Youth Programs

Youth Programs and Events

The Newton Public Library offers a wide variety of programs and events for teens and children of all ages, including weekly story times. To register for a youth event, please call (641) 792.4108. Additional event information is located on the Library Calendar and our Facebook page.

Summer Reading 2023

Check out our Youth Summer Reading page for information on the Summer Reading program, prizes, and events!

Contact

If you have questions regarding youth programming, please contact:

Phyllis Peter
Youth Services Librarian
(641) 792.4108

Upcoming Youth Events

Date Event Location Ages Registration
June 1. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-Off Meeting Room All Ages  
June 6, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Iowa State Insect Zoo Meeting Room All Ages  
June 7, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sensory Playtime Meeting Room Kids & Parents  
June 7, 6:00 p.m. Choose Your Own M.E.S.S. with Will Stuck Meeting Room Kids & Families  
June 8, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Storytime Room Ages 3 - 5  
June 12, 6:00 p.m. Magician Mikayla Oz Library Lawn Kids & Families  
June 13, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime Storytime Room 18 - 36 Months  
June 15, 10:00 a.m. Cold-Blooded Redhead Reptile Show Meeting Room Kids & Families  
June 19, 6:00 p.m. Family Magic Show with Jonathan May Meeting Room Kids & Families  
June 20, 10:00 a.m. SOAR Raptor Rescue Library Lawn All Ages  
June 21, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sensory Playtime Meeting Room Kids & Parents  
June 22, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Storytime Room Ages 3 - 5  
June 26, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Absolute Science Bubble Workshop Library Lawn Kids & Families Ticket Required
June 27, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime Storytime Room 18 - 36 Months  
June 28, 9:00 a.m. Sparkle Hoola Hoops with Mary Boyvey Library Lawn Ages 6 - 12 Opens June 1st
June 29, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Storytime Room Ages 3 - 5  
June 30, 1:30 p.m. Mixed Nuts Kid's Comedy Show Meeting Room Kids & Families