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Win an amazing local experience for you and your significant other this Valentine's Day! Submit a 15 - 30 second video shot at your favorite local spot to shop or eat and tell us why you "love" it! Share the video on Facebook and tag the Newton Chamber of Commerce and Newton Main Street on the post. All videos must be posted by February 11, winner will be announced on February 12. One winner will be chosen based on creativity and original content and will win a prize package that includes a movie experience from Capitol II Theatre, a silver amethyst ring from The Jeweler's Bench, wine from Muse Wine Bar, a meal from Lemon Tree Tea House and much more!

The Proud to Know Newton radio show, hosted by Craig Armstrong and produced by KCOB, is aired every Thursday at 6 p.m. on KCOB 95.9 FM & AM 1280. The 30 minute show features an interview with a special guest about their organization, work or event. Guests range from City employees, non-profits, event organizers and business owners. Details for each show are posted online each week and the show is available to stream on KCOB's website.

Join our Valentine's Day themed virtual scavenger hunt for all ages! Just download the GooseChase app on your phone or mobile device and search for game name "Newton Public Library Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt" or enter game code "ZDK34Q". Find as many of the items on our list as you can while competing with other teams. One lucky team will win a Valentine's prize bag!

Search for clues, review evidence, and catch a killer - from your living room! Pick up our free murder mystery to go kit, January 25 - February 1. This game can be played with as a group or solo. A computer or mobile device with an internet connection is required to play the game. Supplies are limited and registration is recommended to reserve your kit. Registration opens December 28th. Please call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. This program is best suited for ages 16+. Limit 1 kit per household.

Join Youth Services Librarian, Phyllis Peter, for a weekly Facebook Live storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. This event will be held virtually on Facebook Live. You can find the library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NewtonPublicLibraryIowa/