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Don't miss our 21st annual Book Lovers Party! ❤️📚

WHAT

Join the biggest party in Newtown to benefit the oldest operating library in Historic Bucks County, The Newtown Library Company! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music, dancing, a silent auction and basket raffle.

WHEN

February 22, 2025 from 6PM - 10PM.

WHERE

The Stocking Works, 301 S State St, Newtown, PA 18940

RSVP

Purchase your tickets here. Tickets are $65 and 100% of proceeds benefit the Newtown Library Company, a non-profit organization run by community volunteers.

Purchase basket raffle tickets here.
Purchase lottery tree tickets here.

Upcoming Events

Tuesdays from 10-10:45 AM (Starting 9/10)
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Tuesdays 10-10:45 AM (Starting 9/10)
Poetry Nights
3rd Friday of the month at 6 PM
Penn Chair Traveler Series
To be announced
Book Lovers Gala
February 22, 2025

Books For All Ages

Browse over 250 years of books including best sellers, mysteries, cookbooks, children’s books, eBooks, and local historic archives.

Community Perks

Enjoy access to the stunning library grounds and community benefits like:

  • Two public reading rooms
  • Free WIFI
  • Poetry readings, lectures, book signings, children’s story hours, and historic building tours
  • Regular community events like our annual Book Lover’s Party, Scavenger Hunt, and 5K Run

History Worth Sharing

The Newtown Library has been serving the local community since 1760. It is operated by a network of volunteers and funded by generous endowments, donations, and membership fees.

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