[CLASS FULL] ELL - Reading Stories and Poems and Improving Writing Skills

Mon · Sep 28·2 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…

Mon · Oct 5·2 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…

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 21·12 PM – 1 PM·Devlin Hall, Boston College, 255 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 · Newton

Born in Spain, where ethnically Chinese residents comprise under 1% of the population, Quan Zhou Wu has become a prominent public figure in conversations concerning the local Chinese community as well as on more general questions of migration and identity. Zhou Wu rose to fame with the graphic novel Gazpazho Agridulce:…

Mon · Sep 21·4 PM – 4:45 PM·Newton Free Library, Children's Program Room

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.

Mon · Sep 21·7 PM – 8:15 PM·Newton Free Library

This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly and supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food, such as dishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics include cultural activities, sightseeing in America, small talk, American customs, and medical appointments. T…

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM · 11 AM·Newton Free Library, Children's Program Room

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.