Two Upcoming Newton Solar Challenge Workshops

Wednesday, April 8 from 7:00-8:00 pm: Newton Upper Falls Area Council Emerson Community Center 45 Pettee Street, Newton Upper Falls MA Newton Solar Challenge is pleased to host a solar workshop together with the Newton Upper Falls Area Council.  Learn more in this community-based setting about how solar works, how solar can be designed aesthetically, and… Continue reading Two Upcoming Newton Solar Challenge Workshops

Friday April 10: Tickets Still Available for Spring into Swing

What: A community Jazz Concert and Reception to benefit Newton Public Schools Creative Arts & Sciences Programming When: Friday, April 10, 7 – 10 PM Where: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton Centre, 02459. Tickets: $35/person at http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/CASC Ticket price includes light fare and open bar.  No one under 21 will be admitted. Proceeds from the… Continue reading Friday April 10: Tickets Still Available for Spring into Swing

Knitting Club: Upcoming Dates

Knitting guru Judy Castaldi will be on hand to help knitters with projects, troubleshoot, or even teach you how to knit from scratch.  Anyone who enjoys knitting or would like to learn how to knit is welcome to come.  All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Upcoming dates: April 11 (in the Children’s Room) April 25 May 9

Introducing…The ACL Book Club: Gathering To Discuss To Kill a Mockingbird on Saturday May 16th 10:30 am – Noon

The ACLBookClub Is Back!  Atticus Finch, Scout, “Boo” Radley, and the Auburndale Community Library invite you to join our lively book club discussion of “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Date: Saturday, May 16th Time:  10:30 am – Noon The ACL Book Club: Bring your coffee, we’ll supply the donuts! ​ Books are available… Continue reading Introducing…The ACL Book Club: Gathering To Discuss To Kill a Mockingbird on Saturday May 16th 10:30 am – Noon

Newton Open Studios Saturday & Sunday April 11 & 12 from 11 am – 5 pm

The ACL is once again proud to participate in Newton Open Studios this year.  We will be hosting six local artists: ~ Audree Dyson (jewelry) ~ Christie Allan-Piper (painting) ~ Christina Beck (pastel & pencil) ~ Claire Gerard (mixed media) ~ Mindy Scharlin (mosaics) ~ Yulia Shulman (polymer clay jewelry) ~ ​Look for the red… Continue reading Newton Open Studios Saturday & Sunday April 11 & 12 from 11 am – 5 pm

Newton Serves at the ACL: Call for Volunteers — Sunday April 26th

From our intrepid ACL Newton Serves Coordinator, Liz Noon: It’s That Time of Year again!  NewtonSERVES 2015, is on Sunday, April 26th.  We will be gardening at the Auburndale Community Library from 12 noon until 3:30 PM.  I do hope you will be able to join us to spread mulch, clean beds, and plant spring… Continue reading Newton Serves at the ACL: Call for Volunteers — Sunday April 26th

Monday April 6 at 7:30 PM – Rain Gardens, and Balance in our Garden

Our third speaker, in the Auburndale Community Library Garden Series, Peter Hinrichs, will help us understand how to use storm water in our garden, and also help us to find balance between our designed and natural environment. As a landscape designer, educator, horticulturist, and builder, Peter helps people to understand the value of well designed… Continue reading Monday April 6 at 7:30 PM – Rain Gardens, and Balance in our Garden

Spring: It’ll Be Here Eventually

As we patiently await its arrival, why don’t you check out some spring-themed books at the ACL?  The Passover and Easter children’s books are out on display and we’ve got gardening books aplenty for the grownups.  A great book can take you anywhere!  Even to a place with green grass and blooming flowers…

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Calling ACL 4th-6th graders! Cast a VOTE for your favorite book…Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards

If you have been reading books for the Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards (MCBA), now is your time to vote! Send in your pick for the best book from the MCBA list by emailing the title to circulation@auburndalelibrary.org. The winning title will be announced in early April. See the full list of titles here: http://www.salemstate.edu/assets/images/Master_List_MCBA_2015_Final_5_19_2014.pdf Even if you’re… Continue reading Calling ACL 4th-6th graders! Cast a VOTE for your favorite book…Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards