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What We're Reading: Into the Uncut Grass
"Into the Uncut Grass" by Trevor Noah:This beautifully illustrated book by Trevor Noah brings out the playfulness we sometimes forget as adults. It is an easy and quick read with a friendly reminder t... What We're Reading: The Only Survivors
I recently read 'The Only Survivors' by Megan Miranda and it was a big miss for me. This book had a lot of potential with its large cast of characters to have more but it wasn't giving it. The book st... What We're Reading: Cabin 23 The Boo Hag Flex
All right, all of you readers out there, I've got something special this time! I just discovered a brand-new book, the first in a series, and I think you're going to love it. It is the perfect time of... Community Quilt Project
To encourage a sense of community and creativity, our library is holding a community quilt project. The blocks will be assembled into a finished quilt that will be auctioned off in the Spring/Summer o... What We're Reading: Paper Boat
Fans of poetry will enjoy this collection that delves into themes of loss, yearning, and how time passes ever so quickly spanning a career of over 60 years. A few of my favorite poems from this collec... College Savings Program for Iowa Students and Parents Closes Soon
Iowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account. The program i...
What We're Reading: A wish in the dark
Children's literature contains some of my favorite adventure stories; Christina Soontornvat's novel 'A Wish In The Dark' is no exception! It's a retelling of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' set in Thai... Hawkins Memorial Library November Newsletter
The Hawkins Memrial Library is located at 308 Main Street in La Porte City. {{{HML_Newsletter_November2024.pdf}}}...
What We're Reading: The Boyfriend
Every time a Freida McFadden book becomes available at the library, I'm top of the list to read it! The Boyfriend was an excellent read. I kept trying to guess the ending, but as usual, I was way off.... What We're Reading: The Thursday Murder Club
'Louder Than Hunger,' written by John Schu, is a moving novel in verse about a middle school boy named Jake. Jake shares an honest and raw outlook on his struggles with anxiety and anorexia. The only ...