Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenting for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and share your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the former Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to parents of children of any age, and it is for intermediate to advanced learners. The class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., from October 6 until December 15, 2026 (no class on November 3). The teacher's name is Barbara M.