Community Events

Tabletop & Outdoor Games for Middle Grades

19 Dec 2025 Every Friday from August 12 to December 19th, join your Teen Librarian in a Tabletop and Outdoor Games event after school from 3:15 - 5PM. We will meet in the Intrust Room or outside, depending on the weather. No registration necessary, but please sign in upon arrival. Snacks and water will be provided. Please contact your Teen Librarian, Maggie Hairabedian, with your requests of activities!

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library

Library After Hours

19 Dec 2025 Stop by Newton Public Library during this adults-only special event to find new books, read with minimal distractions, socialize, play board games and/or Nintendo Switch, and enjoy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Library

Library After Hours

19 Dec 2025 Stop by during this adults only special event to find new books, read with minimal distractions, and socialize with snacks and drinks. Ages 18+

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

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Teen Anime & Manga Club

20 Dec 2025 Join your Teen Librarian in a club on anime and manga novels! We will read and discuss books, watch adaptations, learn about the authors, history of manga, and enjoy snacks! Registration is required. The manga chosen will be categorized as shonen (aimed at adolescent boys from ages 12 to 18) and shojo (aimed at adolescent girls ranging from ages 12 to 18). Ages 10-18 are welcome to register.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library

Movies are Magnificent

20 Dec 2025 Teens ages 10-18 are welcome to hang out with Sierra on Saturday, December 20th from 2-3PM. Registration is recommended. Snacks will be provided.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library, Talks & Workshops

Family StoryTime

22 Dec 2025 Family StoryTimes combine the best elements of all our StoryTimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and dance to music. No registration required.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

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Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library

Baby StoryTime

24 Dec 2025 This "lap sit" includes stories, songs and rhymes to help babies and toddlers get a head start on early literacy skills. Best suited for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Facilitated by Brittany Denson from Harvey County Parents as Teachers and Ashley Snodgrass from Infant Toddler Services of Kansas serving Harvey County. No registration required.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

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Toddler StoryTime

24 Dec 2025 This StoryTime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories, and have music time. The target age for this StoryTime is children 18 months old and up. No registration required.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

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Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library

Toddler StoryTime

25 Dec 2025 This StoryTime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories, and have music time. The target age for this StoryTime is children 18 months old and up. No registration required.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library

3 & Up StoryTime

25 Dec 2025 Children (ages 3 and up) and their care givers will participate in an active story time, with books, action rhymes and music, followed by a craft or activity. No registration required.

Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton 67114

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Library