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
September 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 September book selection is, "A Study in Scarlet Women" by Sherry Thomas.
September Mystery Bag
September 1, 2026, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
@Newton Public Library
Check out our monthly mystery bag for adults! Mystery bags have a new theme each month and include 4-5 surprise books and an adult craft kit. Registration opens August 24th. Ages 18+. Please call the library at 641-792-4108 to register.
Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library
September 1, 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.
Gory Stories Book Club
September 1, 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 September book selection is "Kitty Genovese" by Kevin Cook.
Ghost Towns of Jasper County
September 1, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
@Newton Public Library
You might not know it, but Jasper County is full of ghost towns! Ghost towns in Iowa are not necessarily deserted buildings on a dusty Main Street. They are marked by the graveyard on the gravel road. The old church sitting alone. A bend in the road by the old farmhouse. Join Dave Baker, writer, photographer, and creator of "Iowa: The 29th State" for a presentation on these lost Iowa places and the stories behind them. Baker will show dozens of original photographs and a variety of artifacts pertaining to Jasper County history. This program is open to the public and free to attend. Sponsored by the Newton Public Library Foundation.
Preschool Storytime at the Newton Public Library
September 3, 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.
Library Closed for Labor Day
September 7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
@Newton Public Library
The Newton Public Library is closed September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library
September 8, 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
September 9, 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
September 10, 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
September 14, 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.
Ringing Americana with Tintinnabulation Bell Ensemble
September 14, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
@Newton Public Library
Join the Tintinnabulation Bell Ensemble for "Ringing Americana", a concert highlighting classic American music. This performance will include: America the Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Simple Gifts, The Mickey Mouse March, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Puttin' on the Ritz, and more! This program is free to attend and open to the public. Questions? Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108.
St. Croix Hospice Grief Support Group
September 15, 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
September 15, 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
September 16, 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
September 17, 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
September 21, 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.
Acrylic Paint-Along Class
September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
@Newton Public Library
Join local artist, Kirsten Warrick, for an acrylic paint-along class at the Library! Attendees are encouraged to bring an apron, all other materials will be provided. Registration is required to attend. Library cardholder registration opens September 14th. Non-cardholders are welcome to register beginning September 16th. Please call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+
Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library
September 22, 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
September 23, 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
September 24, 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.
Free Mending Clinic
September 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
@Newton Public Library
Join Neighbors Helping Neighbors at the Newton Public Library, for a free mending clinic on September 26th. Bring in your clothing to be mended and we’ll help you! Things like buttons, zippers, hems, torn knees, seams no longer holding together, stuffed animals with a tear - all these can be repaired, continue to be useful, and bring joy to your life. Items must be freshly laundered. Only three items per person, unless there is not a line. Mending will start at 9:30 a.m. and the final items will be accepted at 12:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Halloween Photo Booth at the Library
September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM - October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
@Newton Public Library
Drop-in during any of our open hours September 28 - October 31 and take photos in our pop up Halloween Photo Booth! You bring a camera, we'll provide the set. Costumes are welcome. No registration required.
Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library
September 28, 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
September 29, 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.
