Dog-Eared Art Contest
Give your old and damaged books new life as literary art. Create a unique work of art using books for a chance to win an art inspired prize basket. Entries will be placed on display in the library lobby July 1-15. All entries are due no later than July 1 and entrants should be aged 13 and older. Contact Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 with questions.
Pint Size Polka
Mike Schneider, of Milwaukee, Wis., will entertain with his accordion polka music and educational songs at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Call 641-792-4108 to register for this program. Recommended for ages 2-10.
Butterfly Garden Installation
We’re planting a new butterfly garden on the library lawn. Katie Cantu from the Jasper County Conservation Department will demonstrate how to start a butterfly garden and help us install our own at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the library. Join us to help with the planting, or just come to watch and learn.
Summer Reading Magic Show
Magician Rick Eugene is coming at 2 p.m. Tuesday to the library. This entertaining show is fun for the whole family, and all ages are welcome to attend. No registration required.
eBooks for Everyone
Need some assistance with your tablet or Kindle? Schedule an appointment with the public services librarian on June 29 to learn how to download library eBooks and audiobooks to your device for free. Registration and a current Newton Public Library card are required. Call 641-792-4108 to reserve your spot.
Teen Crafternoon:
Googly Eye Jewelry
Make jewelry out of googly eyes. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us on at 2 p.m. Thursday for this fun craft program. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.
‘Read on the Road’ Summer Photo Contest
Where will your Newton Public Library card go this summer? Access digital books, databases, and music worldwide with your library card. Photograph your library card wherever you may roam, then post to the Newton Public Library Facebook or Instagram page, with the tag #NPLReads. Three lucky photographers will win a family fun pack to the Capitol II Theater. Contest ends Aug. 20.