Vinton Public Library Newsletter

July 31st through August 5th, 2023

Happy August!

Our Summer Reading Program ends July 31st, but there's still plenty of things happening at the Vinton Public Library! We've got the first in a series of Library After Hours events for adults, with our community discussion of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey, and our Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up party featuring live music, face painting, bubbles, cotton candy and more! See you at the library!

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Monday, July 31st

Open 9a-5p
10am: Adult Coloring Time, materials provided
10am-11am: Ready Set Build with Legos for Kids

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Tuesday, August 1st

Open 9a-6p
11am: Preschool Storytime

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Wednesday, August 2nd

Open 9a-5p
10am: Games & Puzzles for Kids
10:30am: Preschool Storytime

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Thursday, August 3rd

Open 9a-6p
10am: Tummy Time, birth through 18 months
6pm-8pm: Big Library Read, community discussion of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey for Adults. Bring your own drink and a snack to share!

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Friday, August 4th

Open 9am-4p
10a-Noon: Summer Reading Program Party for Kids!
Noon: Guided Journaling for Adults

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Saturday, August 5th

Open 9a-Noon

August Programming Calendar

Event Information

Library After Hours: Big Library Read of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey

Join us for a community discussion of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey. Bring your own drink, along with a snack to share! This title is available as an ebook and an audiobook on Libby from July 15 through July 27th.

When?

Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, 06:00 PM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

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Event Information

Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party for Kids

Let's celebrate a wonderful summer of reading at VPL! We'll have face painting, cotton candy, bubbles, live music, and more! We'll also be drawing for our Summer Reading Program prizes! You won't want to miss!

When?

Friday, Aug 4, 2023, 10:00 AM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

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VPL Limousine Ride Fundraiser!

The Oscars are Sunday, March 10th, 2024 and we're ready to celebrate in style! We're hosting a Red Carpet Arrivals party here at the library, and one lucky patron will win a limo ride to our special event! Limo raffle tickets are $10 each, and all proceeds will benefit the 2024 Children's Summer Reading Program. Thank you for your support of our library!

An Open Book: A Library Blog by Kelly Henkle, Library Director

Oh, Snap!

Photography is on my mind this week for a few reasons, but mainly because my daughter just had her Senior Pictures taken. An emotional mile...

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Spotlight on Library Services: Community Bulletin Board

The next time you visit us, be sure to check out our Community Bulletin Board! It's located on our upper level by the elevator and contains current flyers and pamphlets for a variety of events and services in the greater Vinton and Benton County area and beyond.