Football Saturday Storytime
Join us for a special Saturday Storytime in the Newton Public Library Carousel Horse Room at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Come dressed sporting your favorite football team jersey or colors. For ages 3-9. Story time includes stories, music and a simple craft. Siblings are welcome. No registration needed.
Knee-High Naturalists
Jasper County Conservation naturalists will present a program at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Carousel Horse Room.
Good night sleepy head! As you go to sleep, many nocturnal animals are just waking up. We will read a story, listen to nighttime sounds and look at many examples of our local creatures of the night.
Professional Development
Book Club
The Newton Public Library is starting a new book club focused on professional development starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The book club will focus on professional development materials, which refer to the acquisition of skills and knowledge, both for personal development and for career advancement. At the first meeting, the group will pick a name for itself, discuss what each member wants to learn and sign up to receive the first book. Members do not need to have a library card to join but may wish to get one to obtain books for free.
The club will meet every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room and is open to all adults. Questions? Contact Nicole Lindstrom, public services librarian, at (641) 792-4108 or nlindstrom@newton.lib.ia.us.
Watch the Movie ‘Divergent’
A movie showing of “Divergent” is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the library meeting room. Snacks will be provided, and the event is open to all ages.
Synopsis: In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late. If you’d like to read the book, ask to place a hold on a copy at the information desk.
Search for Library
Items with Facebook
You can now access the Newton Public Library’s catalog from Facebook.
Go to the library's page "Newton Library Iowa" or www.facebook.com/NewtonPublicLibraryIowa and scroll down until you see "Library Search" on the left-hand side of the screen in the "Apps" category. You can then click on it, log-in to your account, renew items and find items all through the catalog. If you have questions, call the information desk at (641) 792-4108.
Download Free Music
from the Library
Individuals may download up to three songs per week or one song and a music video from the Freegal database.
Every Monday, three new downloads will again be available. Go to www.newton.lib.ia.us, click on Freegal, log in with your up-to-date library card, and explore the 7 million songs from 28,000 recording labels. You also can get the app for your mobile device. Need help? Call the information desk, (641) 792-4108.
iPad Basics Class
Join us for an iPad Basics Class at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 in the library meeting room.
Learn how to download ebooks free through the library, connect to Wi-Fi, change settings and sync email. Bring your fully charged iPad, Apple ID and password, and your library card (if you have one). Participants do not need to register for this class.
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