Iowa League of Heroes Pool Party
July 23, 7 – 9 p.m. at Maytag Pool
Join the Dark Knight and Robin at this special themed pool party, co-sponsored with the Newton Parks Department. This party requires a free ticket to enter. Tickets are available for pick up at the Newton Public Library, while supplies last. This event is made possible through sponsorship from Lauterbach Buick-GMC!
Mermaid Pool Party
July 30, 6 – 8 p.m. at Maytag Pool
Join our special guest mermaids at this themed pool party, co-sponsored with the Newton Parks Department. This party requires a free ticket to enter. Tickets are available for pick up at the Newton Public Library, while supplies last. This event is made possible through sponsorship from First Newton National Bank!
Gory Stories Book Club
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 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, and documentaries! Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information desk. The August book selection is “A Tangled Web” by Leslie Rule.
Bookish Birdhouses Art Show
Birdhouse Pick up Begins Aug. 1
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 a favorite book or author. Return your completed birdhouse by Sept. 7 to have your deposit returned and be included in the art show. The decorated birdhouses will be on display inside the library Sept. 16 - 30. Submissions should be family-friendly. One birdhouse per person, please. Supplies are limited and we are unable to provide birdhouses to classrooms and businesses. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate!
Country Music Memories with Darla Knutson
Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Throughout her career as an Account Manager for KIX101.1 and KFJB in Marshalltown, Darla Knutson had the opportunity to meet over 150 country music artists, athletes, and celebrities. The memorabilia collected over the years includes photos, autographs, programs, posters, t-shirts, scarves and much more. All these items come with fun memories she’ll share about shows, artists, and experiences throughout her radio career of 32 years. Plan to come a bit early (up to 1/2 hour prior to the program start time) to look at the many collectible items in Darla’s collection! This program is open to the public and free to attend.