Get ready for the Fall/Winter season by picking up “new to you” Halloween costumes and decorations, or by simply swapping your old seasonal items. Housewares, children’s toys and games, and home decor are just some of the items available–and it … Read More
The Newton Free Library has partnered with Newton’s Department of Public Works to expand our Library of Things collection through the State’s Recycling Dividends program, which supports creation of local lending libraries for tools and other items. This special collection features … Read More
There has been a lot of publicity lately about Monarchs with their recent classification as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. There have been estimates that the population of monarch butterflies in the eastern United States … Read More
Ride to Fresh Pond Cambridge – Tuesday, July 26 from 6-7:30pm Starting in Newtonville, the 11 mile group ride will take you to Watertown Square, down Arsenal Street, and then onto the new Watertown-Cambridge Greenway to Fresh Pond. Then the ride … Read More
Over 200 residents have already taken the first step to participate in the Newton Free Library’s first ever Adult Summer Reading Challenge, and you can too! To get started, grab a Summer Challenge packet from the library’s circulation desk or download the submission … Read More
Biking is great for your health and the environment, but for longer distances or daily commutes, an electric bike might be worth the investment. E-bikes look and function just like regular bikes, except they have a motor that can help … Read More
When you visit the Newton Free Library in June, be sure to take a moment to see the display cases along the hallway to the parking lot door. The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Division has put together a great display … Read More
Want to take a closer look at historic sites and landmarks around the City of Newton? Historic Newton is once again presenting walking tours this summer! We’ll be visiting the Mount Ida campus, Newton Cemetery, and more. We also have … Read More
Newton is home to almost 70,000 cars, which contribute over 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Our cars, along with our homes, make up the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in Newton. While we recommend driving an electric … Read More
The Newton Free Library’s Library of Things offers many useful and fun items that you can check out just like a book. Among the items available is a Portable Movie Projector and 120″ Screen that you can use to create … Read More
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