ELL - Being a Parent in America

Tue · Sep 29·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Newton Free Library, Room B

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…

Tue · Oct 13·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Newton Free Library, Room B

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…

Tue · Oct 6·10 AM – 11:30 AM·3rd Floor Rear Arc · Newton

In this class we will read stories from the popular True Stories series. We will read aloud and talk about the stories, connecting them to our own lives and cultures. We will practice conversation and pronunciation while learning new vocabulary. This class is intended for high beginner to intermediate students; it is n…

Tue · Oct 6·10 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.

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…