Keep warm with a good book from NPL

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.

Holiday 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 November/December holiday theme is “Season’s Readings” The holiday bag will include a selection of holiday and winter themed novels. The craft is a vintage shadowbox ornament. Registration opens November 18th. Please call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+

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. Copies of the book are available at the Information desk. The November book selection is “The Echo of Old Books” by Barbara Davis.

Chess Club for Kids!

Monday, Nov. 25, 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.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving The Newton Public Library will be closed Nov. 27 – 30 for Thanksgiving. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.

Gory Stories Book Club

Tuesday, Dec. 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 December book selection is “All That Remains” by Sue Black.