Newton Free Library
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Wednesday May 29 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Talking About Our Lives
We will talk about our interests and recent events in our lives. We will also practice asking questions and role-play specific situations. The teacher will explain words, phrases, and grammar that are part of the conversation. This class is intended for high beginner to......More
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Wednesday May 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Movers and Shakers
Let's stretch! Let's move! Let's sing and dance! In this movement program we will have lots of fun with upbeat rhymes and songs. Recommended for ages 2-4.
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Wednesday May 29 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
ELL - Morning Chat
Morning Chat is a conversation group for intermediate and advanced English learners. We discuss practical and local topics, as well as topics suggested by our learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can; however, the more you attend, the more you will lear......More
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Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ilana Zaks in Concert (In person)
Join Ilana Zaks for a solo violin performance of works by Bach, Paganini, Paul McCartney-Graunstein, and more! Jewish-American violinist Ilana Zaks has been described as, “fearless, refreshing and commanding.” She has performed as a soloist with the Boston Civic Symphon......More
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Wednesday May 29 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Let's Talk About Gardening
We will discuss gardening in New England. Depending on students' interests, topics might include local plants, climate-related challenges, seasonal changes, gardening resources, and public gardens nearby. There will be reading and conversation to help students learn voc......More
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Wednesday May 29 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Theater Games
Join us for drama inspired activities designed to cultivate creativity and self expression. This program is designed for kids who love theater and imaginative games and involves high levels of participation. Registration (required) is available for ages 8-11 and will op......More
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Wednesday May 29 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Everyday English Conversations
The best way to become comfortable with English is to speak it in everyday life. In this class we will practice conversations in common situations, with a different topic every week. Past topics have included talking to a doctor, making “small talk," and telling persona......More
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Thursday May 30 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Register (required) here or call 617-565-5591. Please register here for virtual meetings. SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advi......More
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Thursday May 30 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Basic English Grammar
This is a grammar class for beginners. We will study several verb tenses (simple present, present progressive, etc.), modals ("can," "should," etc.), and nouns. We will also do a variety of speaking activities in groups and pairs.The class meets in person (on the first ......More
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Thursday May 30 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
ELL - Expressions for Everyday Life
We will learn how to use many common English expressions, and we will practice speaking together and in small groups. This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can!This class meets on Zoom on Thursdays at 10:......More
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Thursday May 30 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Make Way for Storytime
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.
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Thursday May 30 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
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. It is open to parent......More
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Thursday May 30 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Make Way for Storytime
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.
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Thursday May 30 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Gabbing, Games, and Grammar
In this class we will practice speaking through conversation and games. We will also learn some grammar and common English expressions. This class is intended for intermediate English learners. Students must be able to attend all eight sessions.This class meets in perso......More
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Thursday May 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
ELL - Let's Talk on Zoom!
A conversation group for intermediate English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can!This class meets on Zoom on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., from April 11 until June 13, 2024.The teacher's name is Margaret. For the Zoom link or more information, please con......More
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Thursday May 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band in Concert
Join Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band for an evening of klezmer music and Yiddish song in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. Internationally-acclaimed Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band brings passion, virtuosity, and contagious energy to every performance. The Whee......More
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Thursday May 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hooked on Books Club (In Person)
Looking for a casual book club that reads a wide variety of books? You’ve come to the right place! Come join the Hooked on Books club on the last Thursday of each month for good conversation and discussion. Be sure to check our previous selections to see if this book cl......More
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Friday May 31 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Let's Talk About Food
Let's Talk About Food is a class for intermediate to advanced English learners. We explore food traditions from other cultures and discuss how food is much more than just a source of energy; it also gives us health, social connection, and pleasure. We also discuss facts......More
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Friday May 31 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Jammin With You
Come dance, sing and jam along with Jammin With You! With a modern and engaging approach to children's music entertainment, Jammin With You takes your family on magical musical adventures with plenty of laughter and smiles along the way. This class is best suited for ch......More
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Friday May 31 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - 20th and 21st Century Women
In this class we will discuss the lives of women in the arts, government, broadcast journalism, and social sciences. Together, we will identify their challenges and the traits or experiences that contributed to their success or personal growth. This class is intended fo......More
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Monday June 3 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Conversation and Reading
This class includes conversation and reading of news articles, short stories, and poetry. It is intended for intermediate English learners.The class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., from April 1 until June 3, 2024 (no class on......More
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Developing Your English Communication Skills
This class will focus on practicing and developing conversation skills for real-life situations in the United States. How do we communicate with others in schools, stores, libraries, banks, doctors' offices, or other settings? We will discuss American customs and practi......More
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Monday June 3 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Conversation for Beginners
This class will involve discussions on topics of interest. It may also include activities such as role-playing and group work. While the primary focus will be on developing speaking and listening skills, it will also provide a valuable opportunity for students to meet o......More
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Improving Writing Skills
This class is for high intermediate to advanced English learners who are interested in improving their writing skills. Students will be expected to complete weekly assignments. The teacher is a retired professor of journalism.This class meets in person (on the third flo......More
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
ELL - Fun with Vocabulary
We will learn vocabulary, idioms, and common expressions, and we will practice using English in real-life situations. This class is for intermediate learners.This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., from April 16 until Ju......More
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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
ELL - Conversation, Vocabulary, and Grammar
This is an opportunity to practice conversation and learn about English vocabulary and grammar. It is for intermediate to advanced English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can!This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
3/4 Grade Book Group
Starting February 6, join us for a book club for kids in grades 3-4 where we explore a new book each month. Read or listen to the book and bring your questions and ideas when we meet to talk about it! We meet once a month on the following dates: 2/6, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7 and 6......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
ELL - Let's Talk!
A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No registration is necessary. Come when you can!This class meets in person (on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., from April 2 until June 4, 2024 (no class on April 16 and April 23). The tea......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Talking About Our Lives
We will talk about our interests and recent events in our lives. We will also practice asking questions and role-play specific situations. The teacher will explain words, phrases, and grammar that are part of the conversation. This class is intended for high beginner to......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Matt Heaton Family Singalong
Matt Heaton brings an infectious energy to his sing alongs. Peppered with well known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike.Your Friends' membership made this program possible. Jo......More
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Wednesday June 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
ELL - Morning Chat
Morning Chat is a conversation group for intermediate and advanced English learners. We discuss practical and local topics, as well as topics suggested by our learners. No registration is necessary. Come when you can; however, the more you attend, the more you will lear......More
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Let's Talk About Gardening
We will discuss gardening in New England. Depending on students' interests, topics might include local plants, climate-related challenges, seasonal changes, gardening resources, and public gardens nearby. There will be reading and conversation to help students learn voc......More
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Wednesday June 5 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
Book Bunch
Do you have a young reader in first or second grade? Each month kids will be asked to read a book covering different genres and styles. At each meeting we will discuss the story and then complete activities that go along with the book.We meet once a month on the followi......More
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Wednesday June 5 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering
Play Magic: The Gathering on the first and third Wednesday of each month in our Teen Area. Sometimes we have a volunteer Dan, but other Wednesdays the meet up is self-lead. Otherwise, the space is open for teens to meetup and play. Please bring cards if you have them! W......More
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Wednesday June 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Everyday English Conversations
The best way to become comfortable with English is to speak it in everyday life. In this class we will practice conversations in common situations, with a different topic every week. Past topics have included talking to a doctor, making “small talk," and telling persona......More
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Thursday June 6 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Register (required) here or call 617-565-5591. Please register here for virtual meetings. SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advi......More
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Basic English Grammar
This is a grammar class for beginners. We will study several verb tenses (simple present, present progressive, etc.), modals ("can," "should," etc.), and nouns. We will also do a variety of speaking activities in groups and pairs.The class meets in person (on the first ......More
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
ELL - Expressions for Everyday Life
We will learn how to use many common English expressions, and we will practice speaking together and in small groups. This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can!This class meets on Zoom on Thursdays at 10:......More
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Thursday June 6 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
[CLASS FULL] ELL - Gabbing, Games, and Grammar
In this class we will practice speaking through conversation and games. We will also learn some grammar and common English expressions. This class is intended for intermediate English learners. Students must be able to attend all eight sessions.This class meets in perso......More
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Thursday June 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
ELL - Let's Talk on Zoom!
A conversation group for intermediate English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can!This class meets on Zoom on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., from April 11 until June 13, 2024.The teacher's name is Margaret. For the Zoom link or more information, please con......More
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Thursday June 6 7:15pm - 8:20pm EDT
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation (Virtual)
Experience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting. Discover secrets to increasing happiness in everyday life and learn ways to make it grow each day. No previous experience required. Sessions are led by mindfulness, yoga and meditat......More
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ELL - Let's Talk About the News
We will practice conversation and learn vocabulary by talking about the news and current events. This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners. No registration is required. Come when you can!This class meets on Zoom on Fridays at 2:00 p.m., from April 5 un......More