Events And Activities
Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour On Screen at the Van Horne Library - April 4-7
We are thrilled to offer the Auschwitz Virtual Live Tour On Screen at the Van Horne Library. Understand the Holocaust, the History, and the Horrors of the Concentration Camps in a raw, real, and thought-provoking way. We will be showing this virtual tour on our library's big screen television. This interactive virtual tour offers interviews, tours of places, and important historical details. Writing Essentials with J L Wilson: 1st Class, March 15
Join Jean Wilson (writing as J L Wilson) to discover the steps that go into crafting a novel. J L has 40 books in print and can give you an idea of the who, what, where, and how of publishing. Join her in one or all of these workshops, each 60-90 minutes long:*Saturday, March 15th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 1Gives you the basic tools of the trade: what goes into a novel, how to determine point of view, your author voice, software to use - the nitty-gritty. Scholarship Days at the Library for VS Seniors March 15 and 22
VS Seniors: Stop into the Vinton Public Library to work on your college and trade school scholarship applications! We’ll have free printing, free envelopes, snacks, and experienced professionals on hand to help answer your questions and provide essay feedback.We're holding several sessions for your convenience:Saturday, 3/15/25 from 9am-12pmSatur
Join the Library for a Red Carpet Event on Sunday March 2
Join us Sunday, March 2nd from 5-7pm for our 2nd Annual Red Carpet party! We'll be watching the celebrity red carpet arrivals to the Oscars and playing some Hollywood trivia. We'll also have charcuterie, drinks and desserts. We will be collecting a free will donation to benefit our 2025 Children's Summer Reading Program. Come party with us at this
Kid Authors Event March 13, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Do you know a child that loves to write or draw a story? The Vinton Public Library is hosting a Kid Author Event! Local children are encouraged to write their own story and have a meet and greet with the public. Children will come to the event, share their story, sign autographs and have a chance to read their story aloud. When? Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p. Pink Stiletto Soirée, Thursday, April 24
The Pink Stiletto Soirée, will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Area Museum. The Museum is located at 904 12th St, in Belle Plaine. This is a great ladies night out event with freebies, door prizes, multiple presenters, and wine tasting. Tickets for the event are $15 each at the door or prepurchased at Cornerstone Pharmacy, or visit the BP Athena Club Facebook page. Join VPRD for Bingo Night, Sunday, February 23
Are you and the kids tired of being cooped up in the house this week? Bring your friends and family and join in the fun at Bingo Night! Vinton Parks and Rec Department will host the community at the Vinton Skate Center on Sunday, February 23 from 4-6 p.m. The Skate Center will be the site for a fun night of Bingo! The Skate Center is located at 1703 C Ave. East Central Iowa Stem Festival, Sunday, April 6
On Sunday, April 6, area children will have an opportunity to participate in the East Central Iowa Stem Festival. The event will be held from 2-4:00 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Community High School, located at 1610 13th Ave. in Belle Plaine. The event is a FREE out of this world fun time for kids!There will be over 30 activities which include:Co Writing Essentials, Novel Ideas that go into Writing a book Class Series
Join Jean Wilson (writing as J L Wilson) to discover the steps that go into crafting a novel. J L has 40 books in print and can give you an idea of the who, what, where, and how of publishing. Join her in one or all of these workshops, each 60-90 minutes long:*Saturday, March 15th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 1Gives you the basic tools of the trade: what goes into a novel, how to determine point of view, your author voice, software to use - the nitty-gritty.