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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Please call the library at (641) 782-2277, or text us at (641) 435-3508 with any questions about our materials, services, or programming. You may also email the library at crestonlibrary310@gmail.com.

Featured Events

Dec 07
Library Board Meeting
Dec 7, 2020, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

The Gibson Memorial Library Board meets the first Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. 

Join us Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:15 PM in the Genealogy Room for our montly meeting. Current and past agendas and meeting minutes may be viewed on our website here: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/about/library-board

Dec 10
What is on your nightstand?
Dec 10, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for a casual conversation about the books you are currently reading, the books you wish you had time to read, movies and time to connect with one another!

This is your complete resource to aide you in finding your next read! Be sure to join our group, "What's on your nightstand?" to discuss books you are currently reading, wishing and wanting to read and share the love of fine literature with a group of friends! Lists of books discussed will be shared here for your convenience. Link to past lists: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/services/programs/nightstand-lists

This will be held on Zoom!!!

Topic: What is on your nightstand
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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Dec 16
Open Coffee
Dec 16, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us online through Zoom for a casual coffee group. We will chat, get to know one another and possibly learn about what is going on in our community. Most importantly though, we will be able to connect during this time of social distancing.

The Zoom room information:

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Dec 18
Holiday Ornament Craft
Dec 18, 2020, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make a festive Holiday Ornament! This is a make and take craft that requires pre-registration. Supplies for the craft will be provided.

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

Dec 18
M&M Kissed Pretzel Craft!
Dec 18, 2020, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Everything for this craft is individually pre-packaged and those pre-packaged items are placed in a brown lunch bag ready to take home! This is a take and make craft geared toward young adults (youth 12 - 18).

This craft requires pre-registration.

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

Dec 29
Adult Book Club
Dec 29, 2020, 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 Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.

Copies of the book are available at the library starting at the beginning of the Month.

The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 5 PM to 6 PM. ZOOM meeting information is listed below.

Adult Book Club ZOOM Information:
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Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
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Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdCA6nQwhM

Dec 30
Open Coffee
Dec 30, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us online through Zoom for a casual coffee group. We will chat, get to know one another and possibly learn about what is going on in our community. Most importantly though, we will be able to connect during this time of social distancing.

The Zoom room information:

Topic: Open Coffee
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,8524207703# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,8524207703# US (New York)

Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdCA6nQwhM

Dec 31
What is on your nightstand?
Dec 31, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for a casual conversation about the books you are currently reading, the books you wish you had time to read, movies and time to connect with one another!

This is your complete resource to aide you in finding your next read! Be sure to join our group, "What's on your nightstand?" to discuss books you are currently reading, wishing and wanting to read and share the love of fine literature with a group of friends! Lists of books discussed will be shared here for your convenience. Link to past lists: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/services/programs/nightstand-lists

This will be held on Zoom!!!

Topic: What is on your nightstand
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,8524207703# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,8524207703# US (New York)

Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+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/kdCA6nQwhM



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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