Sept. 7 through 11
Newton Public Library: Located at 720 N. Oak St. Phone: 283-2890. Web site: www.newtonplks.org. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.
Adults, it’s your turn: In September, there will be an Adult Reading Program. As a bonus, enter each of your reads for a chance to win prizes. Grand prize is $50 from Midland National Bank. Additional prizes are provided by Sand Creek Golf Station, Fox Ridge Restaurant, Pages Books and Gifts, Kansas Sports Museum, Karen’s Kitchen, Kitchen Corner, and Acapulco Restaurant. See the library for details.
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 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
• Beginning Word 2007, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14.
• Intermediate Word 2007, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15.
• Internet for Beginners, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
• Organizing Computer Files, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21.
• Beginning Excel 2007, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22.
• Intermediate Excel 2007 Formulas, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29.
Learn, share, discuss Linux: The Newton Linux User’s Group will meet at 6:45 p.m. today to share information and applications regarding this open source alternative to Microsoft Operating Systems. Meetings are free and open to all.
TALK Book Discussion: “Literature with Kansas Connections” is the subject of a new four-part discussion series sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. The second discussion is at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 on “Not Without Laughter” by Langston Hughes, led by Carmaletta M. Williams of Johnson County Community College. Call the library with questions or to reserve copies of the books.
Cemetery Walks and Research Tips, A Genealogy Workshop: Gale Stafford-Wall is the featured speaker from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25, co-sponsored with DAR, Newton Chapter. This workshop is free and open to all; registration is requested. Lunch is provided for a donation.
Fourth Tuesday Photography: At 6 p.m. Sept. 28, meet at the home of Rex Schechter for sunset photo opportunities. Bring meat to grill for yourself and a dish to share. Contact Susan Bartel at the library for directions. Photos of fall, trains and sunsets will be the theme for September and October. See photos from individuals in the group on the Fourth Tuesday Photography group sites on Flickr and Facebook.
The Big Read: Zora Neal Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” will be the focus of the 2010 Wichita-area Big Read event. Discussion events at Newton Public Library for adults and teens will be moderated by Ami Regier, Bethel College Literary Studies Department, and Scott McCloud, Newton High School English Department. A discussion of the book is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 5. A viewing of the movie and discussion of the women’s issues portrayed in the movie, along with snacks, will be at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 14. Contact the library to reserve copies of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Check out other Big Read Wichita information and events at www.bigreadwichita.org. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Interested in knitting? All levels of experience are welcome to gather on Mondays at 7 p.m. to share patterns, ideas, and expertise.
Embroidery arts: Join others to learn new stitches and enjoy each other’s company. Marilyn Swanson leads this activity. Bring your own projects at 1 p.m. each Saturday to the table near the Large Print area.
Friends of NPL Cart Sales: Used books are for sale at about 1 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday and at about 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for a couple of hours. Proceeds benefit the library.
Display case: “Family — An American Journey: 1634-2010” traces the journeys of the Putnam, Cannon, Long and Unruh families to their eventual destination in the Newton area.
Art display: Enjoy the artwork of Cindy Sigmund. This display is courtesy of the artist and the Newton Fine Art Association.
Enjoy these new items now on the shelves:
• Armstrong, Kelly. “Waking the Witch.” Savannah has everything to prove on her first solo case as a paranormal investigator. New, MP3, and CD Fiction
• Davis, Caroline. “Puppy Training.” Train your dog’s inner wolf. New Nonfiction
• Deck, Jeff. “The Great Typo Hunt.” The adventures of two friends who create the Typo Eradication Advancement League, armed with markers, chalk and correction fluid. New Nonfiction
• Dilloway, Margaret. “How to Be an American Housewife.” Japanese mother and American daughter can’t communicate without misunderstanding each other New Fiction
• French, Tana. “Faithful Place.” When Rosie didn’t show, Frank assumed she’d given him the brush-off, but her suitcase surfaces 22 years later. New Fiction
• Lippman, Laura. “I’d Know You Anywhere.” Walter is back in touch with Eliza whom he kidnapped many years earlier in this tale of psychological manipulation. New Fiction
• Nickell, Duane S. “Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler.” Visit astronomy and space exploration sites across America. New Nonfiction
• “The Outsiders.” Francis Ford Coppola’s interpretation of the classic young adult novel. DVD
• Perry, Douglas. “The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago.” An accounting of the female celebrity killers in 1924 Chicago. New Nonfiction
• Roach, Mary. “Packing for Mars.” A trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth. New Nonfiction
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Sept. 7 through 11
Newton Public Library: Located at 720 N. Oak St. Phone: 283-2890. Web site: www.newtonplks.org. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.
Adults, it’s your turn: In September, there will be an Adult Reading Program. As a bonus, enter each of your reads for a chance to win prizes. Grand prize is $50 from Midland National Bank. Additional prizes are provided by Sand Creek Golf Station, Fox Ridge Restaurant, Pages Books and Gifts, Kansas Sports Museum, Karen’s Kitchen, Kitchen Corner, and Acapulco Restaurant. See the library for details.
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 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
• Beginning Word 2007, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14.
• Intermediate Word 2007, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15.
• Internet for Beginners, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
• Organizing Computer Files, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21.
• Beginning Excel 2007, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22.
• Intermediate Excel 2007 Formulas, 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29.
Learn, share, discuss Linux: The Newton Linux User’s Group will meet at 6:45 p.m. today to share information and applications regarding this open source alternative to Microsoft Operating Systems. Meetings are free and open to all.
TALK Book Discussion: “Literature with Kansas Connections” is the subject of a new four-part discussion series sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. The second discussion is at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 on “Not Without Laughter” by Langston Hughes, led by Carmaletta M. Williams of Johnson County Community College. Call the library with questions or to reserve copies of the books.
Cemetery Walks and Research Tips, A Genealogy Workshop: Gale Stafford-Wall is the featured speaker from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25, co-sponsored with DAR, Newton Chapter. This workshop is free and open to all; registration is requested. Lunch is provided for a donation.
Fourth Tuesday Photography: At 6 p.m. Sept. 28, meet at the home of Rex Schechter for sunset photo opportunities. Bring meat to grill for yourself and a dish to share. Contact Susan Bartel at the library for directions. Photos of fall, trains and sunsets will be the theme for September and October. See photos from individuals in the group on the Fourth Tuesday Photography group sites on Flickr and Facebook.
The Big Read: Zora Neal Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” will be the focus of the 2010 Wichita-area Big Read event. Discussion events at Newton Public Library for adults and teens will be moderated by Ami Regier, Bethel College Literary Studies Department, and Scott McCloud, Newton High School English Department. A discussion of the book is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 5. A viewing of the movie and discussion of the women’s issues portrayed in the movie, along with snacks, will be at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 14. Contact the library to reserve copies of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Check out other Big Read Wichita information and events at www.bigreadwichita.org. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Interested in knitting? All levels of experience are welcome to gather on Mondays at 7 p.m. to share patterns, ideas, and expertise.
Embroidery arts: Join others to learn new stitches and enjoy each other’s company. Marilyn Swanson leads this activity. Bring your own projects at 1 p.m. each Saturday to the table near the Large Print area.
Friends of NPL Cart Sales: Used books are for sale at about 1 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday and at about 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for a couple of hours. Proceeds benefit the library.
Display case: “Family — An American Journey: 1634-2010” traces the journeys of the Putnam, Cannon, Long and Unruh families to their eventual destination in the Newton area.
Art display: Enjoy the artwork of Cindy Sigmund. This display is courtesy of the artist and the Newton Fine Art Association.
Enjoy these new items now on the shelves:
• Armstrong, Kelly. “Waking the Witch.” Savannah has everything to prove on her first solo case as a paranormal investigator. New, MP3, and CD Fiction
• Davis, Caroline. “Puppy Training.” Train your dog’s inner wolf. New Nonfiction
• Deck, Jeff. “The Great Typo Hunt.” The adventures of two friends who create the Typo Eradication Advancement League, armed with markers, chalk and correction fluid. New Nonfiction
• Dilloway, Margaret. “How to Be an American Housewife.” Japanese mother and American daughter can’t communicate without misunderstanding each other New Fiction
• French, Tana. “Faithful Place.” When Rosie didn’t show, Frank assumed she’d given him the brush-off, but her suitcase surfaces 22 years later. New Fiction
• Lippman, Laura. “I’d Know You Anywhere.” Walter is back in touch with Eliza whom he kidnapped many years earlier in this tale of psychological manipulation. New Fiction
• Nickell, Duane S. “Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler.” Visit astronomy and space exploration sites across America. New Nonfiction
• “The Outsiders.” Francis Ford Coppola’s interpretation of the classic young adult novel. DVD
• Perry, Douglas. “The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago.” An accounting of the female celebrity killers in 1924 Chicago. New Nonfiction
• Roach, Mary. “Packing for Mars.” A trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth. New Nonfiction
