100 years of professional football

By Sam Jack, sjack@newtonplks.org One hundred years ago today, Jim Thorpe and six other men gathered at a car dealership in Canton, Ohio, and organized the American Professional Football Association. Two years later, the APFA became the National Football League. To learn more about American pro football’s history and highlights, go long and get ready…
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Youth Summer Rewind: Special Guest Programs!

Newton Public Library’s Youth Summer Library Program featured some awesome guest performers who joined us virtually! If you missed the premieres of these programs in June and July, never fear: Thanks to the magic of technology, you can watch whenever you want! The Circus Man, Jason D’Vaude Jason’s comedic juggling, fire, and balancing acts include…
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