Book discussions and StoryTimes are now meeting in person, but other adult programs are still being held online. Please refer to the Newton Public Library Facebook page for details on how to connect to each event.

Have questions, or need technical assistance? Call the Library at 316-283-2890, or email library@newtonplks.org.

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				1 * StoryTime, Ages 5-9StoryTime, Ages 5-9 Time: 10:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 5 through 9! Attend at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.	2	3 * Teen Book DiscussionTeen Book Discussion Time: 10:00 am Teens and tweens are invited to read and discuss "Redwall," by Brian Jacques, and enjoy breakfast goodies. Contact the library to sign up and get a copy of the book.
4	5 * Library ClosedLibrary Closed Library closed in observance of Independence Day.	6 * StoryTime, Ages 1-5StoryTime, Ages 1-5 Time: 9:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 1 through 5! Attend either a 9:30 or a 10:30 a.m. session.	7 * Mystery Lovers Book DiscussionMystery Lovers Book Discussion Time: 5:00 pm Read and discuss "Florida Roadkill" by Tim Dorsey. Weather permitting, the discussion will be held outdoors in Military Park. Contact the Library to borrow a copy of the book.	8 * StoryTime, Ages 5-9StoryTime, Ages 5-9 Time: 10:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 5 through 9! Attend at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. * Tech Talk with Nathan CarrTech Talk with Nathan Carr Time: 6:30 pm NPL IT supervisor Nathan Carr revisits and refreshes some of his tech talk topics of years past. This month: "Electronic Resources and Tools for Book Lovers." Join via Zoom; check Facebook for details.	9 * Family Movie in the ParkFamily Movie in the Park Time: 8:00 pm Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an outdoor screening of "Wonder" (PG). The event starts at 8; the movie will start as soon as it's dark enough. The event will be canceled if the weather is bad.	10
11	12 * Teen Virtual GameTimeTeen Virtual GameTime Time: 4:00 pm Join a Zoom chat and play online games with other teens and tweens. Contact the Library to sign up.	13 * StoryTime, Ages 1-5StoryTime, Ages 1-5 Time: 9:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 1 through 5! Attend either a 9:30 or a 10:30 a.m. session. * Nonfiction Book ClubNonfiction Book Club Time: 7:00 pm Read and discuss "Quiet," by Susan Cain. Discussion meets outdoors in Military Park, or via Zoom if the weather is bad. Contact the Library to borrow a copy of the book.	14	15 * StoryTime, Ages 5-9StoryTime, Ages 5-9 Time: 10:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 5 through 9! Attend at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. * Third Thursday Book DiscussionThird Thursday Book Discussion Time: 7:00 pm Read and discuss "The Professor's House," by Willa Cather. Contact the library to borrow a copy of the book.	16	17 * Tween/Teen Book DiscussionTween/Teen Book Discussion Time: 10:00 am Teens and tweens are invited to read and discuss "Crenshaw," by Katherine Applegate, and enjoy breakfast goodies. Contact the library to sign up and get a copy of the book.
18	19 * Teen Virtual GameTimeTeen Virtual GameTime Time: 4:00 pm Join a Zoom chat and play online games with other teens and tweens. Contact the Library to sign up.	20 * StoryTime, Ages 1-5StoryTime, Ages 1-5 Time: 9:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 1 through 5! Attend either a 9:30 or a 10:30 a.m. session.	21	22 * StoryTime, Ages 5-9StoryTime, Ages 5-9 Time: 10:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 5 through 9! Attend at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. * Author Talk: Dan GlickmanAuthor Talk: Dan Glickman Time: 7:00 pm Dan Glickman, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and congressman representing Kansas' 4th District, will give an online talk about his new memoir, "Laughing at Myself." Join via Zoom or watch on Facebook Live.	23 * Teen Lunch and a BookTeen Lunch and a Book Time: 12:00 pm Bring your lunch to the library and join Sharon and other teens to talk about what you're reading and share recommendations. Beverages provided.	24
25	26 * Teen Virtual GameTimeTeen Virtual GameTime Time: 4:00 pm Join a Zoom chat and play online games with other teens and tweens. Contact the Library to sign up.	27 * StoryTime, Ages 1-5StoryTime, Ages 1-5 Time: 9:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 1 through 5! Attend either a 9:30 or a 10:30 a.m. session. * Fourth Tuesday PhotographyFourth Tuesday Photography Time: 7:00 pm Fourth Tuesday welcomes guest presenter Fernando Salazar, a professional photographer whose career includes 30 years as a Wichita Eagle photojournalist. Join via Zoom or watch the livestream on Facebook.	28	29 * StoryTime, Ages 5-9StoryTime, Ages 5-9 Time: 10:30 am Join Ms. Kristin in the Bessmer Meeting Room for a StoryTime that will appeal to children aged 5 through 9! Attend at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.	30 * Teen Lunch and a BookTeen Lunch and a Book Time: 12:00 pm Bring your lunch to the library and join Sharon and other teens to talk about what you're reading and share recommendations. Beverages provided.	31