We're opening our BARN—and our HEARTS—to help one of our own. A Barn Dance Benefit will be held for Mitch Kacena on Saturday, July 26th. Doors will be open at 6:00 p.

Join us for a night of crafting at the Vinton Public Library! Participants will make their personal felt bookmark, similar to the ones pictured. The class will be led by Judy Herring, and all materials will be provided.

You’re the scientist! Come discover local natural phenomenons! Every Monday at the Nature Center from 12:00-4:00 now through July, kids can study a phenomenon to try and help figure out why, how, and when the event takes place.

The Summer Guided Journaling for adults is a great time to bring your own journal and join us for an hour of writing. The Library Director provides writing prompts.

Hey kids! Level up your crafting skills! Stop by the Vinton Public Library any time between 12-4:00 p.m. and make a craft!Tuesday, July 8th: Perler Be

Fairgoers can put their Iowa weed knowledge to the test, win a ribbon and prizesThe annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return on Friday, Aug.

Registration for all events is required by visiting  https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx  and are free unless otherwise stated.Conservation Library Programs - Leveling Up: Monarch MetamorphosisJuly 23rd 10:00am @ Vinton Public Library (510 2nd Avenue Vinton, IA 52349)July 23rd 2:00pm @ Newhall Public Library (109 Railroad St, Newhall, IA 52315)July 24th 1:30pm at Atkins Public Library (480 3rd Ave, Atkins, IA 52206)Level up with monarchs at one of these fun and interactive library programs! Programs are free and suitable for all ages.

Our library is holding a silent auction to raise funds for our adult programming. Thanks to the help of Cheryl and Donna, our quilt is now complete! Over a dozen local quilters submitted blocks and we are so pleased with the results.

Join Elise on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Vinton's Riverside Park for Storytime!The Bike Mobile from the library will be there with books to che