Explore the art of pysanky, Ukrainian egg decorating. At this demonstration, Christina Pasicznyk Vogel will explain the history and symbolism of “writing eggs” in the ancient Ukrainian tradition. After a presentation about pysanky, Christina will [...]
Reclaiming Folk is an event series that celebrates and honors People of Color in folk music – we “reclaim” folk because, despite POCs being at the root of the genre, history and culture has erased [...]
Join Newton Folk Music at the Newton Free Library to sing and play a wide range of folk music, from traditional to contemporary, in a low-key, warm, and friendly environment. Singers and instrumentalists of all [...]
Enjoy an evening of poetry at the Library! This poetry series meets in September, November, February, and April. Each event features readings by three prominent, published poets, followed by an open mic. All attendees are [...]
Nuevas Raíces honors Mexican culture through the exploration and sharing of classical music written for the guitar by contemporary Mexican composers. These are composers who have been influenced by the sounds and colors that define [...]
Join MassHire Metro South/West at the Newton Free Library for a free job fair! This event is a fantastic opportunity for job seekers, veterans, and community members to connect with local employers looking for talent. [...]
Join Joys of Nature to learn about endangered species and how to protect them in this live animal lecture for adults. What is an endangered species? Why are many animals and their habitats disappearing? Learn [...]
This November is the 150th anniversary of the vote to transfer the Library to the City of Newton, so the Library is throwing an anniversary party! Throughout the day, there will be activities for adults [...]
Come write with the MetroWest Writers' Guild! Writing with fellow writers is a great way to get inspired and connect with fellow storytellers. Whether you are working on a novel this November or hoping to [...]
Part concert, part puppet show, part ghost story. This 45-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer, musical shadow theater. Join ensemble Shadow, Sound, Spectacle for a fresh perspective on the works of Edgar [...]
Quilts tell stories, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. Nearly every world culture that has cold weather uses quilted textiles – quilting is [...]
The Kalliope Reed Quintet presents Música de México y Memorias, a program featuring works by Mexican composers Nubia Jaime Donjuan, Arturo Marquez, and Diana Syrse, while exploring the topics of memory and remembrance. The concert [...]