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Posted on: March 15, 2023

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books KeLeigh

Congratulations to KeyLeigh Kauffman, age 3 1/2, who completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program this week!  KeyLeigh said her favorite books are the Peppa Pig and Daniel Tiger books. KeyLeigh received a Dr. Suess bag full of items to he...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Battle of the Books! Brackets Due March 20

A graphic of brackets with books overlayed.

Battle of the Books starts Monday! Be sure to turn in your brackets by Monday, March 20th to play along. You can pick up a bracket at the library's front desk. All ages are welcome to play. 

How to Play:

  1. Complete your Battle of the Books b...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Hendrik

Congratulations Hendrik Hutchinson, age 2, who just completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library! Hendrik received a Dr. Seuss bag full of items to help him get ready for Kindergarten, and a book to keep. We asked him...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Digital Historic Newspapers

historic newspapers online

A portion of the library's newspapers on microfilm have also been digitized and are available online. Additional newspapers are digitized each year, as funding allows.

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Posted on: January 1, 2023

Check Out An Iowa Adventure Pass!

Adventure Pass

The Newton Public Library is pleased to join with other area libraries to offer the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass, a service that provides free family passes to local museums and attractions! Adult library patrons* may check out a pass using their valid N...

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Posted on: January 1, 2023

Register for a Digital Library Card!

Library Cards

Sign up for a digital library card online! A digital library card provides access to our downloadable books and online databases, all from the comfort of your home.

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Posted on: September 27, 2022

Free Live Homework Help Now Available at the Library

Homework Helpdesk

Gain access to homework help (and much more) from the Library’s catalog with Brainfuse’s HelpNow™  database and your library card! Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides learning solutions for users of diverse needs and background. Students communicate with...

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