Make sure your summer plans include Newton Free Library

Things are really heating up at the Newton Free Library this summer: 

- Explore our July events calendar that features programs for all ages;

- Win prizes by participating in our summer reading opportunities for children, tweens and teens AND adults;

- Browse our Library of Things collection, there's so many things to borrow to enjoy outside including outdoor lawn games, gardening tools, and even a bird watching kit;

- borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks or stream a movie while you're on the road this summer, and, consider checking out one of our 30 museum and recreation memberships that allow Newton Residents to visit museums, parks, and more at discounted rates.

We look forward to seeing you at the Library!

Back by Popular Demand: Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Last year hundreds of local residents participated in our first ever Adult Summer Reading Challenge, so we're thrilled to offer the program again this year. 

This year, our librarians are challenging you to read 5 books this summer across 5 different categories for a chance to win a gift card to a variety of amazing local restaurants. Reading challenge categories include, reading a book:

- from a local New England author

- under 200 pages

- about a historical event or real person

- a translated work or book by an international author

- and, a wild card selection of your choosing (or recommended by us!).

The 2023 Adult Summer Reading Challenge runs now through September 5th. Pick up your packet at the Circulation Desk or at any of our adult service desks on the first or second floor! Information is available here. 

Are you looking for an intricately plotted historical fantasy, or a psychological thriller with an unreliable narrator?

Discover your next great read with NoveList! This powerful resource allows you to search for read-alikes of your favorite titles and authors, filtering by tags such as genre and theme, even by the storyline elements and writing style. It's also integrated with our catalog, so when you search for a title, you can just scroll down the page to find other books that may interest you!

Access NoveList through our website's Digital Resources page!

Thank you,
Friends of Newton Free Library!

At their annual meeting in June, the Friends of Newton Free Library presented their annual gift to the Library for $30,000. Thank you to all the Friends Members, Volunteers, book sale shoppers, and Library Mini-Golf attendees that made this contribution possible.

Learn more about joining the Friends here.

Summer Reading Highlights for Kids, Tweens and Teens

"Find your Voice," the Summer Reading theme and this year's program will have kids, tweens and teens shrieking with joy as they read books, complete adventures and win prizes!

The program runs until September 1. Register on Beanstack, our online summer reading platform, to:

Keep track of your time spent reading alone or with a parent, siblings or friends; Share book reviews; and, complete our special adventure challenges!

You'll be entered in a weekly drawing for prizes now through the end of August! Click here for information on registration, programs and book suggestions.