Monday, April 15th

Monday, April 15th at 10:30 am

A new program, this is geared towards ages 18 months - 3 years old and will work on the play skills necessary for early literacy readiness. Some weeks will involve library staff leading parachute play, songs and rhymes, while others will be more free-form with play-doh, dramatic play, and other activities.

Monday, April 15th at 3:30 pm

At The Library After School (ATLAS) is an after-school program for 1st 5th graders consisting of read-aloud stories, exploring the library, crafts, movies, and activities. The program will run weekly on Mondays from 3:30-5:00pm starting March 18 - May 20. Registration for the Spring session required by March 18.

Monday, April 15th at 6:00 pm

Bring a pencil and some paper (or grab your laptop) and join a community of writers. Use the time to work on a project or join in on the prompts and games provided. The group meets from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday nights whenever the library is open.

Tuesday, April 16th

Tuesday, April 16th at 12:00 pm

Book Chat meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm in the library meeting room. April's selection is Hudson Bay Bound by Natalie Warren. The author will be there!

Unrelenting winds, carnivorous polar bears, snake nests, sweltering heat, and constant hunger. Paddling from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay, following the 2,000-mile route made famous by Eric Sevareid in his 1935 classic, Canoeing with the Cree, Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho faced unexpected trials.

Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 pm

Iowa's sandhill cranes are making a comeback after nearly a century of extirpation. A collaborative study is gathering information about these remarkable birds and their return to modern day Iowa. After a brief overview on the history and biology of sandhill cranes we will provide a description of the research and share preliminary results. 

Orrin Jones is a waterfowl biologist with the Iowa DNR's Wildlife Bureau. 

Wednesday, April 17th

Wednesday, April 17th at 10:30 am

Story time for children age 5 and under is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, year-round. Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join us for these free weekly events!

Wednesday, April 17th from 2:30 - 4:30 pm

On the 3rd Wednesday of every month, all ages are invited to join us in the meeting room for a few hours of building fun from 2:30 4:30 p.m. Come and go program. No registration required.

Wednesday, April 17th at 6:00 pm

Books on Tap meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at Lake Time Brewery. April's selection is Hudson Bay Bound by Natalie Warren. The author will be there this month!

Unrelenting winds, carnivorous polar bears, snake nests, sweltering heat, and constant hunger. Paddling from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay, following the 2,000-mile route made famous by Eric Sevareid in his 1935 classic, Canoeing with the Cree, Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho faced unexpected trials.

Thursday, April 18th

Thursday, April 18th at 1:00 pm

Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games or engage in your creative outlet of choice. You can work on fiber art, writing, music, drawing, or anything else that inspires you! We'll provide light refreshments as well as coloring supplies and games for you to use!

Friday, April 19th

Friday, April 19th at 10:30 am

Join us on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for a fun, one-on-one program with bouncing rhymes, books, bubbles, music, and group play just for our youngest patrons. This program is designed for ages birth to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. 

Saturday, April 20th

Saturday, April 20th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Want to work on some new puzzles without breaking the bank or causing your current collection to overflow? Bring your puzzles throughout the week (April 15-19) for tickets to the big puzzle swap event. Each puzzle brought in earns you a ticket, and each ticket you bring in on the 20th earns you a puzzle to take home!

And Also This Month:

April Introverts Book Club: The Anthropocene Reviewed

A monthly opportunity to read the same books as others in the community without the added obligation to meet and discuss the book. Just check it out and return it like you would with any other inter-library loan book!

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green: The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.

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