Gibson Memorial Library

200 West Howard St.

Creston, Iowa 50801
641.782.2277

text us: 641.435.3508

crestonlibrary310@gmail.com

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Featured Events

Mar 11
What is on your nightstand?
Mar 11, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

“What is on your nightstand?” on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM through Zoom. Join us for a casual conversation about the books you are currently reading and the books you wish you had time to read or simply come to connect with other people.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

Find your next read by looking at our compiled lists of previous nightstand events on our website at: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/services/programs/nightstand-lists

Mar 12
Read Across Iowa March Story Time
Mar 12, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate READING! March is National Literacy Month and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with Virtual Storytimes with Gibson Memorial Library and their partners!

People across our community will be sharing a children's book every Friday in March via Zoom.

To celebrate the impact of agriculture on all of our lives, each book is ag-related.

Watch Gibson Memorial Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County for more details on books and times.

We'll also be sharing tips in the next few weeks to help develop strong readers. #ReadAcrossIowa #NationalReadingMonth #StrongIowa @ISUExtStore @IowaStateUniversityExtension @Iowa4H Gibson Memorial Library

Virtual Story Time
Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Mar 19
Read Across Iowa March Story Time
Mar 19, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate READING! March is National Literacy Month and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with Virtual Storytimes with Gibson Memorial Library and their partners!

People across our community will be sharing a children's book every Friday in March via Zoom.

To celebrate the impact of agriculture on all of our lives, each book is ag-related.

Watch Gibson Memorial Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County for more details on books and times.

We'll also be sharing tips in the next few weeks to help develop strong readers. #ReadAcrossIowa #NationalReadingMonth #StrongIowa @ISUExtStore @IowaStateUniversityExtension @Iowa4H Gibson Memorial Library

Virtual Story Time
Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
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Mar 26
Brownie in a Mug Take and Make Craft
Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

 

Brownie in a Mug.

Learn how to make your own delicious brownie in a mug! This is a take and make craft geared toward young adults (youth 12 – 18) and supplies for the craft will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Register online:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-brownie

Mar 26
DIY Beaded Wind Chime
Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

 

DIY Beaded Wind Chime.

Craft your very own wind chime that you will be able to enjoy in the garden! This is a take and make craft and supplies for the craft will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Register online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-diybeaded

Mar 26
Read Across Iowa March Story Time
Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate READING! March is National Literacy Month and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with Virtual Storytimes with Gibson Memorial Library and their partners!

People across our community will be sharing a children's book every Friday in March via Zoom.

To celebrate the impact of agriculture on all of our lives, each book is ag-related.

Watch Gibson Memorial Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County for more details on books and times.

We'll also be sharing tips in the next few weeks to help develop strong readers. #ReadAcrossIowa #NationalReadingMonth #StrongIowa @ISUExtStore @IowaStateUniversityExtension @Iowa4H Gibson Memorial Library

Virtual Story Time
Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
One tap mobile
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+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kEcdn4Ks5

Mar 29
Social Justice Book Club
Mar 29, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is There There by Tommy Orange. Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

 

Mar 30
Adult Book Club
Mar 30, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

 

Apr 04
National Library Week
Apr 4, 2021 – Apr 10, 2021

Happy National Library Week!!!

The library has something for everyone! During #NationalLibraryWeek (April 4 - 10),  visit your library online or in person to find everything from audiobooks and virtual story times to new technology and résumé help, take and make crafts and more! To learn more visit: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/

¡Feliz Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas! Del 4 al 10 de abril, pide prestado contenido digital de tu biblioteca: audiolibros, películas, y reanudar la ayuda. Visita Gibson Memorial Library en línea para más información.

View proclamations online here (Ver proclamaciones en línea aquí):
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Learn more about the history of National Library Week: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/03/01/national-library-week-60th-anniversary-libraries-lead/



Hours:

Monday 10am - 6PM

Tuesday 10am - 6pm

Wednesday 10am - 6PM

Thursday 10am - 6pm

Friday 10am - 6pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Gisbon Memorial Library
200 W. Howard
Creston, Iowa 50801


Phone: 641.782.2277
Text: 641.435.3508
Director: 641.782.6507

Email: crestonlibrary310@gmail.com

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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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