What we're reading: Long Island Compromise

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 12, 2024 12:32 pm

I am so glad I stuck with this novel until completion even though it took me almost three weeks to finish! 'Long Island Compromise' by Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a character study of generational trauma caused by wealth passed down through a Jewish American family living in Middle Rock, Long Island.

Hawkeye Community College Receives $1.5 M YouthBuild Grant

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
August 9, 2024 11:49 am

Hawkeye Community College is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1.5 million YouthBuild grant from the Department of Labor to provide training and employment services to youth 16-24 years of age.

What we're reading: Remarkably Bright Creatures

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 9, 2024 11:49 am

This weekend I read the 2022 debut novel from Shelby Van Pelt titled 'Remarkably Bright Creatures.' In a word, this story was lovely. We meet Cameron, a thirty year old man granted no favors in life who hasn't quite grown up; Tova, a stoic widowed Swede plugging away at her solitary life; and Marcellus, an intelligent and sneaky Pacific octopus living out his remaining days in captivity.

What we're reading: The Briar Club

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 8, 2024 12:07 pm

Review of 'The Briar Club' by Kate Quinn:Don’t even stop to read the rest of this review until you get this book! VPL has a copy which you can reserve, and Libby has a 15-hr.

What we're reading: Iceberg

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 7, 2024 9:11 pm

On April 12, 1912, Hazel Rothbury boarded the Titanic. Hazel, who is only twelve years old, travels alone to America to work with her aunt in a factory.

Kirkwood, UI Partner to Offer Medical Laboratory Science Degree

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
August 6, 2024 11:59 am

Four-year bachelor of science degree program to begin this fall Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa (UI) are partnering to offer a four-year Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Bachelor of Science degree, beginning this fall.

What we're reading: Me before you

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 1, 2024 11:56 am

I had the unfortunate task of repainting our kitchen over the weekend, so I decided to take advantage of the Libby app and listened to the audiobook 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes.

6 Things Parents Need to Know Before Helping with Education Loans

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
July 31, 2024 4:54 pm

Julie PingelIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member(July 31, 2024) - Next year’s first college bills are coming out, and students and families are looking for ways to pay for any amount not covered by financial aid, savings or earnings.

What We're Reading: The House That Horror Built

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 29, 2024 8:55 pm

VPL Note: We have 'The House That Horror Built' by Christina Henry available in regular type.Harry (Harriet) Adams is a huge horror movie fanatic. She lands a horror lover's dream job cleaning the house of one of the most famous horror directors, Javier Castillo.

What We're Reading: You Are Here

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 28, 2024 12:41 pm

Hiking Wainwright's famed Coast to Coast Walk across Great Britain forms the backdrop for the charming and funny romance 'You Are Here' by David Nicholls.