March 28, 2024

Newton Public Library to accept foods for fines

The library will be accepting non-perishable food items in exchange for overdue fines assessed against library materials March 2-7. Each non-perishable food item donated to the library will be given to the Jasper Community Food Pantry. One non-perishable food item will equal up to $1 in fines. Some acceptable non-perishable food items include: rice, dried cereal, beans, soups, canned meats, canned juices, peanut butter, and any canned fruits or vegetables. Expired foods will not be accepted. This program does not affect charges assessed for lost/damaged materials or recovery fees. You don’t have to have a fine to donate! Patrons who clear their fines will be allowed to update to the new library card for free (normally $1).

Coffee & Movie

Enjoy a movie and a cup of coffee for free at the library. Showing “When The Game Stands Tall.” Synopsis: The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.

Email Due Date

Reminders

Receive alerts about items coming due in three days. In the library catalog (www.newton.lib.ia.us, click on Catalog), go to: My Account and choose Email Change Request. Type in your email next to New Email Address: and your library card number (no spaces) next to My ID is: Click on Send.

Download Music
for Free

Did you know your library card allows you to download three songs a week for free to keep forever? Go to www.freegalmusic.com to download music today. Songs are MP3 and iTunes compatible.

Card Game Night

Visit the library at 5:30 p.m. on March 9 for Card Game Night. Cards and snacks will be provided.

Tablet Time

Stop by the library meeting room from 10 a.m. to noon on March 11 to learn how to download eBooks and Audiobooks to your tablet or mobile phone. Other tablet questions will be answered at this time. No registration needed, this is a drop-in class.

Professional

Development Book Club

Looking to network and learn new skills? Join us for book club at 6 p.m. on March 18 in the library meeting room. We will be discussing 360 Degree Leader by Maxwell. Ask for a copy of the book at the Information Desk.