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.
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. April 3 — Relax and unwind with a coloring book. All materials provided, adults only.
Grow Food, Not Lawns
6 p.m. April 10 — Jenny Quiner from Dogpatch Urban Gardens discusses the urban garden movement and shares how you can transform even the smallest yard into a beautiful, organic garden.
Yoga at the Library
6 p.m. April 17 — Certified yoga instructor, Meghan Davis, leads and introductory class for adults. No prior experience necessary. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 641-792-4108 to register.
Homebuying 101
6 p.m. April 24 — Home buying (and selling) is complicated, but we’re here to help. Mark Piper from Premier Lending shares everything you need to know to buy or sell a home and answers those tricky financial questions too. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for several door prizes, including a Visa gift card from Advantage Credit Union.