Newton Free Library presents: Blues and the Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Robin O’Herin will perform Blues and the Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Robin specializes in historically rich, often interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music, for schools, libraries and small listening rooms. Her concerts are warm, affirming experiences she shares with the audience. Robin has appeared with Paul Geremia, Andy Cohen and Roy Bookbinder…

Newton Free Library presents: Jellyfish: How to Pastel Paint with Greg Maichack

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Join Gregory Maichack, award-winning artist, and two times Mass. Cultural Council Gold Star Award Program nominee, for a hands-on zoom session. Materials will be provided for this fun, two-hour “Take and Make” workshop. Greg will guide everyone in producing their very own original pastel of a stunning jellyfish as he teaches us how to create the special…

Newton Free Library presents: Racism Not Race with Joseph L. Graves and Alan H. Goodman

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan H. Goodman will discuss their book Racism, Not Race: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. The science on race is clear. Common categories like “Black,” “White,” and “Asian” do not represent genetic differences among groups. But if race is a pernicious fiction according to natural science, it is all too…

Newton Free Library presents: The Navigation Case

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Join author John Happ as he recounts the discovery of an aged and glossy leather briefcase in his family house. Learn how the contents of that case revealed the true-life saga of his father’s participation in fascinating but deadly cadet training and violent air missions in New Guinea! Happ’s book, The Navigation Case, reveals the drama…

Newton Free Library presents: Prince of Pirates & the Witch of Wellfleet

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Join storyteller Rona Leventhal for an enthralling, pre-recorded rendition of her one-woman show, The Prince of Pirates and the Witch of Wellfleet. Rona will present her version of a classic Cape Cod tale that is a mixture of history and legend, set in the early 1700’s. Playing fifteen characters, Rona offers an engaging, powerful look…

Outdoor Lawn Games at the Newton Free Library

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Put on your game face  for an afternoon of lawn games!  We have cornhole, giant jenga, throw throw burrito, and croquet. Meet us in the Teen Area to venture outside. For rising 6th to 12th graders.

Newton Free Library’s End of Summer Celebration – Minute to Win It!

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Celebrate the end of our Tails & Tails summer with space themed Minute To Win It games and ice cream! The idea is to complete challenges in under a minute using simple, everyday items. Meet us in the Teen Area to head outside for fun and ice cream! For tweens and teens entering grades 6-12.

Newton Free Library presents: Poetry by the Pooh Statues

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Do you love poetry and want to write some with other children?  Meet us by the Pooh Statues behind the library to participate in this fun budding writer's workshop!  We will have paper and pencils.  Just bring yourselves and your creativity.  For ages 6-9 and their caregivers. If the ground is wet or in case…