Join NPL’s Gory Stories Book Club

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.

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, & 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.

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 more than 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.

Mental Health Matters: Managing Anxiety and Depression

Thursday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m.

Join Sarah Meeker from Angel Care Home Health to learn about understanding and managing anxiety and depression. Learn tips for caring for your mental wellness and more! This program is free to attend and open to the public.

Newton Public Library Fall Plant Swap

Plant Drop Off: Sept. 7 - 11

Plant Swap: Thursday, Sept. 12, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Clean up your flower beds, split those overgrown houseplants and prepare for autumn planting at our fall plant swap. Drop off your extra or unwanted plants and bulbs at the library Sept. 7 - 11 and pick up a swap ticket for each plant you bring in. Donations may include houseplants, perennials and bulbs. Bring your tickets back on Sept. 12 between 5 - 6:30 p.m. to exchange them for new plants to take home. Plants should be rooted in soil (excluding bulbs) and labeled.