Hawkins Memorial Library November Newsletter

HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
November 1, 2024 9:04 am

The Hawkins Memrial Library is located at 308 Main Street in La Porte City. 

What We're Reading: The Boyfriend

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 30, 2024 3:08 pm

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

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 29, 2024 2:15 pm

'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.

IOWA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO IOWA STATE STUDENT

VINTON TODAY
October 28, 2024 12:20 pm

Madeline Moen originally of Vinton was recently awarded the  IVMA Foundation Supporting Leadership Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.                                Madeline earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Iowa State University.

What We're Reading: Louder Than Hunger

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 28, 2024 11:45 am

'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.

What We're Reading: A Cold Trail

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 24, 2024 11:45 am

Thirty years ago, 18-year-old Heather Johansen mysteriously disappeared from a country road. When she was found dead in the woods four days later, nobody in the town knew why she had been killed and by whom; the killer was never captured, and the trail went cold.

What we're reading: The God of the Woods

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 23, 2024 5:19 pm

I've heard a lot of good buzz surrounding Liz Moore's novel 'The God Of The Woods' and it didn't disappoint! Carefully hidden family secrets come to light as a teenage member of the ultra-wealthy Van Laar family goes missing from her cabin during summer camp.

Scholarships Are Free Money for College

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
October 22, 2024 1:14 pm

Juan GarciaIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberIf your family has a current or future college student, this is a great time to look for scholarships that will help offset the cost of an education.

What we're reading: The last one at the wedding

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 22, 2024 1:14 pm

I recently read 'The Last One at the Wedding' by Jason Rekulak and it may have had a slow burning start, but it did not disappoint! Frank Szatowski is ecstatic when he hears from his daughter Maggie after 3 years.

What we're reading: Starling House

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 21, 2024 12:03 pm

In the mood for a light, spooky, gothic romance? Check out 'Starling House' by Alix E. Harrow! It was a fast weekend read!"Eden, Kentucky, is just another dying, bad-luck town, known only for the legend of E.