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Newton Free Public Library

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A Night at Fenway Park

Join the Friends of the Newton Free Library on Monday, August 17th at Fenway Park for the Red Sox vs Diamondbacks game at 7:10pm
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Summer Reading

From June 1 through September 4, join the Newton Free Library for the 2026 Summer Reading Program for kids, tweens, teens, and adults!
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Summer Hours

The Library is closed on Sundays through Labor Day Weekend. We remain open Monday to Thursday, 9-9, Friday, 9-6, and Saturday, 9-5.
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Library Newsletter

Newton Free Library wants to keep you informed about what’s new at your library. Be the first to know about important updates to our services or building. Discover new materials, exciting programs, and helpful services and resources. There’s so much to enjoy through Newton Free Library and we don’t want you to miss a thing!
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English Language Learning Program

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August 17, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am

ELL - Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, and Conversation

ELL
August 17, 2026
10:30am - 11:00am

Movers & Shakers

Kids
August 17, 2026
2:00pm - 3:30pm

[CLASS FULL] ELL - Reading Stories and Poems and Improving Writing Skills

ELL
August 18, 2026
10:00am - 10:30am

Make Way for Storytime

Kids
August 18, 2026
11:00am - 11:30am

Make Way for Storytime

Kids
August 18, 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm

ELL - Talking with Friends

ELL
August 18, 2026
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Wheel of Fortune

Kids
August 18, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Needle Felt a Pig!

Teen
August 18, 2026
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation (Virtual)

Teen
August 19, 2026
10:30am - 11:45am

[CLASS FULL] ELL - Improve Your Vocabulary

ELL
August 19, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm

3D Model a Click Fidget

Tween
August 19, 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm

[CLASS FULL] ELL - English for Beginners

ELL
August 19, 2026
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Summer Fun Club: For kids ages 6-9

Kids

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Access countless digital resources for free from anywhere, at anytime!

EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS TV & MOVIES ARTS & MUSIC LOCAL HISTORY & GENEALOGY KIDS, TWEENS & TEENS

Download eBooks and audiobooks directly to your devices for free with your library card using the following resources:

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Watch your favorite TV shows and movies for FREE! Enter your library card and PIN for access through these resources:

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Discover your true roots with our history & genealogy resources:

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