The Curious Genealogist Blog provides genealogical information relating to the City of Newton. It also suggests reliable sources in your own search. more The Curious Genealogist blog has two main purposes.

The first is to provide you with genealogical information relating to the City of Newton. This includes information on programs being held at our library and in the city relating to genealogy and family history, where to find records and digitized collections, interesting facts on city's history and its people…the list can be endless.

The second purpose is to suggest reliable sources in your own search for all those ancestors who have been mislaid, misplaced, or hidden entirely by the vagaries of history and illegible handwriting. These suggestions include online sources such as databases, websites, other blogs, and collections of digitized material. But I don't want you to forget hard copy and those wonderful items you can hold in your hand. You will find clues in books, magazines, articles, photographs, maps and other historical and personal objects. (Repeat after me, "The computer is only one tool.") Come on in. Take a look. Explore. And if you would like more information either about this blog or about me, see the "Building Bridges" tab near the top of "The Curious Genealogist."

KidsBuzz From the Childrent's Room is a blog for kids and their families to get the latest news, recommended books, and check out upcoming events.

Newton Reads blog reviews and provides reading suggestions from Newton library staff and patrons.

Poetry Palooza is a blog to check out our 2012 kids poetry journal, Poetry Palooza, see photos from our library poetry reading, and find out how you can participate in this year's Poetry Fest!

Poetry Series blog reviews poetry books, fiction and includes interviews with poets and writers from the world of the small press. It was founded in 2004 by Doug Holder.

Readers' Advisory Knapsack Blog is an ongoing effort to identify and post web sites that are relevant to book lovers and those who advise them on what to read next. This is a project of the Newton Free Library Reference Staff.

Talk Time for Tutors is a blog where Newton tutors share ideas about teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Blog posts include instructional tips, useful web sites, and a variety of resources.

What's New in Reference? blog posts news and services from the Reference Department.

YA Blog is for teens to find out the latest in teen literature & news or what's happening in the teen department of the Newton Free Library!