Enjoy a watercolor landscape paint-along class at the library

Bookish Birdhouses Art Show

Display your artistic talents and celebrate the love of books at our Bookish Birdhouses Art Show! Pick up a decorative birdhouse at the library with a $1 deposit, and decorate it in honor of your favorite book or author. Return your completed birdhouse no later than Sept. 8 to have your deposit returned and be included in our Bookish Birdhouses Art Show. The decorated birdhouses will be on display inside the library Sept. 15-30. Submissions should be family-friendly. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate! One birdhouse per person, please. Supplies are limited and we cannot provide birdhouses to classrooms or businesses.

Library Closed for Labor Day

The Newton Public Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Sept. 2.

September 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 September theme is “Feels Like Fall,” and features a selection of cozy mysteries, classic literature, academia, and moody novels inspired by the changing seasons. The craft is an Altoids tin bookshelf. Registration opens Aug. 25. Ages 18+

Gory Stories Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 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 September book selection is “The Monster of Florence” by Douglas Preston.

Watercolor Landscape Paint-Along Class

Thursday, Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m.

Join local artist, Kirsten Warrick, for a watercolor landscape paint-along class at the library! Attendees are encouraged to bring an apron; all other materials will be provided. Registration is required to attend. Library cardholder registration opens Aug. 25. Non-cardholders are welcome to register beginning Aug. 27. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+

Succulent Planter Workshop with The Plant Dealer

Thursday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m.

Join Sylvia Townsend, owner of The Plant Dealer in Newton, for a succulent planter workshop at the Newton Public Library. You’ll make your own succulent bowl planter while learning about these fun and unique plants!

All materials and plants will be provided. Registration is required. Library cardholder registration opens on Sept. 2. Non-cardholders are welcome to register beginning Sept. 4. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+. This program is sponsored by the Newton Public Library Foundation.