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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

Jun 16

Story Time

Jun 16, 2021, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Story Time will be held on June 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th and 30th. As well as, July 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd.

There will be a limit of 10 preschoolers per session so we can socially distance. Pre-registration is required on our website or Facebook page.

The Story Time will be repeated on Friday. Please register for one session.

Register Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-story

Summer Reading Program Brochure.

Jun 16

Parent Cafe

Jun 16, 2021, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Gibson Memorial Library in partnership with SWCC Early Childhood Parents as Teachers will be hosting three (3) Parent Cafes in June.

What is a Parent Cafe?

A parent cafe is a chance to...

-Meet new people

-Make new friends

-Share parenting experiences and get ideas from other families

-Explore your family's strengths and challenges in a supportive community environment.

Parent Cafes will be held on Wednesday's: June 2nd, 16th and 23rd from 5:45 PM to 7 PM at Gibson Memorial Library located at 200 W. Howard Street in Creston, IA 50801.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact your Cafe Host at 641.782.1441. Pre-registration is required.

This is a grant funded program with funding provided by Community Partnerships for Protecting Children and a partnership between Gibson Memorial Library and SWCC Parents as Teachers.

Jun 18

Story Time

Jun 18, 2021, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Jun 21

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Jun 21, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Friends of the Library Board meet on the third Monday of every month in the Genealogy Room at the Library at 5 PM.

Jun 23

Story Time

Jun 23, 2021, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Jun 23

Parent Cafe

Jun 23, 2021, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Gibson Memorial Library in partnership with SWCC Early Childhood Parents as Teachers will be hosting three (3) Parent Cafes in June.

What is a Parent Cafe?

A parent cafe is a chance to...

-Meet new people

-Make new friends

-Share parenting experiences and get ideas from other families

-Explore your family's strengths and challenges in a supportive community environment.

Parent Cafes will be held on Wednesday's: June 2nd, 16th and 23rd from 5:45 PM to 7 PM at Gibson Memorial Library located at 200 W. Howard Street in Creston, IA 50801.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact your Cafe Host at 641.782.1441. Pre-registration is required.

This is a grant funded program with funding provided by Community Partnerships for Protecting Children and a partnership between Gibson Memorial Library and SWCC Parents as Teachers.

Jun 25

Story Time

Jun 25, 2021, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Jun 28

Social Justice Book Club

Jun 28, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM and in the Genealogy Room.

The book being discussed is March: Book One by John Lewis.

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)

Jun 29

Adult Book Discussion

Jun 29, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Book Club will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM and in the Genealogy Room.

The book being discussed is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins .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)