This Week at the Library April 20, 2018

Library Renovations

The Newton Public Library will be closed for renovations through the end of May. During this time period the library office will offer limited services. Library office hours will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Story times will be held at the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa and the Newton YMCA at regularly scheduled times. All other programs will be paused until the building re-opens in May. Ongoing updates will be announced on the Library website and Facebook page. We look forward to welcoming you back in May.

Services available during the renovations include:

• New book requests and inter-library loan service

• Hold pick-ups on new items

• Notary services by appointment

• Public Wi-Fi and daily newspaper in the library lobby

• Access to downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and music from home

• Database access from your home computer

• Story times at the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa and the Newton YMCA

Story Time Schedule

During the Library renovations, story times will be held at the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa (709 First Ave. W. Suite 1) and the Newton YMCA (1701 S. Eighth Ave. E.). The story time schedule and locations are as follows:

• Baby Story Time — 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays at the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa

• Toddler Story Time — 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa

• Preschool Story Time — 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Newton YMCA, in the downstairs exercise studio

New App for Downloading eBooks

We’re introducing a new way to download library eBooks and audiobooks. This new app offers a simpler way to download and read digital materials. Android and Apple users may download the free Libby by Overdrive app in the iTunes or Google Play stores for quicker, easier downloading. To learn more or receive additional help with your device, please call the library at 641-792-4108.

Freegal Downloadable Music

Newton Public Library patrons have the ability to download up to five free songs every week with our Freegal music database. This database offers 13.5 million songs and more than 40,000 music videos, and all downloads are yours to keep. Go to www.freegalmusic.com to download music today with your library card, or download the Freegal Music app through your app store. For additional information, please visit the library website or call 641-792-4108.

Legal Forms Database

Library cardholders can now browse and download hundreds of free legal forms online. Log in to the library’s website from your home computer or visit the library in person to access the Gale Legal Forms database. For more information or help accessing the database, call the library at 641-792-4108.