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Bookish Birdhouses Art Show
Swing by and check out our annual Bookish Birdhouse Art Show! The art show features a variety of birdhouses, designed and decorated by readers of all ages in honor of their favorite books and authors. The show will run Sept. 15 - 30.
Chess Club for Kids!
Monday, Sept. 15, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Kids in grades 1st – 6th 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 teen area. No registration required.
Dog Training 101
Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m.
Join Makenna Balmer, owner of Quirky Canines Dog Training in Newton, for an introduction into dog training and obedience. You’ll learn why training your canine companion is so important, as well as tips and tricks for getting started! This program is intended for a human audience; please leave your dog at home. This event is free to attend and open to the public.
The Secret History of the KKK in Iowa
Monday, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Uncover the Secret History of the KKK in Iowa with historian Darcy Maulsby. White hoods and robes. Cross burnings. Parades of Ku Klux Klan members on the streets and fairgrounds of Iowa’s small towns and cities. It all seems improbable—and yet it happened repeatedly in countless rural and urban communities across Iowa in the mid-1920s. While much of this history is shrouded in mystery and some has been lost, a surprising number of stories, photos and news clippings still exist when you know where to look. This powerful program takes you back in time to better understand why the “second coming” of the KKK occurred at this point in American history, how the secretive group gained traction in Iowa, why the KKK faded into history (at least in Iowa) prior to the Great Depression, and what this history means for us today. This program is open to the public and free to attend. Sponsored by the Newton Public Library Foundation.
Halloween Photo Booth
Sept. 30 – Oct. 31
Drop-in during any of our open hours Sept. 30 - Oct. 31 and take photos in our pop-up Halloween Photo Booth! You bring a camera; we’ll provide the set. Costumes are welcome. No registration required.
Halloween Acrylic Paint-Along Class
Thursday, Oct. 2, 5:30 p.m.
Join local artist Kirsten Warrick for an instructional Halloween-themed paint-along class at the library. Attendees are encouraged to bring an apron; all other materials will be provided. Registration opens for library cardholders on Sept. 22. Non-cardholders are welcome to register beginning Sept. 24. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+
Library Fundraiser Puzzle Sale
Monday, Oct. 6, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Choose from a great selection of gently used puzzles at out fundraiser puzzle sale. Cash and check will be accepted. Proceeds from the sale will go towards supporting library programs for all ages. Have extra puzzles you would like to donate? Puzzle donations will be accepted Sept. 22 - Oct. 4. Thank you for your support!