330 Homer St., Newton, MA 02459. 617-796-1360

All programs are free and open to the public; parking is free. The Newton Free Library is handicapped accessible.

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All programs take place in Druker Auditorium unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather, call 617-796-1360 or visit http://newtonfreelibrary.net to see if we have closed due to a storm.

Programs and events

Call for artists: The library is seeking proposals of two-dimensional, original work by local artists for January-June 2018 shows. Exhibiting policy at newtonfreelibrary.net under the Events tab. Deadline: Noon July 14. For information: Ellen, emeyers@minlib.net; 617-796-1410.

Talk to Us!: Newton Talks is an oral history project that is being conducted through the collaborative efforts of the library, the Newton Senior Center, Historic Newton and Crossing Generations. The first phase of the project will be interviewing veterans who live or have lived in Newton. Info contact Ilana Levine at 617-796-1670 or ilevine@newtonma.gov. Pick up an information packet and the necessary forms at the library’s Circulation Desk or the Senior Center.

Ongoing Help for Area Small Business Owners: Every Thursday SCORE volunteers will provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Register (required) at scoreboston.org or call 617-565-5591.

Let’s Talk: 10 a.m. April 26, third floor Rear Arc. Free conversation groups for all levels of adult English Language Learners. No registration necessary. Drop-in.

Best Apps: Food and Cooking: 2-3 p.m. April 26, second floor Computer Center. Attendees bring their phone into the kitchen. From finding recipes to planning your trip to the grocery store, participants learn about the best apps for food and cooking. Register online.

Blood drive: 2-7 p.m. April 26.

Make It — Bath bombs: 7 p.m. April 26, second floor Teen Area. Participants will be making bath bombs out of some natural ingredients. For grades five through seven. Register online.

Tell the Story Behind Your Poetry: 10-11:30 a.m. April 27, Special Collections. Rita Wolfson will return again this year to lead this session for amateur poets where she will read her poetry and share her stories. She invites attendees to do the same. Space limited. Register online.

Newton History Series, “Par Excellence: Golf Legend Donald Ross”: 7 p.m. April 27. Called the “Michelangelo of golf,” Donald Ross designed nearly 400 golf courses in the early 20th century including four in Newton — Charles River, Woodland, Brae Burn and Newton Commonwealth. Filmmaker Cob Carlson will use clips from his documentary, “Donald Ross: Discovering the Legend,” to describe Ross’s emigration from Scotland to the U.S., his work in Massachusetts and his life on Beacon Street in Newton. Golf historians Kevin Mendik, a Brae Burn member, and Paul Murphy of Charles River, will join Carlson in telling how Ross’s extraordinary vision and legacy continue today. The program is part of the Newton History Series and is cosponsored by Historic Newton.

“Sing” screening: 2 p.m. April 29. When a koala impresario, voiced by Matthew McConaughey, is in danger of losing his grand theater after one flop too many, he hatches a plan to stage a gala singing competition to save the day. When a typo inflates the grand prize to $100,000, the contest attracts the attention of a number of singing animals. Rated PG. Runtime 108 minutes.

Alex Poliykov on piano: 2 p.m. April 30. Ukrainian pianist, conductor and pedagogue Alex Poliykov will perform Schumann’s Symphonic Etudes op. 13, Scriabin’s Etudes op. 8 #12 and op. 42 #5 and Beethoven’s Sonata #23 op. 57.

Cloud Storage and Tools: 10-11:30 a.m. May 1, second floor Computer Center. This class will help users untangle cloud computing. The class will discuss what “the cloud” means and explore it using Dropbox and Google Drive. Those who already have a Dropbox or Gmail account should bring their login information to the class. Register online.

“The Art of Healing and the Healing of Art: A Conversation with Amy and Sonya Kurzweil”: 7 p.m. May 1. Amy Kurzweil’s book, “Flying Couch,” is an illustrated family memoir about three generations of Jewish women: Amy, the artist; Sonya, the psychologist; and Lily, (Amy’s Bubbe or Grandmother) the Holocaust survivor. Attendees join for a mother-daughter conversation. A Q&A and book signing will follow. This program is part of the Newton Festival of the Arts.

Hands-On Genealogy Research: 7-8:30 p.m. May 1, second floor Computer Center. Attendees come with questions regarding specific ancestors they are researching and what they hope to discover about them. Participants use the library’s PCs or bring their laptop. Ginny Audet, the resident genealogist, will be available for questions. Register online.

Let’s Talk: 12:30 and 7 p.m. May 2, third floor Rear Arc. Free conversation groups for all levels of adult English Language Learners. No registration necessary. Drop-in.

Device Advice for iPhone: 2-4 p.m. May 2 and 16, Study Room 2H behind the second floor Computer Center. For those having trouble with your mobile devices, and those who want to know more about downloading eBooks from the library. Users sign up for a 30-minute one-on-one session where they will get advice about their device. Attendees should bring their iPad or iPhone. Patrons are welcome to sign up for one session every other week. Register online.

Working with Wind: Wind Turbine Engineering: 7 p.m. May 2, Druker Auditorium. A hands-on activity that uses everyday materials from a vacuum cleaner and wind. The workshop promotes problem-solving and observational skills, teamwork and creativity. Participants will: Design and build a wind turbine to see how much electricity it can generate, watch other turbines being tested to see how much electricity they can generate and figure out if more electricity can be produced by re-designing their turbine. For grades five to seven. Space limited. Tickets available in the Children’s Room 15 minutes before the program begins.

Let’s Talk: 10 a.m. May 3, third floor Rear Arc. Free conversation groups for all levels of adult English Language Learners. No registration necessary. Drop-in.

“Don’t Blink: A Funny Mystery with Itay the Magician”: 7 p.m. May 3, Druker Auditorium. This magic show, built on comedy and mystery, is full of tricks involving cards, eggs, cups, balls, bananas and more. For families with kids ages 5 and older.

April art shows and displays

April Gallery, “Color, Line and Shape in Fiber by Sandy Gregg and Valerie Maser-Flanagan”: On view April 1-27. Sandy Gregg and Valerie Maser-Flanagan use different methods to create art that is made out of fabric and is stitched. Valerie freely cuts lines and shapes out of her hand-dyed fabric, composes on a design wall and then stitches the pieces to make improvisational compositions. Sandy most often applies paint and dye to a whole piece of fabric which is treated like a painter’s canvas. Their focus is on the principles of line and shape in their compositions.

April Main Hall, “Still Life: Exploration into the Familiar” by Nadine Geller: On view April 1-27. Nadine Geller creates moments in time that reveal the captivating beauty and harmony of everyday objects with brushstrokes. Her greatest desire is to draw the viewer into a world of wonder and possibility through her art. Inspired by the old masters Rembrandt and Melendez, as well as the French impressionists, her work hints at her classical training while highlighting an impressionist appreciation for the beauty of natural light, and vibrant yet subtle color.

Atrium Case One: On view April 1-27. Golf course designer Donald Ross laid out four Newton golf courses still in use today. Visitors learn more about his life and vision through biographical information and reproductions of his designs. Presented by Historic Newton.

Atrium Case Two: On view April 1-27. Visitors learn about the Friends, a dedicated volunteer group whose members serve the library. Their book and author luncheon featuring authors Larry Tye and Joseph Finder will take place on May 12 at the Newton Marriott Hotel. For tickets: http://newtonfreelibrary.net.

Main Hall Cases: On view April 1-27. Students and faculty of the New Art Center’s Ceramics programs display their spirit of inquiry and experimentation in a wide variety of styles and techniques. For information: http://newartcenter.org.

Teen Gallery and second floor display cases, “A Snapshot of Newton South Arts”: The show will be on view through fall 2017 and includes a representative selection of work from Newton South High School Students. Frames donated by Eric Blomster of Abraxis Framing Company in Auburndale.

May art shows and displays

May Gallery: “Budding Growth from Cracks in Pavement” by Eli Portman, on view May 2-30: Eli Portman grew up reading comic books which, as an artist, informed his attraction to dynamic line work. Sharp angles, hatching, light and dark; he uses his dip pen to take the parts of this city that he remembers most, specifically the places that lack exposure, and show their stains, their marks and dents.

May Main Hall: “Through My Eyes” by Barney Levitt, on view May 2-30: Barney Levitt creates his paintings layer by layer, capturing in painstaking detail every nuance of his subject. His work, most of which is still life driven, is greatly influenced by the works of the Dutch and Flemish masters, particularly Vermeer. He likes working with “timeless” objects which give viewers a sense of the nostalgia of a long ago era. Old radios, telephones and typewriters, rusted antique tools and glass bottles are often the subject matter of his work.

Atrium Cases One and Two, on view on view May 2-30: View images from Castro’s funeral procession and memorial service along with photographs of life in Cuba taken by Dawn Colsia. For information: dawncolsia@gmail.com.

Main Hall Cases, on view May 2-30: Green Newton presents an exhibit prepared by Students for a Greener World (SGW) and students from Newton elementary, middle and high schools. Learn how today’s kids are “greening Newton” and the environment. For information: http://sgw.greennewton.org; sgw@greennewton.org.

Teen Gallery and second floor display cases, “A Snapshot of Newton South Arts”: The show will be on view through fall 2017 and includes a representative selection of work from Newton South High School students. Frames donated by Eric Blomster of Abraxis Framing Company in Auburndale.
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