New bibliographies for reading and research

October 11, 2007

Check out our new bibliographies–and see the wide range of topics on our full list here.

Climate Change is a Hot Topic
Getting Ready for College
Jewish Children in the Holocaust
Mental Illness Affects Everyone
Word Power for Writers
Recent Reference Acquisitions, September 2007
(Our most current list of Reference acquisitions can always be found here.)


Two new databases to try

October 4, 2007

Demographics Now
Home Access | In Library Access
Create maps and reports to analyze the demographic and market potential of any geographic area in the U.S.
Home access for this database is available only to Newton residents with a Newton library card number beginning 21323.

Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org  
(In Library Only) To log in, please speak to a Reference Librarian for assistance.
Straightforward ratings for thousands of medical treatments, drugs, and natural medicines.


Space for Teens

October 4, 2007

We’ve rolled up the rug for a fresh look in our expanded Young Adult area. Come take a peek at our refurbished second floor YA area with a new blue rug and new furnishings. Our Teen Advisory Board has resumed its meetings so expect more fun programs for teens (and more updates to the YA area) in the coming months!