Newton Free Library, Public library in Newton, Massachusetts.
Newton Free Library is a public library in Massachusetts spread across multiple floors and covering about 91,000 square feet (8,500 square meters). The collection contains more than 450,000 items, including books, digital resources, and multimedia materials across many different subjects.
The Newton Library Association purchased land in 1866 and began construction in 1868, with the library opening to the public in 1870 with about 7,000 volumes. A new building wing called the Theodore D. Mann Building was added in 1991 and significantly expanded the facilities.
The library serves as a community gathering place where people regularly attend film screenings in the Druker Auditorium and participate in language learning sessions. These activities show how the institution has become central to education and connection in the town.
The library is located on Homer Street and offers study rooms, museum passes, and free access to digital platforms like OverDrive and Hoopla. Plan ahead if you want to use specific resources or rooms, as these may be reserved at certain times.
The library circulates nearly 2 million items annually, showing how much the community depends on its resources. These high numbers reflect how the institution remains an active hub for sharing knowledge and information.
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