Newton Free Library
Newton Free Library presents: Beginner Drawing Studio – Eyes, Noses, & Mouth
ZoomJoin the Newton Free Library for a Zoom drawing class. Explore the main features of the face. We'll cover tips and techniques to make your portraits pop; how to make eyes shine, noses pop, and lips smile. All you need is paper, a pencil, and a mirror. On the day of the event you will…
Newton Free Library online: Jazz and Blues with Paul Speidel
Join jazz/blues guitarist Paul Speidel as he brings his interpretations of the traditional styles to the virtual stage. Jazz and blues are simultaneously old and new styles of music. Every time a new generation discovers the language, styles, musical forms and rhythms of old, they add their voice to the chorus of those that preceded…
Newton Free Library: Poetry Series and Open Mic
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin Newton Free Library for readings by Frances Donovan, Wyn Cooper and Rosie Rosenzweig. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person (limited slots are available). Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu. Please register. The Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.
Newton Free Library presents: My Captain America – A Granddaughter’s Memoir of a Legendary Comic Book Artist
ONLINE United KingdomOn Monday, September 14th, join Megan Margulies, author of the coming-of-age memoir, My Captain America: A Granddaughter's Memoir of a Legendary Comic Book Artist, for an engaging conversation facilitated by national bestselling author, Tova Mirvis. Marguiles' new coming of age memoir paints an intimate portrait of the relationship she had with her beloved grandfather Joe Simon, cartoonist and co-creator…
Newton Free Library presents: Don’t Take the Bait – Helping You Identify Misinformation
ONLINE United KingdomJoin the Newton Free Library for this online discussion on Tuesday, September 22nd. Misinformation is everywhere these days. In this class we will offer strategies to help you sift through what is exaggerated, misleading or completely false to find more accurate online information and become better digital consumers. Click here to register.
Newton Free Library: Virtual Spring Fling (in the Fall)
ONLINE United KingdomPlease join Newton Free Library for a virtual Spring Fling (in the Fall) on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. This year money raised from the Spring Fling will be used to expand and refresh the library's beloved Children's Room. The library fully expects the Annual Gala to sell out. Individual sponsorships are available…
Newton Free Library presents: ELL Twentieth Century Women – Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers
ONLINE United KingdomELL Twentieth Century Women: Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers is a free conversation group on Zoom for high intermediate to advanced adult English learners. In this class, we will examine and discuss the lives of 20th (and 21st) century women who challenged societal barriers in their pursuit of careers in fields as varied as athletics, business, government…
Newton Free Library presents: ELL Twentieth Century Women – Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers
ONLINE United KingdomELL Twentieth Century Women: Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers is a free conversation group on Zoom for high intermediate to advanced adult English learners. In this class, we will examine and discuss the lives of 20th (and 21st) century women who challenged societal barriers in their pursuit of careers in fields as varied as athletics, business, government…
Newton Free Library presents: Decoding the News
ZoomLearn the tools and tactics to stay informed about political, election and pandemic details. Join David Wallace, former business and tech reporter for The New York Times and Reuters, and journalism adjunct lecturer at Boston University. He'll cover six ways to get the facts you need, without bias or hype, when it matters most! Click here to sign…
Newton Free Library online: Draw Your Own Comics!
ONLINE United KingdomCome have fun while drawing your own comics! In this workshop, students will play silly drawing games, generate ideas for their own characters, and start to write their own comic book stories. All levels of experience welcome! Workshop is run by Cathy G. Johnson, Providence-based writer and author of the graphic novel THE BREAKAWAYS! Learn more at www.ComicArtEd.com! For tweens…