For Adults

The library offers on-going programs such as adult coloring, card-making, and book discussion groups.

Take Note Card-Making Class

Join us as we make all-occasion greeting and note cards using cardstock, patterened paper and fun embellishments. Have fun creating and connecting with other crafters.

With Flying Colors

Enjoy this relaxing program for adult coloring enthusiasts. We have coloring books, bookmarks, colored pencils and pens, or you can bring your own supplies.

Knit and Stitch

Bring your handiwork to the library Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. and have fun connecting with others as you knit, crochet or stitch.

Afternoon Book Club

Read a novel or nonfiction selection then meet to discuss the book the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Contact a library staff member to reserve a copy of each month's selections.

Evening Book Club

Join us the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. as we discuss the books we're reading, or take our monthly challenge.

Book Talk

This informal book discussion group meets quarterly to talk about the books we're reading or want to read.

Featured Events

Jun 22

Knit & Stich

Jun 22, 2021, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy and afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.

Jun 23

Tama County ISU Extension Program: Reading Colors Your World

Jun 23, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The Tama County Extension and Outreach will present a program at Dysart's City Park Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. Explore colors with experiements and more at this fun program for preschool through fifth grade! Parents or caregivers must accompany children for this event.

Jun 24

Take Note: Card Making Program

Jun 24, 2021, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Create greeting cards with kits we provide at this program for adults. We meet every 4th Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun afternoon of creating and conversation with other crafters.

Jun 25

Art & Coloring Take/Make Challenges and Weekly Color Hunt

Jun 25, 2021, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Stop in during normal hours to pick up our weekly art and coloring challenges. Then bring back your creations to be displayed in our gallery all summer long! Pick up a Dysart Color Hunt sheet and find all the colorful places in town.

Jun 28

Magic Show

Jun 28, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for an entertaining family friendly magic show for all ages Monday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at the gazebo in Dysart's City Park. Magician Rick Eugene has been performing magic shows all over Iowa since 1995. We're excited to welcome him to Dysart!

Jun 29

Knit & Stich

Jun 29, 2021, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy and afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.

Jun 30

Story Time at the Park

Jun 30, 2021, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Reading Colors Your World! Bring a blanket and enjoy listening to stories and creating art in Dysart's beautiful city park starting Wednesday, June 16. *Please note parent or responsible caregiver supervison is required for story time in the park.

Jul 02

Art & Coloring Take/Make Challenges and Weekly Color Hunt

Jul 2, 2021, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Jul 05

Book Club

Jul 5, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Afternoon Book Club July selection is The Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner. Contact the library to reserve a copy. New members are always welcome!