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Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support

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 Tuesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Libraria...

Newton Public Library Outdoor Storytime

Join us Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Outdoor Storytime. We will meet by the Sir Rust-O-Lot Statue. Bring a blanket to sit on, we will spread out on the lawn to maintain social distancing. If it is raining, the event is cancelled. For ages 2-5,...

Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

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, and will be accepted for Youth/Family/Classroom, Independent Child, and Adult ca...

Newton Public Library Candy Clash

32 candies will enter....but only one will be Newton’s favorite! Play along with our March Madness style Candy Clash game for a chance to win a Halloween goodie bag filled with candy, movie tickets, and more!  

How to Play:

1. Pick up you...

Newton Public Library's Winter Clothing Drive

The Newton Public Library is collecting NEW cold weather clothing for children ages 6 - 18! Donated clothing will be given to Newton schools, to be distributed to local students in need. Items being collected include: sweatshirts, gloves, hats, coats, soc...

Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we’re celebrating by giving away some great prizes!

Adults & teens earn an entry into our prize drawing when they register for a new library card. Existing cardholders earn an entry for every 5 boo...

Updated Library Hours

The Library’s goal is to create an environment that balances our need to provide quality essential services to our community, provide our employees with a safe working environment, and do our part to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In an effort ...