.jpg)
.jpg)
advertiser content
.jpg)
Events And Activities
Check out the Summer Reading Program at the Vinton Public Library
The Summer Reading Bookmark Challenges include:Find and read at least 10 items from the list! When you complete 10 items on the list, stop in and receive a free Vinton-Shellsburg Summer reading t-shirt - while supplies last!- Chapter Book- Poem- New Article- Recipe- Map- Song Lyrics- Nonfiction Book- Nutrition Label- Blog Post- Joke Book- Magazine Join us to learn about local Shellsburg History on May 27
The Shellsburg Public Library is having a presentation on the local history of Shellsburg. Join us on May 27, at 5:30-7:00 pm at the Shellsburg Public Library as Monte Railsback presents his stories about the history of Shellsburg. Monte has lived in and around Shellsburg since 1942.
Crochet Lesson: Granny Square with Steph Gibbs - May 24
Crochet Lesson: Granny Square with Steph GibbsInterested in learning how to crochet? Join us at the library for a crochet lesson! Steph Gibbs will demonstrate a 2-color granny square. Feel free to bring your own yarn and crochet hooks; we will also have materials available.When? Saturday, May 24, 2025, 09:00 AMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public Library, Jorgensen Retirement Party
Nancy Jorgensen has had a lengthy career serving the residents of Benton County. She first began as a part-time clerk in the Treasurer’s office in 2003 and moved on to a full-time position in 2005. In 2016 she moved to the Auditor’s office as the Payroll Admin and later became a Deputy Auditor. She will be celebrating her retirement on Friday, May 30, 2025 with a party held in her honor. Vinton Public Library at the Benton County Fair
The Vinton Public Library Outreach can be found this year at the Benton County Fair! Stop by the Expo tent at the Benton County Fair to open a library card, sign up for our summer reading program, and learn more about our library programs and services!Look for us on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, 9 am-11 amThursday, June 26th, 2025, 1 pm-3 p
Cathletics June 16-20
The Heart of Mary Cluster (St. Mary Vinton, St. Mary Urbana, and Sacred Heart in Walker) is hosting a week-long Vacation Bible School during the week of June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The program is called “Cathletics: Training to be Champions for Christ!” Just as it takes hard work to train for the Olympics, it is also important to get the right training to live out our Catholic faith.
DIY Acrylic Collage at the Vinton Public Library - June 3
Join the Vinton Public LIbrary for an evening of fun with a DIY Acrylic Collage for Adults. We will meet on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited so preregister by emailing library@vintonia.gov.
.jpg)
Blindness, Bandages, and Backstories Monday, May 12th, 6:30 p.m.
Join Dave Baker, from the 29th state and the Benton County Historical Society as they take you on this fascinating and sometimes alarming trip through 19th century medical care in Benton County. Using first person narratives, cure-all testimonies, and the latest in medical technology (a la 1890), Dave will bring you a history of Benton County that will have you thinking: dang, we’ve never had it so good!Monday, May 12th in the high school auditorium at 6:30 p.
Youth Garden Story Time
Kids, come join us at the Youth Community Garden this May! We're having a special Youth Garden storytime on the following dates/times:Monday, May 12th, 2025, at 3:30pmMonday, May 19th, 2025, at 3:30pmThe Youth Community Garden is located on the corner of East 2nd Street and 4th Avenue, near the Vinton Fire Station, in Vinton.
advertiser content