April Book Clubs at NPL

Join us for book discussions during the month of April at Newton Public Library! These friendly gatherings are open to the public, no registration needed. Books are available to borrow about a month before each discussion. You’re welcome to check out any or all of the book club picks and read along with us, whether…
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March Kids Events at NPL

Celebrate Florence Bessmer Day with a free concert for preschoolers and their families by award-winning musician Jim Gill, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 4! Pick up your free tickets at the front desk starting March 17. Jim is well-known for celebrating active play. In concert, he strums energizing rhythms on his banjo while everyone sings, dances and…
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Copies of the March 2025 library book club selections are displayed atop a low shelf in the library.

March Book Clubs at Newton Public Library

Join us for book discussions during the month of March at Newton Public Library! These friendly gatherings are open to the public, no registration needed. Books are available to borrow about a month before each discussion. You’re welcome to check out any or all of the book club picks and read along with us, whether…
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February Kids Events at NPL

It’s February! Here are some upcoming Newton Public Library children’s events to put on your calendar. Note: If you would like to get Sara Rickard’s monthly children’s library updates in your email inbox, fill out the form here and select “Children’s Services.” For School-Aged Children Winter Reading Challenge (ages 5-9) Children can still pick up…
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Each of the February 2025 book club selections is displayed side by side. From left to right, the books are: A Deadly Bone to Pick, Homeland, The Last Stargazers, Devil on the Cross, and Before I Let Go.

February Book Clubs at NPL

Join us for book discussions during the month of February at Newton Public Library! These friendly gatherings are open to the public, no registration needed. Books are available to borrow about a month before each discussion. You’re welcome to check out any or all of the book club picks and read along with us, whether…
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January Events for Children at NPL!

Happy 2025!  We hope you’ve enjoyed a restful holiday season and are entering the new year energized and refreshed.  If you’re ready to get back into a routine, here are some upcoming events to put on your calendars: For School-Aged Children Note: There are five Thursdays in January, so our reoccurring Thursday school-aged programs fall a week…
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A man and woman sit side by side and laugh.

Health Education Fair is Jan. 11 at NPL

The Adult Health Education Fair will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newton Public Library. The library and NMC Health are excited to bring you a fantastic set of seminars to address a variety of health needs. We will have nine session options total: three options each at 9:30, 10:30…
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November Book Clubs at NPL

Join us for book discussions during the month of November at Newton Public Library! These friendly gatherings are open to the public, no registration needed. Books are available to borrow about a month before each discussion. You’re welcome to check out any or all of the book club picks and read along with us, whether…
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Parents and babies have fun with small plastic balls during a Baby StoryTime session.

Fall StoryTime is underway!

Newton Public Library’s fall StoryTime season is underway! We’re excited to announce a new partnership between the library and our friends at the Cooper Early Education Center! This fall, Baby StoryTime will be co-facilitated by Ashley Snodgrass, from Harvey County Infant Toddler Services, and Brittany Denson, from Parents as Teachers.  Ashley and Brittany bring a wealth of experience…
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September Book Clubs at NPL

Join us for book discussions during the month of September at Newton Public Library! These friendly gatherings are open to the public, no registration needed. Books are available to borrow about a month before each discussion. You’re welcome to check out any or all of the book club picks and read along with us, whether…
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