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.

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.