Library News

Tiny Art Show & Auction

Canvas pick-up begins: Jan. 3 (while supplies last!)

Tiny Art Show: Feb. 20 – 27

Tiny Art Silent Auction: Feb. 27, 5 – 7 p.m.

Display your artistic talents and support the library at our Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser Silent Auction! Pick up a 4″x4″ canvas at the library with a $1 deposit, and create a mini masterpiece at home. Return your completed canvas no later than Feb. 15 to have your deposit returned and be included in our Tiny Art Show & Fundraiser Silent Auction. Art will be on display inside the library Feb. 20 - 27. All submitted art will be included in our Fundraiser Silent Auction on Feb. 27, with proceeds going towards funding a new library roof. Submissions should be family-friendly. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate!

Introvert Book Club

Want to join a book club but just don’t have the time for a regular meeting? This is the book club for you! Each month there’s a new book selection, but there’s never a meeting. Pick up your copy of the book of the month at the library information desk. The February selection is “The Bookshop of Yesterdays” by Amy Meyerson.

Gory Stories Book Club

Feb. 6, noon

Do you love true crime? Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to share our favorite podcasts, documentaries, books, and more! The February book selection is, “Small Sacrifices” by Ann Rule. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information desk.

Sit ‘n Stitch

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10. a.m.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or bring your own beverage, while working on your current stitching project. Stitchers of all experience levels are welcome! This is an open forum for crafters to share their projects, ask other stitchers for assistance or troubleshooting, and enjoy crafting company. This event will be held in the library meeting room. No registration required.

Blues Under the Blue Roof

Monday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m.

Join musician, Matt Woods for a live blues music concert at the library! This event is free to attend and will be held inside the library meeting room. Music lovers of all ages are welcome to attend. This program is sponsored by the Arts Connection, South Skunk Blues Society, and the Newton Public Library Foundation.