In June 2009, the ACL opened its doors as a volunteer run community library. Just a few months afterwards, in September of 2009, the Waban Library Center was born. Our friends from the Waban Library Center celebrated their 10th anniversary this past weekend–congratulations!
Category: neighborhood happenings
FREE Auburndale Community Concert at the ACL Wednesday, July 17 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Last year’s concert was a blast…join us Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm Join us at this beloved annual Auburndale Village concert sponsored by The Village Bank and Newton Community Pride. Bring a folding chair, a blanket and a picnic dinner–come on out and enjoy some tunes right in the 02466! This year our band will… Continue reading FREE Auburndale Community Concert at the ACL Wednesday, July 17 6:30 – 8:00 pm
SAVE THE DATES: Wednesday evening programs
The ACL is once again planning expanded programming in the summer on many Wednesday evenings. The pace is easier, the evenings are lovely for a summer stroll to visit us, and we enjoy hosting these special events to see our friends and neighbors. More details forthcoming, but for now here’s what we’ve got in the works thus far PJ Storytime & Stuffed… Continue reading SAVE THE DATES: Wednesday evening programs
Be A Part of the Process: Take the Newton Arts & Culture Survey
The City of Newton is currently undertaking a 7-month planning process to create a Comprehensive Arts & Cultural Plan for the city. The Auburndale Community Library is of course a part of the cultural fabric of Newton, so let’s have our voices heard! The plan, entitled Create Newton, will identify all of Newton’s arts and cultural… Continue reading Be A Part of the Process: Take the Newton Arts & Culture Survey
Join the ACL “Everybody Signs” class participants for a Deafriendly Community Celebration on June 2
YOU ARE INVITED: The ACL’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Sunday June 9th at 2 pm
Riverside Presentations, April 23rd & April 30th
There will be additional presentations on the proposed Riverside project on April 23rd and April 30th. April 23rd, presentation by the Lower Falls Improvement Association, 7:00 PM, Newton Free Library April 30th, Final Riverside Visioning meeting, Williams School. Add your feedback at https://courbanize.com/projects/riverside-visioning/updates
Save The Date & Sign Up Now: Newton PorchFest Saturday, June 1
Sign-ups for Newton PorchFest, scheduled for Saturday, June 1st (raindate June 2nd) are now open. Last year was the inaugural year for Newton PorchFest, with 60+ bands playing all over Auburndale. For this year, we’re expanding to also include Lower Falls and Waban. For those of you who aren’t familiar with PorchFest, it’s a wonderful afternoon… Continue reading Save The Date & Sign Up Now: Newton PorchFest Saturday, June 1
Newton Serves at the ACL: Call for Volunteers — Sunday April 28
We will be gardening at the Auburndale Community Library again this year on Newton Serves from 12 noon until 3:30 PM. We hope we’ll have many hearty volunteers join us to help spread compost, clean beds, and plant spring flowers, also visit with other gardeners and have some fun. It is important to sign up… Continue reading Newton Serves at the ACL: Call for Volunteers — Sunday April 28
Ward 4 Meeting at Burr School – Presentation on Zoning Redesign – March 7th 6.45 p.m.
From Ward 4 Councilor Chris Markiewicz Neighbors: There will be a presentation by the City’s planning dept. on the proposed new zoning ordinance Thursday evening March 7th, at Burr School. The presentation begins at 6.45 p.m. I expect that the Planning Dept. will take questions. You can read the first draft of the ordinance and… Continue reading Ward 4 Meeting at Burr School – Presentation on Zoning Redesign – March 7th 6.45 p.m.