Library News

Blues Under the Blue Roof

Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m.

The Blue 2 with Bob Dorr and Jeff Petersen performs at Blues Under the Blue Roof! Check out a new live blues music performance every month, February - May! This event is held in the library meeting room and is free to attend. All ages welcome. This concert series is made possible by the South Skunk Blues Society, The Arts Connection, and the Newton Public Library Foundation.

Just for Job Seekers

Wednesdays, April 17 & 24, 2 – 5 p.m.

Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. This is an excellent opportunity to get one-on-one assistance! Appointments are required to ensure we schedule enough time to assist you with your unique job-seeking needs. Contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.

Iowa River Hospice Caregiver Support Group: Seniors & Diabetes

Tuesday, April 30, 1 p.m.

Join Iowa River Hospice to share and discuss caregiver support, grief support, advance directives and legal questions, and healthcare decision-making for yourself or your loved ones. This monthly support group is ideal for seniors, families, and caregivers. Support group meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Newton Public Library. All group meetings are free to attend and open to the public. New topics discussed every month! The April topic is seniors and diabetes.

Gory Stories Book Club

Tuesday, May 7, Noon

Do you love true crime? Join our monthly Gory Stories Book Club! Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to discuss a new book each month and share our favorite books, podcasts, & documentaries! Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information desk. The May book selection is “One Child” by Torey Hayden.

Iowa’s Amazing Garden Stories: How Iowa Gardeners Changed the Course of History

Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m.

Did you know that the Delicious apple, 4-H, hybrid corn, Earl May Garden Centers, Better Homes & Gardens and other innovations with state and national impact have their roots in Iowa? Author and historian, Darcy Maulsby, will share these fascinating stories during a 1-hour program that’s sure to inspire and entertain you, complete with her list of top gardens to visit in Iowa for your next road trip. This program is free to attend and is open to the public.