The campaign to construct a new building for Newton Public Library just took a big step forward. At its meeting on Nov. 22, the Newton City Commission received plans and specifications for the new library project, and it voted to set a date of Dec. 21 to begin accepting bids from construction contractors. Bids are…
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Newton Public Library is now officially fine free! This means that patrons owe fees only if items are damaged or lost. Past overdue fines will also be waived. “We paused collection of overdue fines in 2019, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, so many patrons have already noticed the lack of fines when they…
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Looking for a way to help the Newton community in 2023? Volunteering with Newton Public Library’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a great opportunity. The VITA program helps seniors and people with low-to-moderate incomes to file their taxes for free. Volunteers work one-on-one with taxpayers to gather the needed financial information and complete the…
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To celebrate Children’s Book Week (Nov. 7-13), Newton Public Library is inviting kids in grades 1-4 to write and illustrate their own picture books! Who can participate? Young book lovers in grades 1-4. What will participants do? Starting on Monday, November 7, blank booklets will be available for participants to pick up, which will be…
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