Category: happenings at the library

THIS SUNDAY: Newton Serves at the ACL: Sunday, April 28th from 12:30-3:30 It’s that time of year again… We’re looking for a crew to assist with our annual grounds clean-up for Newton Serves at the ACL. Join us (rain or shine!) for some general spruce up work, mulch spreading, and some light planting at the… Continue reading Newton Serves at the ACL: Sunday, April 28th from 12:30-3:30

We will be reading the brilliant novel Regeneration by Pat Barker.  Join us at the ACL for a lively discussion on Tuesday April 23 at 7:00 pm. About the book: “Regeneration is a prize-winning novel by Pat Barker, first published in 1991. The novel was a Booker Prize nominee and was described by the New York Times… Continue reading ACL Book Club Spring Edition–Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm

This Weekend! Newton Open Studios at the ACL–April 6 & 7 from 11 am – 5 pm Once again, the ACL is a location for Newton Open Studios!  Please stop by anytime on Saturday and Sunday during the hours of 11 am to 5 pm to see the work of these fine artists: Christe Allan-Piper (The figure–on paper, film, video) J.C. Gregory (Paintings in… Continue reading Newton Open Studios at the ACL–April 6 & 7 from 11 am – 5 pm

Hunker down and read your favorite book!

Gordon A. Martin Jr: Count Them One By One We are thrilled to announce a special speaker at the ACL! Gordon A. Martin, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts, is a retired trial judge and an adjunct professor at New England School of Law. His work has been published in the Boston Globe, Commonweal, the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, the… Continue reading Gordon A. Martin, Author Talk at the ACL on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:30 pm

Voila, our next ACL Book Club selection…come on by and borrow your copy! Here are some sample reviews: “[The Anthologist is] startlingly perceptive and ardent…Chowder is possibly the most appealing narrator Baker has invented….You don’t have to agree with these opinions; you just savor the tartness of a raw take….Baker is a beautiful writer, and… Continue reading January Book Club: The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker~January 24th at 7:00 pm

Please join us at the ACL for a special Story Time Tuesday January 29th “Wintertime Wildlife” Tuesday, January 29th 2:00 pm (older kids) Listen to a story about the wonder of nature in winter, meet a furry fiend, and explore ideas of seasonal changes in the wild and on the Farm with an experienced educator… Continue reading Live animal story time for older kids Tuesday January 29

Please join us at the ACL for a special Story Time next Tuesday!   “Wintertime Wildlife” Tuesday, January 15th 10:30 am Listen to a story about the wonder of nature in winter, meet a furry fiend, and explore ideas of seasonal changes in the wild and on the Farm with an experienced educator from Land’s… Continue reading Special Land’s Sake Farm Live Animal Story Time Tuesday, January 15th at 10:30 am