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SUMMARY:Pastel Demonstration with Janet Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists welcome Janet Schwartz for a pastel demonstration. The driving force behind Janet’s figurative paintings is the connection between people and/or the environment. In this demo\, Janet will focus on capturing the gesture and mood in a figurative painting to tell a story.    \n This event will be held at the Needham Free Public Library and is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pastel-demonstration-with-janet-schwartz/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence: Learning\, Life and Values- a Four Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Lane Lyceum of First Parish and the Needham Public Library are pleased to offer this four-part series on AI (Artificial Intelligence).  All sessions will be held in the Community Room of the Library.  While it will be live-streamed\, we encourage people to attend in-person.  \nSession 1: What is AI—And Why Should We Care?  \nWednesday\, March 18 at 7:30pm  \nWhat is artificial intelligence in its various forms? Why has it come upon the scene with such fervor in the last few years? How is it already affecting lives ? Is it automating jobs away\, or is it merely a slop generator? How might I view what I personally create\, in the face of this new technology being thrust upon us? In this first of four sessions\, we’ll explore all these questions\, defining\, playing with\, and critiquing artificial intelligence. \nSpeaker: Nick Zufelt \nAdditional Sessions: \nThursday\, March 26- AI in Learning: And Why Should We Care?\, Nick Zufelt \nThursday\, April 2- AI for Good- Building Responsible Technology\, Olin College speakers \nThursday\, April 9- AI and Values: Power\, Policy and Planet\, Keller Scholl
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/artificial-intelligence-learning-life-and-values-a-four-part-series/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Public Library,The Lane Lyceum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
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SUMMARY:Landscape Painting Demonstration with Martha Doolin
DESCRIPTION:For Needham Art Association’s March program\, Martha Doolin will join us for a demonstration of landscape painting. Drawing inspiration from a lifetime of living in New England\, Martha’s work captures the region’s changeable seasonal nature. She believes that being outside is vital for the soul and paints directly from life\, responding instinctively to the immediate environment.  We hope you can join us!   \nThis event is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/landscape-painting-demonstration-with-martha-doolin/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
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SUMMARY:Art Critique Night with John Rufo
DESCRIPTION:Please join Needham Art Association for an educational and engaging critique session of work by our members with artist John Rufo.  \nThis event is free and open to the public\, although only current NAA members may submit work to be critiqued. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/art-critique-night-with-john-rufo/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Handmade Greeting Cards with Vidya Shyamsundar
DESCRIPTION:For Needham Art Association’s December program\, artist and NAA member Vidya Shyamsundar will lead us in a joyful mixed-media art activity. Explore the playful process of gelli printing by rolling acrylic paint onto a Gelli plate and adding texture and patterns with hand-cut stencils\, stamps\, and found objects. Then\, collage your unique prints and embellish them with thoughtful messages or materials such as beads\, mosaic pieces\, or decorative stones to create your very own one-of-a-kind holiday greeting cards. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. All materials and supplies will be provided — just bring your holiday spirit and creativity!
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/handmade-greeting-cards-with-vidya-shyamsundar/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Painting Demonstration with Dylan McKnight
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association welcomes artist Dylan McKnight for a watercolor demonstration that will focus on techniques for capturing light and atmosphere in a direct\, expressive manner.  \nDylan McKnight is a New England artist who primarily works en plein air\, capturing the region’s working landscapes and people. He paints with a limited palette and expressive brushwork\, using watercolor to convey light\, structure\, and atmosphere. \nThis event is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/painting-demonstration-with-dylan-mcknight/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Painting Demonstration with Michele Clamp
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association welcomes artist Michele Clamp for a painting demonstration at the Needham Free Public Library. Michele will take us through her painting process\, starting with the overall composition\, values and shapes. She’ll focus on the “scaffolding” of the painting — getting the big shapes right in color and value. As she works\, she’ll explain her color scheme choices and the decisions behind any changes or emphasis that are important to the final piece. We hope you can join us!   \n   \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nhttps://needhamartassociation.org/programs/
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/painting-demonstration-with-michele-clamp/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Friend's of the Needham Public Library Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fall Book Sale is coming soon!\nThe Fall Book Sale of the Friends of the Needham Public Library will open on Friday\, October 3 from 12:00 to 4:00.  The sale continues on Saturday\, October 4\, from 9:00 to 4:00\, and on Sunday\, October 5\,  from 1:00 to 4:00.\nIndividually priced books in the Friends’ Book Shop will be half-priced starting at 12:00 Friday\, and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday.  Items in the Community Room are uniformly priced from 12:00 to 4:00 on Friday and all day Saturday.  These include hardcovers and trade paperbacks at $1.00\, mass market paperbacks at 50 cents\, and CDs and DVDs at $1.00.   \nSunday is bargain day in the Community Room\, during which all items are half-price.  A brown bag of books is a true bargain at $8.00  \nFiction\, general non-fiction\, some separate non-fiction categories\, children’s youth\, and young adult books are among the many that will be available in the library’s Community Room.  The fall sale will feature holiday books as well.\nPlease note that only cash or checks will be accepted for payment.   \nThe Needham Free Library\, located at 1139 Highland Avenue\, is handicap accessible.  The best access to the lower level Community Room is from the library parking lot on Rosemary Street.  For further information\, visit the Friends’ website http://www.friendsneedhamlibrary.org or call 781-455-7559.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/friends-of-the-needham-public-library-book-sale/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library
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SUMMARY:Friend's of the Needham Public Library Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fall Book Sale is coming soon!\nThe Fall Book Sale of the Friends of the Needham Public Library will open on Friday\, October 3 from 12:00 to 4:00.  The sale continues on Saturday\, October 4\, from 9:00 to 4:00\, and on Sunday\, October 5\,  from 1:00 to 4:00.\nIndividually priced books in the Friends’ Book Shop will be half-priced starting at 12:00 Friday\, and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday.  Items in the Community Room are uniformly priced from 12:00 to 4:00 on Friday and all day Saturday.  These include hardcovers and trade paperbacks at $1.00\, mass market paperbacks at 50 cents\, and CDs and DVDs at $1.00.   \nSunday is bargain day in the Community Room\, during which all items are half-price.  A brown bag of books is a true bargain at $8.00  \nFiction\, general non-fiction\, some separate non-fiction categories\, children’s youth\, and young adult books are among the many that will be available in the library’s Community Room.  The fall sale will feature holiday books as well.\nPlease note that only cash or checks will be accepted for payment.   \nThe Needham Free Library\, located at 1139 Highland Avenue\, is handicap accessible.  The best access to the lower level Community Room is from the library parking lot on Rosemary Street.  For further information\, visit the Friends’ website http://www.friendsneedhamlibrary.org or call 781-455-7559.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/friends-of-the-needham-public-library-book-sale/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260408T185700
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SUMMARY:Friend's of the Needham Public Library Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fall Book Sale is coming soon!\nThe Fall Book Sale of the Friends of the Needham Public Library will open on Friday\, October 3 from 12:00 to 4:00.  The sale continues on Saturday\, October 4\, from 9:00 to 4:00\, and on Sunday\, October 5\,  from 1:00 to 4:00.\nIndividually priced books in the Friends’ Book Shop will be half-priced starting at 12:00 Friday\, and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday.  Items in the Community Room are uniformly priced from 12:00 to 4:00 on Friday and all day Saturday.  These include hardcovers and trade paperbacks at $1.00\, mass market paperbacks at 50 cents\, and CDs and DVDs at $1.00.   \nSunday is bargain day in the Community Room\, during which all items are half-price.  A brown bag of books is a true bargain at $8.00  \nFiction\, general non-fiction\, some separate non-fiction categories\, children’s youth\, and young adult books are among the many that will be available in the library’s Community Room.  The fall sale will feature holiday books as well.\nPlease note that only cash or checks will be accepted for payment.   \nThe Needham Free Library\, located at 1139 Highland Avenue\, is handicap accessible.  The best access to the lower level Community Room is from the library parking lot on Rosemary Street.  For further information\, visit the Friends’ website http://www.friendsneedhamlibrary.org or call 781-455-7559.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/friends-of-the-needham-public-library-book-sale/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185700
CREATED:20250423T145449Z
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SUMMARY:The Theft of Dignity: Anti-Bullying Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Theft of Dignity is a lively\, in-person presentation by YA novelist Dennis Wise that unpacks teen bullying through the lens of pop culture. \nFrom hit shows and movies to books—including Dennis’s own novel On Your Side—we’ll explore how bullying plays out in stories we all know. It’s a fun\, eye-opening way to dig into a serious topic\, with practical ideas for building a more respectful and connected community. \nOpen to teens\, parents\, educators\, and anyone curious about peer bullying—and what we can do about it. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Needham Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/the-theft-of-dignity-anti-bullying-presentation/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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