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SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
 istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
 on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
 er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
  teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
 pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
 alk-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261112T190000Z
DTEND:20261112T200000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Weekly News Wrap-Up
DESCRIPTION:This class is for people who read the news and like to discuss 
 it. Each week we will talk about news articles that have engaged us. These
  could be about major events in the United States and around the world\, a
 s well as interesting topics related to culture\, lifestyle\, and the arts
 . We will read the articles on a shared screen and discuss them. This clas
 s is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. \n\nThis class me
 ets on Zoom on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.\, from September 17 until November 1
 9\, 2026.\n\nThe teacher's name is Naomi. For the Zoom link or more inform
 ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
 96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-weekly-news-wrap-up-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261113T000000Z
DTEND:20261113T013000Z
SUMMARY:How to Love a Mushroom
DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic
  tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes 
 both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover togeth
 er what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world a
 round us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of f
 iction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arno
 ld Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological club
 s and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appe
 ared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other p
 ublications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleep
 less\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecolog
 y\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for th
 e OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massach
 usetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonf
 iction.
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/online-zoom-zoom-ma-zoom-unite
 d-states/how-to-love-a-mushroom-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer
 ral
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators webinar: How to Love a Mushroom
DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic
  tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes 
 both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover togeth
 er what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world a
 round us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of f
 iction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arno
 ld Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological club
 s and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appe
 ared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other p
 ublications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleep
 less\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecolog
 y\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for th
 e OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massach
 usetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonf
 iction. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/lRsH8
LOCATION:Zoom\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/zoom/newton-conservators-webina
 r-how-to-love-a-mushroom-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261113T000000Z
DTEND:20261113T010000Z
SUMMARY:M. Terrill presents The Violin Maker in conversation with Janet Ric
 h Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, November 12th\, when M. Terrill di
 scusses her debut novel\, The Violin Maker\, in conversation with Janet Ri
 ch Edwards\, author of Canticle. In 1950s Manhattan\, violin deale...
LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto
 n
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/m-terrill-pr
 esents-the-violin-maker-in-conversation-with-janet-rich-edwards-2026-11-12
 ?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261113T150000Z
DTEND:20261113T163000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Let's Talk About Food
DESCRIPTION:Let's Talk About Food is a class for intermediate to advanced E
 nglish learners. We explore food traditions from other cultures and the wa
 ys that food provides health\, social connection\, and pleasure. We discus
 s the relationship between food and the environment\, facts and myths rega
 rding food and nutrition\, the value of fresh and local ingredients\, curr
 ent news about food\, and "food scams."\n\nThis class meets on Zoom on Fri
 days at 10:00 a.m.\, from September 11 until November 13\, 2026.\n\nThe te
 acher's name is Carole. For more information\, please contact Andrew Shapi
 ra\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-lets-talk-about-food-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261114T153000Z
DTEND:20261114T173000Z
SUMMARY:Sustainability Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come explore practical ways to live more sustainably—directly
  from your neighbors!\n\nDrop in for refreshments and a relaxed\, interact
 ive morning where Newton community members will share their experiences wi
 th eco-friendly improvements and swaps\, including:\n\nClean Energy & Ener
 gy Efficiency: Adding insulation\, installing solar panels\, and switching
  to heat pumps\nSustainable Living: Composting\, organic gardening\, waste
  reduction\, and eco-friendly diets\nLocal Food: Discovering sustainable\,
  locally sourced food options\n\nStop by anytime to ask questions\, swap i
 deas\, nibble on treats\, and find inspiration for your next step toward s
 ustainability.\n\nThis program is co-hosted by Green Newton\, the Newton F
 ree Library\, and the City of Newton
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/sustainabi
 lity-cafe-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261115T203000Z
DTEND:20261115T230000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Conversations about Schools: Let's Talk!
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Newton can get… complicated. Whether the top
 ic is school budgets\, village identity\, or parking policy\, our public d
 iscussions can sometimes become more combative than constructive. \nWe bel
 ieve there’s a better way for us to work together. Please join us for a 
 constructive dialogue with neighbors interested in exploring the following
  topic: \nPersonal and community investment in education \nThis dialogue b
 rings together community members with different points of view on how Newt
 on invests in the education of young people. The purpose is for folks to s
 peak to be understood\, to listen to understand\, and to deepen curiosity 
 about perspectives (of your own and others) — on a concrete issue that a
 ffects us all. \nWhat is Newton Conversations?\nWe are a group of Newton r
 esidents\, City staff\, and elected officials who came together around a s
 hared vision: \nNewton Conversations envision a city where civil discourse
  thrives\, and diverse perspectives are respected with open minds and thou
 ghtful engagement. Together\, we’ll co-create a space for reflection\, h
 onesty\, and mutual respect. \nOur hope is that you walk away with the sen
 se that respectful conversation is still possible — and essential — in
  Newton. \nHave questions? Please reach out to Demie Stathoplos at dstatho
 plos@gmail.com
LOCATION:Provided Upon Registration\, Newton\, United States\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/provided-upon-registration-new
 ton-united-states/newton-conversations-about-schools-lets-talk-2026-11-15?
 utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261115T203000Z
DTEND:20261115T230000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Conversation about Schools
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Newton can get… complicated. Whether the top
 ic is school budgets\, village identity\, or parking policy\, our public d
 iscussions can sometimes become more combative than constructive. \nWe bel
 ieve there’s a better way for us to work together. Please join us for a 
 constructive dialogue with neighbors interested in exploring the following
  topic: \nPersonal and community investment in education \nThis dialogue b
 rings together community members with different points of view on how Newt
 on invests in the education of young people. The purpose is for folks to s
 peak to be understood\, to listen to understand\, and to deepen curiosity 
 about perspectives (of your own and others) — on a concrete issue that a
 ffects us all. \nWhat is Newton Conversations?\nWe are a group of Newton r
 esidents\, City staff\, and elected officials who came together around a s
 hared vision: Newton Conversations envision a city where civil discourse t
 hrives\, and diverse perspectives are respected with open minds and though
 tful engagement. \nTogether\, we’ll co-create a space for reflection\, h
 onesty\, and mutual respect. Our hope is that you walk away with the sense
  that respectful conversation is still possible — and essential — in N
 ewton.
LOCATION:MA\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/ma/newton-conversation-abou
 t-schools-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261116T150000Z
DTEND:20261116T160000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk\, Storytelling\, and Getting to Know 
 One Another
DESCRIPTION:What do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United St
 ates? What stories about our lives\, our families\, and our countries are 
 we willing to share with one another? Let's get to know one another and be
 come friends. This class is for intermediate students interested in increa
 sing their vocabulary and improving their pronunciation.\n\nThis class mee
 ts in person (on the first floor of the library) on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.\
 , from September 28 until November 23\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \n\
 nThe teacher's name is Elaine W. For more information\, please contact And
 rew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minli
 b.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-small-talk-storytelling-and-getting-to-know-one-another-2026-11-16?ut
 m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T010000Z
SUMMARY:Dinovember for Adults: Tyrant Lizard Queen with Author Riley Black
DESCRIPTION:Calling all adults who never stopped loving dinosaurs! This Nov
 ember\, the Library has a Dinovember event for you! We're thrilled to welc
 ome award-winning author Riley Black for a discussion of her new book Tyra
 nt Lizard Queen\, about perhaps the most iconic dinosaur\, Tyrannosaurus r
 ex.\n\nThis is a virtual event. Register for this program here!\n\nSigned 
 copies of Tyrant Lizard Queen will be available through Harvard Book Store
 .\n\nAbout Tyrant Lizard Queen\n\nTyrannosaurus rex is a prehistoric celeb
 rity. Exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over 9 tons\, the largest i
 ndividuals of this dinosaurian species were intimidating predators capable
  of crushing bone and consuming more than a hundred pounds of flesh in a b
 ite. But the last of the tyrant dinosaurs had a life beyond ripping and te
 aring. More than 66 million years ago\, T. rex courted each other\, nested
 \, watched over their offspring\, slept\, drank\, and explored ancient flo
 odplains inhabited by a fantastic cast of impressive dinosaurs like the hu
 ge long-neck Alamosaurus and burly\, three-horned Torosaurus. For the firs
 t time\, the life story of this impressive\, sensitive predator is told as
  if you were there to watch it unfold.\n\nIn her latest prehistoric nature
  walk\, bestselling and award-winning author Riley Black follows the life 
 of plucky T. rex Snaggletooth from the time she hatches through her tumult
 uous adulthood. The prehistoric forest Snag emerges into is full of danger
 \, and yet\, as Riley bases Snaggletooth's life on the latest scientific d
 iscoveries\, the carnivorous dinosaur survives to play\, court\, fight\, s
 leep\, nest\, and more as she grows up in Cretaceous North America. She tu
 ssles with rival tyrannosaurs\, hunts for delectable prey\, and finds soft
  moments of connection in the forest. Even the most die-hard dinosaur fan 
 will come away with a new perspective and appreciation for the Tyrant Liza
 rd Queen.\n\nAbout the Author\n\nRiley Black (she/they) has been heralded 
 as “one of our premier gifted young science writers” and is the bestse
 lling\, award-winning author of several books\, including When the Earth W
 as Green and The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. A science correspondent for S
 mithsonian and regular contributor to publications like National Geographi
 c and Slate\, Riley is a widely-recognized expert on paleontology. She won
  the 2024 Friend of Darwin Award from the National Center for Science Educ
 ation.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/dinovember
 -for-adults-tyrant-lizard-queen-with-author-riley-black-2026-11-16?utm_sou
 rce=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T011500Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Evening Chat
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly a
 nd supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food\, such as d
 ishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics 
 include cultural activities\, sightseeing in America\, small talk\, Americ
 an customs\, and medical appointments. This class is for intermediate Engl
 ish learners. \n\nThe class meets on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m
 .\, from September 14 until November 30\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \
 n\nThe teacher's name is Patricia. For more information\, please contact A
 ndrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@min
 lib.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-evening-chat-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T013000Z
SUMMARY:Cookbook Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy cooking and love good food? If so\, register for t
 he November meeting of our Cookbook Club!\n\nThis is a combination of a bo
 ok club and a potluck dinner. Each month\, we choose a cookbook by a popul
 ar food author from which each of the participants selects a recipe and pr
 epares it for the group to taste.\n\nWe are looking to hold nice discussio
 ns and enjoy good food and company! If you are a food enthusiast\, please 
 register early as the number of participants is limited. We can’t wait t
 o taste the dishes and hear your thoughts on the recipes.\n\nThis month we
  are exploring recipes from the cookbook: The Blue Zones American Kitchen 
 – 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan Buettner. Copies of the books are av
 ailable at the Circulation Desk for pickup.\n\nRegistration is required fo
 r this event. For any questions\, please email newtonpublicservices@minlib
 .net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/cookbook-c
 lub-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T150000Z
DTEND:20261117T163000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Talking About True Stories
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will read stories from the popular True Storie
 s series. We will read aloud and talk about the stories\, connecting them 
 to our own lives and cultures. We will practice conversation and pronuncia
 tion while learning new vocabulary. This class is intended for high beginn
 er to intermediate students\; it is not for total beginners. No registrati
 on is required. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (on the t
 hird floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.\, from September 8 un
 til November 17\, 2026. \n\nThe teacher's name is Terri H. For more inform
 ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
 96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-talkin
 g-about-true-stories-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T153000Z
DTEND:20261117T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
 ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
 e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
 rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
 eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
 rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
 ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
  Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
 s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
 \, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
 64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
 al
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
 istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
 on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
 er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
  teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
 pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
 alk-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T011500Z
SUMMARY:Sustainable Investing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Over 60s:  Join sustainable investment advisor Urban
  Larson for a 20-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer ses
 sion moderated by Bill Horne. The discussion will explore what sustainable
  investment is and where it comes from\, how it may affect investment retu
 rns\, questions to ask your investment manager\, the meaning of ESG\, and 
 ways to align investments with UU values.  \n\nRegistration required to o
 btain the Zoom link.
LOCATION:(Online)-FUUSN-Zoom\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/online-fuusn-zoom/sustainable-
 investing-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T153000Z
DTEND:20261118T173000Z
SUMMARY:50 Job Seekers Networking Group: Networking
DESCRIPTION:If you are 50 and looking for work\, seeking a new career direc
 tion\, re-entering the job market\, or recently retired and looking for yo
 ur "encore career\," then this is the perfect networking group for you! Th
 e Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50 Job Seekers Group meets on the 
 first and third Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am-12:30pm\, via Zoom.
  Informal networking takes place from 10-10:30am and 12:30-12:45pm. This i
 s a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable
  environment\, conducive to developing new relationships and developing sk
 ills and strategies to help in your career transition.\n\nEach meeting fea
 tures a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive worksho
 p on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hir
 ing managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and one-on-one coac
 hing guidance. Participants can attend any or all sessions\, and new atten
 dees are always welcome. Participating on a regular basis will give job se
 ekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\n\
 nEach meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced
  executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, inves
 tment banker\, and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching ov
 er 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executiv
 e Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has b
 een trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment to
 ols. Deborah has facilitated 50 job seekers networking groups since 2016. 
 \n\nRegister for the 50 Job Seekers Networking Group here!\n\nThis session
 's topic is Networking ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan!")\n\nThe full sc
 hedule of topics is:\n\nSeptember 2: Self-Assessment & Mindset ("Discover 
 What's Next")\n\nSeptember 16: Career Story & Elevator Pitch ("Tell Me Abo
 ut Yourself")\n\nOctober 7: Using AI (Optimize Your Job Search Tools)\n\nO
 ctober 21: LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")\n\nNovember 4: Resume
 s ("You Are a STAR")\n\nNovember 18: Networking ("Plan Your Work & Work Yo
 ur Plan!")\n\nDecember 2: Interview Strategies ("Your Age Is Your Edge!")\
 n\nDecember 16: Second Act Careers ("Think Outside the Box!")\n\nRegistrat
 ion will remain open until the session starts. The Zoom link will come fro
 m the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50 Job Seekers Networking Group.
  Please check your spam folder in case it lands there.\n\nThis program wil
 l be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within
  48 hours of the program.\n\nThis group is sponsored by approximately 50 M
 assachusetts public libraries.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/50-job-see
 kers-networking-group-networking-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
 rral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T210000Z
DTEND:20261118T220000Z
SUMMARY:Short Story Discussion Group on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Short Story Discussion Group over Zoom! We will
  read two short stories and come together to discuss them. \n\nDue to acce
 ss limitations\, please sign up to get access to the short stories. Storie
 s will be emailed to everyone one week before the next meeting as a PDF.\n
 \nZoom meeting information will be sent one hour before the event starts.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/short-stor
 y-discussion-group-on-zoom-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T233000Z
DTEND:20261119T013000Z
SUMMARY:Genealogy Club on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the club is to share information on records and 
 approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research. 
 Beginners\, novices\, and experienced researchers are all welcome. Partici
 pants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research
  for discussion.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Ginny at newtonp
 ublicservices@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/genealogy-
 club-on-zoom-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4c8dbbf0a56413f6@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261119T000000Z
DTEND:20261119T013000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Everyday English Conversations
DESCRIPTION:The best way to become comfortable with English is to speak it 
 in everyday life. In this class we will practice conversations in common s
 ituations\, with a different topic every week. Past topics have included t
 alking to a doctor\, making “small talk\," and telling personal stories\
 , such as how you met your spouse. We will learn some vocabulary and idiom
 s\, practice pronunciation and grammar\, and have fun talking in a low-pre
 ssure setting. This class is for intermediate students.\n\nThis class meet
 s in person (on the third floor of the library) on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
 \, from September 16 until November 18\, 2026 (no class on November 11). \
 n\nThe teacher's name is Eric. For more information\, please contact Andre
 w Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.
 net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-everyday-english-conversations-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
 eferral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:970f20b416e01b19@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261119T190000Z
DTEND:20261119T200000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Weekly News Wrap-Up
DESCRIPTION:This class is for people who read the news and like to discuss 
 it. Each week we will talk about news articles that have engaged us. These
  could be about major events in the United States and around the world\, a
 s well as interesting topics related to culture\, lifestyle\, and the arts
 . We will read the articles on a shared screen and discuss them. This clas
 s is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. \n\nThis class me
 ets on Zoom on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.\, from September 17 until November 1
 9\, 2026.\n\nThe teacher's name is Naomi. For the Zoom link or more inform
 ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
 96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-weekly-news-wrap-up-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1bdbc4978f357905@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261119T190000Z
DTEND:20261119T203000Z
SUMMARY:Medicare 101 with MetroWest SHINE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Medicare 101 educational meeting hosted by the Me
 troWest SHINE program. This presentation is an overview of Medicare for pe
 ople turning 65 or those just signing up for Medicare. We will be discussi
 ng Medicare enrollment as well as information about the parts of Medicare 
 and coverage options. We will also discuss the importance of the Medicare 
 Open Enrollment Period.\n\nThe MetroWest SHINE (Serving the Health Insuran
 ce Needs of Everyone on Medicare) program provides free\, unbiased health 
 insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries of all ages and their care
 givers. The MetroWest SHINE Program\, based in Needham\, is funded and adm
 inistered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence.
 \n\nRegistration is encouraged\, and you'll get a reminder if you sign up.
  Walk-ins are also welcome.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/medicare-1
 01-with-metrowest-shine-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e138c2308aeec821@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Disability Dialogues Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly discussion group exploring disability cul
 ture\, connection\, and community. Each meeting centers on a specific them
 e—ranging from creativity and adaptive technology to humor\, nature\, an
 d history. To keep the group low-barrier and easy to join\, instead of rea
 ding full books\, we pair each topic with short-form resources like a brie
 f article\, a quick video\, or a podcast episode. Disability isn’t a mon
 olith\, so we explore a wide range of themes\, backgrounds\, and lived exp
 eriences. Everyone is welcome\, no homework is required\, and new members 
 can join anytime. Come connect with a supportive\, welcoming group!\n\nThi
 s month's theme is "Happy Holidays?" Hacks & Reality—sharing real-talk\,
  energy-saving tips\, kitchen hacks\, and strategies for managing family e
 xpectations and holiday stress.\n\nTo ask questions about the group\, get 
 the current month's discussion materials\, or join the group's email list\
 , please email Jenni at jacosta@understandingourdifferences.org\n\nThe Dis
 ability Dialogues Group meets monthly at 7pm\, usually on the fourth Tuesd
 ay of the month but with some schedule adjustments. The group is co-sponso
 red by Understanding Our Differences\, the Newton Commission On Disability
 \, and the Newton Free Library.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/disability
 -dialogues-conversation-group-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra
 l
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4c0830e72e365cf0@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Hooked on Books Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a casual book club that reads a wide variety of boo
 ks? You’ve come to the right place! Come join the Hooked on Books club o
 n the last Thursday of each month for good conversation and discussion. Be
  sure to check our previous selections to see if this book club is for you
 . Previous books can be found here on our website. Get out of your comfort
  zone and read something new! We meet in-person on the 1st floor of the Li
 brary in Druker Auditorium! This group is geared towards adults and older 
 teens.\n\nIf you have any questions or are interested in joining\, please 
 contact Aiden at newtonpublicservices@minlib.net\n\nThis month's book is B
 ad Company: private equity and the death of the American dream by Megan Gr
 eenwell. Physical copies are available to pickup at the circulation desk\,
  and ebook and e-audiobook copies are available to borrow in Libby & hoopl
 a. If you need help obtaining a digital copy for the bookclub\, please ema
 il Aiden.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/hooked-on-
 books-club-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1d34dfb438c862b3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Art Association Presents Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the
  Artist You Are Meant to Be
DESCRIPTION:Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the Artist You Are Meant to Be 
 Professional Development Presentation by Newton Art Association There’s 
 such an array of styles and genres of art that finding your place in the a
 rt world can feel overwhelming. We can fall into the trap of chasing style
 s that turn out to be both unproductive and unsatisfying. Drawing on examp
 les of work that feel deeply rooted in the people who made them\, Ingrid w
 ill open a conversation about how such authenticity takes shape. Along the
  way\, she will explore practical ways artists can begin to recognize and 
 bring forward their own instincts and interests in their work. Join Ingrid
  for this lively and practical presentation that will help you block out u
 nhelpful advice and fruitless avenues to discover the artistic path that
 ’s right for you. Ingrid Christensen is\, first and foremost\, a painter
  of light. Her work is an ongoing exploration of light’s ability to elev
 ate even the most mundane object into the glowing subject of a painting. I
 ngrid focuses on still life and figurative genres\, painting from life whe
 never possible\, but knowing that all paintings are\, ultimately\, the wor
 k of memory. In the time it takes to make a painting\, flowers fade and mo
 dels leave. What’s left is the impression that the artist has of the ori
 ginal scene\, stripped of detail – a distillation of the subject. Her fi
 gurative work is often based on photos from her family’s history\, with 
 memory and nostalgia playing important roles. This personal connection inf
 uses her paintings with a depth of emotion and storytelling that resonates
  with viewers. Ingrid is in demand as a workshop instructor both online an
 d in person. She teaches online at The Winslow Art Center and has taught w
 orkshops in Canada\, Mexico\, and Italy\, working with painters from all o
 ver the world. Her goal is to inspire students with the wonder of the craf
 t of painting\, making them look beyond the surface of their art to its ri
 ch\, inner depth – to the potential for painting to act as communication
  and self-discovery. Ingrid wrote\, and was featured in\, several Winsor &
  Newton Masterclass videos filmed in London\, UK. Her art has won both nat
 ional and international awards and has been highlighted in Modern Impressi
 onist\, International Artist\, Avenues\, and Arabella magazines. She has a
 lso contributed articles on painting and creativity to Artsy Online Magazi
 ne. Based in Canada\, Ingrid’s work is represented in Canada and the US 
 and is held in permanent public and private collections worldwide. Topic: 
 Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the Artist You’re Meant to Be Time: Nov 
 19\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://
 us02web.zoom.us/j/89269822267?pwd=2hn1flRhlSqI23LoRu8IHSdrZfGXM5.1 Meeting
  ID: 892 6982 2267 Passcode: 939996
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/zoom/newton-art-association-pre
 sents-ingrid-christensen-becoming-the-artist-you-are-m-2026-11-19?utm_sour
 ce=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6de7376f9d139ad4@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z
DTSTART:20261121T160000Z
DTEND:20261121T170000Z
SUMMARY:Storytime with Rina Horiuchi Schori
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, gratitude filled storytime with local autho
 r Rina Horiuchi Schori! She'll read from her board books for kids -- G is 
 for GRATITUDE and K is for KINDNESS. We'll have some fun acti...
LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/storytime-wi
 th-rina-horiuchi-schori-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2502752e25d199d4@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261123T150000Z
DTEND:20261123T160000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk\, Storytelling\, and Getting to Know 
 One Another
DESCRIPTION:What do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United St
 ates? What stories about our lives\, our families\, and our countries are 
 we willing to share with one another? Let's get to know one another and be
 come friends. This class is for intermediate students interested in increa
 sing their vocabulary and improving their pronunciation.\n\nThis class mee
 ts in person (on the first floor of the library) on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.\
 , from September 28 until November 23\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \n\
 nThe teacher's name is Elaine W. For more information\, please contact And
 rew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minli
 b.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-small-talk-storytelling-and-getting-to-know-one-another-2026-11-23?ut
 m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:88ff5c8443a25186@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261124T000000Z
DTEND:20261124T011500Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Evening Chat
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly a
 nd supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food\, such as d
 ishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics 
 include cultural activities\, sightseeing in America\, small talk\, Americ
 an customs\, and medical appointments. This class is for intermediate Engl
 ish learners. \n\nThe class meets on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m
 .\, from September 14 until November 30\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \
 n\nThe teacher's name is Patricia. For more information\, please contact A
 ndrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@min
 lib.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-evening-chat-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:091213babc6fd38d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261124T153000Z
DTEND:20261124T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
 ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
 e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
 rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
 eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
 rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
 ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
  Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
 s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
 \, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
 64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
 al
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:8c986e452c933a8f@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261125T000000Z
DTEND:20261125T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
 istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
 on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
 er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
  teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
 pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
 alk-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a5f1f2efe11e5fd1@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:Understanding AI & Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the 
 widespread use of AI\, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-ma
 nipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our information ecosystem is now in
 undated with inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content — and there
 ’s no end in sight. Join author\, journalist and former news editor Phil
 ip Eil for a session about AI\, the role it plays in creating and spreadin
 g misinformation\, and how you can stay vigilant against its ill effects. 
 Get the answers to the following questions: How is AI being used to create
  and spread misinformation? How is this AI misinformation affecting our so
 ciety? Are there laws being passed\, on the local or national level\, regu
 lating AI? What can people do to spot AI-generated content? And\, more bro
 adly\, how can we successfully navigate a world flooded with AI-generated 
 misinformation?\n\nThis is a virtual event. Click here to register for thi
 s program!\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library. T
 he program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording vi
 a email within 48 hours of the program.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/understand
 ing-ai-and-misinformation-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ea4de9c0f5077d59@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T011500Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Evening Chat
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly a
 nd supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food\, such as d
 ishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics 
 include cultural activities\, sightseeing in America\, small talk\, Americ
 an customs\, and medical appointments. This class is for intermediate Engl
 ish learners. \n\nThe class meets on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m
 .\, from September 14 until November 30\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \
 n\nThe teacher's name is Patricia. For more information\, please contact A
 ndrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@min
 lib.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-evening-chat-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9cf95c8a660766d6@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261201T153000Z
DTEND:20261201T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
 ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
 e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
 rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
 eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
 rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
 ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
  Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
 s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
 \, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
 64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
 al
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:c8b41de8d07e59d3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261202T000000Z
DTEND:20261202T010000Z
SUMMARY:I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devices (Virtu
 al)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Library Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning
  AI off on your personal device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are s
 o eager to integrate AI into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down
  the reasons behind the AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscap
 e. We’ll also cover how you can take control—whether it’s removing A
 I from your operating system\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling A
 I features on your favorite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tac
 kle the big question: Is AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let
 ’s separate fact from fiction and explore what AI really means for our d
 igital lives. Bring your questions!\n\nThis is a virtual event. Click here
  to register for this program!\n\nAbout the presenter:\n\nKimberly Springe
 r thinks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fighting th
 e surveillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital culture\, social mo
 vements\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad metrics" are s
 haping our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL. She serves as
  Library Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Director in charge 
 of stewarding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning their training and
  programs with the LFP's vision for information democracy. She has written
 /edited these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizati
 ons\, 1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Women
 ’s Contemporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of Americ
 an Culture and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist H
 istory Review\, and Viewpoint Magazine.\n\nLibrary Freedom Project is a ne
 twork of values-driven librarians working together to build information de
 mocracy.\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Ashland Public Library. This 
 program will be recorded and will be available for viewing for two weeks. 
 All registrants will receive the recording and informational handouts via 
 email within 48 hours of the program.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/i-didnt-as
 k-for-this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-virtual-2026-12-01?utm_so
 urce=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ac053126f4f65875@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261202T000000Z
DTEND:20261202T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
 istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
 on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
 er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
  teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
 pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
 alk-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:14bc3d84b6797f91@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261202T153000Z
DTEND:20261202T173000Z
SUMMARY:50 Job Seekers Networking Group: Interview Strategies
DESCRIPTION:If you are 50 and looking for work\, seeking a new career direc
 tion\, re-entering the job market\, or recently retired and looking for yo
 ur "encore career\," then this is the perfect networking group for you! Th
 e Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50 Job Seekers Group meets on the 
 first and third Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am-12:30pm\, via Zoom.
  Informal networking takes place from 10-10:30am and 12:30-12:45pm. This i
 s a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable
  environment\, conducive to developing new relationships and developing sk
 ills and strategies to help in your career transition.\n\nEach meeting fea
 tures a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive worksho
 p on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hir
 ing managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and one-on-one coac
 hing guidance. Participants can attend any or all sessions\, and new atten
 dees are always welcome. Participating on a regular basis will give job se
 ekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\n\
 nEach meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced
  executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, inves
 tment banker\, and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching ov
 er 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executiv
 e Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has b
 een trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment to
 ols. Deborah has facilitated 50 job seekers networking groups since 2016. 
 \n\nRegister for the 50 Job Seekers Networking Group here!\n\nThis session
 's topic is Interview Strategies ("Your Age Is Your Edge!")\n\nThe full sc
 hedule of topics is:\n\nSeptember 2: Self-Assessment & Mindset ("Discover 
 What's Next")\n\nSeptember 16: Career Story & Elevator Pitch ("Tell Me Abo
 ut Yourself")\n\nOctober 7: Using AI (Optimize Your Job Search Tools)\n\nO
 ctober 21: LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")\n\nNovember 4: Resume
 s ("You Are a STAR")\n\nNovember 18: Networking ("Plan Your Work & Work Yo
 ur Plan!")\n\nDecember 2: Interview Strategies ("Your Age Is Your Edge!")\
 n\nDecember 16: Second Act Careers ("Think Outside the Box!")\n\nRegistrat
 ion will remain open until the session starts. The Zoom link will come fro
 m the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50 Job Seekers Networking Group.
  Please check your spam folder in case it lands there.\n\nThis program wil
 l be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within
  48 hours of the program.\n\nThis group is sponsored by approximately 50 M
 assachusetts public libraries.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/50-job-see
 kers-networking-group-interview-strategies-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_m
 edium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:b5a1f38f7a0b289b@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261202T173000Z
DTEND:20261202T183000Z
SUMMARY:Author Talk: Rosie Sultan
DESCRIPTION:Local writers will offer background for and read excerpts from 
 their books. They will also take questions and comments from the moderator
  and audience members. The book for December is All the Small Surrenders b
 y Rosie Sultan. This program meets at the Cooper Center\, located at 345 W
 alnut Street.\n\nThe Author Talk meets monthly on the first Wednesday of t
 he month at 12:30pm at the Cooper Center. This series is in partnership wi
 th the Department of Older Adult Services.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/author-tal
 k-rosie-sultan-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:4144f4064b8ec783@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261204T213000Z
DTEND:20261204T220000Z
SUMMARY:Food Friday: Cookies & Cream
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of taste testing in the Tween/Teen Are
 a! This Food Friday--cookies & cream flavored snacks. We will taste test 5
  to 7 snacks that are cookies & cream flavored. Afterwards\, participants 
 will rank their favorite snack and the snack that tastes most like cookies
  & cream! This is a chance to talk food and meet new people. For grades 5-
 12.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/food-frida
 y-cookies-and-cream-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
 ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
 e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
 rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
 eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
 rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
 ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
  Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
 s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
 \, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
 64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
 -ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
 al
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DTEND:20261209T010000Z
SUMMARY:Trudeau & Doonesbury: A Biography with author Joshua Kendall
DESCRIPTION:Join author Joshua Kendall for a talk about his book Trudeau & 
 Doonesbury: A Biography. You'll learn about Garry Trudeau\, the creator be
 hind the first comic strip to win a Pulitzer Prize\, and about the history
  and impact of Doonesbury itself. Joshua will also discuss his process res
 earching and writing this biography\, which draws on numerous interviews a
 nd archival materials. If you've ever wanted to learn the story behind the
  iconic comic Doonesbury\, this program is for you!\n\nCopies of Trudeau &
  Doonesbury will be available for purchase and signing.\n\nAbout the book:
 \n\nDrawing on extensive interviews with Trudeau\, his friends\, fellow ca
 rtoonists\, prominent journalists\, and even politicians who were mocked i
 n the strip\, as well as previously unmined archival materials\, Trudeau &
  Doonesbury serves as an alternative history of the last 50 years of Ameri
 can life and is an entertaining romp through Trudeau's singular career.\n\
 nBiographer Joshua Kendall tells the story of the cartoonist and what drov
 e him to put pen to paper. He traces Trudeau's boyhood in the Adirondack M
 ountains\, his teenage angst in prep school\, and his formative years at Y
 ale\, where he began drawing his iconic strip.\n\nAnd he shows the changin
 g world it reflected\; Doonesbury began appearing in papers nationwide in 
 1970\, and big events\, from Watergate to the war in Vietnam\, fueled its 
 popularity and its significance.\n\nFor more than 50 years\, Doonesbury ha
 s helped drive the national conversation. The first comic strip to win a P
 ulitzer Prize\, Garry Trudeau's sprawling narrative featuring a host of be
 loved characters has reflected America back to itself\, capturing the high
 lights and lowlights of American politics and culture with wit and penetra
 ting insight. And as Doonesbury's characters aged alongside their creator\
 , Trudeau became one of the preeminent chroniclers of the Baby Boom genera
 tion.\n\nA unique and compelling biography of both the individual behind D
 oonesbury and the times he has chronicled\, Trudeau & Doonesbury is also a
  lavishly illustrated\, full-color coffee table book featuring more than 2
 00 cartoons\, making it perfect for sharing\, gifting\, and displaying.\n\
 nAbout the author:\n\nJoshua C. Kendall is the author of The Man Who Made 
 Lists\, about the creation of Roget's Thesaurus\, and The Forgotten Foundi
 ng Father\, a biography of Noah Webster\, the lexicographer responsible fo
 r Webster's Dictionary. He is also an award-winning journalist\, with work
  in the Wall Street Journal\, Los Angeles Times\, New York Times\, Psychol
 ogy Today\, and BusinessWeek\, among other publications. He is an Associat
 e Fellow of Yale's Trumbull College.\n\nRegistration is encouraged\, and y
 ou'll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/trudeau-an
 d-doonesbury-a-biography-with-author-joshua-kendall-2026-12-08?utm_source=
 ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261209T000000Z
DTEND:20261209T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
 istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
 on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
 er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
  teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
 pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
 alk-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:bb2ddcec6a30a273@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261209T210000Z
DTEND:20261209T220000Z
SUMMARY:Short Story Discussion Group on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Short Story Discussion Group over Zoom! We will
  read two short stories and come together to discuss them. \n\nDue to acce
 ss limitations\, please sign up to get access to the short stories. Storie
 s will be emailed to everyone one week before the next meeting as a PDF.\n
 \nZoom meeting information will be sent one hour before the event starts.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/short-stor
 y-discussion-group-on-zoom-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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