Book Clubs

Afternoon Book Club

This book club meets the first Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the month's selection. Please let a staff member know if you would like to reserve the monthly selection.

Evening Book Club

This book club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss the monthly selection. Please let a staff member know if you would like to reserve the monthly selection.

Book Talk

This informal book discussion group meets to discuss all the books we're reading or want to read. Dates vary.

Reading Challenges

We offer several reading challenges for adults throughout the year. Some are just for fun and some are for prize drawings. Use this link for more information.

Reading Challenges

Our Services

Featured Events

Jun 15

Story Time Adventures: Garbage

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

Tunes Day

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

Knit & Stitch

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

Exotic Animals with Dr. Bec

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

Pages & Puzzles

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

Book Worms Book Club

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

Story Time Adventures: Tama County Conservation

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

Tunes Day

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

Knit & Stitch

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.