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

Jan 25
Social Justice Book Club
Jan 25, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

This book club provides a space for thoughtful conversation on issues of social justice and activism. This discussion will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 5 PM to 6 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trever Noah.
 

Themes include:

racial justice, gender, age, religion, nationality, education, mental or physical ability, immigration, LGBTQ rights, and more-this group is also open to member suggestions in terms of titles to explore.
 

Zoom Info:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703O

+13126266799

8524207703

Jan 26
Adult Book Club
Jan 26, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Adult Book Club is a monthly book club that meets online through ZOOM due to COVID-19. The book being discussed this month is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Copies of the book are available at the library.

The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 5 PM to 6 PM. ZOOM meeting information is listed below.

Adult Book Club ZOOM Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
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Jan 29
Felt Lantern Craft
Jan 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make your own Felt Lantern just in time to celebrate the New Year!

This is a take and make craft. Supplies Will be provided.

Sign up online at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-felt

Jan 29
Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder Craft
Jan 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make your own bird feeder! 

This is a take and make craft. Supplies to make the craft will be provided.

Sign-up online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-icecream

Feb 03
Open Coffee
Feb 3, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

On Wednesday February 3, 2021 at 10 AM through Zoom. Join us for a casual coffee group online. We will chat, get to know one another and possibly learn what is going on in our community. Most importantly though, we will be able to connect during this time of social and physical distancing. Reminder – this is an online event!

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)

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

 

On Thursday: February 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/events/what-your-nightstand-2

Feb 22
Social Justice Book Club
Feb 22, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

On Monday, February 22nd  at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City  by Matthew Desmond. 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)

 

Feb 23
Adult Book Club
Feb 23, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

OnTuesday, February 23rd at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline. 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)

 

Feb 26
Bird Pencil Topper Craft.
Feb 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make a fun and exciting Pencil Topper! This is a make and take craft that requires pre-registration. Supplies for the craft will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

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

 

A special activity will be included in all craft materials - be sure to check them out!



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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