Newton Town Library
🏢 Newton Town Library · Newton, Utah
Newton Town Library
Newton Town Library serves a close-knit Cache County community of fewer than 800 residents, first settled in 1869 by Latter-day Saint pioneers. Located at 51 South Center Street, this volunteer-supported small-town library holds nearly 20,000 volumes and offers a warm, community-centered space for readers of all ages.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 3pm–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–1pm & 3pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 3pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–1pm & 3pm–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12pm–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 51 South Center Street, Newton, UT 84327
Phone: (435) 563-9283
Website: newtontownlibrary.com
Plus Code: 85HCV266+G9 (Newton, UT)
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📖 About Newton Town Library
Newton Town Library is the public library of Newton, Utah, a small town of approximately 800 residents in Cache County, part of the Logan metropolitan area. Newton was first settled in 1869 by Latter-day Saint pioneers; the community took its name — 'new town' — from settlers who relocated from nearby Clarkston after a bridge was built over the Bear River in 1871. Situated at 51 South Center Street (ZIP 84327), the library holds a collection of approximately 19,648 volumes and circulates more than 13,000 items per year, impressive figures for a town its size. Director Sarah Rigby and staff provide reference services, wireless internet, and free access to Utah's Pioneer digital library for eBooks and research. The library also hosts Storytime programming for young children and a Summer Reading program, and participates in the Smithfield City library catalog system (Follett/Destiny) for interlibrary sharing with neighboring Cache County libraries.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Newton, a Cache County town of ~800 residents first settled in 1869 and named 'new town' by pioneering settlers from Clarkston
- Collection of approximately 19,648 volumes with over 13,000 annual checkouts — active circulation for a small community
- Uses the Smithfield City Destiny catalog system for shared searching with Cache County libraries
- Offers Tuesday and Thursday morning hours (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) in addition to afternoon and Saturday service
- Free Wi-Fi and access to Pioneer — Utah's Online Library — for statewide eBooks and research databases
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Newton Town Library cardholders access Utah's statewide digital resources free through Pioneer:
📚 Services
- Lending library of approximately 19,648 volumes including fiction, non-fiction, and children's materials
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the library
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Interlibrary loan through the Cache County library network
- Free access to Pioneer — Utah's Online Library (eBooks, databases, streaming)
- Shared catalog with neighboring Cache County libraries at destiny.smithfieldcity.org
🎸 Programs
- Storytime for young children (seasonal)
- Summer Reading program
- Community events and activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Cache County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Newton Town Library's hours?
The library has a split-day schedule: Monday 3–7 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m.; Wednesday 3–6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m.; Saturday 12–4 p.m. The library is closed Friday and Sunday.
How did Newton, Utah get its name — and how does it connect to the library?
Newton was settled in 1869 and informally called 'new town' by pioneers from nearby Clarkston who relocated after a bridge over the Bear River opened in 1871. The library carries on that founding community spirit as one of the anchor institutions of this small Cache County town.
Can I search the library catalog online?
Yes. Newton Town Library participates in the Smithfield City Destiny catalog system. Search the shared catalog at destiny.smithfieldcity.org to check availability and request holds. You can also contact the library by phone at (435) 563-9283 or email newton.library@newtonutah.gov.
What digital resources does Newton Town Library offer?
Cardholders have free access to Pioneer — Utah's Online Library — for eBooks and audiobooks through Libby, plus research databases, streaming video, online newspapers, and learning resources. A Newton library card is all you need to get started at onlinelibrary.utah.gov.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
