The public is invited to provide feedback about the design and potential uses of a new public library at community meetings this month. The meetings are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Bessmer Room at Newton Public Library. Two identical meetings are being offered to accommodate more people’s schedules. The…
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By Sam Jack, sjack@newtonplks.org In many homes, the family dinner table can be a scene of conflict—and that’s if kids make it to the dinner table in the first place. How do you make sure your kids eat a healthy diet? And how do you impart a positive attitude toward food and eating, while minimizing…
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On your next visit to Newton Public Library, look to the left as you enter. Pam Schmidt’s collection of raccoon dolls, figurines and memorabilia will be in the display case through the end of February. “I have been collecting raccoons for over 40 years, because I grew up on a farm and just love them,”…
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After a break for the holidays, Newton Public Library’s monthly Fourth Tuesday Photography series is back for 2020. The first program of the year will be “Black & White Photography in the Digital Age,” presented by fine art photographer Dale Strattman on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. “I will be talking about the importance…
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On Tuesday, Jan 21, at 7 p.m., famous Old West figure Jesse Chisholm will “visit” Newton Public Library, with an assist from former Newton Kansan reporter James Jordan.
“Dynaxium,” a collection of paintings by Dale Stelz, is now on view at Newton Public Library. Well-known in the local area as a sports photographer, Stelz describes his painting style as “Abstract Interactive.” Instead of using a flat surface, he paints on the corrugated sides of a row of wooden boards. The result is that…
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Newton Police Detective Craig Douglass will talk about his real-life work at “CSI: Newton,” a teen program scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Newton Public Library.
Newton Public Library invites local readers to explore the breadth and depth of its collection via its new 2020 Reading Challenge. Library staff have chosen reading prompts for each month, starting with this January’s prompt, “Read a Classic.” The definition of a classic is up to each reader, according to NPL adult services supervisor Dan…
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Last year, Newton Public Library IT supervisor Nathan Carr focused his monthly tech talks on the many and varied services offered by Google. In 2020, Nathan is planning to cast a broader net with a new theme: “Top 20 for 2020.” Each month, Nathan will highlight around 20 internet and technology resources you may not…
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We have one more “Top Books of the 2010s” list for you: top picture books! Each of these picture books has been checked out 138 times or more. Last month, we also highlighted our highest-circulating adult fiction, adult nonfiction, young adult fiction and middle-grade fiction books of the 2010s. Each title in this list is…
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