Newport Way Library Association

05/31/2020

Walt Whitman was born today in 1819.

Walt Whitman (/ˈhwɪtmən/; May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, ...

05/26/2020

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05/25/2020

Don't forget yours - it's Towel Day (in honor of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy).

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy[1] (sometimes referred to as HG2G,[2] HHGTTG,[3] H2G2,[4] or tHGttG) is a comedy science fiction series created by Douglas Adams. Originally a radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1978, it was later adapted to other formats, including stage shows, novels, com...

05/24/2020

KCLS will be closed for Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day!

Email, chat, phone, and social media services will be closed on Monday, May 25. You will still be able to access your account, download eBooks, and use other self-service resources online.

05/22/2020

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05/22/2020

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born today in 1859.

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 when he published A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and more than fifty short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock ...

05/21/2020

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04/29/2020

Just in case you missed this:
During the closure, library customers should keep items currently checked out until KCLS reopens or until further notice. All due dates have been automatically been extended until July 15, 2020. We are also waiving all late fees accrued during the closure (starting on March 1). Library staff will continue to work while buildings are closed.

04/22/2020

April 22nd is National Bookmobile Day!!