Check out the newest books on gardening. Attractive, easy vegetable /flower combinations, deer resistant plants, composting advice, organic gardening, water gardening, gardens from food to table and more....Now is the perfect time to create your perfect garden!

Welcome to summer and summer programs at the Library! We will be starting off the summer reading theme of  "Rockin' at the Library" with Jeff Beals and his One-Man-Band with singing provided by his wife, Nancy.  Join us here at 1:00 pm, Wednesday afternoon on June 6th for a musical afternoon!

Check out the many best-seller authors with new books : Lee child, John Grisham, Dan Brown, Richard Paul Evans, Clive Cussler, Karen Kingsbury, Stephen King, David Baldacci and Michael Connelly. Great winter reads!

October's bright blue weather is here with some rain clouds appearing for good measure. Staff at the library are busy with pre-school story times and ordering some best sellers by authors such as Stuart Woods, Clive Cussler, Ken Follett, Anne Perry, Louise Penny and John Grisham.
Also coming up later this month are Halloween story times with costumes, crafts and treats. Stay tuned for details.

The new book "The Jersey Brothers" written by Sally Mott Freeman has been given  resounding reviews by every reader who has checked it out. It is the powerfully evocative story of three brothers and their remarkable love, courage, and adventure during a decisive moment in World War II. Based on ten years of research from the home front to Japanese war camps this remarkable story will stay with you and endure.

Thurs. The Library is hosting the Iowa State Universtiy Insect Zoo July

A fun time was had at the kid's Halloween party on October 29th. Games, crafts and treat bags were enjoyed by all.
Moving right along to November finds the library holding a 2-day book sale featuring USBOURNE BOOKS with Joy Wehmas. The start date is Nov. 14th and continues all day on the 15th. Great buys and beautiful books will be  displayed for holiday gift-giving. Save the date!

The library had a great turn out for the Dan Wardell  and Jester Puppets. A total of almost 200 kids were in attendance and a good time was had by all! We are looking forward to the rest of the summer reading program which starts July 7 through the 28th. Crafts, story time and refreshments will be offered to all in attendance. So...On Your Mark, Get Set....READ!

Dan Wardell of IPTV fame will be bringing his reading road trip to the library on June 8th, Wednesday at 3:30 pm. Be sure & stop by and enjoy this energizing, fun program!.