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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

Book Browse

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Use these sites to see books in a series:

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What's Next

 



Featured Events

Jul 20
Story Time Adventures: Farming Fun at the Dysart Historical Center
Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 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 will meet at the Dysart Historical Center at 612 Crisman St. for Farming Fun!

Jul 21
Tunes Day
Jul 21, 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! 

Jul 21
Knit & Stitch
Jul 21, 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.

Jul 23
Pages & Puzzles
Jul 23, 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. 

Jul 23
Book Worms Book Club
Jul 23, 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.

Jul 27
Story Time Adventures: Dysart Community Garden
Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 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 exploring the Dysart Community Garden at 602 Tilford St.

Jul 28
Tunes Day
Jul 28, 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! 

Jul 28
Knit & Stitch
Jul 28, 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.

Jul 30
Pages & Puzzles
Jul 30, 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. 

Library Hours:

Mon. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thurs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat. 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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