Classes & Workshops in Newton, MA

Learn something new in Newton, MA. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.

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Grade 4 to 6 Book Club

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book! In the first session in September, get to know the other book club members,...

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BPL Book Club

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Meet fellow readers, make lasting friendships, and read great books! First we meet & mingle, and then our expert staff guides a lively discussion about thoughtfully selected titles—from classics to new releases. Bring your enthusiasm and love of reading, even if you don't get a chance to read...

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Advanced Care Planning Workshop

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Many people don’t know how to begin a conversation about their preferences for medical care. Advanced care planning (ACP) conversations help people maintain some control over how they are cared for, what treatments they receive, where they die, and who accompanies them through the dying...

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Canadian Citizenship Test: Get Ready copy

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Learn how to apply for citizenship and practice taking the test during this one-day class. Please call HMC Connections at 905.464.3222 to register to attend this class. Presented in partnership with HMC Connections Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please.

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iPad Boot Camp

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Learn more about your iPad during this 2-part class. Get introduced to your tablet in Week 1 and then take a deeper look at your tablet's special features in Week 2. Participants must attend both sessions. Please bring your own device with you to the class. Accessibility If you need an...

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Canadian Citizenship Test: Get Ready

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Learn how to apply for citizenship and practice taking the test during this one-day class. Please call HMC Connections at 905.464.3222 to register to attend this class. Presented in partnership with HMC Connections Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please.

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Embroidery Machine 101

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Get started using the library’s embroidery machine. Learn to wind and load a bobbin, how to thread the machine, and how to get fabrics into the hoops. No sewing skills required. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can...

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Resume Writing for Teens

In 2 weeks · Fri, May 8, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Your résumé is your ticket to landing that first job or internship—but where do you even start? What do you write if you don’t have much experience? And what’s the deal with those Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) everyone is talking about? In this interactive...

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Craving Change

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 7:00 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Runs from May 6 to June 10, with one session weekly. Participants are expected to attend all six sessions. Are you wondering why you find it challenging to eat in a healthy way? Do you want to identify personal problematic eating triggers and learn strategies to change long-term eating behaviours?..

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Summer Club Lego Tournament Registration

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

We are hosting a Club Lego Tournament! Registration will open May 1st. It will be in-person registration only. You will have all of May to try and secure a time slot for a June date to build your Lego creation and enter it into the tournament. Any questions about the tournament, dates, guidelines,..

Game Day - Board Games

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

If you love board games and want to make new friends, the library is the place to be this weekend! With dozens of games to choose from you only need yourself to join in on the fun. Bring a friend, bring a game you want to play, or just come find something you've never played.

Mt Laurel Mahjong Open Play

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

Enjoy mahjong open play at the library, a relaxed drop-in session where players gather to play independently, socialize, and enjoy the game without formal instruction. No registration required.

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Crafternoon Tea! - Paint Pours

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

Join us at Westgate on the second Wednesday of each month at four o’clock to see what we create. We will have afternoon tea and provide all the items and instructions needed for each craft. In May we will explore the art of paint pouring, letting colors flow, and every swirl becomes its own little..

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

Join the adventure as you and your friends play through an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons. There will be an overarching story for the month, but the dungeons masters will be thrilled to have anyone jump in each week

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Baby Playdate!

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

For families with babies ages 6 to 24 months, enjoy this special play date to bond with your baby and meet new friends. It promotes social skills, motor skills, and early literacy development! The event will feature toys, games, and books to create a fun and engaging experience. If you register and.

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Mini Tinker Time

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL · Ages 1–5

Explore, design, build, and discover! Hands-on activities using structures and simple tools. Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or...

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Homeschool Club LEGO

In 2 weeks · Fri, May 8, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

Come build legos with us in the Activity Room in the Children's Dept of the North Shelby Library. This event is designed for homeschoolers. Legos will be provided. Let's build!

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Chair Yoga

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Join Amy for chair-based yoga especially designed for caregivers to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation. Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity...

Yoga with Raquel Jackson @ Main

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

✨ Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to deepen your practice, Raquel’s class offers a warm, accepting environment where everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace. Chair yoga is thoughtfully woven into the session, making it a perfect fit for those who prefer.

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Earth Day Meditation & Paint Play

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL · Ages 6–12

Kids ages 6 to 12, and their grown-ups, are invited to slow down and connect through a guided Earth Day meditation and gratitude practice. Together, families explore their connection to the natural world, cultivating calm, care, and gratitude for Planet Earth. That peaceful energy then flows into a.

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Mommy & Me Music Group

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 13, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

This music group is for ages 0-5. Kim Hamrick from Heartstrings Creative Co. will be leading a Mommy & Me music group with instruments, movement, familiar songs and more! As a Music Therapist, Kim works on social, developmental and academic goals with children of all ages and incorporates these...

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Realities of Life - Life Coaching

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

Step into a space designed for growth, honesty, and real‑world learning. Join life coach Chassallon Jones for a monthly series that tackles the issues young adults face every day, from education and family planning to healthy relationships, counseling resources, and other topics that shape a strong.

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Wiregrass TTRPG - One Shot Games

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

Attention tabletop RPG players, join the library for a one-shot role-playing game! Players need only themselves and maybe their favorite dice. This will be a beginner-friendly game. Pre-made characters will be available and ready for play. This is a one-shot game to start and finish in one sitting..

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Tech Connect

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Gain confidence using everyday technology in this four-week, hands-on program designed just for older adults. Each weekly session explores a different topic, such as understanding your email, taking photos/videos on your device, and talking to friends and family through apps like WhatsApp and...

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Makers Club Monday

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 8:15 PM–9:15 PM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

We want to welcome children ages 5+ to our Children's Dept Activity Room for an hour of hands-on creating! This program is designed to give children a space to incorporate tactile learning, creativity, tinkering, and self-expression.

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Tinker Time For Tots

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

This program is for little ones ages 0-5 with curious minds who want to tinker and explore! It is also an opportunity for them to play with others and build social skills. No registration required.

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Where the Earth Meets the Sky

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

A stunning work of natural history, science, and polar travelogue, Where the Earth Meets the Sky chronicles one woman's journey to study penguins in Antarctica, the most isolated place on the planet. And it's a story about how the world’s most unforgiving environment has shaped the psyches of...

Wiregrass Book Lovers Discussion Group

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Wheeler Basin Regional Library · 504 Cherry St NE, Decatur, AL

Everyone who loves books is welcome to join us at the Main Library on the first Monday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday, then we will change the meeting to the following Monday.) The Wiregrass Book Lovers Discussion Group started more than ten years ago. We are excited to have a new book..

Mt Laurel Needle Arts Group

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 11, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

Knitters, crocheters or any other needle crafters! This group will meet on the second Monday of the month. No registration required. Hosted by Jamie Skripnik.

Muffins with Mom

In 2 weeks · Fri, May 8, 2:30 PM–4:30 AM UTC · North Shelby Library · 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL

Muffins with Mom is our drop-in style event to help celebrate all that hold motherly roles. We will serve muffins and take part in simple crafts. Happy Mother's Day to all!

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Legal Help Drop-in

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 13, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2100 Park Pl N, Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL

Drop in with your questions about Ontario Works, human rights, tenants’ rights, disability benefits, government pensions, and employment insurance or standards. Come for one-to-one help with a Halton Community Legal Services Intake Worker.