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February Monthly Mystery Bag2023-02-01T09:00:00Wondering what to read next? Check out our FREE monthly mystery bags for adults! Mystery bags have a different theme every month and contain a surprise selection of 4-5 books and an adult craft. Return the books when you're done with them - keep the craft!
Ages 18+
Please direct message the library on Facebook or call 641-792-4108 to register.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Wondering what to read next? Check out our FREE monthly mystery bags for adults! Mystery bags have a different theme every month and contain a surprise selection of 4-5 books and an adult craft. Return the books when you're done with them - keep the craft!
Ages 18+
Please direct message the library on Facebook or call 641-792-4108 to register.
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Baby Storytime2023-02-06T10:00:00Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
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Gory Stories Book Club2023-02-06T12:00:00Do you love true crime? Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to share our favorite podcasts, documentaries, books, and more!
The monthly book selection can be picked up at the library information desk
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Do you love true crime? Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to share our favorite podcasts, documentaries, books, and more!
The monthly book selection can be picked up at the library information desk
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Toddler Storytime2023-02-07T10:30:00In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
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Sit 'n Stitch2023-02-08T10:00:00Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or bring your own beverage, while working on your current stitching project. Stitchers of all experience levels are welcome! This is an open forum for crafters to share their projects, ask other stitchers for assistance or troubleshooting, and enjoy crafting company. This event will be held in the library meeting room. No registration required.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or bring your own beverage, while working on your current stitching project. Stitchers of all experience levels are welcome! This is an open forum for crafters to share their projects, ask other stitchers for assistance or troubleshooting, and enjoy crafting company. This event will be held in the library meeting room. No registration required.
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Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library2023-02-08T14:00:00Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
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STEM Storytime at the Library2023-02-09T10:30:00The Newton Public Library is offering five special storytimes for children ages 3-5. The storytimes are STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) themed, with materials received from the Iowa Governor's STEM Scale-Up program. Please register for each session by calling the library at 641-792-4108, or stop by the library to sign up. You may attend one or all of the sessions.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 The Newton Public Library is offering five special storytimes for children ages 3-5. The storytimes are STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) themed, with materials received from the Iowa Governor's STEM Scale-Up program. Please register for each session by calling the library at 641-792-4108, or stop by the library to sign up. You may attend one or all of the sessions.
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Borrow a Librarian: Drop-In Photo Digitizing 2023-02-13T09:00:00Now is the perfect time to start scanning those old family photos! Drop-in on the second Monday morning of the month to learn about our Memory Lab Digitization Equipment and have our Public Services Librarian scan your photos. Attendees may bring up to 15 photos per visit and a flash drive to store their scans on.
Questions? Contact Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 or rklein@newton.lib.ia.us. The Newton Public Library Memory Lab is made possible through the generosity of the Jasper Community Foundation.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Now is the perfect time to start scanning those old family photos! Drop-in on the second Monday morning of the month to learn about our Memory Lab Digitization Equipment and have our Public Services Librarian scan your photos. Attendees may bring up to 15 photos per visit and a flash drive to store their scans on.
Questions? Contact Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 or rklein@newton.lib.ia.us. The Newton Public Library Memory Lab is made possible through the generosity of the Jasper Community Foundation.
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Baby Storytime2023-02-13T10:00:00Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
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Blues Under the Blue Roof: Matt Woods2023-02-13T17:00:00Join musician, Matt Woods for a live blues music concert at the library! This event is free to attend and will be held inside the library meeting room. Music lovers of all ages are welcome to attend. This program is sponsored by the Arts Connection, South Skunk Blues Society, and the Newton Public Library Foundation.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Join musician, Matt Woods for a live blues music concert at the library! This event is free to attend and will be held inside the library meeting room. Music lovers of all ages are welcome to attend. This program is sponsored by the Arts Connection, South Skunk Blues Society, and the Newton Public Library Foundation.
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Toddler Storytime2023-02-14T10:30:00In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
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Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library2023-02-15T14:00:00Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
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STEM Storytime at the Library2023-02-16T10:30:00The Newton Public Library is offering five special storytimes for children ages 3-5. The storytimes are STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) themed, with materials received from the Iowa Governor's STEM Scale-Up program. Please register for each session by calling the library at 641-792-4108, or stop by the library to sign up. You may attend one or all of the sessions.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 The Newton Public Library is offering five special storytimes for children ages 3-5. The storytimes are STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) themed, with materials received from the Iowa Governor's STEM Scale-Up program. Please register for each session by calling the library at 641-792-4108, or stop by the library to sign up. You may attend one or all of the sessions.
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B.Y.O.B. Book Club2023-02-16T15:00:00Join our NEW afternoon book club for adults! Everyone chooses their own book to read based on a monthly theme. Come and talk about your book! It's like a potluck of books... You may learn of a new title you want to read next! The February theme is "Romance".
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Join our NEW afternoon book club for adults! Everyone chooses their own book to read based on a monthly theme. Come and talk about your book! It's like a potluck of books... You may learn of a new title you want to read next! The February theme is "Romance".
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Teen Board Game Club2023-02-16T16:00:00Join us for teen board game club at the library! Learn to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Forbidden Island. New games will be introduced at each meeting. New and expert players welcome. No registration required.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Join us for teen board game club at the library! Learn to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Forbidden Island. New games will be introduced at each meeting. New and expert players welcome. No registration required.
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Teen Board Game Club2023-02-16T16:00:00Join us for teen board game club at the library! Learn to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Forbidden Island. New games will be introduced at each meeting. New and expert players welcome. No registration required.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Join us for teen board game club at the library! Learn to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Forbidden Island. New games will be introduced at each meeting. New and expert players welcome. No registration required.
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Newton Public Library Tiny Art Show2023-02-20T09:00:00Display your artistic talents and support the library at our Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser Silent Auction!
Pick up a 4"x4" canvas at the library with a $1.00 deposit, and create a mini masterpiece at home. Return your completed canvas no later than February 15th to have your deposit returned and be included in our Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser Silent Auction.
Art will be on display inside the library February 20 - 27. All submitted art will be included in our Fundraiser Silent Auction on February 27th, with proceeds going towards funding a new library roof.
Submissions should be family-friendly. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate!
Dates to Remember:
January 3
Canvases available for pick up
(while supplies last!)
February 15
Last Day to Return Completed Canvases
February 20 - 27
Tiny Art Show Viewing
Monday, February 27, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tiny Art Auction
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Display your artistic talents and support the library at our Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser Silent Auction!
Pick up a 4"x4" canvas at the library with a $1.00 deposit, and create a mini masterpiece at home. Return your completed canvas no later than February 15th to have your deposit returned and be included in our Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser Silent Auction.
Art will be on display inside the library February 20 - 27. All submitted art will be included in our Fundraiser Silent Auction on February 27th, with proceeds going towards funding a new library roof.
Submissions should be family-friendly. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate!
Dates to Remember:
January 3
Canvases available for pick up
(while supplies last!)
February 15
Last Day to Return Completed Canvases
February 20 - 27
Tiny Art Show Viewing
Monday, February 27, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tiny Art Auction
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Baby Storytime2023-02-20T10:00:00Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
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Toddler Storytime2023-02-21T10:30:00In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
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Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library2023-02-22T14:00:00Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
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Preschool Storytime2023-02-23T10:30:00Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Preschool Storytime on Thursday mornings. Storytime includes books, music, and a simple craft. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Preschool Storytime on Thursday mornings. Storytime includes books, music, and a simple craft. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration required.
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Baby Storytime2023-02-27T10:00:00Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.
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Tiny Art Show Silent Auction2023-02-27T17:00:00Take home some amazing new art while supporting your library! Enjoy snacks and baked goodies, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, while bidding on your favorite miniature masterpieces at our fundraiser silent auction. Cash & check accepted. Proceeds from the auction go towards replacing the library roof!
Newton-Public Library
NewtonIA50208 Take home some amazing new art while supporting your library! Enjoy snacks and baked goodies, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, while bidding on your favorite miniature masterpieces at our fundraiser silent auction. Cash & check accepted. Proceeds from the auction go towards replacing the library roof!
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Toddler Storytime2023-02-28T10:30:00In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
Newton Public Library
NewtonIA50208 In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
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