October 18, 2024

Chess Club for Kids for youth in 1st to 6th grades

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.

Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest Entries accepted Oct. 14 – 21

Voting Oct. 22 - 30

Our annual pumpkin decorating contest is back! Decorate a pumpkin or gourd as your favorite book character. Pumpkins may be painted, dressed, or accessorized, but not carved. Please note that pumpkins that have holes in them go bad really fast, so painting and accessorizing works best for this contest. Pumpkins will be divided into the following categories: Family/Classroom, Independent Child, and Adult. Independent child entries will be divided into additional age categories (4-7, 8-12, & 13-18) with prizes awarded to top three in each category. The public will vote for winners in all categories Oct. 22-30, with winners announced on Oct. 31!

Chess Club for Kids!

Monday, Oct. 28, 3 – 5 p.m.

Kids in grades 1st – 6th are invited to learn how to play chess and practice with other children their own age. This program is free to attend and will be held in the teen area. No registration required.

Autumn Book Swap

Monday, Nov. 4, 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 Oct. 28 - Nov. 2 and pick up a book swap ticket for each book you bring in. Bring your tickets back on Nov. 4, between 5 and 6:30 p.m. to pick out new books from the swap to take home! Books should be in good condition, clean and gently used.

Gory Stories Book Club

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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 November book selection is “Murder, Interrupted” by James Patterson.

Library Book Sale

Nov. 5 & 6, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Pick up some great books while supporting your library! Cash and personal check will be accepted. Proceeds from the book sale go towards supporting library programs and projects.

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Monday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m.

Would you believe Christmas used to be a very low-key affair? Until the mid-19th Century, people did little to mark it & businesses didn’t consider it a holiday. Yet by 1900 it was our largest & most popular annual celebration. What changed society’s view of Christmas? The answer may be Charles Dickens & “A Christmas Carol.” Historian Kathy Wilson investigates how a novel about social reform transformed Christmas from a date on the church calendar into the holiday we know today. This event is free to attend and open to the public.