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Tour the Past: Exploring Newton's Library's Local History Offerings in Person

In celebration of the Newton Free Library's 150 years, join us for a deep dive into the Library's Local History Room!
 

Have you ever wondered...

  • When Newton was founded?
  • If it ever change its boundaries?
  • What the Newton Card File is?
  • If the Library has maps?
  • What you can learn from City Directories?


Take a tour of Newton’s Local History Room to get these answers and more. Come discover its treasures!
 

For more information email Ginny at newtonpublicservices@minlib.net.

Date:
Friday, November 7, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Local History Room (Special Collections)
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Classes & Workshops     Special Events  
Registration has closed.
Accessibility:
The location of this event is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities requiring assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Newton’s ADA/Sec.504 Coordinator, Jini Fairley, two weeks in advance of this event: jfairley@newtonma.gov or (617) 796-1253. For Telecommunications Relay Service, please dial 711.