Kids' Drop-in Crafts: Shrink Art

Mon · Sep 28·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Newton Free Library, Children's Program Room

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. For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.

Mon · Sep 28·7 PM – 8 PM·Newton Free Library, Teen Area

Love to read? Want to talk about it? Tween Book Club is a place for those in grades 5-7 who are excited to talk about the books they read! We will read a wide-variety of genres and formats so there's a little something for every reader. We will meet on the following Mondays in 2026: 9/28, 10/26, 12/7 & 1/25. When you r…

Mon · Sep 28·Hampden, MA / GreatHorse Golf Club · Newton

Boston College Men's Golf at UConn Invitational at GreatHorse

Mon · Sep 28·11:30 AM – 12:45 PM·Campion Hall · Newton

The process of formal and informal education, and its associated books and curricular materials, necessarily and by design transmits knowledge and values desired by society. The presence -- and absence -- of different identities, features, and topics sends messages which can contribute to how children view their own po…

Wed · Sep 30·4 PM – 4:45 PM·Newton Free Library, Children's Program Room

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…

Wed · Sep 30·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Newton Free Library, Teen Area

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.

Sun · Sep 27·11 AM – 11:30 AM·The Street Chestnut Hill · Newton

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.

Mon · Sep 21·9:30 AM – 11 AM·3rd Floor Rear Arc · Newton

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…

Mon · Sep 21·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Newton Free Library, Children's Program Room

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.

Mon · Sep 21·2 PM – 3:30 PM·3rd Floor Rear Arc · Newton

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…