January 2025

Newton County Public Library has partnered with 1000 Books Foundation to offer 1000 Books before Kindergarten (1000BooksB4K) for children in our communities.  The objectives of 1000 Books Foundation are simple – promote reading to newborns, infants and toddlers, and encourage parent and child bonding through reading.  

Lake Village, Morocco and Roselawn Libraries have information sheets, log sheets & bookmarks for parents interested in the program.

Visit or call Lake Village, Morocco or Roselawn Libraries to pick up materials to begin this engaging, valuable program, or register online and track the books read through Beanstack.

 Register Today!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a 60-volume set of books beginning with the children’s classic The Little Engine That Could. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child’s name directly to your home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT! There is no cost or obligation to your family.

Who Is Eligible?

Preschool children ages birth to five who are residents of Newton County.

Register your child today by visiting your local Newton County library, or online.



Register Today!

With hoopla, your library card lets you instantly read, listen, and watch your favorite titles.

Sign-up is quick and easy. Thanks to participating public libraries, access is FREE.

All you need is:

• Your valid library card number (and PIN if required)
• A valid email address

Explore Today!

With Libby, your library card lets you instantly read or listen!

Sign-up is quick and easy. Thanks to participating public libraries, access is FREE.

All you need is:

• Your Library Card and Pin Number!
• In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with a library card.

Getting Started With Libby

Brace yourself for the thrill of learning with Mango Languages – now available with your Newton County Public Library card! 

 Dive in now and create your account here or simply download the Mango Languages app!

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Did you know Newton County Public Library offers Notary service at each location? Best of all it's free!

Newton County Public Library is not an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana. We are not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.

January 15 | 5:30 PM

Board of Trustees meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The regular Board meeting for January will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM at Lake Village Library.

Winter Reading Challenge! Snuggle up with a good book for a chance to win a prize! Log all 200 minutes to be entered into the drawing to win. Children may read the books independently or with their favorite reading buddy.

Visit any branch of NCPL to pick up your bookmark reading log, or create a beanstack account via newton.beanstack.org

January 1st- February 28th, 2025

Final entries due at noon on the 28th 

Open to all children ages 0-17 years 

Snuggle up with a good book and join our Winter Reading Challenge! Adults ages 18 and over will read at least 4 books between January 1, 2025-February 28, 2025. All participants that complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for prizes!

Visit any branch of NCPL to pick up your reading bookmark reading log, or create a beanstack account via newton.beanstack.org

January 1st- February 28th, 2025

Final entries due at Noon on the 28th 

Open to all adults ages 18 years and older  

Programs at Lake Village Memorial Township Library

January 7 | 3:30 PM

Join us for an engaging workshop designed for tweens to explore their dreams and aspirations for the new year! Participants will use a variety of materials to visually represent their goals, interests, and future. This hands-on experience encourages imagination and self-reflection, empowering tweens to achieve their goals.

Grades 5-8

January 14 | 3:30 PM

Prepare to build to your heart’s content! Building materials may include plastic blocks, craft materials, and more! Supplies will vary from month to month.

Grades K-6

January 21 & 28 | 9:30 AM

Designed with babies and toddlers in mind, this program offers a dynamic blend of play-based activities, interactive storytelling, and hands-on exploration. Babytime is geared for little ones from birth up to 23 months old and their caregivers.

January 21 & 28 | 10:30 AM

Enjoy the morning in a vibrant and enriching space where young minds come together to explore, play, and socialize! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, do finger plays and make crafts! Caregivers are asked to attend with their children.

Ages 2 & 3 years

January 21 & 28 | 11:30 AM

Join us in the world of imagination and discovery at the Library’s Storytime! Designed to ignite the love for reading and learning in young minds, our story time sessions are a delightful blend of storytelling, interactive activities, and creative exploration.

Ages 4 & 5 years

January 21 | 6:00 PM

Come test your family’s knowledge in a trivia game at the Library. Families will form teams and compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia showdown by answering questions from a variety of categories, including Indiana Knowledge and Elementary School Education. Does your family have what it takes to be the ultimate trivia champions?

Families of All Ages

January 27 | 5:30 PM

Warm up your winter with a cozy and creative evening at our Winter DIY Spa Retreat! Join us at the library for a delightful session where you'll learn to make your very own pampering products: nourishing lip balm, invigorating sugar scrub, and soothing shower steamers! Bring your friends, and let’s embrace the season with some self-care and creativity! 

  Price is $15 per person and must be paid in cash at time of registration. 

Adults 18+

January 28 | 3:30 PM

Do you like learning about science and doing science experiments? Are you a future scientist in the making? Join us for a fun afternoon of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Grades -6

Programs at Morocco Community Library

January 2 | 2:00 PM

Do you ever find yourself thinking back to the good old days? Remember the fun times from your childhood? Join us at the library for some nostalgia as we explore a new activity each month! In January, we’ll be making paper snowflakes. You can either create your own designs or use one of our patterns. Let’s reminisce and get creative together! Ages 18 and up.

January 8 | 4:00 PM

Join us for an engaging workshop designed for tweens to explore their dreams and aspirations for the new year! Participants will use a variety of materials to visually represent their goals, interests, and future. This hands-on experience encourages imagination and self-reflection, empowering tweens to achieve their goals.

Grades 5-8

January 15 | 4:00 PM

Prepare to build to your heart’s content! Building materials may include plastic blocks, craft materials, and more! Supplies will vary from month to month.

Grades K-6

January 18 | 10:00 AM

Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. They distribute these blankets to hospitals, domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, and schools. 

• Join us for a morning of crafting as we make fleece blankets to donate to this worthy cause! Supplies will be provided. Come and go as you please during the 3 hours. Ages 14 and up.

• It is Project Linus' policy to accept blankets of all sizes, depending on local chapter needs. All blanket styles are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors. Always remember that blankets must be new handmade, washable, free of pins, and come from smoke-free environments due to allergy reasons. If you want to donate a blanket, you may drop it off at the Morocco Library during the program.  

January 22 & 29 | 9:30 AM

Designed with babies and toddlers in mind, this program offers a dynamic blend of play-based activities, interactive storytelling, and hands-on exploration. Babytime is geared for little ones from birth up to 23 months old and their caregivers.

January 22 & 29 | 10:30 AM

Enjoy the morning in a vibrant and enriching space where young minds come together to explore, play, and socialize! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, do finger plays and make crafts! Caregivers are asked to attend with their children.

Ages 2 & 3 years

January 22 & 29 | 11:30 AM

Join us in the world of imagination and discovery at the Library’s Storytime! Designed to ignite the love for reading and learning in young minds, our story time sessions are a delightful blend of storytelling, interactive activities, and creative exploration.

Ages 4 & 5 years

January 22 | 6:00 PM

Come test your family’s knowledge in a trivia game at the Library. Families will form teams and compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia showdown by answering questions from a variety of categories, including Indiana Knowledge and Elementary School Education. Does your family have what it takes to be the ultimate trivia champions?

Families of All Ages

January 24 | 6:00 PM

Unlock the secrets of artisan bread-making with our immersive Sourdough Workshop, designed for both beginners and seasoned bakers. In this hands-on session, you'll delve into the fascinating world of sourdough, discovering the techniques and tips needed to create your own perfect loaf. Each participant will leave with a starter and a freshly baked loaf!

Price is $20 per person and MUST be paid in cash at time of registration. 

Topics covered:

Benefits of Sourdough

What is a Starter?

How to feed your starter

Measuring Basics

Bulk Fermentation and what that means

Shaping Designs

Baking

Adults 18 years +

January 29 | 2:00 PM

January 29th is National Puzzle Day! Join us at the library for an afternoon of puzzling fun. You can work on a jigsaw puzzle, create a puzzle-themed craft, or tackle some pen and paper puzzles. Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy! Come and go as you please during the two hours. Ages 18 and up.

January 29 | 4:00 PM

Do you like learning about science and doing science experiments? Are you a future scientist in the making? Join us for a fun afternoon of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Grades 3-6

Programs at Roselawn Library

January 2 | 1:00 PM

Come join us for some fun with the Purdue Nutrition class! Learn how to stretch your food dollars. Plan fast, easy, and healthy meals. Handle food safely. Increase physical activity. Prepare healthy snacks/meals. Make fruits and vegetables fun and tasty. And much more! Taste testing of a recipe at each class!

January 9 | 4:00 PM

Join us for an engaging workshop designed for tweens to explore their dreams and aspirations for the new year! Participants will use a variety of materials to visually represent their goals, interests, and future. This hands-on experience encourages imagination and self-reflection, empowering tweens to achieve their goals.

Grades 5-8

January 16 | 4:00 PM

Prepare to build to your heart’s content! Building materials may include plastic blocks, craft materials, and more! Supplies will vary from month to month.

Grades K-6

January 23 & 30 | 9:30 AM

Designed with babies and toddlers in mind, this program offers a dynamic blend of play-based activities, interactive storytelling, and hands-on exploration. Babytime is geared for little ones from birth up to 23 months old and their caregivers.

January 23 & 30 | 10:30 AM

Enjoy the morning in a vibrant and enriching space where young minds come together to explore, play, and socialize! We will read stories, sing songs, dance, do finger plays and make crafts! Caregivers are asked to attend with their children.

Ages 2 & 3 years

January 23 & 30 | 11:30 AM

Join us in the world of imagination and discovery at the Library’s Storytime! Designed to ignite the love for reading and learning in young minds, our story time sessions are a delightful blend of storytelling, interactive activities, and creative exploration.

Ages 4 & 5 years

January 23 | 6:00 PM

Come test your family’s knowledge in a trivia game at the Library. Families will form teams and compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia showdown by answering questions from a variety of categories, including Indiana Knowledge and Elementary School Education. Does your family have what it takes to be the ultimate trivia champions?

Families of All Ages

January 24 | 6:00 PM

Create your own heart-shaped book art! In this workshop, we’ll guide you through folding book pages into a beautiful heart design—perfect for decorating your home or giving as a thoughtful gift. All materials provided. No experience needed, just bring your creativity!

Ages 18+

January 30 | 4:00 PM

Do you like learning about science and doing science experiments? Are you a future scientist in the making? Join us for a fun afternoon of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Grades 3-6

Address

9444 N 315 W

PO BOX 206

Lake Village, IN 46349

Phone Number

219-992-3490

Fax

219-992-9198

Hours

Monday: 9:00-7:30

Tuesday: 9:00-5:00

Wednesday: 9:00-5:00

Thursday: 9:00-5:00

Friday: 9:00-5:00

Saturday: 9:00-1:30

Address

205 S West St.

PO BOX 87

Morocco, IN 47963

Phone Number

219-285-2664

Fax

219-285-0009

Hours

Monday: 9:00-5:00

Tuesday: 9:00-5:00

Wednesday: 9:00-7:30

Thursday: 9:00-5:00

Friday: 9:00-5:00

Saturday: 9:00-1:30

Address

4421 E State Rd. 10

PO BOX 57

Roselawn, IN 46372

Phone Number

219-348-3850

Fax

219-348-3860

Hours

Monday: 9:00-5:00

Tuesday: 9:00-7:30

Wednesday: 9:00-5:00

Thursday: 9:00-5:00

Friday: 9:00-5:00

Saturday: 9:00-1:30