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Want to join a book club but just don't have the time for a regular meeting? Just looking for some great book recommendations? This is the book club for you! Each month there’s a new book selection, but there’s never a meeting. Pick up your copy at the Information desk. Books will be available on the first of the month, and are due back to the library by the end of the month. The October book selection is, "The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter" by Theodora Goss.

Check out our monthly mystery bags for adults! Mystery bags have a new theme each month and include 4-5 surprise books and an adult craft kit. The October theme is "Thrills & Chills!" and includes a selection of thrillers, mysteries, and spooky spine-tinglers. The craft is a decorative haunted house. Registration opens September 25th. Please call the library at 641-792-4108 to register. Ages 18+

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

Do you love true crime? Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to share our favorite podcasts, documentaries, books, and more! The monthly book selection can be picked up at the library information desk

In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.

Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Preschool Storytime on Thursday mornings. Storytime includes books, music, and a simple craft. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration required.

Join our NEW afternoon book club for adults! Everyone chooses their own book to read based on a monthly theme. Come and talk about your book! It's like a potluck of books... You may learn of a new title you want to read next! The October theme is "Non-Fiction".

Gather your furry ghouls and goblins and creep on down to our Halloween pet photo booth - for a great cause! Bring your pet and your own camera or phone and take photos in our decorated photo booth. Pets must be leashed or otherwise contained and house-trained. Pets should be accompanied by an adult, but the whole family is welcome to attend. Costumes encouraged! Freewill donations for Iowa Paws-N-Claws Iowa are encouraged! We'll accept dog food, cat food, and cash or check donations. Registration is required to reserve your private photography time slot. Registration opens September 25th. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.

Gather your furry ghouls and goblins and creep on down to our Halloween pet photo booth - for a great cause! Bring your pet and your own camera or phone and take photos in our decorated photo booth. Pets must be leashed or otherwise contained and house-trained. Pets should be accompanied by an adult, but the whole family is welcome to attend. Costumes encouraged! Freewill donations for Iowa Paws-N-Claws Iowa are encouraged! We'll accept dog food, cat food, and cash or check donations. Registration is required to reserve your private photography time slot. Registration opens September 25th. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

The daughter of 18th-century radicals, Mary Shelley was disowned by her family and ostracized by society when she ran off with a married man at the age of 16.  Despite continued criticism of her morals, her husband’s philandering, and the death of loved ones, she still managed to write one of the most popular novels of all time while still a teenager.  In this program, historian Kathy Wilson looks at the life of Mary Shelley to learn more about the author and understand not only what influenced her writing, but why we still are fascinated with Frankenstein today. This program is free to attend and open to the public.

In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.

Teens and tweens in grades 5 - 12 are invited to join us to paint glow in the dark pumpkins! This event is free to attend, but preregistration is required. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.

Our annual pumpkin decorating contest is back! Decorate a pumpkin or gourd as your favorite book character. Pumpkins may be painted, dressed, or accessorized, but not carved. Please note that pumpkins that have holes in them go bad really fast, so painting and accessorizing works best for this contest.  Categories: Family/Classroom and Independent Child  and Adult categories. Independent child entries will be divided into age categories (4-7, 8-12, & 13-18) with prizes awarded to top 3 in each category. The public will vote for winners in all categories October 24-30, with winners announced on Oct 31st! Prizes to the top 3 in each category.

Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Preschool Storytime on Thursday mornings. Storytime includes books, music, and a simple craft. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration required.

Join us for teen board game club at the library! Learn how to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Forbidden Island! New games will be introduced at each meeting. New and expert players are welcome. No registration required.

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.

Work on your resume, edit your cover letter, or complete an online application during our job-seeker support hours. Our Public Services Librarian will provide dedicated support for job-seekers on most Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Public Services Librarian, Becca Klein at 641-792-4108 to schedule your appointment.

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Preschool Storytime on Thursday mornings. Storytime includes books, music, and a simple craft. Siblings are welcome to attend. No registration required.

Storytime for newborns to 18 months with their caregiver. The storytime will run about 15 minutes and include an open playtime at the end.

In-person storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver. Storytime will last for 20 minutes with a simple craft following. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Phyllis Peter at 641-792-4108.