Food-4-Fines drive begins Aug. 24
Food-4-Fines Drive
The 2009 Back to School Food-4-Fines drive will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, and end at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Each non-perishable food item donated to the library in lieu of fines will be given to the Jasper Community Food Pantry.
One food item will equal up to $1 in fines. Two food items equal up to $2, etc. This program does not affect charges assessed for lost/damaged materials or recovery fees.
Donated items must be within their “best by” or “use by” dates. You don’t have to have a fine to donate, so dig into your cupboard to help those in need!
Summer Reading Wrap Up
What a great year the library had for the Summer Reading program ... over 500 kids registered for the program. Children and teens may still turn in book logs and receive a coupon for a free kids’ meal from Culver’s restaurant while supplies last. The library would like to thank the local businesses who supported the program.
A HUGE thank you to Scott Creech at Domino’s for donating 49 pizzas for our pizza and pool party at Maytag Pool on July 31!
Thanks to the Newton Hy-Vee for providing hotdogs and buns for our kick-off registration picnic.
Thank you to Culver’s Restaurant of Newton for donating a free kids’ meal to all the children who complete the summer reading program and to McDonald’s who provided certificates for a free hamburger to all children who registered for summer reading. McDonalds also sponsored a free magic show by Ronald McDonald.
Finally, thank you to the Blank Park Zoo for donating 500 free children’s admission tickets to the zoo.
These organizations and individuals donated their time and expertise to provide free programs for Newton Public Library patrons: Chris Noel taught a beaded bracelet and beaded key chain workshop, Stephanie Sanders led a creative writing workshop, and the Jasper County Conservation Board provided a program about how animals creatively use camouflage. The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City presented a program about prairie restoration.
Iowa Public Television provided a free program with IPTV kid’s host Dan Wardell. Author Dennis Weidemann shared his youthful experiences rafting north and signed books. Deana Gast taught a scrapbooking 101 class. Iowa author Kylie Brant offered advice to budding authors and signed her latest book.
Congratulations to Kaytlynn Hughes who was the winner of a Kirby Kangaroo Club prize $25 savings account, donated by Advantage Credit Union. We are grateful to the following local businesses and organizations who generously made donations for our children, teen and adult summer reading programs: Newton Noon Kiwanis Club, Advantage Credit Union, Eye Care Center of Newton, 1st Newton National Bank, DMACC of Newton, Bank Iowa, Johnson Aviation, Westwood Golf Course, Iowa Speedway, Mattingly’s Music and Book Store, Family Video, Doyle & DeVoe Realty, Newton Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Newton Public Library.
We also appreciate the support of the Newton Daily News for providing us a column in the paper and space on their Web site to provide the community with current library news.
Volunteers Recognized
The library values its volunteers who help make the summer fun possible. Volunteers throughout the summer included: Chris Wolff, Jazmine Bjelland, Samantha Wall, Jess Stout, Michelle Williams, Lindsey Williams, Samantha Nilles, Allison Thong Vanh, Lauren Fortune, Chris Noel, and Rita Baker.
The final grand prize drawing winner for the Teen Summer Reading program of the 1⁄2 hour flight over Newton from Johnson Aviation was Matthew Rossler! Winner of the 10 bucket punch pass from Westwood Golf course was Mikayla Vos. Earlier in the summer the winner of the four tickets to the Iowa Speedway Indy Racing League race was Jacob Holdefer.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the grand prize winners for the adult summer reading program were Rory Hill, Jim Bradley, and Leslie Boyce. Each won a gift certificate for $50 in Newton Bucks provided by the Newton Public Library Foundation.
Story Times for
Preschool Children:
Fair Time!
Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter reads stories about about county and state fairs in the Carousel Horse Room on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m.
All story times meet weekly, except on holidays, and are free and open to all children and their caregivers. The next Toddlers and Twos story time will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Carousel Horse Room at 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and Twos story time is for children 18 months to 36 months old.
Master the Art of Reading @ Your Library. Congratulations to Brent Anderson who is the final weekly winner for July 31 of a gift certificate to Cardinal Corner donated by Doyle and DeVoe Realty.
