Preschool Story Times — St. Patrick’s Day
Preschool Story Times — St. Patrick’s Day
On Thursday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter will read stories about St. Patrick’s Day in the Carousel Horse Room. Toddler and Two’s Story time will meet Tuesday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the Carousel Horse Room.
Children aged 18 months to 36 months old and their caregivers are encouraged to visit the library for this fun activity.
If you have questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter, at 792-4108.
Getting Hired! Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills Classes
Debbie Mascaro of Iowa Workforce Development will present two classes on Monday, March 8, in the library meeting room. In the morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Ms. Mascaro will present a class on creating and enhancing your résumé. In the afternoon from 12:30 to 3 p.m., she will teach a class on interviewing skills and job search strategies.
The résumé class will provide attendees with an overview of the parts of a résumé and what information to include and what to exclude from their résumés. The interview class will help participants learn techniques which will aid them to prepare for and perform well at a job interview. Call 641-792-4108 to preregister.
Book Review of the Week
By Sarrah Knight
Library Staff Member
Fans of “Twilight” will likely find newcomer Lauren Kate’s novel, “Fallen,” spellbinding.
Sent to reform school after a deadly incident with a friend caps off a lifetime of strange behavior, Luce Price finds herself ensconced with the “in” crowd and quickly discovers she’s far from the only teenager with issues.
Oddly enough, the most normal girl at the school becomes Luce’s best friend, and the two of them spend much of their time spying on student Daniel Grigori, the most mysterious of the juvenile delinquents at the place. Daniel’s elusive background only enhances the overall bizarreness of Cross & Sword.
Luce is compelled to dig deeper but soon feels like she’s the only one with any sense of reality. Every time the dreams come, however, she’s yanked back into her old world of shadows and anxiety.
Unearthing the truth will become just as driving a need for readers as it is for Luce in this dark and edgy novel, the first in a new series.
“Take 10” in 2010 — Participate in the Census
One of the most important civic events for our nation is fast approaching — the 2010 census. In March, all Newton households will receive their 2010 census form. As required by the U.S. Constitution, it is important that every household completes and mails back a form as soon as possible.
Lack of participation can result in our community receiving less federal and state funding and less access to important services and resources that we might otherwise have received. That’s why the Newton Public Library has partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau to encourage participation in the 2010 census and help achieve a complete and accurate count.
One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.
Take 10 minutes to fill out the form and mail it back. It’s easy and it’s safe. The information you provide on your census form is confidential.
By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Census data directly affects how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state, and local governments.
Census data also guides local planning decisions, including where to provide additional social services, establish child-care and senior centers, and build new roads, hospitals, schools and job training and community centers. Data is also used to reapportion congressional seats to states and assure proper district representation.
Please, take 10 minutes to complete and return your 10-question census form. By completing and returning your census form, you are performing an important civic duty and helping to paint a new portrait of America.
Your participation can better define the future for you, our community, and our country.
