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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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...

Battle of the Books! Brackets Due March 20

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...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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...

Digital Historic Newspapers

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.

Check Out An Iowa 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...

Register for a Digital Library Card!

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.

Free Live Homework Help Now Available at the Library

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...