Library Happenings
125 Years of Service to the Public. Celebrate Newton Public Library! Free access for all to information and other services.
Free Computer Classes. Hands-on, one-session classes require registration as space is limited. Classes are free and open to all.
- Computer Basics, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14
- Beginning Word 07, 7 p.m. Feb. 14
- Beginning Excel 07, 3 p.m. Feb. 18
- Internet for Beginners, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21
Free e-Book Readers Classes. Hands-on, one-session, free classes require registration. Bring your own eReader to learn to use the Library’s free resources for eBooks. Bring NPL cards and Kansas Library cards, if you have them.
- e-Book Readers Class, 7 p.m. Feb. 8
- e-Book Readers Class, 4 p.m. Feb. 9
- e-Book Readers Class, 4 p.m. Feb. 23
Teen Gaming: Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. Bring library cards for laptop use, play games, the Wii™, or just hang out.
Knit Knight: All levels of experience are welcome to gather on Mondays at 7 p.m. to share patterns, ideas, and expertise.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Trained volunteers offer free tax help to low-to-moderate income taxpayers from February 1-April 16. Contact the Library for more information and a list of things to bring. The days and times of assistance will be:
- Mondays from 5:30-8 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m.
- Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m. (no assistance on April 12)
- Saturdays from 9:30-noon (no assistance on February 25)
Learn, Share, Discuss Linux: 6:45 p.m. Feb. 7. The Newton Linux User’s Group (NLUG) will meet to share information and applications regarding this open source alternative to Microsoft Operating Systems. Meetings are free and open to all.
Friends of the Library Romance Novels, Flowers & Chocolates Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11. Give the gift of reading packaged with chocolates and flowers to someone you love – and benefit the Library with your purchases!
Fundamental HTML Video Conference: 4 p.m. Feb. 16. Randy Merrell, Technology Trainer at Salina Public Library, presents this video conference on how webpages are made and put online. No registration necessary.
NEW! Third Thursday Fiction Book Club: 7 p.m. February 16. Read and discuss Room by Emma Donoghue. Contact the Library to reserve copies of the book.
Third Tuesday Genealogy: 7 p.m., February 21. Kelley DeGraffenreid, author of “Harvey County Schools”, tells stories from her research for the book.
Mpower: 12 noon, February 22. The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce and Newton Public Library host a session focused on best practices for Print Media Marketing with a panel of experts for Q&A.
Hoosiers: 3 p.m., February 25. The first in a series of sports-themed movies the Library is hosting as part of “Kansas Reads” – Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen, by Joe Draper. Bring the family for free entertainment.
Fourth Tuesday Photography: 7 p.m., February 28. “Breaking with tradition: a foray into non-representational photography” will be the topic of artist/photographer John Ellert. Bring cameras, cords, manuals, and questions to network with others. Enjoy photographs at the Fourth Tuesday Photography Flickr and Facebook sites.
TALK Book Discussion: “Kansas at 150” is the subject of a four-part discussion series sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. The second discussion is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, on Ordinary Genius by Thomas Fox Averill, led by Diane Quantic, retired teacher of English at Wichita State University. Call the Library with questions or to reserve copies of the books.
Mystery Lover’s Book Discussion: 5 p.m. March 7. Read and discuss Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard. Contact the Library for copies of the book.
Friends Cart Sales: Pick up a good read and support the Library. Used books and other materials are for sale Mondays at about 1 p.m.
Display Case: Amy Bayes’ exhibit highlights the work of Rainbow Meadows and Hope in the Valley, equine rescue organizations.
Art Display: Enjoy the photography of Jeff Heidel.
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See photos from the 2010 Flower and Garden Tour.
Enjoy these new items now on the shelves:
Blumenthal, Brett. 52 Small Changes. One year to a happier, healthier you. New Nonfiction
Brizendine, Judy. Stunned by Grief. Remapping your life when loss changes everything. New Nonfiction
Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia. Kill My Darling. Who loved Melanie, and who loved her too much? New Fiction
Hoag, Tami. Down the Darkest Road. Lauren knows exactly who took her oldest child, but there is not a shred of evidence. New and CD Fiction
Kantor, Jodi. The Obamas. The inside story of the making of a presidency and first ladyhood. New Nonfiction
Kistler, John M. Animals in the Military. From Hannibal’s elephants to the dolphins of the U.S. Navy. New Nonfiction
Krentz, Jayne Ann. Copper Beach. A killer with paranormal talents will stop at nothing to obtain an ancient alchemical code. New Fiction
Onimusha Warlords. Power hungry warlords battle one another for control of feudal Japan. Playstation 2
Tursten, Helene. The Torso. Detective Inspector Irene Huss must solve a murder based on a partial torso with an identifying tattoo. New Fiction
Umrigar, Thrity. The World We Found. In the course of their journey to reconnect, four women must confront the truths of their lives. New Fiction