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Featured Events

Nov 30

How to Self Publish Your Writing

Nov 30, 2021, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Have you completed a piece or two of writing that you're wanting the world to see but don't know exactly how to do that? Self publishing your writing very well may be the answer. Join this informational session at the end of National Novel Writing Month to learn how you can self publish your pieces of work.

Dec 01

Uptown Storywalk

Dec 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021

In collaboration with Merry Marketplace, we are excited to share ‘William’s Winter Nap’ by Linda Ashman.

Young William gets settled in for his long winter nap when, one-by-one, animals from the forest join him and eventually decide there is room for all.

This cozy winter story will have pages in Uptown businesses taking readers on an outdoor adventure that champions family connection, early childhood development, and health and wellness.

Dec 01

Crochet Group

Dec 1, 2021, 1:00 PM – Mar 9, 2021, 4:00 PM

Our Crochet Group meets every Wednesday from 1 PM - 3 PM. All are welcome to attend and crochet with these ladies to learn their tips, tricks and techniques!

Dec 01

Magic: The Gathering

Dec 1, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Magic the Gathering

Play a fun casual session of Magic the Gathering card game at the Library on Wednesday’s from 5 PM – 8 PM.

Welcome decks donated to the Library from the Bookwyrm will be passed out, while supplies last, to those who do not have a starter deck and wish to join the group!

This event is NOT sponsored by Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Dec 07

Author Visit with J. Wilson

Dec 7, 2021, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join local author J. Wilson in this very special visit where he will be discussing his most recently published book Elevation Gain: Life Lessons Above the Tree Line.

Eleveation Gain: Life Lessons Above the Tree Line is an exploration of the challenges and peace found in the Great Outdoors -- and how they might salve the plight of daily life. Elevation Gain: Life Lessons Above the Tree Line tracks J. Wilson's 17-day thru-hike of the John Muir Trail in 2019.

Dec 08

Crochet Group

Dec 8, 2021, 1:00 PM – Mar 16, 2021, 5:00 PM

Our Crochet Group meets every Wednesday from 1 PM - 3 PM. All are welcome to attend and crochet with these ladies to learn their tips, tricks and techniques!

Dec 08

Magic: The Gathering

Dec 8, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Magic the Gathering

Play a fun casual session of Magic the Gathering card game at the Library on Wednesday’s from 5 PM – 8 PM.

Welcome decks donated to the Library from the Bookwyrm will be passed out, while supplies last, to those who do not have a starter deck and wish to join the group!

This event is NOT sponsored by Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Dec 08

Beginner Space Alien Cross Stitch

Dec 8, 2021, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

On Wednesday, December 8 from 5:30 PM - 8 PM, an introductory course will be held on cross stitching. Cross stitching has seen a renaissance as a quarantine craft due to the boredom the pandemic brought many folks. In this course, participants will learn the basics of cross stitching and begin their own cross stitch craft from a provided beginner cross stitch pattern of a cute space alien that will be appropriate for your own use as a wall hanging or as a gift for someone special in your life. Materials will be provided, just bring yourself! Pre registration is required as the program will be limited to 10 participants. Registration can be done through the Sign Up Genius link provided below or by calling the library at 641.782.2277.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ea9a92ca1fcc25-beginner

Dec 13

Psychostimulants: The Necessary Information for Iowa's Front Line

Dec 13, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Did you know that 1,713,000 persons in the U.S. aged 12 or older report using methamphetamine? On Monday, December 13th at 5:30 PM we will be welcoming Jessica Petter from ZION Integrated Behavioral Health Services who will be leading a training dealing with psychostimulants and the vital information needed for Iowa's frontline.