October 2023

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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.

hoopla Digital

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

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Notary Public

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.

Newton County Public Library Board Meeting

October 16 | 5:30 PM

Board of Trustees meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month. The regular Board meeting for October will be held on October 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM at Lake Village Memorial Township Library.

Programs at Lake Village Memorial Township Library

Lego Club

October 3 | 3:30 PM

Come enjoy some Lego fun! Students in grades K through 6 will be given different Lego challenges to build and complete! Creations will be put on display at the Library.

Growing Together: A Parenting Group

October 4 | 6:30 PM

The Crisis Center is very excited to announce the launch of Growing Together: A Parenting Class! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with our local libraries to bring this program to you.

Growing Together: A Parenting Class is aimed to provide effective, positive, and realistic education to all parents in our community. We welcome biological parents, foster parents, grandparents, and any adult raising children. In addition to the class structure, we work as a support group for parents to lift each other up and provide guidance.

Touch a Truck

October 7 | 6:00 PM

Join us for a FREE family event! Everyone in the family will have a great time! Climb inside all the community helper vehicles, say hello to our special guests, enjoy some carnival games, watch our fabulous balloon artist create something just for you, and leave with a goodie bag, a free book and maybe even a door prize!!

Pipe Cleaner Monsters

October 10 | 3:30 PM

Prepare for the season of scares by making some pipe cleaner monsters! Join us at the library to express your creativity and show us what you can make. Take your monster home or display it at the library!

Pete the Cat Storytime

October 12 | 11:00 AM

Children ages 3 through 5 can join us at the Library for a Pete the Cat Storytime! Kids will listen to Pete the Cat stories, sing songs, and do an activity.

Family Clue

October 13 | 4:00 PM

Someone was found murdered in the Library! Find clues hidden around the Library and talk to staff to determine who did it and what was the weapon of choice!

Playdate at the Library

October 17 | 10:00 AM

Come have a playdate at the Library and meet new friends! Caregivers and children are welcome to come to the Library and meet new people, play with toys, read a book and have fun! Open to all ages

Tween Literary Tea Party and Dress-Up

October 17 | 4:00 PM

Kids in grades 5-8 can arrive dressed up as your favorite character from your favorite book and join the tea party! Enjoy some dignified games over tea with your friends!

All Abilities Club

October 18 |9:30 AM

Teens and Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities are invited to create, experiment and have fun with art, science and technology at the library! Our building is handicap accessible. Caregivers are asked to stay in the room. Come join the fun!

One On One Technology

October 18 |

Need help using your new tablet or laptop? Want to get started online but don't know how? NCPL is offering computer and other personal electronic device assistance in the form of FREE one-on-one help sessions.

Fire Prevention Storytime

October 20 | 11:00 AM

Get ready to read a story with real firefighters! Learn fire safety tips, ask questions, and meet some heroes at the Library during our Fire Prevention Storytime. Children 3-5 years of age.

"Fear Factor"

October 24 | 3:30 PM

Are you easily grossed out? Easily Scared? Come find out and test yourself at the Library’s Fear Factor! See what hides in the mystery boxes and try crazy snacks!

Medicare 101

October 24 | 6:00 PM

Important changes are coming to Medicare in 2023. Do you know what they are? Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the Library to find out, and get the answers you need to your other Medicare questions, as well! Those who would benefit and who might want to attend, would be: Anyone already on Medicare, Anyone approaching Medicare age (turning 65), Any spouses and/or children of those on Medicare who help make these types of decisions, and Anyone under 65 who is on disability and receiving Medicare benefits as well.

Programs at Morocco Community Library

Growing Together: A Parenting Group

October 11 | 6:30 PM

Playdate at the Library

October 13 | 10:00 AM

Fun for all ages! Caregivers and children are welcome to meet new people and let the kiddos play! We will have toys, games and books for you and your kids to enjoy.

Adult Coloring

October 13 | 2:00 PM

Take some time for YOU! Join us as we spend an afternoon relaxing with good conversation, snacks, and a variety of pages to color! Come and go as you please during the 2 hours. Ages 18 and up.

Babytime

October 17, 24 & 31 | 10:00 AM

Babies 0-23 months and their caregivers can come and hear stories, sing songs, and make new friends!

Mother Goose

October 18 & 25 | 9:30 AM

Children ages 2-3 are invited to our fun singing, dancing and reading program.

Bingo!

October 18 | 10:00 AM

Join us for a morning of Bingo with good friends and great prizes! Participants are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Ages 18 and up.

Storytime

October 18 &25 | 10:30 AM

Children ages 2-3 are invited to our fun singing, dancing and reading program.

Lego Club

October 18| 4:00 PM

Children in Kindergarten through 6th grade will build Lego creations that will be on display for all to enjoy!

One on One Technology

October 20 |

STEM Club

October 25 | 4:00 PM

Children in 3rd-6th grade can come out and make their own robot hand! We will learn all about the anatomy of our hands and their movements!

Teen Nerf Wars

October 27 | 5:30 PM

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to Nerf Wars! We will have different challenges and games. Who will be the winner? Parents must sign a waiver. We will supply darts and protective eyewear.

Tween Crafting Hour

October 30 | 4:00 PM

Tweens in 5-8th grade can come out and make their own rope pumpkins!!

What a great fall decoration for yourself or a gift for someone special!!

Programs at Roselawn Library

Lego Club

October 3 | 4:00 PM

Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to express their creativity through building. Children are provided with different challenges to push them out of their comfort zone.

Babytime

October 10, 17, 24 & 31 | 10:00 AM

Babies ages 0-23 months old and their caregivers are invited to sing songs, read stories, and learn nursery rhymes.

Fall Craft Day

October 10 | 4:00 PM

Children in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to create a fall craft. We will have a variety to choose from!

Mother Goose on the Loose

October 11, 18 & 25 | 10:00 AM

Children ages 2 and 3 years old are invited to read stories, sing songs, complete simple crafts, and learn finger plays.

Storytime

October 12, 19 & 26 | 10:00 AM

Children ages 4 and 5 years old are invited to read stories, sing, and dance! Children will also learn finger plays and creative activities such as crafts and games!

Book Club

October 12 & 26 | 10:00 AM

Ninety-five-year-old millionaire Campbell Bradford is dying. His family has hired ex-filmmaker Eric Shaw to make a documentary about him, but Campbell's childhood is shrouded in mystery. The only clues to his past are the name of his hometown and an antique glass water bottle that he's kept his entire life.

Join Mary Kay to discuss this Indiana author’s mystery set in past and present French Lick.

This program is for ages 18 and up

Playdate at the Library

October 12 | 12:00 PM

Children of ALL ages and their caregivers are invited to make friends! Enjoy coloring, puzzles, building blocks and so much more!

Family Clue

October 13 | 4:00 PM

Someone was found murdered in the Library! Find clues hidden around the Library and talk to staff to determine who did it and what was the weapon of choice!

One on One Technology

October 17 |

Anime/Manga Club

October 17 | 4:00 PM

Attention all teen and tween Anime and Manga fans, meet friends and join us in discussing our favorite anime and manga! We will have an opportunity to create our own form of manga! Grades 5-12.

Costumes and Games

October 17 | 5:00 PM

Children in Kindergarten through 6th grades are invited to an evening of dress up and card games! Bring your friends for a friendly game of cards, and see who gets voted as the best dressed!

Medicare 101

October 19 | 10:30 AM

Pirate Storytime

October 21 | 10:00 AM

Argh! Put on your best pirate costume and come listen to some pirate stories! We will have a scavenger hunt to find the buried treasure! Don’t worry, we won’t make any mates walk the plank! Children 3-5 years of age.

Bingo

October 25 | 2:00 PM

Adults of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon of playing Bingo and socializing! Participants are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Tween STEM

October 30 | 4:00 PM

Learn different ways to clean up an oil spill. We will experiment with household items like coffee filters, cotton balls, and spoons to find the best way to clean up an oil spill. Grades 5-8

Lake Village Memorial Township Library

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

Morocco Community Library

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

Roselawn Public Library

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

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