Jun
15
Jun 15, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Join us Monday mornings for special summer story times when we partner with area agencies, community resources, and program presenters to bring extra fun activities to the library during summer break. This week we're excited to welcome back the ECICOG story time presenter with Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue! by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Ag Ford.
Jun
16
Jun 16, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Join us for music and movement every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. this summer starting June 9. We'll have fun with interactive songs, scarves, shakers, bubbles and more!
Jun
16
Jun 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.
Jun
17
Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Meet Dr. Mike Bechtel. (You can call him Bec!) Bec is an associate professor of science education at Wartburg College and was a high school science teacher before that. He has always raised exotic animals in his classrooms and his home. He loves teaching and learning, adventures, meeting new people (especially those who share his love of animals), traveling to new corners of the planet, and studying interesting life forms.
Jun
18
Jun 18, 2026
If piles of work at home keep you from enjoying your latest book or cozy hobby drop in the library Thursdays for Pages & Puzzles, where you can leave the distractions at home. This weekly program carves out a time a place to do nothing but read, work on a jigsaw puzzle or color.
Jun
18
Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for this special book club for kids! Each week, staff will share a picture book or part of a chapter book. Then we'll have an informal discussion and allow kids to talk about the books they like. Afterwards, they can stay and play in the library children's area.
Jun
22
Jun 22, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Join us Monday mornings for special summer story times when we partner is with area agencies, community resources, and program presenters to bring extra fun activities to the library during summer break. This week we're welcoming back the conservation education team from Tama County Conservation.
Jun
23
Jun 23, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Join us for music and movement every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. this summer starting June 9. We'll have fun with interactive songs, scarves, shakers, bubbles and more!
Jun
23
Jun 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.