: Friday, August 12 at 3pm. Still using old ticket stubs and receipts as temporary bookmarks? Learn how to design and create a unique, one-of-a-kind watercolor bookmark. Enjoy using it to remember where you left off in your next book. 

Why should kids and teens have all the fun?

Join our Summer Reading Challenge for Adults now - September 5th. Accept the challenge by reading five books over the summer that fit the categories selected by our Librarians.

Pick up your challenge packet at one of our public service desks starting on June 13. Complete the challenge and be entered to win a gift card to a local business. Join the fun and READ this summer!

At the Edge by Vicki McKenna, Gallery. To help convey the astonishing geologic evolution underlying seemingly common landscapes, Vicki McKenna harnesses the textures, tonality and timelessness of black and white photography. This introduces elements of abstraction that ease a scene from its specific location, inviting others to marvel with her at the “ordinary” in our remarkable natural world. Contact: [email protected].

Still Life by Anna Rejoyce, Main Hall: Anna Rejoyce’s paintings say a lot about who she is. She often discovers a new self from her work. Usually, her subject matter is still life, the ordinary objects of daily life. On each canvas, she tries to depict her love and homage to the ordinary. Contact: [email protected].