Events And Activities

There will be a neighborhood garage sale on Friday, April 4th from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Sales will be happening at 802, 803 and 805 West 17th St. in Vinton. Household items, glassware, jewelry, furniture, woodworking items, garden tools, men and women's clothing, vintage toys and miscellaneous.Th

The Community Book Club discussion of "You Are Here" by David Nicholls will be the book discussed. Join us for the Community Book Club for adults. We have a limited number of copies of this month's selection at the library available for checkout. We will meet on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave.

Join us at the library for a crochet lesson in creating a Granny Square. If you're interested in learning how to crochet, Steph Gibbs will demonstrate a two color Granny Square. (All materials will be provided for you!)The class will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library, located at 510 2nd Ave. Vinton. 

Children up to 18 months can join us at the library for weekly Tummy Tme. Children's Librarian Kellie leads us through songs, stories and music. Join us Thursday April 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave. Vinton. 

Join Jean "J L" Wilson for to discover the steps that go into crafting a novel. JL has written 40 books and can give you an idea of who, what, where and the how of publishing. Join her in one of the remaining workshops, each is 60-90 minutes long. Saturday, March 29, 9:00 a.m. for Class 3The where and when of your book. Choose your setting and time period wisely because you will be living there with your characters as you write.

Join us for a fun day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) for kids! Thanks to a grant from the Benton Community Foundation, we have multiple engaging stations set up in our Children's Library for kids of all ages! Stop in and check it out on Saturday, March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Where? The Vinton Public Library of course! We can be found at 510 2nd Ave.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND GARDEN TALKS ARE COMING UP!Friends of the Center Point Library and Linn County Master Gardeners are sponsoring free garden talks every Thursday night in the month of April. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. you can find us up front at the Center Point Library located at 720 Main St. in Center Point. April 3 - the discussion will be about heirloom plantsApril 10 - learn about creating an edible landscapeApril 17 - we will introduce some new and unusual perennial plantsApril 24 - learn about harvesting big yields from little gardens.

Dive into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with Benton County 4-H this summer! K-5th Grade youth (grade completed as of May 2025) will discover environmental science, explore nature, and build literacy skills during Benton County 4-H’s Summer Science Discovery Camp. Topics covered: Flower Power: Learn about the life cycle of flowering plants through hands-on observations.

Join our latest Beanstack reading challenge, 'April Library Love'! Sign up in the Beanstack app or pick up a paper log in the library. We have challenges for all ages - adults that log 600 minutes get entered into a drawing for the chance to win prizes!Reading begins April 1, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Benton County Conservation's list of event for the upcoming months is below. Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx and are free unless otherwise stated.Explore the Expansion: Wildcat Bluff Grand OpeningMarch 29th, 1pm-3pm at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area (3150 57th St Trail, Center Point, IA 52213)Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as we celebrate the expansion of Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area! From 1-3pm we will be gathering, celebrating, and have the opportunity to view The Den Cabin, our newest reservable cabin.