Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library

Toddler & Two's Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 18 to 36 months with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.......More

Toddler & Two's Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 18 to 36 months with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10062

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Gory Stories Book Club

Do you love true crime? Join our monthly Gory Stories Book Club! Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to discuss a new book each month and share our favorite books, podcasts, & documentaries! Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information d......More

Do you love true crime? Join our monthly Gory Stories Book Club! Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to discuss a new book each month and share our favorite books, podcasts, & documentaries! Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information desk. The May book selection is "Lay Them to Rest" by Laurah Norton. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9979

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Library Late Opening

The Newton Public Library will open at 1:00 p.m. on May 7th, to allow for staff training in the morning. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10393

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Just for Job-Seekers: Resume 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......More

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. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9560

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Preschool Storytime at the Newton Public Library

Preschool Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 3 to 5 with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.newtongov.org/c......More

Preschool Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 3 to 5 with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10099

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Prohibition & Iowa's Bootlegging Legacy

Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy. You’ll discover the state’s Prohibition journey along with why many families turned to bootlegging. Ann takes......More

Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy. You’ll discover the state’s Prohibition journey along with why many families turned to bootlegging. Ann takes you through the distant past, beginning with the murder of a pastor in Sioux City, the tarring of an official by the Iowa City Beer Mafia, the rumrunning of Iowa’s infamous rye whiskey in Templeton, and ending with the current exploits of today’s underground whiskey business. This program is free to attend and open to the public. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10203

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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 10 photos per visit and a flash drive to store their scans ......More

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 10 photos per visit and a flash drive to store their scans on. Questions? Contact Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 or [email protected]. The Newton Public Library Memory Lab is made possible through the generosity of the Jasper Community Foundation. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9982

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Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library

Baby Storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories, and finger plays. This storytime is designed for newborns to infants 18 months old, with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Stay for play and social time after the p......More

Baby Storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories, and finger plays. This storytime is designed for newborns to infants 18 months old, with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Stay for play and social time after the program! Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10026

<p>Newton Public Library</p> - 100 N 3rd Ave W Newton IA 50208

Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library

Toddler & Two's Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 18 to 36 months with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.......More

Toddler & Two's Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 18 to 36 months with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10063

<p>Newton Public Library</p> - 100 N 3rd Ave W Newton IA 50208

Just for Job-Seekers: Resume 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......More

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. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=9561

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Blues Under the Blue Roof: Cindy Grill

Cindy Grill performs at the final Blues Under the Blue Roof of the year! This event is held in the library meeting room and is free to attend. All ages welcome. This concert series is made possible by the South Skunk Blues Society, The Arts Connection, and the Newton Pu......More

Cindy Grill performs at the final Blues Under the Blue Roof of the year! This event is held in the library meeting room and is free to attend. All ages welcome. This concert series is made possible by the South Skunk Blues Society, The Arts Connection, and the Newton Public Library Foundation. https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=10015

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