Start practicing your swing. On October 4, the Newton Free Library will be transformed into an 18-hole mini-golf course, winding its way through the second floor and down the back steps. Sunday morning is for families and children. Enjoy golf, the silent auction, continental breakfast, special treats for the kids by Cabot’s Ice Cream, and a visit from a special friend. Register on the Friends of the Newton Free Library website here .
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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.
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…
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The Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play! This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
Join us for an afternoon of taste testing in the Tween/Teen Area! This Food Friday--pumpkin spice flavored snacks. We will taste test 5 to 7 snacks that are pumpkin spice flavored. Afterwards, participants will rank their favorite snack and the snack that tastes most like cinnamon! This is a chance to talk food and mee…
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary Weather permitting
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…
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.
