Newton Free Library Virtual Events This Week - August 22 - September 4, 2022

From: Newton Free Library
August 23, 2022

Library Events

August 22 - September 4, 2022

Crochet a Leaf! Tuesday, August 23 at 7pm. If you’ve got the basics of crochet down and want to try something new, join us to make crocheted leaves! They make great coasters, washcloths, placemats and decorations. We’ll discuss different uses for these little leaves and learn to create our own.

Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth: Thursday, August 25 at 7pm. Bestselling author Avi Loeb will discuss his critically acclaimed book, Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth.

Genealogy Class: Group Discussion Session: Monday August 29 at 6:30pm. Bring a question about any genealogy issue you find intriguing or that is confounding you, or anything in between. Participation is encouraged.

Tessellation Art: Wednesday, August 31 at 7pm. Learn about Tessellations (repeating patterns), their history in art and architecture, and create your own simple tessellation pattern! 

End of Summer Reading Book Share for Adults 

Come share with your fellow readers all the great, (or not so great), books you read this summer. We’ll go through the 5 categories from the Summer Reading Challenge, but feel free to share others you may have read. No spoilers, please! 

There are 3 meeting times to choose from: 

Tuesday, August 30 at 10am on Zoom 

Wednesday, August 31 at 10am in-person 

Thursday September 1 at 7pm in-person

Check out our online resources! 

Even when the library is closed, our digital resources are available 24/7 by clicking on this link.  

We offer free access to ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming movies, databases and more!

Art Shows on View August 2 - 30

At the Edge by Vicki McKenna, Gallery. To help convey the astonishing geologic evolution underlying seemingly common landscapes, Vicki McKenna harnesses the textures, tonality and timelessness of black and white photography. This introduces elements of abstraction that ease a scene from its specific location, inviting others to marvel with her at the “ordinary” in our remarkable natural world. Contact: mckennaimages@gmail.com.

Still Life by Anna Rejoyce, Main Hall: Anna Rejoyce’s paintings say a lot about who she is. She often discovers a new self from her work. Usually, her subject matter is still life, the ordinary objects of daily life. On each canvas, she tries to depict her love and homage to the ordinary. Contact: annarejoyceart@gmail.com.

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