Library Director
Philip E. McNulty
For Immediate Release:
February 17, 2015
Mayor
Setti D. Warren
McNulty
Contact: Ellen Meyers
Direct phone: 617-796-1410
Email: emeyers@minlib.net
March 2015 Monthly Events Summary, Newton Free Library
All programs take place in Druker Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
To view all of our March events visit: http://tinyurl.com/pddxpwa.
In case of inclement weather, call 617-796-1360 or visit www.newtonfreelibrary.net to see if we have closed due to a storm.
Call for Artists: The library is seeking submissions from artists to show in the January-June 2016 time period. The due
date for submissions is Friday, May 15, 2015 at noon. Info and instructions: newtonfreelibrary.net on the Events page
under Apply to Exhibit Your Art. Questions? Call 617-796-1410 or email Ellen Meyers, Director of Programs at
emeyers@minlib.net.
Call for original poems from kids and teens who have participated in Jean's Monday poetry programs: Your poem
will be included in our poetry journal which will be distributed at the Monday, April 6, 7:00 pm Poetry Fest. Between March
2 and 15 submit via email: One original poem to Jeanne at jholmblad@minlib.net. Include your name, birth date, grade,
school, phone number and email address.
Percussion recital with Aaron Trant, Sunday, March 1, 2:00 pm: The concert is cosponsored by All Newton Music
School.
iPad Level 1 Tuesday, March 3, 2:30-4:30 pm: The objective of the class is to make new iPad users more comfortable
with their device. Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password. Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
iPad Level 2, Wednesday, March 4, 2:30-4:30 pm: This session is for those who have mastered iPad 1 and want to
learn more. Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password. Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
Old School Sci-Fi Book and Movie Club, Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 pm, Trustees’ Room: The group meets to
discuss works of science-fiction and view movie adaptations. This month they will discuss A Scanner Darkly by Philip K.
Dick and watch the 2006 movie version starring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr, Winona Ryder and Woody Harrelson.
No registration required. Intended for adults. Email Kim at khewitt@minlib.net for more information.
Art Reception for the Newton Camera Club, Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 pm: The joy of photography is what brings
together members of the Newton Camera Club. Their annual print show will be on view in the Main Hall from March 3-30.
The public is welcome to meet the photographers and view the show at this opening reception.
NEW! Minecraft Club, Thursday, March 5, 4:00-5:30 pm, second floor Computer Center: Come play Minecraft with
your friends on the library’s server. We’ll have different challenges each week. Don’t have an account? No problem, use
one of the library’s. The club will meet the first and third Thursdays of every month. Grades 6-12. Online registration is
required.
Research 2.0, Thursday, March 5, 6:30 pm, second floor Computer Center: A class for kids in grades K-4 and their
adults. Join us to learn about the many databases you can access through the library website, how they can help you with
school projects and what cool stuff you can discover. Online registration (required) begins Thursday, February 19.
330 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459 T: 617-796-1360 F: 617-965-8547 TTY: 617-552-7154 www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Get Hooked: Knitting and Crochet Club, Thursday, March 5, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: Join us for the
ongoing Knitting and Crochet Club. We have crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn and the know-how to teach the basics
of crocheting. Or, bring your own project. Refreshments will be served. Open to ages 10 and up.
Artist’s Reception for Smoke 'em if you got 'em by Jason Asselin, Thursday, March 5, 7:00 pm: The artist attempts
to turn discarded cigarette packs into an art form that carries a subtle message about the nefarious practices of the
cigarette industry. The drawings in this show are a commentary on addiction and the evidence of that habit, our
disposable culture and acceptance of the resulting street trash. On view in the Gallery from March 3-30. The public is
welcome to attend this opening reception.
Learn to Knit! Fridays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 (8 Week Course ends April 24), 10:30-11:30 am, third floor Rear Arc:
Learn the basics and create a fast, fun project to show off! Online registration (required) is for all eight sessions.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Movie Screening, Friday, March 6, 3:00 pm: The Hunger Games saga
continues in this sequel that finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) faced with a decision that could sway the fate of
a nation. With the games destroyed and Peeta captured, Katniss becomes the symbol of rebellion while trying to rescue
Peeta from the Capitol. Runtime 123 min. Rated PG-13. Enjoy refreshments provided by the library!
Free Tax Help, Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, third floor Rear Apse (new location this year!): The
AARP® Tax-Aide™ Foundation will have trained volunteers on hand to answer questions, regardless of income level,
related to regular (non-business) taxes. Patrons will be asked to register on arrival and will be assisted on a first come-first
served basis. Volunteers will prepare tax returns for people with moderate or low income (less than $45,000 if single and less
than $60,000 if filing a joint return.) Please bring your copy of last year's (2013) federal and state tax returns plus all
relevant 2014 tax documents you received such as W-2 wage statement, 1099 interest statement, health insurance
coverage etc. The new 2014 tax returns will be eFiled for free.
Family Yoga, Saturday, March 7, 1:00 pm: Our Family Yoga Class emphasizes interactive and partner poses and
games for kids and adults to do together. Designed for children ages 3-12 and their caregiver(s). No yoga experience
required. Space is limited. Tickets will be available ½ hour before the program. Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 pm. Druker
Auditorium.
The Sounds and Stories of Celtic Music, Sunday, March 8, 2:00 pm: Jeff Snow is a talented multi-instrumentalist who
shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. Each concert is different and is
adapted to the responses and interest of the audience. Jeff usually performs on the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki.
The Good Lie Movie Screening, Monday, March 9, 6:30 pm: They were known simply as 'The Lost Boys.' Orphaned by
the brutal civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in
search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3,600 lost boys and girls to America. Runtime 110
min. PG-13. Enjoy refreshments provided by the library!
Researching Your Ancestors, Monday, March 9, 7:00-8:30 pm: Learn what resources are available to help you hunt
for your ancestors, and where to find them both in print and online. Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
iPad Level 3, Tuesday, March 10, 2:30-4:30 pm: Topics include FaceTime, Apple ID and iCloud, contacts, spotlight
search and more. Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password. Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
3D Design and Printing for Adults, Tuesday March 10, 7:00-8:30 pm: Learn how to design 3D objects using free
computer aided design software and then print them on the library’s new 3D printer. For ages 18+. Registration is
required. Contact: NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
Poetry Series, Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 pm: Jason Tandon, Dan Chiasson and Maggie Dietz will give readings as part
of the 2015 Poetry Series. An open mike will follow with a limit of one poem per person. Come early to sign up for the
open mike; limited slots are available, time permitting. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibbetson Street Press.
Blood Drive, Wednesday, March 11, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
iPad Level 4, Wednesday, March 11, 2:30-4:30 pm: This session focuses on iCloud, synching devices, Photo Stream
and iCloud email. Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password. Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
Introduction to MS Word, Thursday, March 12, 9:30-1:00 pm: An overview of basic word processing. Offered by
Employment & Training Resources MA Division of Career Services. To register (required) call: 508-766-5700.
Spring In My Backyard, Thursday, March 12, 2:00 pm: Celebrate Unplugged Month and spring with us by planting
seedlings, making a bird feeder from pinecones, discovering how to compost with wriggling red earthworms and meeting
animal friends! Ages 5 & up. Cosponsored by Green Decade and Newton Community Farm.
Networking for Everyone (Including Introverts), Thursday, March 12, 7:00 pm: Join Executive and Career Coach
Tammy Gooler Loeb for a program that is part of the ongoing Job Seekers, Career and Professional Development series.
Whether you are an extrovert or an introvert (and the thought of going to a networking event paralyzes you!), you will learn
that in today’s job market it is possible to do most of your networking without attending events and making small talk.
Free Tax Help, Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, third floor Rear Apse (new location this year!): The
AARP® Tax-Aide™ Foundation will have trained volunteers on hand to answer questions, regardless of income level,
related to regular (non-business) taxes. Patrons will be asked to register on arrival and will be assisted on a first come-first
served basis. Volunteers will prepare tax returns for people with moderate or low income (less than $45,000 if single and less
than $60,000 if filing a joint return.) Please bring your copy of last year's (2013) federal and state tax returns plus all
relevant 2014 tax documents you received such as W-2 wage statement, 1099 interest statement, health insurance
coverage etc. The new 2014 tax returns will be eFiled for free.
Boston Public Quartet Library Debut, Sunday, March 15, 2:00 pm: They will perform Mozart's charming D Major Flute
Quartet with guest artist Deborah Charness and Britten's monumental Second String Quartet. The members of the quartet
are Betsy Hinkle, violin; Karl Orvik, violin; Jason Amos, viola and Cora Swenson Lee, cello.
Organizing Your Family History Research, Monday, March 16, 7:00-8:30 pm: Learn how to record and save your
family history research– both in hard copy and online. For novices and experienced researchers. Registration is required.
Contact: NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
3D Printing for Kids, Tuesday, March 17, 2:00 pm, second floor Computer Center: Please join us to learn how 3D
printing works by using Tinkercad to design your own 3D creation! A fun, interactive activity for kids in grades 2-5. Space
is limited. Online registration (required) begins Tuesday, February 24.
Living with Coyotes, Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 pm: John Maguranis of Project Coyote Massachusetts will speak. His
organization works to change negative attitudes towards native carnivores by replacing ignorance and fear with
understanding, respect and appreciation. They advocate compassionate conservation and coexistence between people
and wildlife. The program is cosponsored Newton Conservators.
Intro to Minecraft for Adults, Tuesday, March 17, 7:00-8:30 pm: Come to this workshop to learn what all the rage is
about, how you can get involved with your kids by learning to play the game and more! Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
Teen Crafterhours, Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area: We’ll be meeting on the third Tuesday of
every month to make crafts and eat snacks. Grades 6-12. This month’s craft will be marbleized sculpey clay bowls.
How to Get Your Résumé Screened In, Wednesday, March 18 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm: Wendy Gelberg of
Employment and Training Resources MA Division of Career Services (ETR) will speak about specific action steps to help
you get your résumé through to a decision maker. Registration is required; please call ETR at 508-766-5700 to secure a
seat.
iPad Tips, Tricks and Best Apps, Wednesday, March 18, 2:30-4:30 pm: Come learn about the best apps you’re not
using. Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password. Registration is required. Contact:
NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617-796-1380.
Starlight Detectives: How Astronomers, Inventors and Eccentrics Discovered the Modern Universe , Wednesday,
March 18, 7:00 pm: Join author Alan Hirshfeld to learn about the wondrous tale of cosmic exploration and the colorful
characters that ushered astronomy into the modern age. The talk will be followed by a book signing with books provided
by New England Mobile Book Fair.
NEW! Minecraft Club, Thursday, March 19, 4:00-5:30 pm, second floor Computer Center: Come play Minecraft with
your friends on the library’s server. We’ll have different challenges each week. Don’t have an account? No problem, use
one of the library’s. The club will meet the first and third Thursdays of every month. Grades 6-12. Online registration is
required.
The Theory of Everything Movie Screening, Thursday, March 19, 6:30 pm: James Marsh's biopic of the celebrated
scientist Stephen Hawking, The Theory of Everything, stars Eddie Redmayne. Hawking falls deeply in love with fellow
Cambridge student Jane Wilde. After receiving an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age, Stephen embarks on his
most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of - time. Runtime 123 min. PG-13. Enjoy
refreshments provided by the library!
Scratch Club, Thursday, March 19, 6:30 pm, second floor Computer Center: Kids in grades 3-6 come for an hour to
explore and work with Scratch (a free programming language designed at MIT) to create games, animation and stories.
The club will meet monthly. Online registration (required) begins Thursday, February 26.
Friends book sale Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm and Sunday, March 22 from noon-3:00 pm: Of
special note for this sale is a large collection of Judaica and a very extensive offering of history, including recently
published titles. Location: in the basement of the Auburndale Community Library at 375 Auburn St, Auburndale.
Free Tax Help, Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, third floor Rear Apse (new location this year!): The
AARP® Tax-Aide™ Foundation will have trained volunteers on hand to answer questions, regardless of income level,
related to regular (non-business) taxes. Patrons will be asked to register on arrival and will be assisted on a first come-first
served basis. Volunteers will prepare tax returns for people with moderate or low income (less than $45,000 if single and less
than $60,000 if filing a joint return.) Please bring your copy of last year's (2013) federal and state tax returns plus all
relevant 2014 tax documents you received such as W-2 wage statement, 1099 interest statement, health insurance
coverage etc. The new 2014 tax returns will be eFiled for free.
Books & Brownies, Saturday, March 21, 2:00 pm, meet at Robbins Library in Arlington: Join us for a special book
club field trip! We’ll be meeting at the Robbins Library in Arlington (700 Mass Ave) to participate in Arlington Reads My
Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher. Join us for a live Q&A followed by an Arlington Reads Together ‘wrap
party.’ Register (required) online at www.robbinslibrary.org.
Big Hero 6 Movie Screening, Saturday, March 21, 3:00 pm: When a criminal plot threatens the hi-tech metropolis of
San Fransokyo, brilliant young robotics whiz Hiro Hamada leaps into action with his tech-savvy friends and his robot
companion Baymax. Runtime 93 min. PG.
Concert for Violin and Piano, Sunday March 22, 2:00 pm: Andrea Segar, violin, and Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano,
will perform Franck’s Sonata for Piano and Violin in A Major, Janacek’s Sonata for Violin and Piano and a selection of
Kreisler pieces including Praeludium and Allegro, Schon Rosmari and Londonderry Air.
Cut Your Carbon Footprint in an Era of Climate Change, Monday, March 23, 7:00 pm: The 2015 Greening Our
Community Series continues with the first in a two-part presentation on understanding the reality of climate change and
what we can do to lead a climate-friendly lifestyle. The program is cosponsored by Green Decade/Newton.
iPad Tips, Tricks and Best Apps, Tuesday, March 24, 7:00-8:30 pm: Come learn about the best apps you’re not using.
Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password. Registration is required. Contact: NewtonReference@minlib.net,
register online or call 617-796-1380.
Blood Drive, Wednesday, March 25, 2:00-7:00 pm.
eBooks From the Library, Thursday, March 25, 2:30-4:30 pm: Bring your Kindle, iPad, iPhone or Android Tablet and
learn how to download one of our 30,000+ eBooks! Attendees must bring their Apple ID and password along with their
library card and pin number. Registration is required. Contact: NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online or call 617796-1380.
Fibonacci Flowers, Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 pm, Storytime Room: Did you know that Fibonacci numbers appear
all over in nature? Learn what Fibonacci numbers are all about and create your own Fibonacci flowers. For kids in grades
2-4. Space is limited. Tickets will be available ½ hour before the program.
Intermediate Computers 102, Thursday March 26, 1:30-3:00 pm: This intermediate follow-up to the popular
Computers 101 goes beyond the basics. Registration is required. Contact: NewtonReference@minlib.net, register online
or call 617-796-1380.
Bilingual Storytime for ages 3-5, Thursday, March 26, 3:30 pm, Storytime Room: A special bilingual program with
songs, stories and finger plays in English and Spanish. Space is limited. Tickets will be available ½ hour before the
program.
Historic Nonantum, a Village of Traditions,Thursday, March 26, 7:00 pm: Join Nonantum residents Terry Sauro, Lois
Dominique and Alderman Alison Leary as they present an overview of their village’s historic sites, traditions and notable
persons. They will explore the cultural events and traditions that make Nonantum unique among Newton’s 13 villages.
Learn about the Saint Mary of Carmen Festival, the Coletti-Magni Park holiday lighting and the notable shops that run
along the Village Center. The program, part of the Newton History Series, is cosponsored by Historic Newton.
Free Tax Help, Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, third floor Rear Apse (new location this year!): The
AARP® Tax-Aide™ Foundation will have trained volunteers on hand to answer questions, regardless of income level,
related to regular (non-business) taxes. Patrons will be asked to register on arrival and will be assisted on a first come-first
served basis. Volunteers will prepare tax returns for people with moderate or low income (less than $45,000 if single and less
than $60,000 if filing a joint return.) Please bring your copy of last year's (2013) federal and state tax returns plus all
relevant 2014 tax documents you received such as W-2 wage statement, 1099 interest statement, health insurance
coverage etc. The new 2014 tax returns will be eFiled for free.
Paper Mittens Craft, Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm: Join the Newton Free Library and the New Art Center for a crafty
afternoon for ages 6-10, using lots of cool art supplies to create your own unique mittens or gloves that will warm up your
winter. Space is limited. Tickets will be available ½ hour before the program.
Paul Speidel Performs, Sunday, March 29, 2:00 pm: Join jazz/blues guitarist Paul Speidel and Steve Conahan,
acoustic bass, when they will bring their interpretations of the traditional styles to the stage in the guitar-bass duo format.
Jazz and blues are simultaneously old and new styles of music. Every time a new generation discovers the language,
styles, musical forms and rhythms of old; they add their voice to the chorus of those that preceded them.
Watercolor, Monotype, Oil: Three Ways of Seeing, Three Ways of Thinking, Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 pm: Artist
Joel Janowitz will present his work in watercolor, monotype and oil painting and discuss their strengths relative to each
other. He will talk about why he chooses to work in one medium or another and how each stimulates his approach to the
others. Lastly he will discuss how this shifting and alternating between media contributes to the character of the work
and informs his path as an artist. The program is cosponsored by the Newton Art Association.
Art and Exhibits on Display March 2015
Gallery Art Show, Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em by Jason Asselin: The artist attempts to turn discarded cigarette packs
into an art form that carries a subtle message about the nefarious practices of the cigarette industry. The drawings in this
show are a commentary on addiction and the evidence of that habit, our disposable culture and acceptance of the
resulting street trash. On view from March 3-30.
Main Hall Art Show, Newton Camera Club Annual Print Show: The joy of photography is what brings together
members of the Newton Camera Club. Their annual library show highlights some of the best work produced by club
members, with a variety of photographic subjects and approaches. The show will be on view from March 3-30.
Atrium Case 1: Preview of the library's annual Spring Fling fundraiser which will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 6:30
pm. Come mix & mingle with authors Atul Gawande (Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End) and Barney
Frank (Frank: Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage), enjoy fine food & drink, live jazz music
and great company. Call 617-796-1407, email development@newtonfreelibrary.net or go to www.newtonfreelibrary.net to
reserve tickets.
Atrium Case 2: Stop by the atrium case this month to see historic images of Nonantum, a village with rich traditions and a
diverse history. Come on March 26 at 7:00 pm to hear Nonantum residents Terry Sauro, Lois Dominique and Alderman
Alison Leary speak about the history of this Newton village. Info: historicnewton.org.
Three Main Hall Cases: The New Art Center will be exhibiting a selection of ceramics work by advanced adult students.
The work on view will be both sculptural and functional. For more information please contact Casey@newartcenter.org or
visit www.NewArtCenter.org.
Teen Gallery and second floor display cases: Posters and Ceramics from Newton North High School. On view
through spring 2015, the show includes a variety of work from Newton North High School Students.
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