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SUMMARY:Energy Help Office Hours at Newton Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday June 9\, 2026 \n3pm–5pm \nNewton Free Library\n330 Homer Street\, Newton\nRoom A \n\nJoin the City of Newton’s Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton’s Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills\, heating and cooling options\, available assistance programs\, or electrification\, we can provide one-on-one help in a friendly setting. Residents and local businesses can bring their energy bill for an optional review to learn about ways to reduce costs. \n\n\nNo technical knowledge is needed\, and there is no pressure to sign up for anything. Drop in anytime between 3pm and 5pm and meet us at Room A across from the Drucker auditorium to get personalized guidance\, ask questions\, and connect with trusted local resources. This event is hosted by the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team\, Green Newton\, and Newton Free Library. \nThis event takes place on the second Tuesday of April\, May\, and June\, with different start times each month.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/energy-office-hours-june/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Energy Help Office Hours at Newton Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday May 12\, 2026 \n5pm–7pm \nNewton Free Library\n330 Homer Street\, Newton\nRoom A \n\nJoin the City of Newton’s Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton’s Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills\, heating and cooling options\, available assistance programs\, or electrification\, we can provide one-on-one help in a friendly setting. Residents and local businesses can bring their energy bill for an optional review to learn about ways to reduce costs. \n\n\nNo technical knowledge is needed\, and there is no pressure to sign up for anything. Drop in anytime between 5pm and 7pm and meet us at Room A across from the Drucker auditorium to get personalized guidance\, ask questions\, and connect with trusted local resources. This event is hosted by the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team\, Green Newton\, and Newton Free Library. \nThis event takes place on the second Tuesday of May and June.  Upcoming sessions include May 12 (5- 7pm) and June 9 (3-5pm).
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/energy-office-hours-may/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Induction Cooking Demo with Tea & Melted Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Newton Free Library\, dip into melted chocolate\, and have a cup of tea to get a taste of how induction cooktops work. Learn how this cooking appliance avoids the emissions from gas stoves and allows for faster heating\, precise temperature control\, and increased energy efficiency. \nStop by Drucker Auditorium anytime between 2-3:30pm\, and bring your questions and your sweet tooth! \nInspired to try out an induction cooktop yourself? You can borrow one from the Library of Things collection. \nThis program is in partnership between Green Newton\, Mothers Out Front\, the Newton Free Library\, and the City of Newton.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/induction-cooking-demo-with-tea-melted-chocolate/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bad Art Night at the Library: Earth Day Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Free Library will provide recyclable materials to create (bad) art celebrating Earth Day. If you have recyclable materials that you’d like to turn into art\, bring them along! \nQuestions? Contact Jenna at newtonpublicservices@minlib.net.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/bad-art-night-at-the-library-earth-day-edition/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit with Elizabeth Rusch
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Free Library invites everyone to join a youth-moderated discussion with Elizabeth Rusch\, an author of propulsive stories about climate change\, democracy\, and equal pay. Her writings on vital\, high-interest topics pose essential questions and celebrate human ingenuity and the power of collective action. Elizabeth is an award-winning author of more than 25 books for young readers\, including The Twenty-One\, A Greater Goal\, and You Call this Democracy? \nThe link for this virtual event will be sent the day before the event. \nBooks & audiobooks available on  Sora\,  NNHS &  NSHS libraries\, and the public library. You can also purchase Elizabeth’s books at Newtonville Books. \nRegister
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/virtual-author-visit-with-elizabeth-rusch/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Energy Help Office Hours at Newton Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday April 14\, 2026 \n11am–1pm \nNewton Free Library\n330 Homer Street\, Newton\nRoom A \n\nJoin the City of Newton’s Climate Action Coordinator and Green Newton’s Energy Advocate for drop-in energy office hours. If you have questions about your energy bills\, heating and cooling options\, available assistance programs\, or electrification\, we can provide one-on-one help in a friendly setting. Residents and local businesses can bring their energy bill for an optional review to learn about ways to reduce costs. \n\n\nNo technical knowledge is needed\, and there is no pressure to sign up for anything. Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm and meet us at Room A across from the Drucker auditorium to get personalized guidance\, ask questions\, and connect with trusted local resources. This event is hosted by the City of Newton Climate & Sustainability Team\, Green Newton\, and Newton Free Library. \nThis event takes place on the second Tuesday of April\, May\, and June\, with different start times each month.
URL:https://greennewton.org/event/energy-office-hours-april/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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