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Through Sunday
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 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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. Tuesday.
• Beginning Word 07, 7 to 8 p.m Tuesday.
• Beginning Excel 07, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 19.
VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance volunteers will assist low-to-moderate income taxpayers with basic tax returns through Saturday, in the Bessmer Meeting Room during the following hours: 5:30 to 8 p.m. today, 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Mystery Lover’s Book Club: At 5 p.m. Thursday, read and discuss “Naked in Death” by J.D. Robb, the first of the “In Death” series. Part of the discussion will be to compare the author’s styles in writing as J.D. Robb (mystery fiction) and Nora Roberts (romance fiction).
Third Tuesday Genealogy: At 7 p.m. April 19, meet at the Maple Grove Cemetery just across from the Kansas Coliseum in Valley Center to hear Vince Marshall talk about dowsing to find unmarked graves and the history of this cemetery. All are welcome to attend this free program.
Resume Class for Teens: From 4 to 5 p.m. April 23, 4-5 p.m. Get a jump on your summer job search. Registration is required as laptops are limited.
Fourth Tuesday Photography: From 6:45 to 8 p.m. April 26, join others to photograph the alleyways of Newton, meeting first at the library. To participate in displaying photos in the Bessmer Room, bring four to five photos no larger than 8 by 10 inches on the theme “Spring is bursting out all over.” Open to all levels of experience. Bring cameras, cords, manuals and questions about digital photography. Enjoy photos posted to the Fourth Tuesday sites on Flickr and Facebook.
Keywords, Resumes and Job Applications Webinar: From 11 a.m. to noon April 27. Keywords are crucial in today’s online application process. Learning Express is sponsoring resume and careers expert Louise Kursmark in this special free presentation. All are welcome to attend.
Artist Jesse Graber: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 28, Jesse Graber sings, plays guitar and displays his illustrations for Art and Music in the Heart of Newton.
Friends Annual Book Sale: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, used books and framed fine art prints are for sale, with proceeds benefitting the library. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 28, the sale is open for Friends members only. Individual memberships are available for an annual fee of $10 or a lifetime fee of $50.
Through Sunday
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 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.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. Tuesday.• Beginning Word 07, 7 to 8 p.m Tuesday.• Beginning Excel 07, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 19. VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance volunteers will assist low-to-moderate income taxpayers with basic tax returns through Saturday, in the Bessmer Meeting Room during the following hours: 5:30 to 8 p.m. today, 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Mystery Lover’s Book Club: At 5 p.m. Thursday, read and discuss “Naked in Death” by J.D. Robb, the first of the “In Death” series. Part of the discussion will be to compare the author’s styles in writing as J.D. Robb (mystery fiction) and Nora Roberts (romance fiction).Third Tuesday Genealogy: At 7 p.m. April 19, meet at the Maple Grove Cemetery just across from the Kansas Coliseum in Valley Center to hear Vince Marshall talk about dowsing to find unmarked graves and the history of this cemetery. All are welcome to attend this free program.Resume Class for Teens: From 4 to 5 p.m. April 23, 4-5 p.m. Get a jump on your summer job search. Registration is required as laptops are limited.Fourth Tuesday Photography: From 6:45 to 8 p.m. April 26, join others to photograph the alleyways of Newton, meeting first at the library. To participate in displaying photos in the Bessmer Room, bring four to five photos no larger than 8 by 10 inches on the theme “Spring is bursting out all over.” Open to all levels of experience. Bring cameras, cords, manuals and questions about digital photography. Enjoy photos posted to the Fourth Tuesday sites on Flickr and Facebook.Keywords, Resumes and Job Applications Webinar: From 11 a.m. to noon April 27. Keywords are crucial in today’s online application process. Learning Express is sponsoring resume and careers expert Louise Kursmark in this special free presentation. All are welcome to attend.Artist Jesse Graber: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 28, Jesse Graber sings, plays guitar and displays his illustrations for Art and Music in the Heart of Newton.Friends Annual Book Sale: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, used books and framed fine art prints are for sale, with proceeds benefitting the library. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 28, the sale is open for Friends members only. Individual memberships are available for an annual fee of $10 or a lifetime fee of $50.Learn, share, discuss Linux: The Newton Linux User’s Group will meet at 6:45 p.m. May 3 to share information and applications regarding this open source alternative to Microsoft Operating Systems. Meetings are free and open to all.Teen Gaming: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, bring library cards for laptop use, play games, the Wii, access online tutoring with HomeworkKansas, or just hang out. Knit Knight: All levels of experience are welcome to gather at 7 p.m. Mondays to share patterns, ideas and expertise. Art display: Enjoy the landscape watercolor paintings of Robert McMillen. This display is courtesy of the artist and the Newton Fine Arts Association.Display Case: The Fourth Tuesday Photographers display photos on the “Kansas Reads” theme, “What Kansas Means to Me”.Enjoy these new items now on the shelves:Hilton, David E. Kings of Colorado. Young William Sheppard is sent to Swopes Ranch Boy’s Reformatory where wild boys and wild horses rule. New FictionUdall, Brady. The Lonely Polygamist. A tragicomic tale of Golden Richards who hasn’t quite found fulfillment in life, despite four wives and 28 children. Fiction and CD FictionObreht, Tea. The Tiger’s Wife. On a mission of mercy, Natalie finds herself in a community of secrets and confronted by the secrets in her own family history. New FictionAuel, Jean M. The Land of Painted Caves. The conclusion of the ice-age epic “Earth’s Children” series. New FictionHamilton, Gabrielle. Blood, Bones and Butter. The inadvertent education of a reluctant chef. New NonficitonKralik, John. 365 Thank Yous. The year a simple act of daily gratitude changed the author’s life. New NonfictionBrooks, David. The Social Animal. The sources of love, character and achievement. New NonfictionWilber, Del Quentin. Rawhide Down. The story of the near-assassination of Ronald Reagan. New NonfictionWaltrip, Michael. In the Blink of an Eye. The story of the great triumph and tragedy of Waltrip’s 2001 Daytona 500 win. New NonfictionBad Day to Go Fishing. A washed-up strong man and his manager stage bogus wrestling matches. DVD This photo was taken during the Fourth Tuesday Photography group’s walk through Newton in 2010.
