Events And Activities
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.
Open Craft Night at the Library November 7
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., The Vinton Public Library will hold an Open Craft Night. Everyone is welcome. Come along and bring your favorite craft as we enjoy the company of fellow crafters. The event will run until 7:30 p.m.
Quilting Workshop on Saturday, November 2, 2024
The Vinton Public Library will host a Quilting Workshop on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (extended hours).There will be machines, fabric and experienced quilters on hand to help you work on your block for our Community Quilt Project.