This is a lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories appropriate for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. You will help your children learn how much fun it is to come to the library! For babies and toddlers ages birth - 24 months and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
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This is a lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories appropriate for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. You will help your children learn how much fun it is to come to the library! For babies and toddlers ages birth - 23 months and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
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…
Looking for a way to showcase your pet or a favorite, photo or thing? Join us to sew a Tamagotchi keychain. We'll use felt, scissors, needles, thread, and hot glue to make your own analog pet! Registration required. For grades 5-12.
Fee: $60 | Five Weeks Does the Gospel of Christ bear fruit in your life? How about in your church? In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis calls Catholic Christians to ongoing conversion, to bring the joy of Christian discipleship out into the world. It’s a call to become a Church of open-doors and invitation, reaching out…
Fee: $60 | Six Weeks Beginning with the life of Theodore James Ryken, the Founder of the Xaverian Brothers, this course explores the pillars of Xaverian spirituality including the charism, values, and calls, which continue to animate the mission of the Xaverian Brothers and their partners in mission today. This course…
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.
During the month of October, we'll be hosting a self-directed Banned Books scavenger hunt. Stop by the Teen Desk to collect a sheet and learn more about banned books. You can complete the scavenger hunt any time the library's open! Each person that completes the scavenger hunt will receive a prize! Grades 5-12.
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.
This class includes conversation and reading of news articles, short stories, and poetry. It is for intermediate English learners. The class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., from September 21 until December 14, 2026 (no class on October 12). The teacher's name is Anne. For mo…
Drop in anytime in the hour for self directed activities and games. For kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
This class is for advanced English learners who are interested in improving their reading and writing skills by analyzing short stories and poems. Students are expected to complete assignments every week. The teacher is a retired professor of journalism. This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on…
Historic Newton Hayfest Sunday October 4, 12 noon – 4:00 PM Jackson Homestead and Museum, Free Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton’s Hayfest, travel back in time to the 19th century as you dip candles, press apples, churn butter, play games, and more. Registration is not required; st…
Each month Little Lab Coats 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 program.
