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Norma Anders

Public Library

320 Main Street

Dysart, Iowa

319-476-5210

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Reading Suggestions

 

Sign in to your library account through our online catalog to explore your options.

Norma Anders Publid Library Online Catalog

Click on the tabs under "What's Hot" to see "What's New", the "Most Popular" or use our library's "Booklists" to find suggestions. 

Use these links to find read-alikes for the books or authors you like:

Literature Map

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Use these sites to see books in a series:

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What's Next

 



Featured Events

Oct 16
Bibliomania: Scary Stories
Oct 16, 2025

October is the perfect month for exploring scary (and not-so scary) stories.

Oct 16
Pages & Puzzles
Oct 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

If piles of work at home keep you from enjoying your latest book or cozy hobby drop in the library Thursday mornings 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. 

Oct 16
Creative Connections
Oct 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Do you sew, quilt, paint, or papercraft and need space to work? Join us for a day of crafting! Bring your current project and some friends to the library Learning Center. This come-and-go style program meets every 3rd Thursday from Noon until 7 p.m. giving you time to craft when it fits your schedule. 

Oct 16
Book Talk @ KE Black Mercantile
Oct 16, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Meet with other readers to discuss what you're reading at this informal book club.

Oct 17
Bibliomania: Scary Stories
Oct 17, 2025

October is the perfect month for exploring scary (and not-so scary) stories.

Oct 18
Bibliomania: Scary Stories
Oct 18, 2025

October is the perfect month for exploring scary (and not-so scary) stories.

Oct 20
STEAM Centers: Monster Madness
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20
Preschool Stories & More
Oct 20, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Join us Monday mornings for an engaging and interactive story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We'll have stories, songs, and more including fun with scarves, shakers, the parachute, finger plays, and felt boards. Afterward, stay and play in our children's area with toys, crafts, and building.

Oct 20
Card Creations
Oct 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Create all-occasion greeting cards with supplies we provide including, colored cardstock, patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, and punches. 

Library Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to Noon

Contact Us:

Norma Anders Public Library

320 Main Street

P. O. Box 519

Dysart, IA 52224

(319) 476-5210

dysartpl@fctc.coop

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This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.

 

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