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NEW Browse-N-Go Hours The library is now open for in-person browsing, material check-outs, and drop-in internet computer use! Visit us on the following days: Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Help us celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month! Win movie tickets, Kindle tablets, and more just by using your library card. Earn an entry into our prize drawing when you register for a new library card. Existing cardholders earn an entry for every 5 books, magazines, movies, or music cds they check out - all month long! Winners will be drawn on October 1st.
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Love Your Library Virtual Scavenger Hunt September 1 - 20 Explore the library with your friends and family in this fun virtual scavenger hunt for all ages. The top 3 teams will win movie tickets to the Capitol II Theatre in Newton. To Join - download the GooseChase app to your phone or mobile device. create an account, and search for game name Love Your Library Scavenger Hunt - Newton, Iowa or search for game code L71B64.
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Just for Job-Seekers: Resume & Tech Support Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on Tuesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment. This program will not be held on September 15th.
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Poetry on the Lawn
Saturday, September 12, 12:00 p.m.
Newton Public Library Lawn
Join us on the library lawn as local poet, Elaine Mattingly, reads from her new book, Grant Wood Country Loose Leaf Poems. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and their lunch! All ages welcome.
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The Good, The Bad, and The Trapped! Wild West Escape Room September 14 - 16 Grab your friends and put your problem-solving skills to the test in our wild west themed escape room. Look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to steal the outlaw Jesse James' legendary hidden treasure before time runs out! Recommended group size is 4-7 players. Masks will be required throughout the program. Registration opens September 8th at 10:00 a.m. Call 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 15+
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