Events And Activities
Open Craft Night at the Library November 7
Open Craft Night at the library is an opportunity for crafters to bring along their own craft project and enjoy the company of others in the library. No project? No problem! We will have our puzzle table and several coloring pages available as well. Join us on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Library located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinto Friends of the Vinton Public Library Present: A Fireside Read Aloud Series
Join Margie Ortgiesen for a special Fireside Read-Aloud Series in the Vinton Public Library Reading Room:Tuesday, November 26th at 6pm, "The Thanksgiving Visitor" by Truman CapoteTuesday, 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. Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 24
Join us for the Vinton Unlimited Downtown Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 24 from noon until 4:00 p.m.Celebrate the season by shopping local! Enjoy exclusive deals, festive decorations, and holiday cheer at every store. Discover unique gifts while supporting our community. Bring friends and family, and let’s make it a festive day out. See Multi Family Estate Sale Friday-Saturday November 1-2
A multi-family estate sale will be held on Friday and Saturday November 1st and 2nd. The sale will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.There are a lot of vintage items and furniture from other countries, some household items and lots of miscellaneous. There is something for everyone!805 West 17th St. in Vinton. Halloween Trick or Treating Times - Updated, Again!
It's trick-or-treating time! Below are the events that have been sent in to be shared with the public!Thursday, October 31, 20244-5:00 p.m. Windsor ManorCome trick or treat at Windsor Manor from 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Our ladies and gentlemen will have candy ready and, are excited to see some cute kids in costumes!Come enjoy trick or treating indoors. Friday After Class sponsored by Vinton Parks and Rec
Vinton Parks and Recreation is introducing F.A.C. (Friday After Class)! Starting Nov 1st, we will be opening the Skate Center from 1:30 - 3:30 PM on select Fridays through February for drop-in activities!! This will be for students in 4th-8th grade within the V/S school district. Feel free to stay for 30 minutes or the whole 2 hours, it's up to you Joined Forces Book Club discussion 11/21/24 'Wonder'
Let's celebrate World Kindness Day by reading the book 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. Join us for a book discussion Thursday, November 21st at 6 pm and then stop back on Saturday morning, November 23rd to watch the movie!The book club is for children ages 7-12 and adults to team up. There is a limited number of copies at the library available for checkout. Chili Supper to support Eastern Iowa Honor Flights November 21
The annual Chili Supper to support the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Vinton Fire Station. This is the same evening as the Holiday Parade. This event is sponsored by the Vinton Lions Club with a freewill donation being collected. Fireside Read-Aloud Series Featuring Margie Ortgiesen
Join us for our Fireside Read-Aloud series at the library. Margie Ortgiesen from our Friends of the Library Group will read aloud on the following dates:*Tuesday, November 26th, 6pm: "The Thanksgiving Visitor" by Truman Capote*Tuesday, December 10th, 6pm: "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, Part I of II*Tuesday, December 17th, 6pm: "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, Part II of IIHot cocoa and cookies will be provided. Andrew Carnegie's Riches in Iowa: Vinton November 14, 6:00 p.m.
Andrew Carnegie's Riches in Iowa: Vinton, will be presented by Dr. Shana L. Stuart of the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa Project. Dr. Stuart will be sharing information on our library's history. This event will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.at the Vinton Public Library located at 510 2nd Ave., Vinton. The event is free and open to the public.