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Newton Free Library presents: When Getting Along is Not Enough – Reconstructing Race in Our Lives and Relationships
Newton Free Library presents: When Getting Along is Not Enough – Reconstructing Race in Our Lives and Relationships
Join Maureen Walker, a licensed psychologist, speaker, educator, and writer who helps people bridge cultural differences such as race, religion, gender and other social status markers for this important education session. Ms. Walker will speak about her new book, When Getting Along is Not Enough: Reconstructing Race in Our Lives and Relationships. Please register here. Please note, registration closes…
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Newton Free Library presents: How The Mothers Of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X & James Baldwin Shaped A Nation
Newton Free Library presents: How The Mothers Of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X & James Baldwin Shaped A Nation
This program is presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Join Anna Malaika Tubbs for a presentation based on her acclaimed new book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation. Enjoy a fascinating exploration into the lives of three women ignored by history after…
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Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Connecting with Nature the Norwegian Way
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Connecting with Nature the Norwegian Way
Join author Oliver Luke Delorie to discuss his book, Fruiluftsliv: Connect with Nature the Norwegian Way. Translated from Norwegian as “free life air,” friluftsliv highlights the basic need for humans to get outside and connect with the natural world. It’s not about conquering nature, as in climbing the highest mountain, or about camping and other activities:…
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Newton Free Library presents: How to Use Critical Thinking Skills
Newton Free Library presents: How to Use Critical Thinking Skills
What does it mean to be a critical thinker? Can critical thinking help us better understand the news and make better decisions, including how to navigate a global pandemic? Join Jonathan Haber, educational researcher, consultant and author of, Critical Thinking Essentials, to learn, among other things: How the concept of critical thinking originated What critical thinking…