Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Feb. Vacation Teen Programs at Newton Free Library

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, February 18, 3:30 pm 

Get creative on Tuesday, February 18 at 3:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where we will be hanging out working crafts.

Wearable Wednesday, Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults) 

Create your own wearable art! We’ll be experimenting with EL Wire to make wearable EL Wire Art! EL Wire is a flexible, glowing wire that is powered by small battery packs. Deck out your clothing, glasses, lunch box, messenger bags, hoodie, necktie, bike or ski helmet. It’s easy to use to spice up any outfit. Feel free to bring your own clothing or items to decorate, or use what we have available. Kevin Osborn, local Maker and long-time engineer with a passion for teaching people to create things they may never have dreamed of, will lead the workshop. The Teen session is open to grades 6-12. Space is limited at both sessions. Register online, call 617-796-1389 or email.

“Ender’s Game” Movie Screening, Friday, February 21, 3:00 pm

Based on the classic dystopian novel by Orson Scott Card, we will be holding a screening of the film “Ender’s Game” in Druker Auditorium. Rated PG-13, run time 114 min.  Open to ages 13 and up. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Writing Workshop, Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm

Join local YA writer, Kirsten Feldman, in the Newton Free Library Teen Area. Bring a writing sample to share with the group – a story, article, poem, or novel in the works – something you will think will grab the reader’s/listener’s attention. Ms. Feldman will read from her first book, No Alligators in Sight. The group will have the opportunity to comment on and ask questions about each piece as well do some writing, time permitting.

Watertown Children’s Theatre

Register NOW for Spring Programs! Download the Spring Brochure for information about all Spring Programs!

Programs include:
Grease, School Edition Grades 3-9
Jr. Players Grades K-2
Black Box Series: Jungle Book Grades 3-5
Audition Workshop Grades 3-9
Stay and Play: Around the World Age 2-4
Page to Stage: Funky Folk Tales Age 4-Grade 1
Master Class: Puppetry and Puppet Construction Grades 3-6
Playwriting and Ten Minute Play Festival Grades 8-12
Improv Troupe Grades 5-8
Boys Only Dance Review Grades 5-9
Scenic Painting Grades 3-5

and more!

For more information, please call 617-926-ARTS or visit
www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Creative Start Children’s Centers

Newton Creative Start Children’s Centers provide top quality, accredited educational programs and child care for children 15 months to 5 years of age. They make early education and childcare easy on your family’s budget!

Find out more at these upcoming events:
• Open house on February 13th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
• Winterfest on February 21st, 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Call (617) 527-6689 for more info or visit: communitiesunitedinc.org/newton_creative_start/

The buzz is…the Newton Spelling Bee is back!

In its new location of Newton City Hall, the fun and educational Spelling Bee for Newton elementary school children is back for its seventh year! This year, the Bee is sponsored by ChungDahm ReadWrite – the critical reading & writing experts – who are also running a free ‘pre-bee’ coaching session for all registered participants. There are five dates for the Bees, with multiple grade sessions on each day, March 24, 25 & 31 and April 7 & 8. Each grade session is a separate Bee with a first place prize donated by Learning Express. Every speller receives a goody bag to celebrate their hard work. The sessions fill up quickly, please register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org .

Choosing a Camp of Summer Program for Children with Food Allergies and Asthma

A forum on how to select a day camp or overnight camp to meet the needs of children with food allergies and asthma. The discussion will focus on the accommodations made to address the health needs of individual children and the process parents should use to learn about day camp and sleep-away programs and arrange for a safe experience for their child. There will be time for questions and discussion. Free admission.

For information, call Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, 781-444-7778.

February 11th,7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Fun, free EXPO at Newton North High School!

NEW DATE: Tuesday, February 4th from 5:00 to 7:30 pm.

Teens and parents/guardians are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; student performances; and fun. Meet 30+ community exhibitors who help teens stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support.

Refreshments will be served, and special treat bags will be distributed to the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian!

Newton Spelling Bee

The buzz is…the Newton Spelling Bee is back! In its new location of Newton City Hall, the fun and educational Spelling Bee for Newton elementary school children is back for its seventh year! This year, the Bee is sponsored by ChungDahm ReadWrite – the critical reading & writing experts – who are also sponsoring a free ‘pre-bee’ coaching session for all registered participants. There are five dates for the Bees, with multiple grade sessions on each day, March 24th, 25th and 31st and April 7th and 8th.

Each grade session is a separate Bee with a first place prize donated by Learning Express. Every speller receives a goody bag to celebrate their hard work. The sessions fill up quickly. Please register on line at www.newtoncommunitypride.org

February Vacation @ the Library

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, February 18th, 3:30 pm
Get creative on Tuesdays in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where teens will be hanging out working on Valentine’s day hearts and crafts.

Wearable Wednesday for Teens, Families and Adults, Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults)
Get creative at the Newton Free Library on  February 19th at 3:00 pm (Teens) and 7:00 pm (Families and Adults) in Druker Auditorium by creating your own wearable art. Experiment with EL Wire to make wearable EL Wire Art! EL Wire is a flexible, glowing wire that is powered by small battery packs. Deck out your clothing, glasses, lunch box, messenger bags, hoodie, necktie, bike or ski helmet. It’s easy to use to spice up any outfit. Feel free to bring your own clothing or items to decorate, Continue reading →

Teen Events – Newton Free Library

Mother-Daughter Book Club with Holly Thompson, Author, January 28th, 7:00 pm. Meet in the second floor Teen Area for a lively discussion of The Language Inside by Holly Thompson. The author will be visiting to discuss her book with the group! All are welcome (even if you’ve never been to the book club!).

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, January 21st and February 4th, 3:30 pm
Get creative  in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where teen can work on crafts and eat snacks. On January 21st, it will be working on some basics of bookbinding and on February 4th, hanging out working on Valentine’s day hearts and crafts.

Get Hooked: Knitting and Crochet Club, Thursday, February 6th, 7:00 pm
Meet up in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library for the ongoing Knitting and Crochet Club. The club meets the first Thursday of the month. They provide crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn and the know-how to teach the basics of crocheting. You are welcome to bring your own project, share ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served. Open to ages 10 and up.

Intro to the College Process, Monday, February 10, 7:00 pm
Please join a college workshop on Monday, February 10th, 7:00 pm in Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library. The program is aimed at students (especially Juniors) and parents. Students; is there such a thing as a “perfect fit”? How do you start your exploration and what really matters as you launch the college search and application process? Parents; what role should you play on this journey? How can you provide support, knowing how important it is for your children to take charge and make choices for themselves? Cory Alperstein, founder and principal of Future Choice College Consulting, will explore these questions and discuss some specific strategies to help your family survive the admissions process with positive outcomes for everyone involved! Ms. Alperstein will also cover stress reduction including how making choices early about academic, extra-curricular and social life is key to managing stress when the application process really begins. Bring your sense of humor!

Any questions please call Liz, the Teen Librarian, at 617-796-138 or email te***@***************ry.net

Bring more joy to your parenting in 2014!

Join other parents along with Cindy Kaplan, MA Parent Coach, to explore the eight principles from the book Confident Parents Remarkable Kids by Bonnie Harris. These guidelines will help you focus on your children’s capabilities and strengths as well as helping you find ways, even in the most challenging moments, to connect with your children so that you can engage with them to problem-solve rather than punish, and allow them to be accountable for their actions.

Fee is $200 for the series. To inquire and/or to register contact Cindy at ci***@************ng.com or 617-869-3305.

Mondays from 7:00 -9:00 pm
February 3rd – March 31st (skipping 2/17)
at Mind Your Body Wellness, Newtonville