Battle of the Books
March 1-31 — we began playing Battle of the Books on Wednesday. This is a bracket-style tournament like the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, but with a literary twist: our competition pits famous authors against each other and the winner is decided by you. Thirty-two authors will enter, but only one can be crowned Newton’s favorite. Visit the library through March 11 to fill out a bracket with your predictions, then vote for your favorite authors each day. Submit your votes on Facebook, Instagram or inside the library. The brackets with the most accurate predictions will be entered in a prize drawing for a Kindle Fire.
Here’s how to play:
• Step 1: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We’ll be posting in all places.
• Step 2: Check in every day after 10 a.m. to see who’s competing that day. The first match is March 13.
• Step 3: Cast your vote by commenting on the post with the name of the author you support.
• Step 4: We’ll tally up the comments one day after the match is posted, and the winners will proceed to the next round. There will be 30 matches total, and the winner will be announced on April 1.
That’s it. We hope you’ll check in and vote to support the authors you love.
Read to a Certified
Therapy Dog
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays — The library will have a certified therapy dog in the Children’s Department to listen to children read. This friendly golden retriever is certified with Therapy Dogs International, and loves children. Volunteer Cynthia Healy and her dog will be at the puzzle table area in the library to give your child a chance to practice reading aloud. No appointment necessary, just stop by and take your turn reading aloud for a few minutes. For more information, call youth services librarian, Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
Adult Coloring
6 p.m. March 9 — Relax and unwind with a coloring book. All materials provided, adults only.
Yoga at the Library
6 p.m. March 13 — Certified yoga instructor, Meghan Davis, leads an introductory adult class at the library. No experience necessary. Attendees may bring a yoga mat or towel, if they wish. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.
Fashions to Die For
6 p.m. March 20 — Did you know that clothing can make you sick, break your bones, or even kill you? Historian, Kathy Wilson, takes a look at 18th-19th century fashions and the deadly secrets hiding behind those fabulous looks, in this fun, educational program. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.