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.
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Stop in to make shrink art, also known as Shrinky Dinks. It is a lot of fun! This event is for kids ages 6 & up. No registration required, drop-ins welcome.
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…
Boston College Men's Golf at UConn Invitational at GreatHorse
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…
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.
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.
Looking to level up your bookmark game? Spend a Saturday afternoon with us making a unique bookmark with beads and charms. Registration required. Grades 5-12.
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.
