Events And Activities

Community Book Club discussion of 'The Last Thing He Told Me' by Laura DaveJoin us for our monthly Community Book Club for adults. This month we're reading 'The Last Thing He Told Me' by Laura Dave. We have a limited number of copies available to check out at the Vinton Public Library.When?Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, 09:15 AMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public Lib

You're Invited!Join us as we welcome Al Perales from the Iowa Attorney General's Office for an important presentation on Scam Awareness and Prevention.Benton County has seen a steady rise in scam-related incidents, and we want to do our part to keep our community informed and protected. During this session, Mr. Perales will share:How common scams o

Vinton will come together to read and celebrate “Bewilderment” by Richard Powers The Vinton Public Library will launch its Vinton’s Big Read program exploring ‘Bewilderment’ by Richard Powers with a kick-off event on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at  1 pm at the Vinton Public Library. The Vinton’s Big Read is presented in partnership with Benton County Conservation, the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts and the Vinton Palace Theatre, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Midwest, The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation, and the Friends of the Vinton Public Library.

This monthly Community Book Club for adults will include the book "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave. There is a limited number of copies available to check out at the Vinton Public LIbrary. We will be meeting on Saturday, August 9 at 9:15 a.m. 

On Sunday, August 17, the Center Point Historical Society is throwing itself a 50th birthday party. From 2 to 5:00 pm the party will be held at 700 E. Washington St. in Center Point. The Depot Museum will be open and there will be activities for kids of all ages at the Strait Log Cabin.  The Westcott Barbecue food truck will be on the grounds. There will be free lemonade, and Heather’s Cake Studio birthday cookies.

Join us for a free tour of three Eastern Iowa Carnegie Libraries!We will depart from the Vinton Public Library on Thursday, September 25th at 9:00 am and will visit Carnegie Libraries in Monticello, Dubuque and Manchester. Dr. Shana Stuart with the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa Project will provide fascinating details about the history of these libraries and the legacy of Andrew Carnegie.

Summer Guided Journaling for adultsBring your own journal and join us for an hour of writing. The Library Director provides writing prompts. This is a great opportunity to begin or expand your personal journaling practice.When? Thursday, Jul 31, 2025, 09:30 AMWhere? Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton

Join us for a fun morning on the library lawn! Grab a tasty treat and groove to the awesome sounds of Todd Frank. Get your face painted, play lawn games, show your creativity with sidewalk chalk, or craft your very own cool bracelet!We’ll wrap up the party with an interactive read-aloud adventure —and yes, there will be prizes! Don’t miss