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June Mystery Bag

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! The June theme is "Distant Lands" and includes books about travel, adventure, and faraway places. The craft is a "Lord of the Rings" inspired hobbit door wreath. Registration opens May 30th. Ages 18+ Please direct message the library on Facebook or call 641-792-4108 to register.

Baby Storytime

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

Gory Stories Book Club

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

Teen Marble Art Journals

Join local artist Jennah Hughes, who will lead us in making marble art paper and assembling a journal.  Must be preregistered, registration opens at our kickoff on June 1st. Grades 5 - 12.

Iowa State University Insect Zoo Open House

ISU Entomologists share insects from around the world! This event is an Open House format, drop in anytime between 9 am and 11 am. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Sensory Playtime

Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library

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.

Choose Your Own M.E.S.S. with Will Stuck

Don't miss this amazing show for children with Will Stuck - there will be a little bit of everything; music, science, and lots of humor! This program will be held on the library lawn. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime

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.

Newton Public Library Spring Plant Swap

Pick up something green at our summer plant swap! Drop off your extra or unwanted plants at the library June 6-8 and pick up a swap ticket for each plant you bring in. Donations may include houseplants, flowers, vegetables, perennials, and annuals. Bring your tickets back on June 9 between 12:00-2:00 p.m. to exchange them for new plants to take home! Plants must be healthy, rooted in soil, and include identification. Questions? Contact Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.

Take & Make Craft Kit: Painted Ladybug Rocks

Pick up a free take & make craft kit and paint your own ladybug rocks! Crafters will need to supply their own paint brush, all other materials are included. Registration is encouraged to reserve your kit. Registration opens June 5. Kits can be picked up June 12 - 17. Call 641-792-4108 to register. Limit 2 kits per household.

Baby Storytime

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

Children's Magic Show with Mikayla Oz

Join us for an amazing magic show for children with Magician, Mikayla Oz! The program will be held on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. No registration required, free to attend.

Borrow a Librarian: Drop-In Photo Digitizing

Now is the perfect time to start scanning those old family photos! Drop-in 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.

Toddler Storytime

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.

Teen Cyanotype Art Workshop

Artist Naomi Friend will show us how to capture an image with sun exposure, in this hands-on workshop.  You must be preregistered, registration opens at our kickoff on June 1. Grades 5 - 12.

Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library

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.

Cold-Blooded Redhead Reptile Show

Kids are invited to come see reptiles up close, with Lindsay Butikofer, the Cold-Blooded Red Head. Program will be held in the meeting room, no registration required.

B.Y.O.B. Book Club

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 June theme is "Historical Fiction".

Teen Board Game Club

Join us in the teen area for board game fun.  Led by Library staffperson Bill Bennett, an avid board game player.  Learn how to play games like Zooloretto and Carcosonne. Grades 5 - 12.

Baby Storytime

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

Family Magic Show with Jonathan May

An amazing Magic Show for the whole family, with Magician Jonathan May! Monday, June 19th at 6 pm. In the Library meeting room, no registration is required.

SOAR Raptor Rescue

SOAR- Saving Our Avian Resources Raptor rehabilitation from Manning, Iowa will bring one Bald Eagle, and share information about their important work. Every year, they rehabilitate over 300 raptors for release into the wild. They rehabilitate Bald Eagles, Hawks and Owls of all species found in Iowa. This program will be held outside on the library lawn, please bring a blanket to sit on. No registration is necessary. If it is raining or extremely hot, the program will be moved into the Library meeting room. This program is geared towards children, but all ages are invited to attend.

Sensory Playtime

Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library

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.

Preschool Storytime

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.

Absolute Science Bubble Workshop

Stop by the Library before the event to pick up a ticket for this bubble event. We are issuing free tickets for 30 minute time slots to spread out the crowd. Tickets will first be available at our Summer Reading Kick-off on June 1st. Event will be held on the Library lawn. This event is sponsored by Renewable Energy Group.

MUSH! Running the Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Have you ever wondered…What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a sled dog, too? Musher, Karen Land, will answer these questions and more with her Alaskan husky, Noggin. Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her Iditarod dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, giving over a thousand school and public library presentations. This program is sponsored by the Newton Public Library Foundation. All ages welcome.

Toddler Storytime

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.

Hula Hoop Fun with Sparkle Hoop Dance

Hula Hooping fun for kids ages 6 to 12 with Mary Boyvey of Sparkle Hoop Dance. Hula hoops are provided.  Learn some fun new hula hooping tricks! Program will take place on the library lawn.

Teen Goache Painting Class

Local artist Danna Fruetel will teach us basics of goache painting is a matte, opaque watercolor technique. Must be preregistered. Grades 5 - 12.

Preschool Storytime

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.

Mixed Nuts Kid's Comedy Show

Belly laughs for all ages, kids will love the hilarious hijinks from Touch of Magic Entertainment! Program will take place in the Library meeting room, no registration required.