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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

Blender

Use these sites to see books in a series:

Fantastic Fiction

What's Next

 



Featured Events

Feb 05
Pages & Puzzles
Feb 5, 2026, 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. 

Feb 09
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Feb 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Take Your Child to the Library Day, Monday, February 9 We're celebrating kids in the library this February when thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families.  Your local library is an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. And Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic. Stop in during normal hours to learn all we have to offer!  Area libraries may be celebrating on different days. Use this link to explore all the libraries participating this year. https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/

Feb 09
Preschool Stories & More
Feb 9, 2026, 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.

Feb 09
Card Creations
Feb 9, 2026, 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. 

Feb 09
Board of Trustees Meeting
Feb 9, 2026, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Feb 10
Knit & Stich
Feb 10, 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.

Feb 12
Pages & Puzzles
Feb 12, 2026, 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. 

Feb 16
Library Olympics
Feb 16, 2026

We're bringing the Winter Olympics to the library! Events include: flag designing, curling, slalom skiing, speed skating, bobsled building, and ice hockey. Stop in during normal hours for this fun come-and-go event.

Feb 16
Preschool Stories & More
Feb 16, 2026, 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.

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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