September 12, 2024

Enjoy some time at the Newton Public Library

By Newton News
Historian and author Kathy Wilson will visit the library and talk about the transformation of English landscapes, from medieval herb gardens to cottage gardens July 15.

Historian and author Kathy Wilson will visit the library and talk about the transformation of English landscapes, from medieval herb gardens to cottage gardens July 15.

Bookish Birdhouses Art Show

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!

September 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 September theme is “Feels like Fall” and includes a selection of cozy mysteries, moody novels, and books inspired by the changing seasons. The craft is mushroom button art. Registration opens Aug. 26. Call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+

Library Closed for Labor Day The Newton Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Sept. 3rd.

Gory Stories Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 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 September book selection is “The 57 Bus” by Dashka Slater.

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.

Swedish Death Cleaning 101

Monday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.

Swedish death cleaning is the thoughtful and effective method of organizing and decluttering, made popular by Margareta Magnusson’s best-selling book and television series, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.”

Although the process is often done to lessen the burden of your loved ones after you’ve passed, people of all ages and life stages can use these techniques to calm the clutter chaos in their lives. Join professional home organizer, Carrie Blackburn, for an introduction to Swedish Death Cleaning, as well as tips and tricks for decluttering and downsizing your own home. This program is free to attend and open to the public.