Events And Activities
Honoring the Women Air Force Services Pilots (WASPS) of WWII with Larry Ritland
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 p.m. as Larry Ritland shares his presentation titled 'Honoring the Women Air Forse Service Pilots (WASPs) of WWII.Since 2016 Larry Ritland, a Vietnam Veteran, has cycled thousands of miles to honor and remember other veterans that time has nearly forgotten. Ritland will provide details of his last ride, Iowa to Texas, and talk about the pioneering women who flew military aircraft during World War II, including Iowa women. Friends of the Vinton Public Library Present: A Fireside Read Aloud Series
Join us for a special Fireside Read-Aloud Series in the Vinton Public Library Reading Room:Tuesday, December 10th at 6pm, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, Part ITuesday, December 17th at 6pm, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, Part IICookies and Hot Chocolate will be provided.
Santa’s Coming to Vinton: A Holiday Tradition
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Vinton, especially at the home of Greg and Jen Svoboda! This holiday season, the couple has arranged for a very special guest—Santa Claus himself—to spread cheer and joy right from their front yard.Santa will be making his merry appearances this Saturday evening, December 7th, as well as on the following weekends: Friday and Saturday, December 13th and 14th, and Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st.
Community Quilt Project - Through February 1st, 2025
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. The proceeds from the auction will benefit future programming at the Vinton Public Library. We hope the project appeals to beginning quilters, experienced quilters, and everyone in between. It's Gingerbread House Contest Time!
Let's get creative and have some fun this holiday season with a Gingerbread House contest!!*Contest open to readers of all ages*Entries will be accepted December 9th-20th, 2024*Please include a display baseplate with your entry*1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 3pm Community Book Club discussion of 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon
Join us for our monthly Community Book Club for adults. This month we are discussing 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon, a historical fiction novel based upon the diary entries of Martha Ballard. We have a limited number of copies of this month's selection at the library available for checkout. We will be meeting Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:15 a. Experience the Magic of Christmas at the Tannenbaum Forest!
November 29-December 22, each Friday to Sunday, get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the Amana Colonies' Tannenbaum Forest. This enchanting Christmas tradition transforms the Festhalle Barn into a winter wonderland brimming with holiday cheer. Marvel at over 80 unique Christmas trees, each thoughtfully decorated by local businesses, organization, families and groups. Open Craft Night/Gift wrapping night at the Library
Our Open Craft Night will be a night of crafting and gift wrapping. Materials will be provided. Bring your gifts to wrap! We will also be making button ornaments while supplies last. This event is for adults, children ages 12 and younger are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. at the library! 'Eight Books' Winter Reading Challenge for Adults Dec. 1-Jan. 31
Who's ready to read this winter?Read 8 books from our library's physical and digital collections during December and January, log your titles in Beanstack or on your own book log, and earn a new set of badges! The books can be paper books, audiobooks and eBooks or any combination of the three. Readers who complete the challenge will earn the chance Santa to Visit the Vinton Public Library
Santa has scheduled a visit at the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.Join Santa Claus for a special Storytime and make a puzzle craft while you're there. Of course there will be a yummy cookie treat to enjoy as well!The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton.