What We're Reading: A Home for the Holidays

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 9, 2024 11:52 am

I recently read 'A Home for the Holidays' by Taylor Hahn. It is light and heart-warming, without being too predictable, and I loved it! This novel tells the story of Mel Hart, a singer who is forced to confront her past after losing her mother.

What we're reading: Society of Lies

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 6, 2024 1:19 pm

Over Thanksgiving break, I read 'Society of Lies' by Lauren Ling Brown. This is Brown's debut novel, and I thought it was a success! During Maya's college years at Princeton, she tries to roll with high society and become someone she's not.

What we're reading: Husbands

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 5, 2024 11:53 am

I recently finished the hilarious debut novel 'Husbands' by British author and game designer Holly Gramazio. In this story, Lauren wakes up after a late night out with her best friend and is shocked to find a man in her home; what's most surprising is that the man claims to be her husband, but she has never met him before.

Keep Iowa Beautiful Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2024 11:52 am

These annual scholarships honor important figures in Keep Iowa Beautiful history who have made significant contributions to Iowa communities. * The Byers Scholarship - High school seniors who plan to enroll and study environmental science, community development, landscape architecture or architecture (historical emphasis) or community planning and sustainability are eligible to apply.

What we're reading: My Sister's Keeper

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 4, 2024 1:57 pm

Earlier in the year, Kelly asked what book has been on my TBR list but haven't read it yet. Well, you are probably like me and have LOTS of books on your list, but 'My Sister's Keeper' by Jodi Picoult, was one that has been on my list for a while.

Prepare to File Your Application for College Financial Aid

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
December 4, 2024 1:56 pm

Rob DensonIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberFamilies who will have students in college for the 2025-2026 school year should take the first step in the financial aid process now.

ISL Guest Column: 3 Reasons to Choose a Career Before Choosing a College

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
November 20, 2024 11:11 pm

Scott SchneidermannIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberNovember 19, 2024 - The traditional idea of a young adult going off to residential college to explore academics and choose a career isn't always appropriate for everyone's circumstances.

The History Center named 2024 People's Choice Site of the Year

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2024 6:18 pm

The History Center in Cedar Rapids has been named the Silos & Smokestacks 2024 “People’s Choice Site of the Year.” The Scenic City Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls and the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids were both honored as being one of the top three sites.

All the Details you need to know about the Library

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2024 1:29 pm

Hours of Operation:Mondays: 9a-5pTuesdays: 9a-8pWednesdays: 9a-5pThursdays: 9a-8pFridays: 7a-4pSaturdays: 9a-NoonSundays: ClosedCopy services: $0.20 per black and white, $0.

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.