Battle of the Books
March 1-31 — We’re playing Battle of the Books. 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 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.
Fashions to Die For
6 p.m. Monday — 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. This program is free and open to the public. Call 641-792-4108 to register.
Family Movie at the Library
1 p.m. Tuesday — Join us for a showing of Roald Dahl's, "The BFG," in the library meeting room. Attendees are invited to bring their own popcorn and pillows, if they like. Beverages will be provided. This movie is rated PG.
Kids Crafternoons
1 p.m. Wednesday and March 24 — Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us for an afternoon of crating. Children ages 10 and under should have a parent or adult guardian with them in the library building. All materials provided.
LEGOs at the Library
1 p.m. Thursday — Children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to a LEGO afternoon at the library. All LEGOs are provided, please do not bring your own. Children age 10 and under should have an adult guardian or parent in the building with them. Contact youth services librarian, Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.
Adult Coloring
6 p.m. April 3 — Relax and unwind with a coloring book. All materials provided, adults only please.