We are thrilled to bring back our very popular Teen Study Nights this year! The library will be open late again for the Newton North and Newton South High School finals. We will stay open until 11pm on Thursday, June 12th; Monday, June 16th; and Tuesday June 17th.

Don't forget to join us TONIGHT for "Improper Bostonians: An LGBTQ+ History of Massachusetts"! Join The History Project for a presentation and conversation exploring the history of LGBTQ+ people, community, organizing, and change in Massachusetts.

Join us TONIGHT at 7pm for an #AuthorTalk with bestselling author Alka Joshi over Zoom! Alka will talk about how she came to writing in her 50s, how the Jaipur Trilogy came about, and the real-life inspiration for Six Days in Bombay. Register: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14458028

Have you borrowed anything from our Library of Things collection yet? NBC10 Boston stopped by the Library last week and met with Alan Long, our Supervisor of Material Services, to explore our wide range of items in the collection.@nbc10boston nbcboston.com/news/local/thi…

Join us Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm over Zoom for our next Queer Book Group meeting! June's meeting is our Summer Reading edition. Learn more and register: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14753264

Holiday closing: the Library is closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

June's hoopla Bonus Borrows are now live! No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. hoopladigital.com/collection/302…

Today we highlight Nonfiction Longlist title Making It In America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (And How It Got That Way) by Rachel Slade (Pantheon). A moving and eye-opening look at the story of manufacturing in America.

Summer hours for the Library are now in effect. Monday through Saturday hours remain the same, but we are closed on Sundays July through August.

The Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Don't forget to join us today for a concert with Elaine Woo and Tom Lamark! Tunes from the Great American Songbook can convey anything: hopes, feelings, fears, dreams, ups and downs and everything in between. Come and let music be your guide to a good day!

Get an introduction to our three most popular digital services so you can start accessing books, audiobooks, music, movies, and more from home. Learn how to download or stream with Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy! Register Here: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14788248

Don't forget to join us virtually TONIGHT for ""The Wisdom of Morrie" with Author (and Son of Morrie) Rob Schwartz". This program is sponsored by the Ashland Public Library. Please register here: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14581177

Come write with the MetroWest Writers' Guild tomorrow on July 22, 7-8pm in Druker Auditorium! Whether you are new to creative writing or looking for time to work on your current project, connect with fellow storytellers here. Register here: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14161475

Already familiar with Libby? Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 10am via Zoom to go beyond the basics and learn more advanced features to maximize your use of this Library resource! Register here: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14788256

On Thursday, July 24 at 1pm Aaron Spelker, Assistive Technology Coordinator for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will discuss the latest assistive technologies and how blind and low vision individuals can access them. newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14590674

This Friday, July 25, the Library will be open from 1-6pm. We are closed in the morning for professional development.

Join us tomorrow on Wednesday, June 30 at 11am via zoom to learn how to access The New York Times online and The Wall Street Journal online with your library card! Register online here: newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14902444

Looking for a fun way to explore your local libraries this summer? Join the Summer Library Crawl tomorrow, August 6, for a self-guided tour that turns visiting libraries into an adventure! newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14884601

Join the Friends of the Newton Free Library for a night at Fenway! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Newton Free Library. The deadline to order is August 28, so make sure to book your tickets fast! ⚾ friendsofthenewtonfreelibrary.org/events-1