Newton Public Library
720 N Oak
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-2890
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Identification accepted: Adults: Valid Kansas Driver's License with current address or Kansas ID card or two identifications, one which verifies current address. Childrens: Parent's/Guardian's signature with parent's/guardian's identification as per above qualifications.
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We've got books! We've got videos! We've got audio books! We've got computers! We've got guest authors! We've got magazines! We've got newspapers! We've got art works! We've got Talking Books! We've got Storytime! We've got Audio Books, Music and More! We've got Internet! We've got online library catalog and databases! We've got delivery for homebound senior citizens! Just ask, maybe we've got it or can get it for you from another library!
1 week books (only) and 3 week loan items can be renewed one time
if a hold has not been placed on the item(s) for another patron.
Library materials held over the final day of the loan period
will be subject to fines.
Materials returned after the closing hour will not be checked
in until the next business day.
The staff of the library consists of 19 full time and part time persons (12.25 FTE) and volunteers. The staff have a variety of responsibilities including helping clients, liaison to community institutions and organizations, reference, cataloging, processing of library materials, development of programs and services, supervision of volunteers, technology and building plans/maintenance, etc.
Marianne Eichelberger serves as
Library Director.
Ruth Hartzler is Head Supervisor for Technical Services and Collection
Development.
Marilyn Schmidt is Head Supervisor of the Adult Services.
Amy Bayes is the Head Supervisor of the Children's Services.
Susan Bartel is Supervisor of Public Relations and
Special Services.
Andrea Unruh is the Adult Department Circulation Supervisor.
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The Friends of Newton Public Library:
MEMBERSHIP: Anyone or organization can be a Friends of Newton Public Library member by paying a membership fee.
Call 316-283-2890 for more information and send your membership fee to: Friends of Newton Public Library Newton Public Library 720 North Oak Newton, Kansas 67114 Back to Library Information.
The Library Board of Trustees is made up of seven members of the public sector in the City of Newton. The Board members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Commission. Board terms are four years and each member may be appointed to two full terms. The Library Director serves as Secretary to the Board. 2005-2006 Library Board of Trustees members are:
Monty Fey, President
Karen Farrell, Vice-President
Richard Sadowski, Treasurer & Second Century Endowment Board Representative
Robert Grant
Jan Hoberecht, SCKLS Representative
Stacy Barnett
Harold Schorn, II
Marianne Eichelberger, Secretary/Director
The Second Century Endowment Foundation was established in 1986, upon the celebration of the first century of operation of Newton Public Library. THE MISSION of the Second Century Endowment Foundation is to enhance the adult collection of the Newton Public Library by increasing and promoting educational, literary and artistic resources available to our community. THE VISION is to reach a goal of $100,000. The funds will provide for an annual income for enhancements beyond those possible through general operating funds. MORE THAN JUST BOOKS are needed at Newton Public Library to be a part of today's information society. Audio/visual materials, art works, computer programs and on-line access have joined the books and magazines to provide information and recreation to individuals. A GIFT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS through the Second Century Endowment Foundation will make you a part of the legacy which will keep Newton Public Library an important informational and recreational access location for the community. MAKE IT HAPPEN!
SEND GIFT/PLEDGES TO:
Second Century Endowment Newton Public Library 720 North Oak Newton, Kansas 67114
The 2009 Flower & Garden Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 and Sunday,
June 14.
SECOND CENTURY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS:
Twila Lockaby, President (Community Representative)
Joanna Friesen, Vice-President
Karen De Grazio, Treasurer (Community Representative)
Marianne Eichelberger, Secretary (Library Director)
Richard Sadowski (Library Board Representative)
Cindy Nicholson (Friends of NPL Representative)
Rosemary Hinz, Vickie Howard, Omar Voran, Pat Denno
Call 316-283-8992 or 316-283-2890 for more information. Proceeds go to the Endowment Foundation.
Miss Florence Bessmer established The Florence Bessmer Foundation in 1979. The Foundation provides for an addition to the Newton Public Library, for the housing and equipment for modern, educational and entertainment programs and uses for children, including furniture, shelving, books, materials, cassettes, and learning aids. She established the fund because for most of her 100+ years she was actively and ardently interested in the welfare of children. The Florence Bessmer wing was completed in 1980 and serves as a meeting room for library and public functions. Income from the Florence Bessmer Foundation currently provides for the Dial-A-Story line, additional shelving and equipment including computers, special programs with guest presenters such as the annual visit of a nationally known children's author/illustrator, print and nonprint resources for children, and more. The Florence Bessmer Foundation Board members are:
Ron Lang, Chairman
Ray Penner, Treasurer
John Robb, Secretary
Monty Fey, NPL Board Member
The Library Director, Supervisors and the Board of Trustees are members of the Kansas Library Association. Other individual memberships include Kansas Library Trustees Association, American Library Association, Public Library Association, Wichita Area Library Association, Harvey County Libraries, Communities In Schools of Harvey County and Newton Area Chamber of Commerce. Newton Public Library is a member of Bibliographic Center for Research, through the Kansas State Library, and the South Central Kansas Library System. Back to Library Information.
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NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Telephone (316) 283-2890
FAX (316) 283-2916
e-mail: library @ newtonplks.org
Web Page: http://www.newtonplks.org
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Last updated: 2/16/10