330 Homer St., Newton, MA 02459. 617-796-1360

All programs are free and open to the public; parking is free. The Newton Free Library is handicapped accessible.

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All programs take place in Druker Auditorium unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather, call 617-796-1360 or visit http://newtonfreelibrary.net to see if we have closed due to a storm.

Programs and events

The library offers Newton residents discounted passes to over 20 area museums including the Boston Harbor Islands, the Childrens Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Garden in the Woods, the Museum of Science and more. To reserve passes: http://newtonfreelibrary.net; 617-796-1360.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Newton Free Library is seeking proposals of 2-D, original work by local artists for the July-December 2018 time period. Exhibiting policy at newtonfreelibrary.net under the Events tab. Deadline: Noon Dec. 8. For information: Ellen, emeyers@minlib.net, 617-796-1410.

Talk to Us!: Newton Talks is an oral history project that is being conducted through the collaborative efforts of the library, the Newton Senior Center, Historic Newton and Crossing Generations. The first phase of the project will be interviewing veterans who live or have lived in Newton. Info contact Ilana Levine at 617-796-1670 or ilevine@newtonma.gov. Pick up an information packet and the necessary forms at the librarys Circulation Desk or the Senior Center.

MUSEUM PASSES FOR NEWTON RESIDENTS: The library offers Newton residents discounted passes to over 20 area museums including the Boston Harbor Islands, the Childrens Museum, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Garden in the Woods, the Museum of Science and more. To reserve a pass online: http://newtonfreelibrary.net; 617-796-1360.

Ongoing Help for Area Small Business Owners: Every Thursday SCORE volunteers will provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), Americas premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Register (required) at scoreboston.org or call 617-565-5591.

SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AT BREWERS COALITION: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13. 20 percent of purchases will be donated to the Friends of the Library when diners bring a Friends/Brewers Coalition card to the restaurant (available at library self-check stations), or show them the online version (available from the librarys homepage).

EBOOKS AT THE LIBRARY: 1-2 p.m. Sept. 13, second floor Computer Center. With more than 30,000 titles, the library has something for everyone to download and read. Attendees should bring their Kindle, iPad, iPhone or Android Tablet and learn how. Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password, or Amazon email and password for Kindles, along with their library card and password. Register online.

Read to a Dog at the Library: 4 p.m. Sept. 13. Canine friends Milani and Poppy will visit to listen to children in grades K-5 read. Appointments are for 15 minutes. Appointment times will be sent via email after registration. Space limited. Online registration required.

WRITING COLLEGE ESSAYS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE: 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Druker Auditorium. Dr. Adam Schwartz will provide strategies for writing a college application essay that can make the difference between a Yes and a Maybe by reviewing case studies of successful essays. Schwartz taught writing at Harvard and Wellesley College where he also served on the Board of Admissions. Those who would like Schwartz to review their essay should email their draft by Sept. 10 to teens@newtonfreelibrary.net. For teens and families. Register online.

TECH TIME: 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, Study Room 2H, behind the second floor Computer Center. Each person gets 30 minutes for advice. The sessions are for educational and informational help only. No repairs. Patrons can sign up for one session every other week. Register online.

SPANISH BILINGUAL DROP-IN STORYTIME: 4 p.m. Sept. 14. A special bilingual storytime with stories, songs and movement in English and Spanish. Ages 3-5. Space limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program.

LIVING AND AGING IN NEWTON SERIES, PLANNING FOR A LIVABLE ALL AGE-FRIENDLY NEWTON: 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Attendees learn about the results of the 300-plus listening sessions that have been conducted since Newton was designated as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, an affiliate of the World Health Organization Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on priorities for how to address social isolation, increase mobility, improve housing options and more. Residents of all ages are encouraged to participate. Cosponsored by the Newton Council on Aging and the City of Newton Department of Senior Services. Facilitated by Margaret Leipsitz, senior services outreach and engagement coordinator.

HENNA TATTOO: 4 p.m. Sept. 15, Druker Auditorium. Attendees learn about the art and history of mehndi henna tattooing with Manisha Travedi, a professional henna artist from Henna Caf. For grades 5-12. Register online.

NEWTON READS EVENT, TEAM HOPE WALK: 10 a.m. Sept. 16, Tewksbury. Participants walk to support the mission of the Huntingtons Disease Society of Americas to improve the lives of everyone with Huntingtons disease. Join and/or donate to the Newton Free Library Team effort online. Check-in will be between 9-10 a.m. at the Tewksbury Hospital Saunders Building, 365 East St., Tewksbury.

FAMILY FRIENDLY CONCERT AND INSTRUMENT DEMONSTRATION: 2 p.m. Sept. 17, Druker Auditorium. Attendees join the members of Maestro Musicians Academy for a 30-minute performance which will be followed by demonstrations of the cello, violin and piano. Anyone who wishes will be permitted to try the instruments (with supervision). The program is appropriate for children ages 5-10 and their parents/caregivers. Adults without children are also welcome. No registration required. Seating limited; first come, first served. The musicians will be: Daniel Broniatowski, violin; Elena Korableva, cello; and Yige Liu, piano.

COFFEE, TEA AND ENGLISH TOO: 10 a.m. Sept. 18, Druker Auditorium. A free informal social gathering for adult English language learners. Attendees interact and make friends as they speak English in a relaxed setting. No registration required. Refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods.

GAME NIGHT FOR ADULTS: 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, third floor Language Center desk area. Participants drop in and play board games. Players can bring their own or use the librarys. For ages 16 and older. No registration required.

GIRLS WHO CODE INFORMATION SESSION: 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Druker Auditorium. For those who want to learn to build an app, design a video game and change the world through code. Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. The session will cover what GWC is, what to expect for the year, how to register, when it will begin and more. GWC is for girls in Grades 6-12. Register online.

TYPEWRITER POETRY: 7 p.m. Sept. 18, second floor Teen Area. Participants will use old-school typewriters and write poems for library patrons on the spot. Grades 7-12.

LETS TALK: 12:30 and 7 p.m. Sept. 19, third floor Rear Arc. Free conversation groups for all levels of adult English Language Learners. No registration necessary. Drop-in.

DEATHSTARS AND DRAGONS SCI-FI FANTASY BOOK CLUB: 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Room B. A discussion of A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix. The October book will be The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey. For information: Erica Yuen, eyuen@minlib.net.

POETRY SERIES AND OPEN MIKE: 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Ben Berman, Richard Waring and Clara Silverstein will open the 2017-18 Poetry Series. An open mike will follow with a limit of one poem per person. Attendees should come early to sign up for the open mike; limited slots available, time permitting. Facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press.

GRADES FIVE-SIX BOOK DISCUSSION: 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Kids in grades five and six and their parents come together to talk about a new book each month. All are expected to read the book in advance in order to discuss it together in the book group. Meets once a month on Sept. 19, Nov. 21, Jan 16, March 20 and May 15. Register online. Register at the same time for all five months.

NEWTON READS EVENT, BOOK DISCUSSION: 2 p.m. Sept. 20, Newton Senior Center, Library Lounge. A discussion of Inside the OBriens by Lisa Genova. Registration required. To register: http://newtonma.gov/gov/seniors.

BLOOD DRIVE: 2-7 p.m. Sept. 20.

September art shows and displays

GALLERY, MAIN HALL AND THREE MAIN HALL CASES NEWTON ART ASSOCIATIONS 68TH ANNUAL AWARDS SHOW: On view Sept. 5-28. Original works by more than 80 Newton Art Association members including paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture and ceramics. NAA will award $1200 in prizes to show participants.

ATRIUM 1 AND 2: On view Sept. 5-28. Photographs of the Nathaniel Allen House, a mid-19th century Newton home and school where students from all over the world came to attend. The house included bedrooms for students, classrooms and a bowling alley. The Webster Street home is now owned by the Newton Cultural Alliance and is being renovated as a local arts center. Current and historic photographs will be exhibited. For information: Tira Khan, http://tirakhan.com.

THIRD FLOOR LANGUAGE AND LITERACY CENTER COUNTRY DISPLAY: On view Sept. 5-28. Visitors learn about Italy from a display of books, CDs and DVDs.

Teen Gallery and second floor display cases: A Snapshot of Newton South Arts. The show will be on view through fall 2017 and includes a representative selection of work from Newton South High School Students. Frames donated by Eric Blomster of Abraxis Framing Company in Auburndale.

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Newton Free Library announces September programs - Wicked Local Newton