What We're Reading: Into the Uncut Grass

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 13, 2024 7:31 am

"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 to make time to be curious and open to others’ perspectives in life.

What We're Reading: The Only Survivors

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 7, 2024 8:55 pm

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.

What We're Reading: Cabin 23 The Boo Hag Flex

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2024 7:02 pm

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.

Community Quilt Project

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2024 7:02 pm

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 of 2025.

What We're Reading: Paper Boat

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2024 11:39 am

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.

College Savings Program for Iowa Students and Parents Closes Soon

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
November 4, 2024 10:59 pm

 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.

What We're Reading: A wish in the dark

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 1, 2024 9:04 am

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 Thailand.

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.