Category: happenings at the library

Next Minecraft Meet-Up Saturday, April 9th from 11 am –  12:30 pm

Are you a serious Minecraft fan? Come to the ACL to meet other players, discuss your favorite mods and tricks, and play together on a private server. ​ Recommended for ages 10+ Will likely meet on a monthly basis, TBD To play on the server you will need to bring your own laptop and have… Continue reading Next Minecraft Meet-Up Saturday, April 9th from 11 am –  12:30 pm

ACL’s Cookbook Book Club/Potluck:  March 31st, 6:30 PM

For the next cookbook book club, we’re using The Homemade Kitchen,  by Alana Chernila. Here’s how our ACL Cookbook Club works: You chose a recipe from the cookbook.  We’ll have a non-circulating copy of the book at the front desk–you can take a photo or request a photocopy of the recipe you would like to prepare.  Recipes are… Continue reading ACL’s Cookbook Book Club/Potluck:  March 31st, 6:30 PM

Storytime in Chinese Sunday, March 20th from 9:30 -11:00 am

Our monthly Storytime in Chinese is being organized by a group of moms who are native Chinese and want to promote children’s interests in reading and speaking Chinese, and learning Chinese culture and tradition. Stories, rhymes and songs will be suitable for children ages 0-5 with an adult, and will be open to any kids… Continue reading Storytime in Chinese Sunday, March 20th from 9:30 -11:00 am

Knit-A-Long Club Saturday March 19 from 10:30 – 11:45am

Oh, it’s a cozy time of year…knitters unite. ​Our ACL Knitters…join us and learn how to knit! 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… Continue reading Knit-A-Long Club Saturday March 19 from 10:30 – 11:45am

Auburndale Cove Playground Project Planning Meeting at the ACL Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 pm

The Newton Parks & Recreation Department and the Auburndale Playground Working Group would like to invite the Auburndale community to attend an informational meeting highlighting the exciting projects happening at the Auburndale Cove this spring, including the rebuilding of the Cove playground. Come see the plans and find out how you can get involved. The… Continue reading Auburndale Cove Playground Project Planning Meeting at the ACL Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 pm

Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop Saturday, March 19th from 1-3 pm (Pre-register by March 9)

Join us for an egg decorating workshop using a wax resist (aka batik) method.  Its name derives from the Ukrainian verb “pysaty,” meaning “to write.”  Local craftster extraordinaire, Sotiria Stavridis, will share her supplies and know-how during this two-hour workshop.  This craft takes patience and focus…you will work on one egg and produce an amazing… Continue reading Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop Saturday, March 19th from 1-3 pm (Pre-register by March 9)

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops at the ACL

Mark your calendars for Sunday March 13 3-4:30 pm & Tuesday March 22 7-8:30 pm Auburndale resident Christina Hardway will be offering two Introduction to Mindfulness workshops at the ACL this March.  Christina is a mindfulness teacher in the midst of training to teach regular 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.  These workshops are open to… Continue reading Introduction to Mindfulness Workshops at the ACL