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Saturday May 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Roxbury Repertory Theater reads The Diary of Anne Frank
		Contact: Liz Rowland 617-796-1389 lrowland@minlib.net
		Join us for a 90-minute staged reading adapted from Wendy Kesselman's Tony Award nominated Broadway production of The Diary of Anne Frank. The reading will be given by members of the Roxbury Repertory Theatre under the direction of Marshall Hughes. Anne Frank's candid writings have had an impact on communities worldwide and remind us of the cruelty, devastation, and inhumanity of genocide. A question and answer period with the playwright, director, and cast will follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday May 19, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert-Edward Gazouleas, Classical
		BSO viloist Edward Gazouleas and pianist Pei-Shan Lee will perform a program of Bach, a beautiful and powerful Sonata by the American composer George Rochberg and a Fantasia Sonata written in 1919 by German composer Paul Hindemith.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday May 20, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Anne's ESL Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	2 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with adult caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Anlee's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Spring Fling Recap
		The Spring Fling committee will meet to discuss what worked and did not work for the 4/6 event.

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Conversations about Health Care
		Conversations about Health Care: for you and your family is for adult ESL learners with a basic knowledge of reading, writing and understanding English. Learn how to find the right doctor and call for an appointment. Learn about the forms you might find at the doctor's office and how to fill them out. Discuss talking to the doctor and learn about the different exams that might be performed. 6 Monday afternoon sessions begin April 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Lego Club
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Use your imagination to create marvelous constructions with Legos! Ages 6-10. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket one half hour prior to entering the program room.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A

Tuesday May 21, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	ESL-Speak English with Confidence
		Speak English with Confidence: Improve your English Speaking and Listening Skills is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Develop effective techniques for speaking and listening in English. Learn how to apply these skills to your work and social life. 8 Tuesday morning sessions. Class begins on April 9, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Developing Your Self Marketing Pitch
		A program titled Developing Your Self-marketing Pitch will be given by Joyce Koczan from Massachusetts Employment Training and Resources, the program cosponsor. Ms. Koczan is is a Certified Professional & Executive Resume Writer/Career Advisor. Participants will examine a few personal success stories which illustrate their strengths, skills and attributes, then construct a self-marketing pitch to showcase their uniqueness. Participants will practice their pitch and receive constructive feedback. Registration is required, space is limited. Please call the Framingham ETR Career Center at 508 766-5700 to secure a seat.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Walker Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Walkers only. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	ESL-Short Stories: A Reading and Discussion Group
		Short Stories is a free reading and discussion group for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Read and discuss short stories by leading authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Also, learn about the authors' biographies. 17 Tuesday morning sessions. The class begins on January 29, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	2 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with adult caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL Conversation Group
		A beginning conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	3-5 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and movement. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-Preparing for U.S. Citizenship
		Preparing for U.S. Citizenship is a free class for adult ESL learners who have basic skills in reading, writing and understanding spoken English. The class will cover basic U.S. history and government. Students will practice answering interview questions. 9 Tuesday evening sessions. The class begins on April 23, 2013. Limited to 15 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Film preview-No Equal: The Trials of America's Female Soldier
		Join Rusty Thompson for a mini-preview screening of her new documentary, No Equal, followed by a moderated panel discussion. Covering a time-span from WWII to the present, the film explores the various roles of women in the military, examining how their responsibilities have evolved and changed over time. Panelists include Rusty Thompson, Producer/Director; Cathal Nolan, Professor of History, Boston University; Lisa Cordeira, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marines; Andrea Gayle-Bennett, COL National Guard and Cathy Corkery, LTC National Guard (Retired).
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday May 22, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Living in America
		Living in America: A Discussion Group is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Discuss what you've learned about living in the U.S. Help each other by asking and answering questions. 8 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins on April 5, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	2 - 3 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL-Money Smart
		Money Smart is a free discussion group about managing your money for beginning to intermediate adult ESL learners. Learn about banking, budgeting, credit and loans in the U.S. 20 Wednesday afternoon sessions. The class begins on February 6, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Dorit's ESL Class
		An ongoing ESL class for adult ESL learners. The class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Crafternoons
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Help prep for Summer Reading! We'll be making a crazy-huge poster. Much painting, collaging, etc. will be had! This week we'll be in Druker Auditorium. Open to grades 6-12.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	iPad Fundamentals
		iPad Fundamentals is designed for beginning & intermediate users who want to expand their knowledge of their device. Learn how to effectively use the basic functions & applications the iPad offers. Attendees must bring their own iPad. Registration Required Please sign up by calling 617-196-1380 http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
		Location: ITTC

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Thursday May 23, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Let's Talk About the News!
		Let's Talk About the News! is a free current events discussion group for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Different opinions will be encouraged. Participants will bring articles for class discussion. 17 Thursday morning sessions. The class begins on January 31, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	9:30 AM - 1:00 PM	MICROSOFT POWERPOINT LEVEL 1
		MS POWERPOINT LEVEL 1— An overview of the fundamentals required for creating and modifying basic slide presentations. Participants will learn how to navigate through a basic presentation and also create, edit, format, view, print and review slide presentations. In addition, participants will also learn to insert tables, and create, edit, and modify charts. To register please call: 508-766-5700* *attendees will be asked to sign up with the Employment and Training Resources to receive the training http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
		Location: ITTC

	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	2 - 3 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Walker Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Walkers only. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	ESL-Short Novels in English
		Short Novels in English is a free class for intermediate adult ESL learners. You will read and discuss short novels in English. Students should have some experience reading short stories, novels or plays in English. 8 Thursday morning classes. The class begins on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Judy's ESL Conversation Group
		A low intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	3-5 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and movement. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program-Dead Sea Scrolls
		Marc Zvi Brettler, Dora Golding Professor of Biblical Studies in the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University, will give a lecture in parallel with the Museum of Science (MOS) Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, which is presented in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority from the collections of the Israeli National Treasures. The exhibit will be on view at the museum from May 19-October 14, 2013. The program will explore the historical significance of the scrolls and will serve as an introduction to the MOS exhibit. Brandeis University is the educational partner with the MOS for the exhibit.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday May 24, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Prewalker Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Prewalkers only. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's 1/2 hour desk prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Famous American Writers
		Famous American Writers: Reading and Conversation is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Read and talk about the works of well-known American writers both classic and modern. The best writings appeal to people of all cultures and times, and they are a good way to improve speaking, vocabulary, and appreciation of American culture. Students will choose the writings based on their interests. 8 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins on April 5, 2013. Limited to 10 students. This class is closed. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Saturday May 25, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Singing Group
		Contact: Miriam Simen 617-244-6705
		The group is for singers of all levels who enjoy singing classical and popular music. Info contact: Miriam Simen at 617-244-6705.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday May 26, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed Memorial Day
Monday May 27, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Memorial Day
Tuesday May 28, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	ESL-Speak English with Confidence
		Speak English with Confidence: Improve your English Speaking and Listening Skills is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Develop effective techniques for speaking and listening in English. Learn how to apply these skills to your work and social life. 8 Tuesday morning sessions. Class begins on April 9, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Walker Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Walkers only. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	2 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with adult caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room


	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL Conversation Group
		A beginning conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	3-5 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and movement. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-Preparing for U.S. Citizenship
		Preparing for U.S. Citizenship is a free class for adult ESL learners who have basic skills in reading, writing and understanding spoken English. The class will cover basic U.S. history and government. Students will practice answering interview questions. 9 Tuesday evening sessions. The class begins on April 23, 2013. Limited to 15 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Grade 3/4 Book Discussion
		Monthly book discussion group for parents/children.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Learn how Newton’s youth are creating awareness and actively addressing environmental issues. Projects by students from Franklin Elementary School, Newton North and South High Schools, Green Decade/Newton’s Students for a Greener World and Solomon Schechter Day School’s after school program will be featured. The event is part of the Greening Our Community Series and is cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton (GD/N). The 2013 Annual Environmental Leadership Awards will also be presented.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday May 29, 2013			Go To Top
	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	2 - 3 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL-Money Smart
		Money Smart is a free discussion group about managing your money for beginning to intermediate adult ESL learners. Learn about banking, budgeting, credit and loans in the U.S. 20 Wednesday afternoon sessions. The class begins on February 6, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Dorit's ESL Class
		An ongoing ESL class for adult ESL learners. The class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	CANCELLED Blood Drive CANCELLED
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	INTRODUCTION TO TWITTER
		An overview of the fundamentals of Twitter. So you’ve signed up for Twitter, but now what? How to Tweet best? Registration Required Please sign up by calling 617-196-1380 http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
Thursday May 30, 2013			Go To Top
	9:45 AM - 10:15 AM	2 - 3 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Walker Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Walkers only. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room


	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Judy's ESL Conversation Group
		A low intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	3-5 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and movement. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program-North Korea Beyond the Headlines
		Newton resident Dick Simon will give an insightful, illustrated lecture based in his recent trip to North Korea with a delegation of business leaders from nine countries. Recounting how the group’s experiences were nothing like what they expected, Mr. Simon’s aim in giving the program is to broaden attendees’ perspectives of how they think about that enigmatic part of the world.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday May 31, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Living in America
		Living in America: A Discussion Group is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Discuss what you've learned about living in the U.S. Help each other by asking and answering questions. 8 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins on April 5, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Prewalker Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Prewalkers only. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's 1/2 hour desk prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room
Saturday June 1, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Beautiful Creatures Movie Screening
		Contact: Liz Rowland 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		When newcomer Lena arrives in the small town of Gatlin she quickly captures the attention of Ethan, who only wants to escape what he views as a boring and dead end town. He quickly gets more than he bargained for. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. Based on the popular teen series by Kami Garcia & Margie Stohl. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 124 minutes. The screening is open to ages 13 and up.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday June 2, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert Joe Reid Trio
		Join Joe Reid, piano, Peter Tillotson, bass and Sergei Ioannisyan, drums, for a tour of music from the jazz repertoire as seen through the lens of the seasons. Pianist Joe Reid performs with a wide range of jazz and classical musicians, and has worked with a broad spectrum of theatre groups, jazz and chamber ensembles and dance troupes. First-call bassist Peter Tillotson has performed with members of the Boston Symphony and entertainers Steve Allen, Maureen McGovern and Suzanne Summers. Drummer Sergei Ioannisyan has performed and recorded with Grammy Award winner Dave Samuels and many other celebrated musicians.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday June 3, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Maria's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Maria Gianferrari 781-891-0153.
		Location: Room A


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program History of Local Synagogues
		Join Ellen Smith of Brandeis University for an evening of learning, looking and conversation as she takes us on virtual tour of Boston’s synagogues! The program will highlight the ways in which synagogue architecture speaks to a community's history, sense of self and how it hopes to portray itself to the larger community.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Tuesday June 4, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	iToddlers
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Watch and listen to a story, sing a song, play an instrument. Join our new one and two year old drop-in storytime, iToddlers. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk one half hour before storytime. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL Conversation Group
		A beginning conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-Preparing for U.S. Citizenship
		Preparing for U.S. Citizenship is a free class for adult ESL learners who have basic skills in reading, writing and understanding spoken English. The class will cover basic U.S. history and government. Students will practice answering interview questions. 9 Tuesday evening sessions. The class begins on April 23, 2013. Limited to 15 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Grade 7/8 Book Discussion
		Contact: Jane Malmberg 617-796-1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Monthly book discussion group for parents/children.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Author Talk Dan Shaughnessy
		Award-winning Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy will discuss his latest book Francona: the Red Sox Years. The book documents and celebrates the unforgettable, endlessly entertaining and instructive time in baseball history when, from 2004-2011, Terry Francona managed the Boston Red Sox. The talk will be followed by a book signing with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 5, 2013			Go To Top
	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL-Money Smart
		Money Smart is a free discussion group about managing your money for beginning to intermediate adult ESL learners. Learn about banking, budgeting, credit and loans in the U.S. 20 Wednesday afternoon sessions. The class begins on February 6, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Dorit's ESL Class
		An ongoing ESL class for adult ESL learners. The class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	INTRO TO COMPUTER & INTERNET
		Do you want to operate a computer and navigate around the internet better? Then this is the class for you! We’ll teach you the basic tools need to master the online environment. http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
		Location: ITTC

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Crafternoons
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Get creative! We'll be hanging out in the second floor Teen Area working on crafts. This week we'll be making mobiles! Open to grades 6-12.
		Location: Teen Area

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Book Bunch
		Contact: Sandy Leifeld 1370 sleifeld@minlib.net
		Join our new book club for Beginning Readers (Grades 1-2) and their gorwnup! Read the selected book in advance, and then join us for fun, book related activities and discussion. Wednesdays, April 10, May 8 and June 5 at 6:30 pm. Registration starts Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Please call the Children's Department, 617-796-1370, for more information.
		Location: Story Room


	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		The group will discuss The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Thursday June 6, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Judy's ESL Conversation Group
		A low intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Warm Bodies Movie Screening
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1380 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world. The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 98 mins. Open to ages 13 and up.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday June 7, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Living in America
		Living in America: A Discussion Group is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners. Discuss what you've learned about living in the U.S. Help each other by asking and answering questions. 8 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins on April 5, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room
Saturday June 8, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	2 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with adult caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Teens Korean Music Performance
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1380 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Come for an afternoon of music and poetry provided by the students of the Korean Cultural Volunteer Outreach program. Having prepared this exhibit for a year, the concert will contain a wide variety of cultural aspects including children songs performed by the teens, as well as a presentation of their poetry collection which they translated and illustrated. A mini-presentation prior to each song on the background and cultural importance will be included. The Korean Cultural Volunteer Outreach program is a group of teens from ages fifteen to nineteen years-old working to spread Korean culture. They have donated Korean books to local libraries, including the Newton Free Library, and have published their first book last year entitled, When the Tiger Used to Smoke. This year, they are in the process of publishing their second book on Korean heroines during WW I and II. It will be an experience you won't want to miss!
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday June 9, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert Nick Dinnerstein on Cello
		Join Nick Dinnerstein, cello, and Paul Jacobs, piano, for a concert that will feature major sonatas by Brahms and contemporary American composer Rouse, as well as shorter pieces by Brahms and Paganini. Boston-based cellist Nick Dinnerstein has performed solo and in chamber music ensembles at venues around the country. Pianist Paul Jacobs' repertoire covers the standard classics, 20^th century, new works and contemporary improvisation, as well as four-hand piano.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday June 10, 2013			Go To Top
	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-June Potluck Supper
		A potluck supper for tutors, learners, and their families. By invitation only. For more information, contact Susan Bécam at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. This month they will discuss The Abduction by Tessa Hadley from The New Yorker, July 9 and 16, 2012 and Transatlantic by Colum McCann from The New Yorker, April 16, 2012. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A

Tuesday June 11, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Family Singalong
		Contact: Children's Room (617) 796-1370
		Join the children's librarians for some fun songs and movement!
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL Conversation Group
		A beginning conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-Preparing for U.S. Citizenship
		Preparing for U.S. Citizenship is a free class for adult ESL learners who have basic skills in reading, writing and understanding spoken English. The class will cover basic U.S. history and government. Students will practice answering interview questions. 9 Tuesday evening sessions. The class begins on April 23, 2013. Limited to 15 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Grade 5/6 Book Discussion
		Contact: Jane Malmberg 617-796-1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Monthly book discussion group for parent/schildren.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program-Brooks Mathewson-Ecology
		Join Newton’s resident ecologist Brooks Mathewson for a talk that will focus on the biology of red-backed salamanders, provide an overview of his research, and present his photography of the great diversity of birds, snakes, amphibians and invertebrates living on the forest floor. The talk is titled Eastern Red-backed Salamanders Wolves of the Forest Floor and is cosponsored by The Newton Conservators. To see more of Brooks' stunning photographs visit here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). This month they will discuss The Bear (a novella) by Faulkner. Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 12, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL-Money Smart
		Money Smart is a free discussion group about managing your money for beginning to intermediate adult ESL learners. Learn about banking, budgeting, credit and loans in the U.S. 20 Wednesday afternoon sessions. The class begins on February 6, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Dorit's ESL Class
		An ongoing ESL class for adult ESL learners. The class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	YOUR iPAD & YOU: iPAD FUNDAMENTALS
		iPad Fundamentals is designed for beginning & intermediate users who want to expand their knowledge of their device. Learn how to effectively use the basic functions & applications the iPad offers. Attendees must bring their own iPad. http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
		Location: ITTC

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	YOUR iPAD & YOU: iPAD FUNDAMENTALS
		iPad Fundamentals is designed for beginning & intermediate users who want to expand their knowledge of their device. Learn how to effectively use the basic functions & applications the iPad offers. Attendees must bring their own iPad. http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
		Location: ITTC


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Friends Annual Meeting
		Contact: friends@newtonfreelibrary.net
		The Friends of the Newton Free Library will hold their annual meeting. The public is welcome.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Thursday June 13, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Playgroup
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Judy's ESL Conversation Group
		A low intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	2:00 PM	Gmail Training 1
		Gmail Training 1 for staff
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Gmail Training 2
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Crafty Kids
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Do you like to do arts and crafts? Come join the Crafty Kids Club and see what you can create. Ages 6-8. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children’s desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the program room
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program Rare and Antique Books with Kenneth Gloss
		Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop and occasional guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, will show several examples of notable books, magazines and ephemera from the shop’s private collection including a 1912 World Series scorecard, examples of old LIFE magazines and a sales brochure for the Titanic. Following a Q and A session, Mr. Gloss will give free verbal appraisals of all books that attendees have brought with them. Visit Brattle Book Shop here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday June 14, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room
Saturday June 15, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room


	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room
Sunday June 16, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Gail Finnie Rundlett Performs Folk Music
		Join folksinger Gail Finnie Rundlett, guitar and Appalachian dulcimer, Kenny Selcer, guitar/vocals and Julian Rundlett, piano, acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies for a lively afternoon concert of folk music. The repertoire will be drawn from both traditional and contemporary sources. Gail Finnie Rundlett has shared the stage with such luminaries as Tom Rush, Garnet Rogers, Odetta and Pete Seeger. Her most recent recording is titled Heart of a Believer. Kenny Selcer has performed throughout New England as a solo singer/songwriter and band leader. His latest CD is titled Don't Forget About Me. As a singer/songwriter Julian Rundlett performs a stylish mix of jazz, rock, pop, R&B, funk and gospel.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday June 17, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Lego Club
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Use your imagination to create marvelous constructions with Legos! Ages 6-10. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket one half hour prior to entering the program room.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday June 18, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Program, Developing Your Résumé
		Kathy Smith of Massachusetts Employment & Training and Resources (ETR) will show participants how to develop a résumé that best markets their skills, accomplishments and positive attributes, as well as how to write powerful objective, summary and achievement statements. Registration is required, space is limited. Please call the Framingham ETR Career Center at 508-766-5700 to secure a seat.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Alexandra's ESL Conversation Group
		A beginning conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-Preparing for U.S. Citizenship
		Preparing for U.S. Citizenship is a free class for adult ESL learners who have basic skills in reading, writing and understanding spoken English. The class will cover basic U.S. history and government. Students will practice answering interview questions. 9 Tuesday evening sessions. The class begins on April 23, 2013. Limited to 15 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Grade 3/4 Book Discussion
		Monthly book discussion group for parents/children.
		Location: Story Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, Invasive Plant Species
		Ecologist Eric Olson will give a talk about the ecology of plant invasions and their consequences on natural ecosystems. Participants will learn about best practices for eradicating six of the most damaging species. The event is part of the Greening Our Community Series and is cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton (GD/N).
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday June 19, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Children's Dance and Movement Class
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		The Joanne Langione Dance Center presents a music and movement class for toddlers and preschoolers.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	ESL-Money Smart
		Money Smart is a free discussion group about managing your money for beginning to intermediate adult ESL learners. Learn about banking, budgeting, credit and loans in the U.S. 20 Wednesday afternoon sessions. The class begins on February 6, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has ended.


	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Dorit's ESL Class
		An ongoing ESL class for adult ESL learners. The class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	YOUR iPAD & YOU: iPAD FUNDAMENTALS
		iPad Fundamentals is designed for beginning & intermediate users who want to expand their knowledge of their device. Learn how to effectively use the basic functions & applications the iPad offers. Attendees must bring their own iPad. http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Crafternoons
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Get creative! We'll be hanging out in the second floor Teen Area working on crafts. This week we'll be making mobiles! Open to grades 6-12.
		Location: Teen Area

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Therapy Dog Reading Program
		Contact: Jane Malmberg 617-796-1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		The Children's Room is sponsoring a one day therapy dog reading program. Bruno, the therapy dog will be visiting the library with his handler to listen to children read. You can come with your favorite book or choose a book from the Children's Room. Bruno and his handler are graduates of the graduate of the Pets & People Foundation’s therapy dog program. For more information This is a wonderful opportunity for struggling and/or reluctant readers to rehearse their reading skills with a non-judgmental listener. Bruno will be at the library from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 19. Reading appointments are for fifteen minutes. Online registration for children in grades K-5 begins on Wednesday, June 12th. Space is limited.
		Location: Story Room
		The registration period has not begun.
Thursday June 20, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Judy's ESL Conversation Group
		A low intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	3-5 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Special Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime featuring stories, songs and movement. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, Birds of Prey by Night and Day
		Join naturalist Maya Ruettger-Cruciana for a first-hand look at Bubba, the great horned owl and Valkyrie, the peregrine falcon at this fascinating talk that is appropriate for adults. Once you’ve met both of these charismatic live birds of prey you will understand why they are considered models of perfection in design. The program is cosponsored by Lasell Village.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday June 21, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room
Saturday June 22, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	2 Year Old Drop-in Story Time
		Contact: Jane Malmberg x1370 jmalmberg@minlib.net
		Stories, songs and fingerplays. For children with adult caregiver. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room


	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Movie Screening
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Showing of the movie Rise of the Guardians. RatedPG.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday June 23, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Program-New England Opera Club
		Erika Reitshamer will facilitate a program that focuses on the many loves of Wagner, most notably his restless hunt for the “ideal woman.” His compositions contain some of the most powerful portrayals of emotions in all opera, particularly love. His work forever changed the history of music. Contact NEOC.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday June 24, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program Cartooning with Dan Wasserman
		Known for cartoons that tackle complex issues such as economic inequality, corporate malfeasance and the government's abuse of power, Wasserman packs his laughs with progressive, left-leaning politics to deliver cartoons that are entertaining and thoughtful, playful, fun and visually arresting. He will discuss the motivations, mentors, muses and miscalculations of his legendary career at The Boston Globe and in syndication around the country and the world. The program is cosponsored by North Hill.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Tuesday June 25, 2013			Go To Top
	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Alexandra's ESL Conversation Group
		A beginning conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 26, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Dorit's ESL Class
		An ongoing ESL class for adult ESL learners. The class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	INTRO TO LINKEDIN
		LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with millions of members and growing rapidly. Come to a class at the Newton Free Library on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 pm to learn what LinkedIn is and how to use it personally and professionally. http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 1:00 PM	MICROSOFT EXCEL LEVEL 1
		MS EXCEL LEVEL 1— An overview of spreadsheet program features including entering and editing data, formatting data, saving and printing workbooks, entering formulas and functions, inserting/deleting columns and rows. To register please call: 508-766-5700* *attendees will be asked to sign up with the Employment & Training ources to receive the training http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/computers
		Location: ITTC

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Kids Summer Reading Registration Open House
		Come to the library to register for our 2013 Summer Reading Program, “Dig Into Reading@ the Newton Free Library.” Pick up program materials, make a craft and have a snack. All ages. Druker Auditorium.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Judy's ESL Conversation Group
		A low intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Kickoff
		Celebrate the beginning of summer with free ice cream! We’ll be eating ice cream, donated by J.P. Licks, and handing out information on how you can be involved in the Teen Summer Reading program. Find out about how to log your reading online and ways you can win prizes throughout the summer just for reading! This year’s theme is, “Beneath the Surface.” Come early before it melts!
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Author Talk Desert Roots: Journey of an Iranian Immigrant Family
		In an age of global migration Desert Roots offers an intimate view of one family’s immigration story and reminds us how potent the call of the homeland is to those who leave theirs behind. Join author and native of Iran Mitra K. Shavarini for an intimate discussion on the tapestry of personal, familial and political history, woven into the vivid background of her family’s immigrant experience. The talk will be followed by a book signing with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday June 28, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	“The Bookworm Bop” Show Of Funny Tales & Tunes Program With Storyteller Mary Jo Maichack
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Minstrel Storyteller Mary Jo Maichack visit the library with a funny, interactive program of tales and tunes recommended for ages 4 to adults. “The Bookworm Bop” is a variety show with audience participation. Listeners will also be treated to the story, “The Stonecutter,” help act out the Russian tale, “The Enormous Turnip,” and in costume, a hilarious new tale about a kid who won’t take a bath. Sing along and laugh to celebrate the “Dig Into Reading” theme for summer reading. Mary Jo Maichack has been a professional performer for 23 years. She sings, play guitar and is very warm and fun. She has won two national awards for storytelling and is a highly trained singer.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Alphabet Soup Lapsit
		Contact: Children's Room x1370
		Songs, stories and movement for children under 2 with their caregivers. Alphabet Soup (Prewalkers and Walkers together). Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk 1/2 hour prior to entering the story time room. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Story Room
Saturday June 29, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Singing Group
		Contact: Miriam Simen 617-244-6705
		The group is for singers of all levels who enjoy singing classical and popular music. Info contact: Miriam Simen at 617-244-6705.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday June 30, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert NE Spiritural Ensemble
		Join the New England Spiritual Ensemble as they commemorate the 150^th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation in a special concert. The Ensemble’s repertoire is based on the spirituals or, “songs that soothe the soul,” a uniquely American musical tradition, born of suffering yet infused with unshakable hope. The members of the group are Christina DeVaughn and Joei Marshall Perry, soprano, Allyssa Jones, mezzo-soprano, Myran Parker-Brass and Cynthia Harmon, alto, Orlando Lightfoot and Davron S. Monroe, tenor, David C. Howse, baritone, and Daniel Perry and Milton Wright, bass. All are conservatory trained professional musicians.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday July 1, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Understanding Idioms
		Understanding Idioms: Learn to Speak English Like an American is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Have fun learning common American expressions that sound as though they mean one thing but really mean something different. 6 Monday morning sessions. Class begins on July 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has not begun.

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Art Reception Dena Bach
		The public is welcome to attend the opening reception for this art show. Refreshments will be served
		Location: Gallery


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Thursday July 4, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Independence Day observed
		Contact: Ellen
Friday July 5, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday July 7, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday July 8, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Understanding Idioms
		Understanding Idioms: Learn to Speak English Like an American is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Have fun learning common American expressions that sound as though they mean one thing but really mean something different. 6 Monday morning sessions. Class begins on July 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net
		Location: Room A
Tuesday July 9, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	ESL Tutor Roundtable
		A forum for tutors currently in the program to share ideas and concerns. By invitation only. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Family Singalong
		Contact: Children's Room (617) 796-1370
		Join the children's librarians for some fun songs and movement!
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen Think Tank
		The Newton Teen Think Tank is a group made up of teens interested in contributing ideas and having a voice about teen library programs, services, collection, and more! Basically, it’s you telling us how best to serve you. This will be our first official meeting! We'll have snacks!
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Concert Outrageous Fortune
		Outrageous Fortune will perform innovative arrangements of early jazz, blues and jug band music. The band members are Chris Welles, guitar, Rod Thomas, harmonica and Dan Dick on jug, washboard, upright bass, banjo and flute.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday July 10, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Thursday July 11, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Introductory Workshop for ESL Tutors
		The Newton Free Library provides free tutoring services for adults of limited English proficiency. Volunteer tutors are needed for this rewarding work. Just an hour a week of your time can make a real difference. No experience or foreign language skill is necessary. Tutor training workshops are offered at the Library. Come to an informative Introductory Meeting and become an ESL Volunteer Tutor! For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has not begun.

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Art Reception Lou Pingitore
		The public is welcome to attend the opening reception for this art show. Refreshments will be served
		Location: Gallery
Friday July 12, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Sunday July 14, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday July 15, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Understanding Idioms
		Understanding Idioms: Learn to Speak English Like an American is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Have fun learning common American expressions that sound as though they mean one thing but really mean something different. 6 Monday morning sessions. Class begins on July 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday July 16, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room


	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	iToddlers
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Watch and listen to a story, sing a song, play an instrument. Join our new one and two year old drop-in storytime, iToddlers. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk one half hour before storytime. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Mother-Daughter Book Club
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1380 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Come hang out and discuss some books this summer! Check back soon - we'll be picking books to read very soon!
		Location: Teen Area
Wednesday July 17, 2013			Go To Top
	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Crafternoons
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1380 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		The Teen Summer Reading Program is Beneath the Surface. We'll be creating something related to the theme! Open to grades 6-12.
		Location: Teen Area

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program Watercolor Demonstration by Joseph Zbukvic
		World renowned watercolor artist Joseph Zbukvic will give a live watercolor demonstration. The program is cosponsored by the Newton Water Color Society and the Newton Art Association.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Thursday July 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Friday July 19, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Saturday July 20, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	A Promise to my Father: One Survivor's Journey Through the Holocaust
		Contact: Royce McGrath 617 796 1394 RoMcGrath@minlib.net
		Israel Arbeiter is a Holocaust survivor and Newton resident. This documentary film chronicles his incredible story of survival as a Jewish teenager in Nazi-occupied eastern Europe. Mr. Arbeiter returns to his old home in Poland from the United States 70 years later to help bring closure to his own personal Holocaust journey. Following the one hour film, Mr. Arbeiter will engage the audience in a question and answer session. A Promise to My Father documentary
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday July 21, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday

Monday July 22, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Understanding Idioms
		Understanding Idioms: Learn to Speak English Like an American is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Have fun learning common American expressions that sound as though they mean one thing but really mean something different. 6 Monday morning sessions. Class begins on July 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net
		Location: Room A
Tuesday July 23, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Family Singalong
		Contact: Children's Room (617) 796-1370
		Join the children's librarians for some fun songs and movement!
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday July 24, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Thursday July 25, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Concert Stormin' Norman
		Join pianist, singer, songwriter Stormin' Norman and world renound clarinetist Billy Novick for a performance of some of Stormin' Norman's beloved compositions such as Crash and Brun Boogie Woogie, Fool for Love and Love Everlasting.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday July 26, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Sunday July 28, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday July 29, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Understanding Idioms
		Understanding Idioms: Learn to Speak English Like an American is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Have fun learning common American expressions that sound as though they mean one thing but really mean something different. 6 Monday morning sessions. Class begins on July 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Movie Screening
		Contact: Royce McGrath 617-796-1394 romcgrath@minlib.net
		Join us for a movie. Watch for details on the title. Light refreshments will be served.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Tuesday July 30, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	iToddlers
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Watch and listen to a story, sing a song, play an instrument. Join our new one and two year old drop-in storytime, iToddlers. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk one half hour before storytime. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program Henry Beston's Cape Cod
		Join Beston Society co-founder and executive director Don Wilding, author of the book, "Henry Beston’s Cape Cod" for a fascinating program on Henry Beston. Wilding, a veteran newspaperman, is producing the Beston Society’s documentary film project, "Henry Beston’s Cape Cod: Inspiration for a National Seashore." The lecture will feature early pre-production footage from the film and archival photographs.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday July 31, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Crafternoons
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Teen Summer Reading Program, Beneath the Surface. We'll be creating something related to the theme! Open to grades 6-12.
		Location: Teen Area
Thursday August 1, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Friday August 2, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Sunday August 4, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday August 5, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Understanding Idioms
		Understanding Idioms: Learn to Speak English Like an American is a free class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. Have fun learning common American expressions that sound as though they mean one thing but really mean something different. 6 Monday morning sessions. Class begins on July 1, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net
		Location: Room A
Tuesday August 6, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Family Singalong
		Contact: Children's Room (617) 796-1370
		Join the children's librarians for some fun songs and movement!
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Concert Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band
		Internationally-recognized klezmer ensemble Ezekiel’s Wheels will bring their passion, virtuosity, and contagious energy to library patrons at an evening concert.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday August 7, 2013			Go To Top
	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Crafternoons
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		The Teen Summer Reading theme is 'Beneath the Surface.' We'll be making a craft on that theme! Open to grades 6-12.
		Location: Teen Area

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Movie Screening
		Contact: Royce McGrath 617-796-1394 romcgrath@minlib.net
		Join us for a movie. Watch for details on the title. Light refreshments will be served.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Thursday August 8, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Art Reception with Coco Berkman
		The public is welcome to attend the opening reception for this art show. Refreshments will be served
		Location: Gallery
Friday August 9, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Reading Children's Books
		Reading Children's Books: A Window on American Culture is a free class for intermediate to advanced adult ESL learners who love the beautiful pictures, stories and culture of children's books. Read classic American stories, such as Make Way for Ducklings and Curious George and popular books for teenagers that adults also enjoy. Students will be invited to share children's books from their cultures. 7 Friday afternoon classes. The class begins on Friday, June 21, 2013. Only open to students who have not taken the class before. Limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Sunday August 11, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday August 12, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Tuesday August 13, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	iToddlers
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Watch and listen to a story, sing a song, play an instrument. Join our new one and two year old drop-in storytime, iToddlers. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children's desk one half hour before storytime. For more information, please call the Children's room at 617-796-1370.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program In the Belly of the Blues
		Join Grammy-award winning songwriter Terry Abrahamson for a trip down Memory Lane. See his personal photos and hear his stories from the years he spent with the legends of Chicago Blues. Terry wrote songs with Muddy Waters, wrote and produced George Thorogood's first vinyl and created John Lee Hooker's Levi's radio ad. He hung out with BB King, the Rolling Stones, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Winter and so many other well-known Blues artists. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from the man who was in on the making of the Blues as we know it today. Copies of Terry’s book, In the Belly of the Blues will be available for sale.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday August 14, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Thursday August 15, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Friday August 16, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Saturday August 17, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Kids Summer Reading Ice Cream Party
		Contact: Jane Malmberg 617-796-1370
		Families who have participated in the Summer Reading Program are welcome to celebrate their reading with an ice cream treat. Outside on the children’s patio. (Rain location: Druker Auditorium).
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday August 18, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday August 19, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday August 20, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Author Talk, America's Obsessives
		Join Joshua Kendall for an engaging talk on his new book titled America's Obsessives. The talk will be followed by a book signing with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Mother-Daughter Book Club
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1380 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Come hang out and discuss some books this summer! Check back soon - we'll be picking books to read very soon!
		Location: Teen Area
Wednesday August 21, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Adult Movie Screening
		Contact: Royce McGrath 617-796-1394 romcgrath@minlib.net
		Join us for a movie. Watch for details on the title. Light refreshments will be served.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Thursday August 22, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate to advanced ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 7 Thursday afternoon sessions. Class begins Thursday, July 11, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Friday August 23, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday August 25, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday
Monday August 26, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Teen Summer Reading Wrap-up
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, American Chestnut Trees
		Curt Laffin, formerly of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and currentl of the American Chestnut Foundation, will discuss the history and current status of the American Chestnut. The American Chestnut Foundation is committed to breeding blight resistant trees.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

Wednesday August 28, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday August 30, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Monte's ESL Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Saturday August 31, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Labor Day Weekend

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	test holiday closed
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday September 1, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Labor Day Weekend
Monday September 2, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Labor Day Weekend
Tuesday September 3, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Friday September 6, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday September 8, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Naho Bessho
		Join Naho Bessho for a delightful Sunday afternoon concert of solo piano music.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday September 9, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Cafe


	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday September 10, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Poetry Series
		The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots are available. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press. Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Cafe
Wednesday September 11, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Art Reception Newton Art Association
		The public is welcome to attend the opening reception for this art show. Refreshments will be served
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Friends Board Meeting
		Contact: Beverly Spencer 1386 bspencer@minlib.net
		Location: Trustees' Room
Friday September 13, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday September 15, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Corvus Performs Irish Tunes
		Corvus, a trio of Boston-area musicians who play traditional Irish tunes and songs on a somewhat unlikely but quite pleasing combination of instruments, will perform. The members of the group are Sean Smith, Emily Peterson and Steve Levy.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday September 16, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Author Talk, Rabbi Harold Kushner
		Rabbi Harold Kushner will speak on his new book, "Book of Job: When Bad Things Happen to Good Persons."
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday September 17, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Mother-Daughter Book Club
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1380 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Come hang out and discuss some books this summer! Check back soon - we'll be picking books to read very soon!
		Location: Teen Area
Wednesday September 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	The New Common App Essays: What Students Should Know
		Contact: Liz 617-796-1389 teens@newtonfreelibrary.net
		Applications for early decision/early action are due by October. To make things a bit more complicated, the essays will be completely different then in years past, so please join us for an informative talk, given by Debra Berger, on what students should know when applying for college.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Thursday September 19, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, Life's Transitions: Future Focus Series
		The series is designed to provide information and resources on a broad array of issues relevant to those who are in transition in the second half of life, their loved ones and caregivers. The series is cosponsored by the City of Newton Department of Senior Services.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday September 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Saturday September 21, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Newton Goes to Hollywood - American Grafitti
		After the screening of American Graffiti, Bob Tremblay, movie critic for Newton Tab will host a discussion about why this film is one of the history's most important movies. Rated PG.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday September 22, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Solar Winds
		The five musicians who comprise the heart of Solar Winds – a traditional woodwind quintet – are professionally trained instrumentalists and music educators. Their repertoire includes the most demanding compositions of the modern era as well as the classics, arrangements, and novelty pieces that make a woodwind quintet concert such an unusual and delightful musical experience. Join them for an afternoon concert.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

Monday September 23, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room
		The registration period has not begun.
Tuesday September 24, 2013			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Program Rationalizing the Irrational: Japan's Spiritual Modernization
		Ron Richardson of Boston University will give a lecture titled Rationalizing the Irrational: Japan's Spiritual Modernization. The talk will explore the program of national rationalization undertaken by the Japanese elite and popular resistance to it during the modernization of Japan.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday September 25, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Thursday September 26, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Introductory Workshop for ESL Tutors
		The Newton Free Library provides free tutoring services for adults of limited English proficiency. Volunteer tutors are needed for this rewarding work. Just an hour a week of your time can make a real difference. No experience or foreign language skill is necessary. Tutor training workshops are offered at the Library. Come to an informative Introductory Meeting and become an ESL Volunteer Tutor! For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Jobs Seekers and Career Development Series
		The ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career. Details on program content to follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday September 27, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
		The registration period has not begun.

Sunday September 29, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Classical Piano
		Join Pei-yeh Tsai for a solo, classical piano performance.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday September 30, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room
Tuesday October 1, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday October 2, 2013			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Thursday October 3, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, French Music and The French Flute School
		Join us as we learn about French music and the French Flute School that developed in Paris at the end of the 19^thcentury and gave birth to a rich flute repertoire that today is performed around the world. This talk with its musical selections will illustrate the close relationship between the prosody of the French language and the melodic line of French song. Also to be considered is the influence of French history and culture on the development of French flute music. The program will be presented by Rebecca Valette and Barbara Lysakowski.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday October 4, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday October 6, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert All Newton Music School Series
		Enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert cosponsored by All Newton Music School. Performers to be determined.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

Monday October 7, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday October 8, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Poetry Series
		The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots are available. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press. Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday October 9, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Friends Board Meeting
		Contact: Beverly Spencer 1386 bspencer@minlib.net
		Location: Trustees' Room
Thursday October 10, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room


	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Concert with Brooklyn Art Song Society
		The Brooklyn Art Song Society is an organization dedicated to the vast repertoire of poetry set to music. It has been hailed as "ambitious" and "a company well worth watching" by The New York Times. Kristina Bachrach, soprano, David Williams, baritone and Michael Brofman, piano, will perform All-Brahms Piano Pieces Op. 118 and Selected Songs. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday October 11, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday October 13, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Michael Brofman on piano
		Hailed as an "excellent pianist" by the New York Times, Michael Brofman will give a solo piano performance of classical music. A recepient of many awards, Brofman has performed at notable venues icluding Weill Hall and the Pusey Room at Harvard University.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday October 14, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Columbus Day
		Contact: Ellen
Tuesday October 15, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, The Ghost Army
		War, deception and art come together in this PBS documentary, which follows the astonishing true story of American G.I.s who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects, and carefully crafted illusions during the Second World War. The film will be followed by a Q & A with director Rick Beyer.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday October 16, 2013			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Thursday October 17, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, Life's Transitions: Future Focus Series
		The series is designed to provide information and resources on a broad array of issues relevant to those who are in transition in the second half of life, their loved ones and caregivers. The series is cosponsored by the City of Newton Department of Senior Services.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday October 18, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Saturday October 19, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Newton Goes to Hollywood - Girl, Interrupted with Alex Beam
		After the screening of *Girl, Interrupted, Alex Beam will lead discussion of America's mental health system. Mr Beam is a writer, journalist and columnist for the Boston Globe* and author of Gracefully Insane: Life and Death Inside America's Premier Mental Hospital, which explored the history of McLean Hospital. The book was published in January 2002. Film is rated R.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday October 21, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Cafe
Wednesday October 23, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Thursday October 24, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL Tutor-Training Workshop
		In this four-session workshop participants will learn the principles of acquiring a new language, how adults learn, how cross-cultural considerations affect a person's ability to adapt to new ways of saying and doing things, and a variety of ESL teaching techniques that tutors can use with their learners. This workshop is open to new and current tutors in the Newton Free Library's Legacy for Literacy program. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Jobs Seekers and Career Development Series
		The ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career. Details on program content to follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday October 25, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium


	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Monday October 28, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room
Tuesday October 29, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Author Talk, Mitch Zuckoff, Frozen in Time
		Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoff will speak about his new book, Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II. The true story of survival, bravery, and honor Arctic wilderness during World War II. The talk will be followed by a book signing with books provided by New England Mobile Book Fair.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday October 30, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday November 1, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday November 3, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert All Newton Music School Series
		Enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert cosponsored by All Newton Music School. Performers to be determined.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday November 4, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday November 5, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday November 6, 2013			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Thursday November 7, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program, Life's Transitions: Future Focus Series
		The series is designed to provide information and resources on a broad array of issues relevant to those who are in transition in the second half of life, their loved ones and caregivers. The series is cosponsored by the City of Newton Department of Senior Services.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday November 8, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Saturday November 9, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Art Reception Rita Edelman
		The public is welcome to attend the opening reception for this art show by Rita Edelman. Refreshments will be served
		Location: Gallery
Sunday November 10, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Boston Artists Ensemble
		Join BSO cellist Jonathan Miller and members of the Boston Artists Ensemble for a delightful afternoon concert of classical music.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday November 11, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Veterans' Day
Tuesday November 12, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Poetry Series
		The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots are available. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press. Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.
		Location: Druker Auditorium


	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday November 13, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Friends Board Meeting
		Contact: b 1386 bspencer@minlib.net
		Location: Trustees' Room
Thursday November 14, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Jobs Seekers and Career Development Series
		The ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career. Details on program content to follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday November 15, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday November 17, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Bert Seager Jazz
		Join Bert Seager and friends for a unique chamber jazz concert featuring cello, hand drums, piano and bass.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday November 18, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Cafe
Tuesday November 19, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday November 20, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting (TBD)
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Thursday November 21, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Movie Screening, The Dewey Stone Connection
		Join us for a screening of the new documentary titled The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus to Independence. The film details Brocton resident and business man Dewey Stone’s incredible life story and the instrumental, secret role he played in the struggle for the creation of the state of Israel. The screening will be followed by a question and answer session led by documentarian Michael Traub.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Friday November 22, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Monday November 25, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Program An Evening with Damian Strohmeyer
		The Newton and Boston Camera Clubs are cosponsoring an event titled An Evening with Damian Strohmeyer/Canon Explorer of Light.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday November 27, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting (TBD)
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room

	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Thursday November 28, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Thanksgiving Day
Friday November 29, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday December 1, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Boston Jazz Voices
		Boston Jazz Voices performs arrangements from the American songbook and jazzed-up versions of a more diverse repertoire of songs. They have sung in medieval churches in Paris, white colonial churches in New England, schools and libraries throughout New England. They have been heard on local radio and television, sung the national anthem at Fenway Park, celebrated Christmas at Old Sturbridge Village and rung in the New Year at First Night in Boston. Join them for a delightful afternoon concert!
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday December 2, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A

Tuesday December 3, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday December 4, 2013			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Friday December 6, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Sunday December 8, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Akiko Kobayashi
		Akiko Kobayashi will delight the audience with her lovely violin music accompanied by piano.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday December 9, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 10 Monday evening sessions. Class begins Monday, September 23, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Trustees' Room

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday December 10, 2013			Go To Top
	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday December 11, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting (TBD)
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room


	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Friday December 13, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Monday December 16, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	ESL-Low-Int. Conversation Group
		A low-intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	ESL-Holiday Celebration
		A potluck supper for tutors, learners, and their families. By invitation only. For more information, contact Susan Bécam t at 617-796-1364 or email legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday December 17, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday December 18, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Trustees Meeting (TBD)
		Contact: Library Administration 617-796-1400
		Location: Trustees' Room


	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Blood Drive
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Friday December 20, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	ESL-Time for Games!
		Time for Games! is a class for adult intermediate ESL learners. If you would like to learn to play board games or card games like Boggle, Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Rummikub and others, this class is for you! Learn a little about the history and strategy of each game as well as how to play them. 12 Friday afternoon sessions. Class begins Friday, September 27, 2013. Limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Monday December 23, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday December 24, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Library closes 4 PM-Christmas Eve
		Library closed-Christmas Day
Wednesday December 25, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	Library closed-Christmas
		Library closed-Christmas Day
Friday December 27, 2013			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books on Film
		Contact: Children's Room 617-796-1370
		Short films for young people based on picture books.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday December 29, 2013			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert, Fusion String Ensemble
		The members of Fusion String Ensemble are Abe Dewing and Janet Martins, violin; Sarah Itzen and Andy Leeson, viola; and Kevin Hendrick and Maggie Zager, cello. Join them for a Sunday afternoon concert of classical and contemporary music.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday December 30, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Blood Pressure Clinic
		The City's Health Department hosts a free blood pressure clinic every Monday morning.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

Tuesday December 31, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Library closes 4 PM-New Years' Eve
		Library closed-Christmas Day
Wednesday January 1, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-New Year's Day
		The library will be closed for New Year's Day.
Thursday January 2, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Monday January 6, 2014			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Join us for the Greening Our Community series, cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. The series is held monthly from January-June and features speakers who address a variety of environmental topics of local and global interest. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Tuesday January 7, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday January 8, 2014			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Monday January 13, 2014			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Intermediate Conversation Group
		An intermediate conversation group for adult ESL learners. This class is full. For more information, contact Susan Bécam, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or send email to legacyforliteracy@minlib.net.
		Location: Room A

	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday January 14, 2014			Go To Top
	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A

Wednesday January 15, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Monday January 20, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Library Closed-MLK Day
Tuesday January 21, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday January 22, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Monday January 27, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Cafe
Monday February 3, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday February 4, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday February 5, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Monday February 10, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday February 11, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Poetry Series
		The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots are available. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press. Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday February 12, 2014			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Thursday February 13, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Jobs Seekers and Career Development Series
		The ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career. Details on program content to follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday February 17, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Presidents' Day
Tuesday February 18, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday February 19, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Monday February 24, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Join us for the Greening Our Community series, cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. The series is held monthly from January-June and features speakers who address a variety of environmental topics of local and global interest. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Cafe
Wednesday February 26, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Thursday February 27, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Newton History Series
		Cosponsored by Historic Newton, the annual Newton History Series focuses on historical topics of local interest. Details for this year's series will follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday March 2, 2014			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert All Newton Music School Series
		Enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert cosponsored by All Newton Music School. Performers to be determined.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday March 3, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday March 4, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A

Wednesday March 5, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Monday March 10, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday March 11, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Poetry Series
		The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots are available. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press. Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday March 12, 2014			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Monday March 17, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday March 18, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday March 19, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Thursday March 20, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Newton History Series
		Cosponsored by Historic Newton, the annual Newton History Series focuses on historical topics of local interest. Details for this year's series will follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday March 24, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Join us for the Greening Our Community series, cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. The series is held monthly from January-June and features speakers who address a variety of environmental topics of local and global interest. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Wednesday March 26, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A

Thursday March 27, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Jobs Seekers and Career Development Series
		The ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career. Details on program content to follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Sunday March 30, 2014			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert Back Bay Guitar Trio
		David Newsam, John Mason, Sharon Wayne and special guest John Muratore will give a delightful afternoon concert . The program will include music by the Brazilain composer Celso Machado.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Tuesday April 1, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday April 2, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Sunday April 6, 2014			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert All Newton Music School Series
		Enjoy a Sunday afternoon concert cosponsored by All Newton Music School. Performers to be determined.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday April 7, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday April 8, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Poetry Series
		The poetry series meets once a month from September-November and also February-April. Each month three, prominent, published poets give readings. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots are available. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press. Info contact: Doug at dougholder@post.harvard.edu.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday April 9, 2014			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Thursday April 10, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Newton History Series
		Cosponsored by Historic Newton, the annual Newton History Series focuses on historical topics of local interest. Details for this year's series will follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday April 14, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. This month they will discuss discuss The Smeplika-Girl Diaries by George Saunders from The New Yorker October 15, 2012, and Tenth of December by George Saunders from The New Yorker October 31, 2011. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A

Wednesday April 16, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Sunday April 20, 2014			Go To Top
	12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	Library closed-Easter
		Library closed-Easter
Monday April 21, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Patriots' Day
Tuesday April 22, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Join us for the Greening Our Community series, cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. The series is held monthly from January-June and features speakers who address a variety of environmental topics of local and global interest. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Cafe
Wednesday April 23, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Sunday April 27, 2014			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Concert Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble
		Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble has a wide musical repertoire ranging from Baroque to the most recent 21st century compositions. Join them for a delightful Sunday afternoon concert.
		Location: Druker Auditorium
Monday April 28, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Cafe
Monday May 5, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday May 6, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday May 7, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Thursday May 8, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Jobs Seekers and Career Development Series
		The ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development Series and is for people who are considering a career transition, currently engaged in a job search or are interested in re-defining their career. Details on program content to follow.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

Monday May 12, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday May 13, 2014			Go To Top
	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday May 14, 2014			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Monday May 19, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Join us for the Greening Our Community series, cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. The series is held monthly from January-June and features speakers who address a variety of environmental topics of local and global interest. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday May 20, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday May 21, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Sunday May 25, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Memorial Day
Monday May 26, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Memorial Day
Wednesday May 28, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Monday June 2, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Ed's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Ed Loechler at 617-543-8153.
		Location: Room A

Tuesday June 3, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Fiction Writing Group
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for serious writers pursuing publication. Each month two members submit a 15-25 page draft from a short story or novel to be read and critiqued by the class. Info contact: Castellano Turner, Ph.D at castellano.turner977@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 4, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Contemporary Books Discussion Group
		Each month the group meets to discuss a selected contemporary book. Info contact: Marilyn Miller at 617-332-4225.
		Location: Room A
Monday June 9, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Short Story Discussion Group
		Contact: Dotty 617-547-3833
		Each month the group reads and discusses two short selected stories. Copies of the stories may be picked up from the wall slots located in the Programs and Communications Department off of the second floor Teen Area. The group is led by Dotty Gonson and Frannie Moyer, both of whom taught at Newton South High School. Info contact: Dotty at drgonson@comcast.net or 617-547-3833.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday June 10, 2014			Go To Top
	7:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Great Books Discussion Group
		Members usually read and discuss books from the Great Books Foundation (most of which are available at the library). Info contact: Abra Rosenzweig at 617-964-4064.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 11, 2014			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sequences: A Woman's Forum
		The group is led by Robin Mayer Stein, poet and journalist. Spark your creativity in an inspiring, intergenerational group for women. Read, converse and write in response to poems, essays and personal stories. Meet interesting people while savoring literary treats. Info contact: Robin at 617-965-2178.
		Location: Room A

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Club
		The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. Novices and experienced researchers are both welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. Info contact: Ginny Audet at NewtonGenealogyClub@gmail.com.
		Location: Room A
Monday June 16, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Greening Our Community Series
		Join us for the Greening Our Community series, cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton. The series is held monthly from January-June and features speakers who address a variety of environmental topics of local and global interest. Info here.
		Location: Druker Auditorium

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	John's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have works in progress. Info contact: John Bell at 617-733-5711.
		Location: Room A
Tuesday June 17, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Playwrights Group
		The group is for those who have a commitment to writing and/or reading plays. Bring your original manuscript to read and share critiques in a supportive and honest manner. Info contact: Sandra Weintraub at sgweintraub@yahoo.com or 617-332-2990.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 18, 2014			Go To Top
	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	African Lit. Discussion Group
		Each month the group explores the rich variety of writings from Africa. Info contact: Anne Serafin at 617-527-1072.
		Location: Room A
Wednesday June 25, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Karen's Children's Book Writers
		Pre-registration is required, space is limited. The group is for writers who have work in progress. Info contact: Karen Day at 617-244-4830.
		Location: Room A
Friday July 4, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library closed-Independence Day observed
		Contact: Ellen

Sunday July 6, 2014			Go To Top
	7:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Library Closed-Summer Sunday