Archie Richards Performs Classical Piano
Tuesday, October 10 at 1pm

Join pianist Archie Richards a performance of classical music that will feature works by Frederic Chopin, including the Scherzo in C# Minor, which Artur Rubinstein played many times. A few pieces by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Franz Liszt will also be featured. This program is presented in partnership with the Department of Senior Services.

Location: Druker Auditorium

In person event, registration not required

Autumn Through Artists' Eyes, with Musical Interludes
Tuesday, October 10 at 4pm

Join us for a virtual late afternoon walk in Autumn through artists’ eyes. Experience how the changing colors of leaves and familiar fall scenes are interpreted by artists across time and place. We’ll also intersperse the visuals with evocative  musical interludes and favorite fall poems.

Location: Virtual

Registration required

Thrift Without a Dressing Room
Wednesday, October 11 at 12 noon

Are you interested in thrifting but intimidated by thrift stores with no dressing room? Do you want to know which clothing measurements matter but don’t know where to start? No problem! In this class we will learn how to navigate thrift stores and how to measure clothing on the rack and on ourselves.

Bring an extra pair of pants or piece of clothing you love the fit of so we can put theory into practice!

Location: Druker Auditorium

Registration required

Genealogy Club
Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30pm

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.

Location: Virtual

Registration required

SCORE Small Business Counseling
Thursday, October 12 starting at 9am

SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions.

Location: Room A and Virtual

Registration required

Consumer e-Resources
Thursday, October 12 at 4pm

Become a smarter consumer and better shopper. Before you make a purchase, be sure to check out these free e-resources available at the Newton Free Library so that you can make a smart and informed decision. Learn about how to access Consumer Resources, ConsumerLab and Consumers’ Checkbook from home using your library card.

Location: Virtual

Registration required

An Afternoon Discussion with Canada's Ninth Poet Laureate, Louise Bernice Halfe — Sky Dancer
Friday, October 13 at 3pm

As a member of the Cree tribe of Saskatchewan, Louise Bernice Halfe — Sky Dancer — is the first “First Nations” (indigenous) poet to be honored as Canada's Parliamentary Poet Laureate. Her award-winning poetry code-switches between English and Cree words, and often reflects the history of colonialism, her relationship with the Cree language and the resilience of Indigenous storytellers.

Location: Druker Auditorium

In person event, no registration required

Friends of the Newton Free Library

Mini Golf in the Newton Free Library

Adults-only event on Saturday, October 21. Doors open at 6pm.

Tickets start at $35 and include refreshments and two drinks per person.

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Family event on Sunday, October 22. Tee times start at 9:30am.

Tickets: $8 per person, $30 for a family of 4+.

Coming Up

Going Online for the First Time: Using Census and Vital Records
Monday, October 16 at 6:30pm

What is Tiktok?
Tuesday, October 17 at 11am

Vision Board 4 Living
Wednesday, October 18 at 4pm

Bare Bones Genealogy
Monday, October 19 at 2:30pm

Opening Reception for Mark Richards
Thursday, October 19 at 6pm

BookTalk! Horror
Thursday, October 19 at 7pm

Collaborative Portraits

“Collaborative Portraits” are co-created between the photographer, Fran Sherman, and young women who share a social justice mission. The young women and Fran make environmental portraits, collaboratively set and staged. The photographic portrait then becomes a canvas re-interpreted and altered by each young woman, through painting and collage, to express their vision and self-view. These portraits and the conversations they inspired are published in an art and social justice book, I Am Why Reclaiming the Lens.

Contact: [email protected]

"Magic Lands" chips away at attitudes of indifference by asking “Why am I here, and what is to be gained.” Each painting represents a particular place but more importantly the spirit of each location. Admittedly, these images are places of the mind and spirit.

These memory-scapes aim to impact viewers to think about their world, our environment, and their place within it.

Contact: [email protected]