Come to the library and catch them all! Join us to craft your very own Pokédex * that you'll use to seek and catch the Pokémon hidden around the Children's Room. For ages 5+ and their families. *The Pok é dex craft is available while supplies last, but everyone will be able to do the scavenger hunt. For kids 5 & up. Siblings and families welcome. No registration required.
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Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
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 led by the former Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Understanding How Your C…
CSTM Admissions will be at NCADDHM Conference. Come learn about our various degree program offerings!
Boston College is among seven premier Catholic universities in major cities worldwide selected to host an exhibition on the theme of “Exercises in Empathy.” The exhibitions are part of a global contemporary art series launched by the Catholic Universities Art Triennial (“ART CUT”), commissioned by the Dicastery for Cul…
Each month this STEAM program will explore a different scientific topic with hands-on activities. Come to experiment and learn! For children ages 6-9. Registration is required and will begin 2 weeks before this event.
Draw Along Creatures is a learn-to-draw program focusing on animals. After creating a drawing of popular creatures from simple shapes, the artist instructor will show kids how to create scenes from their imagination. This program meets twice per month during the school year, generally on the first and third Wednesdays…
In this class we will learn basic vocabulary and grammar for use in daily life. We will practice speaking, listening, and other skills in order to feel more comfortable in English. This class is for beginner English learners. This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m., from…
With its deep red cover, bull’s-eye logo and signature thumb notches, Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary is an American icon. It’s the bestselling hardcover book after the Bible and the stylebook reference for American publishing and journalism. It’s also brand new: the Twelfth Edition <span style="font-variant: n…
Calling all little book lovers: Hummingbird Books hosts a complimentary storytime beneath the Great Oak Tree inside the shop every Sunday at 11 AM. We’ll see you there.
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 September 8 to December 8, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). The teacher's name is Manya. For more informati…
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 Berkshires, the North Shore, and the South Shore — there is much to explore on a day trip or overnight. We will discuss the kinds…
