Events And Activities
Mark your calendar for Spaghetti on Tuesday, January 21
Join the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA for a spaghetti supper at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025/ This is a fundraising event for the local FFA organization. Serving will begin at 5:00 p.m. and run until 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The cost is a freewill donation (suggested at least $5.00 per plate. Carryout is also available. Open Skate Pajama Night Saturday, February 15, 2025
Open Skate Pajama NightSaturday, February 15, 20257:00 PM 9:00 PMVinton Parks & Recreation Department (map)Get comfy and head to the Skate Center for a night of hot chocolate and skating! Location: Skate Center Cost: $5/skater Joined Forces Book Club and Pizza Party - January 23
Joined us for our library's Joined Forces Book Club! Kids 12 and under read the book of their choice along with a parent, grandparent, or other special adult in their life. Then join us at the library for a casual discussion. This month we're also having pizza! RSVP today by emailing library@vintonia.govHappy reading!When? Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.
Windchime Workshop February 8th
Windchime WorkshopFebruary 8th, 10am at Benton County Nature Center; $20/personCreate your own harmony in the wind! Items to make your windchime will be included. Registration is required by visiting www.mycountyparks.com.
Don't forget to get in on the Puzzle Swap!
National Puzzle Day is January 29th, 2025, and we're celebrating with a puzzle swap! Between January 10th and January 22nd, drop off your puzzle and pick up one in exchange! Puzzles must be clean, in like-new condition, with all pieces included. Puzzles for all ages and difficulty levels welcome! 'Eight Books' Winter Reading Challenge for Adults
Who's ready to read this winter?! Read 8 books from our library'sphysical and digital collections during December and January, logyour titles in Beanstack or on your own book log, and earn a newset of badges! The books can be paper books, audiobooks andeBooks or any combination of the three. Readers who completethe challenge will earn the chance to Bingo! Sunday, January 26, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
BINGO!Sunday, January 26, 20254:00 PM 6:00 PMBring your family and friends for a great night! Prizes will be given to the winners. Concessions will be available. No food/beverage are to be brought into the building. Location: Vinton Skate & Activity Center Fee: Free
Community Quilt Project Reminder
To encourage a sense of community and creativity, our library is holding acommunity quilt project. The blocks will be assembled into a finished quilt thatwill be auctioned off in the Spring/Summer of 2025. The proceeds from theauction will benefit future programming at the Vinton Public Library. We hopethe project appeals to beginning quilters, experienced quilters, and everyonein between.