The Newton Public Library has events going on all Summer for EVERYONE! Stay connected with their Facebook page and website for full details and other pop-up events! Thank you Newton Public Library!
https://www.newtongov.org/calendar.aspx?CID=26
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https://www.facebook.com/NewtonPublicLibraryIowa
Introvert Book Club
August 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
@ Newton Public Library
Want to join a book club but just don't have the time for a regular meeting? Just looking for some great book recommendations? This is the book club for you! Each month there’s a new book selection, but there’s never a meeting. Pick up your copy at the Information desk. Books will be available on the first of the month, and are due back to the library by the end of the month. The August book selection is, "Elephant Company" by Vicki Croke.
Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 3, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Baby Storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories, and finger plays. This storytime is designed for newborns to infants 18 months old, with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Stay for play and social time after the program! Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
Steve Miller Prehistoric Tools of Iowa Collection Open House
August 3, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
@ Newton Public Library
View hundreds of arrowheads, pottery shards, and prehistoric tools at this open house event at the library! Drop-in anytime between 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. to join local avocational archaeologist, Steve Miller, and view his impressive collection of prehistoric tools; found & collected throughout Central Iowa. Miller will be present to answer questions and share information about the artifacts. This program is free to attend and open to the public. Sponsored by the Newton Public Library Foundation. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Questions? Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.
Dr. Michael Bechtel's Animal Adventures
August 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Dr. Michael Bechtel, an animal ecology professor at Wartburg College will share his incredible stories from his travels with Wartburg students to the Amazon jungle. Learn about the animals and culture he encounters, he is an amazing storyteller! Geared toward kids ages 5-12. Program will be in the library meeting room.
Gory Stories Book Club
August 4, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
@ Newton Public Library
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 "The Trunk Murderess" by Jana Bommersbach.
Blu Track STEM Event
August 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Kids ages 3-12 are invited to join us for a STEM learning event with Blu Track! Experience the thrill of discovery at our Blu Track Storytime & Play Session! We’re pairing engaging stories with hands-on building challenges inspired by motion, racing, and physics. Join us as we use authentic, USA-made Blu tracks to experiment with gravity and force. Come ready for the fun of building and racing.
Preschool Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Preschool Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 3 to 5 with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond with Dave Markward
August 6, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
@ Newton Public Library
Join author Dave Markward as he shares his journey of personal transformation; going from an exclusively white upbringing in Dubuque to a life enriched by diversity. In his latest memoir “From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America,” Dave delves into the complex world of racism and shares his unwavering belief in humanity and the power of education to effect change. Copies of “From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond” will be available for purchase at the event. This program is free to attend and open to the public.
Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Baby Storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories, and finger plays. This storytime is designed for newborns to infants 18 months old, with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Stay for play and social time after the program! Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
St. Croix Hospice Grief Support Group
August 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and you don’t have to go through it alone. Join the monthly St. Croix Hospice grief support group at the Newton Public Library, for a safe, understanding space to process loss, share your story, and connect with others who truly get it. Whether your loss is recent or years past, your experience matters here. Together, we’ll explore ways to cope, honor your loved one, and find moments of peace again—at your own pace. This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Toddler & Two's Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for
children ages 18 to 36 months with their parent or caregiver (siblings are
welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior
to your first storytime visit.
Just for Job-Seekers: Resume Support at the Newton Public Library
August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
@ Newton Public Library
Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.
Preschool Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Preschool Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 3 to 5 with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Baby Storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories, and finger plays. This storytime is designed for newborns to infants 18 months old, with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Stay for play and social time after the program! Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 25, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Toddler & Two's Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 18 to 36 months with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
Preschool Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Preschool Storytime offers stories, music, and a simple craft for children ages 3 to 5 with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library
August 31, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
@ Newton Public Library
Baby Storytime provides a gentle and fun introduction to literacy through songs, stories, and finger plays. This storytime is designed for newborns to infants 18 months old, with their parent or caregiver (siblings are welcome). Stay for play and social time after the program! Please be sure to review the storytime guidelines linked below, prior to your first storytime visit.
