Historian Kathy Wilson looks at the life of "Frankenstein" author Mary Shelley. To learn more about the author and understand not only what influenced her writing, but why we still are fascinated with her writings, attend the program Oct. 16.
The Newton Public Library is hosting a Bookish Birdhouses Art Show through Sept. 20. Artists of all ages decorated birdhouses in honor of their favorite book or author.
Clean up your flower beds, split those overgrown houseplants, and prepare for autumn planting at the Newton Public Library's fall plant swap Aug. 26 - 30 and pick up a swap ticket for each plant you bring in.