This Week from the Library

Bibliophile Book Club

1 p.m. Wednesday — Join our library book club for a discussion of “Educated,” by Tara Westover. Request your copy of the book at the library information desk or by calling 641-792-4108. New members always welcome.

The Art of Henna

3:30 and 6 p.m. July 25 — Learn about the art of henna and receive a design from professional henna artist, Sarah Norman of Alternative Artistry. Attendees may register for either the teen class at 3:30 p.m. (reserved for ages 13-18) or the adult class at 6 p.m. (ages 18 and older only). Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register.

History Heist: Locked in the Louvre Escape Room

5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6-8 — Grab your sneakiest friends and put your problem-solving skills to the test in our museum heist themed escape room. Look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to steal precious artifacts from the Louvre Museum and make your escape before time runs out. Recommended group size is four to seven players. Smaller teams may be grouped with another team. Registration for this program opens at 10 a.m. July 22. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to reserve your time slot. Ages 16 and older.

Yoga at the Library

6 p.m. Aug. 12 — Certified yoga instructor, Meghan Davis leads an introductory class for adults. No experience necessary. Attendees may bring a yoga mat or towel, if they wish. This class is sponsored by the Newton YMCA and is free to attend. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register.

Mobile Device Workshop
with U.S. Cellular

5 p.m. Aug. 15 — Do you have questions about your phone or mobile device? Here’s your opportunity to ask an expert. Join Premier Locations U.S. Cellular for a drop-in workshop on using your mobile device. This program is free to attend and is open to the public. Attendees do not need to be U.S. Cellular customers. U.S. Cellular goods and services will not be available for purchase at this program. This workshop will be held in the Newton Public Library Meeting Room.

Ghost Towns of Jasper County

6 p.m. Aug. 28 — You might not know it, but Jasper County is full of ghost towns. Ghost towns in Iowa are not necessarily deserted buildings on a dusty main street. They are marked by the graveyard on a gravel road, the church sitting alone, or a bend in the road by an old farmhouse. Join Dave Baker, writer and photographer for Iowa: The 29th State, for a presentation on these lost Iowa places and the stories behind them. Baker will show dozens of original photographs and a variety of artifacts pertaining to Jasper County history. This program is free to attend and open to the public.