Maker Morning Storytime Wednesday, January 3 at 10:30am Come listen to a story and stay for a simple craft. Ages: Recommended for ages 3-5 Draw Along Creatures Wednesday, January 3 at 4pm Draw Along Creatures continues with a focus on kangaroos!…

Take and Make Craft Starting Tuesday, December 26 Stop by the children’s desk for a take home craft designed for ages 3-6. While supplies last. Hidden Long Dogs! Starting Tuesday, December 26 Stop by the children's room anytime between…

SCORE Small Business Counseling Thursday, December 28 & January 4 starting at 9am SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. Location: Room A and Virtual …

Make Way for Storytime Tuesday, December 19 and Thursday, December 21 at 10am and 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: Recommended for 0-2 Little Beats Wednesday,…

DIY Winter Wreaths Tuesday, December 19 at 4pm Join us virtually as we make a custom winter wreath to decorate your space to highlight the changing of the seasons. *Patrons who sign up should own a hot glue gun and be able to use a hot glue gun…

Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, December 20 at 6:30pm Play Magic: The Gathering on the first and third Wednesday of each month in our Teen Area! Grades 6-12 Teen Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, December 21 at 7pm If you love comics and…

Library Events December 11 - 17, 2023 Newton Seniors Chamber Ensemble Winter Concert Wednesday, December 13 at 11am All are welcome to join our Newton Seniors Chamber Ensemble for their annual Holiday Concert. Location: Druker Auditorium…

Happy Holidays from Newton Free Library! Books and movies are the perfect escape from the bustle of the holiday season, so the Library especially busy this time of year. We're excited to share our annual Books Librarians Give list to…

Sensational Play Monday, November 6 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. Ages: Recommended for ages 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, November 6 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories…

Vision Board 4 Living Wednesday, November 8 at 4pm If you are stuck in the chaos of life and are ready to take action and pursue your dreams, act now! Take this time to gain greater clarity in your life and move closer to your dreams. We will…

Rainbow Macrame Tuesday, November 7 at 3pm Join us on a special early release day to macrame. We'll macrame one of our favorite optical phenomena, a rainbow! Registration required Anime/Manga Club Wednesday, November 8 at 4:30pm Meet and hang…

This year, Newton Free Library was delighted to welcome so many more visitors into the Library - 33% more! With our new Children's Room back online, we hosted more programs and saw a staggering 87% increase in program attendance and watched books…

Trick or Treat Tote Bags Monday, October 30 at 11am Design a unique tote bag for Trick-or-Treating adventures! Please be aware that this program is for adults to design tote bags for all ages. Location: Virtual Registration required…

Sensational Play Monday, October 30 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self directed sensory activities. Ages: Recommended for ages 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, October 30 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to…

Take and Make Craft Starting Monday, October 23 Stop by the children’s desk to pick up a craft to take home. While supplies last. Ages: 3-6 Not So Scary Crafts Monday, October 23 at 4pm Bats and spiders and glue, oh my! Stop by…

Fall Decorated Glass Lanterns Tuesday, October 24 at 10am Join us as we make a fall decorated glass lantern! A fun and simple fall project for the home or outdoors. Location: Virtual Registration required Cookbook Club Tuesday, October…

Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for more information. Tween Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, October 24 at 7pm If you enjoy the pace, imagery and stories presented in graphic novels…

Archie Richards Performs Classical Piano Tuesday, October 10 at 1pm Join pianist Archie Richards a performance of classical music that will feature works by Frederic Chopin, including the Scherzo in C# Minor, which Artur Rubinstein played many…

Make Way for Storytime Tuesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 12 at 10am AND 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: 0-2 Matt Heaton Wednesday, October 11 at 10:30am A…

5th/6th Book Club Tuesday, October 10 at 7pm Join us for a book club for tweens in grades 5-6 where we explore a new book each month! This month: See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng. Registration required Anime/Manga Club Wednesday, October 11 at…

iPhone for Beginners Tuesday, September 26 at 11am Join us in a beginner-friendly tutorial into the basics of using an iPhone, including tips, tricks, settings, and accessibility options. This program is geared towards total beginners or anyone…

Virtual Pajama Time Monday, September 25 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland. Ages: 3 and up Make Way for Storytime Tuesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 28…

Managing the College Application Process Tuesday, September 26 at 7pm Are you a high school senior thinking about the college application process, but have no idea where to begin? Are you a parent of a high school senior, and you’re feeling…

Sharing Culture Through Food with Chef Trisha Pérez Kennealy Tuesday, September 19 at 7pm Please join Chef Trisha Pérez Kennealy for a culinary celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Trisha will demonstrate how to make mofongo and…

Make Way for Storytime Tuesday, September 19 and Thursday, September 21 at 10 and 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: 0-2 Tin Art Craft Tuesday, September 19 at 4pm …

Unleash Your Potential with AI Technology: Igniting Productivity, Creativity and Wellness Tuesday, September 12 at 10am This workshop will help to answer all your questions about how you can use AI to maximize your resources and inspire your…

Anime/Manga Club Wednesday, September 13 at 4:30pm Meet and hang out with lovers of all things anime! Activities will range from anime screenings to discussion of our favorite series, manga share and swap, anime-themed crafts, cosplay workshops,…

Dance Me a Story Monday, September 11 at 11:30am The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Virtual Pajama Time Monday, September 11…

Behind the Scenes Library Tour Wednesday, September 6 at 3pm For National Library Card Sign-up Month, sign up for a library card AND a behind the scenes tour! Location: Meet inside the parking lot entrance Registration required SCORE…

Make Way for Storytime Tuesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 7 at 10am and 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: 0-2 Matt Heaton Family Sing-A-Long…

September is Library Card Month Over 42,000 Newton residents have library cards! We're so proud to have so many active library card holders visiting and taking advantage of all the different resources available through the Library. But is there…

Overbooked: A Teen Book Club Beginning Monday, September 11 at at 7pm 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. …

Genealogy Class: Q & A and Open Discussion Monday, August 28 at 6:30pm Join us for an open discussion where we address your genealogy-related questions and work on the answers together. Location: Virtual Registration required An Evening…

Evening with FBI Special Agent Julia Cowley - Lead Profiler On The Golden State Killer Case Tuesday August 22, 2023 at 7:00pm Join Special Agent Julia Cowley for a look inside FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. Cowley will discuss how and why she…

Fantasy Watercolor Silhouettes Wednesday, August 16 at 3pm Paint a scene from out of this world using watercolors and other media. Bring your imagination and have fun while flexing your creativity. Location: Virtual Registration required SCORE…

Sensational Play Monday, August 14 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. There will be stations set up around the room each with a different activity for children to explore at their own pace. Ages:…

Q&A with Gail Sahar, Author of "Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America’s Culture War" Wednesday, August 10 at 7pm Have you been asking yourself "what does culture war even mean" and how does this contribute to the…

Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, August 9 at 3pm Spend an afternoon competing against your friends and other gamers in the Teen Area! This will be a bracketed Mario Kart tournament. If you have a Switch, please bring it. The grand prize will be…

ASL Storytime Monday, August 7 at 10:30am Join Mosesian Center for the Arts ASL interpreter and teaching artist Arlene Velleman for a fun and interactive storytime! Ages: 4 and up Find Your Voice: Science for 3-6 year olds Monday, August 7…

Join The Friends for a fun-filled night for the whole family to see your Boston Red Sox in action. This fundraising evening at the ballpark helps The Friends continue to support Library programming for Kids, Tweens and Teens. Monday, 8/7 at 7:10PM…

Closing Reception for A Mosaic Journey, Peregrinations on Being Human by Cynthia Fisher Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm In this body of work Cynthia Fisher reflects on our collective selves, at times deserving our scientific name, ‘wise man’,…

Summer Reading 2023 Need to read this summer? Earn prizes while doing it! There's still time to register to be entered in a drawing to win prizes each week through August 31 by logging minutes, writing book reviews, completing adventures, or…

At the Weather Station with NBC10Boston/NECN's Meteorologist Pamela Gardner Wednesday, July 19 at 12 noon Join us for a conversation with Pamela Gardner, the on-air meteorologist for NBC10Boston/NECN! Location: Virtual Registration required Plant…

Sensational Play Monday, July 17 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Find Your Voice: Science for 3-6 year olds Monday, July 17 at 2pm Join us every Monday until August 7 for different…

Opening Reception for Coming Together by Margo Ezekiel Tuesday, July 11 at 7pm Margo Ezekiel works mostly with prints and papers she makes using a gelli plate (a ¼” thick rectangle of gelatin that serves as a printing plate), which…

Teen & Tween Events Greetings from the Teen Room! Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for more information. Super Smash Bros Drop In Tuesday, July 11 at 4pm Spend an afternoon…

Find Your Voice: Art for 3-6 year olds Monday, July 10 at 2pm Join us every Monday until August 7 for different activities for 3-6 year olds. This week we will be exploring different arts and crafts techniques! Virtual Pajama Time Monday, July 10…

Children's Events July 3 - 9, 2023 Wake-up Sunshine Storytime Thursday, July 6 at 10am AND 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: 0-2 Find Your Voice: Music for…

Make sure your summer plans include Newton Free Library Things are really heating up at the Newton Free Library this summer: - Explore our July events calendar that features programs for all ages; - Win prizes by participating in our summer…

Children's Events June 26 - July 2, 2023 Sensational Play Monday, June 26 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, June 26 at 7pm …

Library Events June 26 - July 9, 2023 Newton Theatre Company presents The Monologue Project: LGBTQ+ Voices Monday, June 26 at 7pm Hear the stories of Newton LGBTQ+ folks with a variety of identities and backgrounds as they share their…

Teen & Tween Events Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for more information. Find Your Voice: Summer 2023! Summer Reading 2023 Tweens and teens entering 6th-12th grade in the…

Take and Make: Paper Plate Peacock Starting Tuesday, June 20 Stop by the children’s desk for a take home craft kit. This month’s craft is a paper plate peacock. While supplies last. Ages: 3-6 Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, June…

The Power of the Protest Song with Pamela Means Tuesday, June 20 at 7pm Join Pamela Means for a special program that will include songs connected to the history of Juneteenth and Emancipation. She will perform Follow The Drinking Gourd, Soon Ah…

Sensational Play Monday, June 12 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, June 12 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that…

Teen & Tween Events Greetings from the Teen Room! Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for more information. ? Teen Study Nights Monday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 14 Teen Study Nights…

Featured Events! Cooking with Chef Bill Wednesday, June 7 at 7pm Cook along or watch as Chef Bill prepares a different dish on Zoom each month! This month it’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake! Location: Virtual Registration required…

New at Newton Free Library This month we're pleased to share a few updates that will make using the library more convenient and enriching. With our new wireless printing service, you can access the Library’s printer from anywhere! Simply…

Children's Events May 29 - June 4, 2023 Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, May 30 and Thursday, June 1 at 10am AND 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: 0-2 Movers and…

Library Events May 29 - June 4, 2023 ? Featured Event!! The Wisdom of Morrie Tuesday, May 30 at 7pm Meet Rob, son of former Newton resident, Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays…

Children's Events May 21 - 28, 2023 Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday May 25 at 10am AND 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. Ages: 0-2 Maker…

Library Events May 22 - 28, 2023 The Significance of Asian Festivals: Diwali, Eid al-Fitr and Lunar New Year Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30pm Learn about the history and significance of Asian festivals including Diwali, Eid al-Fitr and Lunar New…

Teen & Tween Events Teen Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, May 25 at 7pm If you love comics and graphic novels, join us as we discuss all things illustrated! Registration required For grades 8-12 Super Smash Bros Tournament…

Jammin With You Monday, May 15 at 10:30am Come dance, sing and jam along with Jammin With You. This class is best suited for children ages 0-5 but is fun for the whole family! Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 18 at 10am…

An Evening of Classical and Folk Music from Turkey with Boston Meshk Ensemble Wednesday, May 17 at 7pm Join Boston Meshk Ensemble for an unforgettable musical journey as they present a traditional repertoire of Turkish classical and folk songs,…

Dance Me a Story Monday, May 8 at 11:30am The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Virtual Pajama Time Monday, May 8 at 7pm Get…

Best Bike Rides in New England with Author David Sobel Tuesday, May 9 at 7pm Join author David Sobel for a presentation on his new book, Best Bike Rides in New England. Location: Virtual Registration required BookTalk! Memoirs and Biographies…

Greetings from the Teen Room! Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for registration information. Anime/Manga Club Wednesday, May 10 at 4:30pm Meet and hang out with lovers of all things…

Spring Has Sprung - Enjoy the courtyard, learn about sustainability and explore our Library of Things! The arrival of nice weather means there's even more to take advantage at the Library! The outdoor tables are back on the brick courtyard at our…

What's Wrong with My Houseplant? Thursday, May 4 at 2pm Join Master Gardener, Bonnie Power, for a program that will help you avoid some of the common pitfalls when growing plants indoors. Location: Virtual Registration required 50+ Job…

Sensational Play Monday, May 1 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, May 2 and Thursday May 4 at 10am AND 11am Start your day with stories,…

Take and Make: Flying Saucer Available starting Tuesday, April 18 while supplies last. This month’s craft is a flying saucer. Glue and markers not provided. Ages: 3-6 Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, April 18 and Thursday, April…

Escape Room Z Wednesday, April 19 at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm Somehow, all those Zombie movies didn't prepare us for the apocalypse. These zombies are hungry for pizza, and they're everywhere! Will you and your team be able to escape the…

Poetry Reading and Open Mic Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm This year’s poetry series will conclude with a celebration of National Poetry Month. Enjoy readings by Carmellite Chamblin, David Donna and Ravi Teja Yelamanchili. An open mic will…

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April is one of our favorite months at the Library- it's Poetry Month after all - and we also celebrate National Library Week. This year's theme "There's More To The Story" rings true for Newton Free Library because we're always offering something…

Peking and the Mystics Performa a cappella Sunday, April 2 at 2pm Enjoy a performance of eclectic a cappella repertoire, made up of original arrangements by Peking and the Mystics members that incorporate swing, jazz, doo-wop, and pop music of…

Sensational Play Monday, March 27 from 10:30am-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, March 27 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs…

Super Smash Bros Tournament for Grades 5-8 Thursday, March 23 at 1pm Spend the early release afternoon competing against your friends and other gamers Grades 5-8 Registration required Teen Career Exploration: Medical…

Take and Make Craft Starting Monday, March 20 while supplies last Pick up a craft kit from the children’s desk. This month’s craft is a paper troll. Scissors, glue and crayons are not included. Ages: 3-6 Wake-Up Sunshine…

Women in World Jazz Presents Women Activists for Peace and Social Justice Monday, March 20 at 7pm Join Women in World Jazz for a performance that will feature composers who used their music to promote social justice and peace, mobilize change,…

Sensational Play Monday, March 13 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, March 13 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs…

An America Divided: Can We Live With One Another? Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30pm Join Emma Green, staff writer at The New Yorker, for an exploration of the ways that Americans are divided - politically, religiously, economically and within…

Dance Me a Story Monday, March 6 at 11:30am The Joanne Langione Dance Center aligns music, movement and literature to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Wake-up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 9 at 10am AND…

The Importance of Bees - Native Bees and Honey Bees Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm Join Lindsay Miller Barranco from the vanEnglesdorp Bee Lab at the University of Maryland for a talk on the importance of bees, native bees and honey bees.…

Your Library Card Unlocks Access to Dozens of Museums Calling all sports fans - we know playoff season is right around the corner so we're introducing a new Museum & Recreation Pass to our lineup: a seasonal pass to The Sports Museum! Located…

Sensational Play Monday, February 27 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Virtual Pajama Time Monday, February 27 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and…

Tween Graphic Novel Book Tuesday, February 28 at 7pm If you enjoy the pace, imagery and stories presented in graphic novels then this is the club for you! Registration required Jackbox Party Games! Friday, March 3 at 4pm…

Featured Event! A Reckoning in Boston: Facing Racial and Economic Inequalities in Cities Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 pm The documentary, A Reckoning in Boston, takes a deep look at privilege and racist structures, with a particular focus…

Celebrate Black History Month with Newton Free Library Join Newton Free Library during Black History Month for engaging events (including panel discussions, poetry readings, lobby displays, STEAM activities for kids, and more), beautiful…

January 30 - February 5, 2023 Sensational Play Monday, January 30 from 10:30-11:30am Drop by anytime in the hour for self directed sensory activities. Ages: 2-4 Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesdays and Thursdays at…

Library Events January 30 - February 5, 2023 Chaco Canyon & Aztec National Monument: The Center of the World 1,000 Years Ago Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm Learn about the major centers of Ancestral Pueblo culture, dating between 850 and…

January 23 - 29, 202 Take and Make Craft Starting Monday, January 23 Pick up a paper penguin craft kit at the children's desk while supplies last. All supplies are included except for glue. Ages: 3-6 Little Lab Coats Monday, January 23…

The Ransomware Hunting Team Author Talk Wednesday, January 25 at 7pm Join Pulitzer Prize finalist Renee Dudley and local Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Golden for a gripping discussion on their new book. Location: Virtual Registration required…

Teen & Tween Events January 16 - 22, 2023 Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for registration information. 7th/8th Grade Book Club Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30pm Join us to…

Library Events January 9 - 15, 2023 The 86th Village: An Author Talk with Sena Desai Gopal Wednesday, January 11at 7pm Learn about “Managed Retreat,” the re-settling of people displaced by floods, fires, droughts and more, as Ms.…

Wake-Up Sunshine Storytime Tuesday, January 3 and Thursday, January 5 at 10am & 11am Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library Children’s Librarians. Please note the time change Maker Morning…

50+ Job Seekers Group Morning Sessions: Self-Assessment & Transferable Skills Wednesday, January 4 at 9:30am If you are 55+ and actively looking for work then this is the perfect networking group for you! Location: Virtual Registration…

Little Lab Coats Monday, December 19 at 4pm Come learn about and then create your own simple circuit. Ages: 6-9 Registration required Virtual Pajama Time Monday, December 19 at 7pm Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and…

SCORE Small Business Counseling Thursday, January 5 at 9am SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. Location: Room A Registration required 50+ Job Seekers Group Morning…

This Week's Teen and Tween Events - December 12 - 25, 2022 Stress Survival Guide Workshop Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30pm Led by Families for Depression Awareness staff and a Licensed Mental Health Professional, this workshop will teach…

Newton Free Library Virtual Events This Week - December 12 - 18, 2022 Boston Artists Ensemble Performs Bach, Chopin and More! Sunday, December 18 at 2pm Lucia Lin, violin, Jonathan Miller, cello, and Marc Ryser, piano, will give an…

Dance Me a Story The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Monday, December 5 at 11:30 Ages: 0-5 Virtual Pajama Time Get…

Streaming Music for the Holidays -- or any day! Discover music from the library’s digital collections including Hoopla and Naxos Music Library to enhance your holidays or any day. Tuesday, December 6 at 11am Location: Virtual…

Happy Holidays from Newton Free Library! Books and movies are the perfect escape to the bustle of the holiday season, so it's no surprise we're busier than ever at the Library this month. Explore our list of Books Librarians Give to refresh…

Click on the image or program title for more information and to register (when applicable). Boston Tabloid: The Killing of Robin Benedict Learn about the legendary 1983 crime that took place in Boston’s “Combat Zone”. …

Children's Events Take and Make Craft: Starting November 14 pick up a take home craft at the children’s desk. Geared towards children ages 3-6 this month’s craft is a spiky hedgehog puppet. Available while supplies last. Watercolor…

Teen & Tween Events Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for registration information. 7th/8th Grade Book Club: Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30pm. Join us for a book club for teens in…

Making the Dream of Fusion Energy a Reality Now Learn about an innovative and faster path to producing fusion energy, which promises to be a clean, safe and virtually limitless energy source. Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30pm Location: Virtual…

Dance Me a Story: Monday, November 7 at 11:30am. The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Virtual Pajama Time! Monday, November 7…

Poetry Reading and Open Mic: Tuesday, November 8, 7pm. The poetry series continues with readings by Willy Ramírez, Tom Laughlin and Alexis Hyett standing in for Barbara Helfgott Hyett. An open mic will follow with a limit of one poem per…

Newton Free Library's Digital Newsletter This year, Newton Free Library made many improvements while also lending so many materials that we've nearly returned to full pre-pandemic borrowing levels. To improve your library experience, we brought the…

Children's Events October 31 - November 6, 2022 Drop In Halloween Crafts: Monday, October 31 at 2pm. Come to the library for some fun Halloween crafts. Costumes encouraged! Ages 2-5. Drop In Halloween Crafts: Monday, October 31 at 3:30pm. Come to…

Teen & Tween Events October 31 - November 13, 2022 Bad Movie Club: Halloween Edition! The Lost Boys (1987). Monday, October 31 at 6:30pm. Do you enjoy watching 'bad' movies with your family or friends? Do you enjoy talking about these 'bad'…

Library Events October 31 - November 6, 2022 Cooking Live with Chef Bill: Wednesday, November 2 at 5pm. Cook along or watch as Chef Bill prepares a different dish live on Zoom each month! This month it’s Apple Cake! Opening Reception for…

Virtual Pajama Time! Monday, October 24 at 7pm. 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…

Virtual Pajama Time! Monday, October 17 at 7pm. 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…

Tween and Teen events are in person unless otherwise noted. Click the event title or image for registration information. Overbooked: A Teen Book Club: Monday, October 17 at 7pm. Have too much to do? Want to add something else to your plate? Join…

Featured Event! Water Protection Rights and Spirituality: Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30pm Join us as we honor Indigenous Peoples Day at a special program that will open with traditional Danza and prayer, and will be followed by a panel…

Newton Free Library Programs for Children - October 10 - 16, 2022 Take and Make: Yarn Wrapped Monster! Starting Tuesday, October 11. Pick up a kit at the children's desk and we will provide you with everything you need to complete the project.…

Engineering Club: Thursday, October 6 at 7pm. Be a problem solver! Take on a new engineering challenge each week. Get creative, think outside the box, and hang out with other like-minded kids. Members can bring project ideas and we'll vote on the…

Dance Me a Story: Monday, October 3 at 11:30am. The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! Virtual Pajama Time! Monday, October 3 at…

Live Concerts Return to the Library! Solo Piano Performance with Stephen Porter: Sunday, October 16 at 2pm. Join Stephen Porter for a solo piano performance that will include: Janacek "In the Mists" Beethoven Sonata no. 30 in E major, Op.…

Library Events September 19 - 25, 2022 The Family Roe: An American Story, with Joshua Prager: Monday, September 19 at 7pm. Join Investigative Journalist Joshua Prager for a talk on his deeply researched book, The Family Roe: An American Story.…

Newton Free Library's Digital Newsletter September is Library Card Month You probably know the Newton Free Library offers so much more than books! Everyday we surprise Library visitors by introducing them to offerings they didn't realize were…

Movers and Shakers: Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30am. Let's stretch! Let's move! Let's sing and dance! In this storytime we will read fun movement-based stories and then have lots of fun moving and dancing to some familiar rhymes and songs. Each…

DIY Air Plant Pods: Friday, September 9 at 4pm. Design a home for an air plant! We’ll decorate beautiful bell cups -- the perfect summer accessory! They make great gifts, too! This event will be in-person in the Teen Area. For grades 6-12.…

Library Events September 5 - 11, 2022 Even when the library is closed, our Digital Resources are available 24/7. Check them out by clicking on this link! Ebooks, streaming movies and more! Climate Change: What it Means for New England: …

The Write Stuff: Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30pm. 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,…

Library Events August 22 - September 4, 2022 Crochet a Leaf! Tuesday, August 23 at 7pm. If you’ve got the basics of crochet down and want to try something new, join us to make crocheted leaves! They make great coasters, washcloths,…

Virtual Pajama Time! Monday, August 22 at 7pm. 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…

Library Events Indian Heritage Author Panel: Monday, August 15 at 7pm. Join Amalie Howard, Alisha Rai, Annika Sharma and Madi Sinha for a panel discussion about their journeys to becoming published authors, given their Indian backgrounds. 3D…

Little Beats: Monday, August 15 at 4pm. Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun on the Library side lawn by the Winnie the Pooh statue! This event is best for kids ages 0-4 and their adults, but all are welcome. Rain date is…

Anime Draw Along: Wednesday, August 17 at 4:30pm: Join us to draw anime characters! Draw along with Librarian Will and learn how to draw manga style and create your own anime characters. This event will take place in the Teen Area. Grades 6-12.…

Your newly renovated Children's Room is now open to the community. We look forward to welcoming you! Our in-person indoor events will be held in our spacious new program room, check the online calendar description for location details. …

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! This month he'll be cooking up Corn and Swiss Chard Gratin. Free Alternatives to MS Word for PC &…

Read Beyond the Beaten Path: Summer 2022! Have a blast this summer by joining Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Newton Free Library from June 13 to August 31. Rising 6th-12th graders can use our online reading log to keep track of the time spent…

We are thrilled to be able to welcome you go our newly renovated and expanded Children's Room with festivities throughout the day. -All day - Scavenger Hunt to help you learn your way around the newly renovated space -9:30am - Ribbon cutting …

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…

Grand Opening of the Renovated Children's Room The wait is over! Our freshly renovated and expanded Children's Room will open to the community on Thursday, August 4th. The new Children's Room features a beautiful and spacious program room,…

Virtual Pajama Time! Monday, July 25 at 7pm. 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…

Upcycled Plastic Bags: Summer Coasters: Tuesday, July 26 at 7pm. Do you have too many single-use plastic bags? Join us to learn how to turn them into plarn (PLastic yARN) which we will use to weave into coasters that are perfect for lounging around…

Happy July! We're delighted to announce that all children’s programming will now be in-person in the Library unless otherwise noted in the online calendar description. Scavenger Hunt: Wednesday, July 6 from 10am to 2pm. Are you ready for a…

The library will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Staring on Sunday, July 3, we will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer. Check out the Digital Resources page on our website. Why should kids and teens…

The steamy summer weather kicked into high gear early this year when we discovered the 30-year-old motor in our cooling tower died and we couldn't turn on the Library's air conditioning system. Many thanks to the City of Newton and Public…

Featured Event! The Impact of Local Authors Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community: Thursday, June 30 at 7pm. We're closing out Pride Month with this exciting local author panel! Meet your favorites and discover new reads. Local authors are the…

Weekly Summer Challenges in the Teen Area! For each week of summer, we'll have a challenge and give away a gift certificate! Tweens and teens can take part in this challenge by submitting their answers into a box on the sill of the display case.…

Pajama Time! Monday, June 27 at 7pm. 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…

Cooking Live With Chef Bill Weekly Summer Challenges in the Teen Area! Each week, we’ll have a challenge in one of our display cases. Tweens and teens can take part in this challenge by submitting their answers into a box on the sill of the…

Read or Listen with Pride! Tweens This is Our Rainbow edited by Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby - A short story collection for queer tweens, including stories on: a former bully becomes a first-kiss prospect, a nonbinary kid searches for an…

Pajama Time! Monday, June 6 at 7pm. 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…

Lesbian Life in Boston: 1910-1920: Thursday, June 9 at 7pm. What was it like to be a lesbian in a world that was not ready to deal with differences? How did lesbians deal with isolation and ostracism? And what was it like to live through the years…

Parking Lot Construction Project Continues The second phase of the City’s Library Parking Lot Project begins June 6th to address the storm water infrastructure, improve pedestrian access, repave/re-stripe the lot and install additional…

5th-Grade Orientation to the Tween Area: Wednesday, June 1 at 3:30pm. Have you heard of our Tween Area? We have a dedicated collection and space for tweens, grades 5 through 7, in our library. Want to check it out and make it your new library home?…

May is Mental Health Month: Self Care Kit. Friday, May 6 at 2pm. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Your mental health is just as important as physical health so we put together take home self care kits for tweens and teens! Self care kits…

Discovering the Library's Art Collection Part l - The Italian Renaissance: Michelangelo and Friends: Tuesday, May 3 at 7pm. Michelangelo's sculptures Moses and Lorenzo de'Medici belong to the library in replicas. Join Amy Golahny for the first in…

Pajama Time! Monday, May 2 at 7pm. 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…