Library News

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. Pick up your copy of the book of the month at the library information desk. The March selection is “The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot” by Marianne Cronin.

New B.Y.O.B Book Club

Thursday, March 23, 3 p.m.

Join our NEW afternoon book club for adults! Choose your own book to read, based on our monthly theme, and share what you read at the meeting. It’s like a potluck for books! The March theme is “Literary Fiction”.

April 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 April theme is “The Great Outdoors,” and will include a selection of fiction and nonfiction books about animals, nature, and outdoor adventures. The craft is a teacup bird’s nest. Registration opens March 27. Call 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+.

Blues Under the Blue Roof Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m.

Join musician, Bob Pace for a live blues music concert at the library! This event is free to attend and will be held inside the library meeting room. Music lovers of all ages are welcome to attend. This program is sponsored by the Arts Connection, South Skunk Blues Society, and the Newton Public Library Foundation.

Spring Book Swap

May 1, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Clean out your bookshelves and pick up some new-to-you books at our autumn book swap! Drop off your gently used books at the library April 24 - 29 and pick up a book swap ticket for each book you bring in. Bring your tickets back on May 1, from 5 and 6:30 p.m. to pick out new books from the swap to take home! Books should be in good condition, very clean, and gently used. All covers and pages must be intact and should have minimal markings. Books cannot have mold or water damage. Questions? Contact public services librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.