Library News

March Mystery Bag

Wondering what to read next? Check out our free monthly mystery bags for adults. Mystery bags have a different theme every month and contain a surprise selection of 4-5 books and an adult craft. Return the library books when you’re done with them — keep the craft. The March theme is “Pinch-Proof Books” and will include a selection of our library staff’s favorite books with green covers. The craft is paper clover specimen art. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+

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. Copies of the book are available at the Information desk. The March book selection is “Kitchens of the Great Midwest” by J. Ryan Stradal.

Gory Stories Book Club

Tuesday, March 5, 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 and documentaries. Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information desk. The March book selection is “The Forever Witness” by Edward Humes.

Free Community Movie at Capitol II Theatre

Monday, March 10, 10 a.m. &

Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m.

The Newton Public Library Foundation is sponsoring a free movie, “Super Mario Bros.” for kids and their caregivers during Spring Break at the Capitol II Theatre. Pick up your free tickets for either the Monday, March 11 showing, or Wednesday, March 13. Tickets may be picked up at the Capitol II Theatre or the Library while supplies last. A $4 pop and popcorn special will be available during this event.

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, March 13, 1 – 3 p.m.

Kids in grades first – fourth are invited to learn how to play chess and practice with other children their own age. This program is free to attend and will be held in the library meeting room. No registration required.

Blues Under the Blue Roof

Thursday, March 21, 5 p.m.

Rush Cleveland performs at Blues Under the Blue Roof. Check out a new live blues music performance every month, all winter long. 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.

Iowa River Hospice Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, March 26, 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.