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Vinton Public Library Newsletter

September 9th through September 14th, 2024

Vinton PublicLibrary NewsletterSeptember 9th through September 14th, 2024
We hope you enjoy our latest VPL Newsletter; to subscribe, email library@vintonia.gov. See you at the library!

Monday, September 9th, 2024

  • Open 9a-5p
  • 10a: Adult Coloring
  • 12p: Lunch with the Librarians at Celebration Park

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

  • Open 9a-8p
  • 11a: Children's Storytime
  • 1:30p: Read-aloud book club, held at Lutheran Home Assisted Living
  • 6p: Mongol Derby Presentation featuring Shelby Van Weelden

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

  • Open 9a-5p
  • 10a: Next Chapter Book Club
  • 10a: Children's Storytime

Thursday, September 12th, 2024

  • Open 9a-8p
  • 10a: Tai Chi
  • 10a: Tummy Time
  • 5p: Teen Coloring
  • 6p: Abbe Center Celebration on Mental Health Services

Friday, September 13th, 2024

  • Open 7a-4p
  • 7a-10a: Free coffee for adults
  • 10a: Play-Doh for Kids
  • 10a: Memory Cafe
  • 12p: Guided Journaling
  • 1:30p: 'Wonka' movie for Kids

Saturday, September 14th, 2024

  • Open 9a-12p
  • 9:15a: Community Book Club discussion of 'The Soloist' by Steve Lopez

New Titles in our Collection

  • 'Safe Enough' by Lee Child
  • 'On The Hunt' by Iris Johansen
  • 'Capture or Kill' by Vince Flynn
  • 'Passions in Death' by J. D. Robb
  • 'Tell Me Everything' by Elizabeth Strout

  • 'The Cardinal and the Crook' by Sal Tocco - *Virginia Recommends!!*
  • 'The T-Shirt Quilt' by Marie Anderson
  • 'I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music as Medicine' by Daniel J. Levitin

New in 'The Things Our Fathers Saw' nonfiction series by Matthew A. Rozell:

  • 'The Bulge and Beyond'
  • 'Across The Rhine'
  • 'On To Tokyo'
  • 'Homefront/Women at War'

VPL Book Lists

What We're Reading: VPL Book Chats

I might have a soft spot for damaged characters, it seems. I love character studies of women dealing with family trauma, crippling loneliness, and seemingly irredeemable character flaws. 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman captured adult depression due to childhood trauma caused by a psychotic mother to such a degree that I couldn't help but feel empathy for Eleanor. I couldn't help but adore her and want to see her grow and heal. But what I enjoyed most was how Honeyman showcased how difficult it can be to make friends as an adult when you're dealing with trauma/mental health issues. I highly recommend this book (available at the library and on the Libby app) and with a Goodreads rating of 4.24, you can't go wrong. Happy reading, friends! ~Heather

We just finished discussing our latest Staff Book Club pick, 'The Giver of Stars' by Jojo Moyes. Set in 1930's America, this novel tells the story of several members of the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. Driven by a variety of motives, the librarians overcome some very personal challenges to deliver books by horseback in their mountainous community. Our discussion centered on which of the characters we most identified with, our thoughts on the choices they made within the novel, and what parallels we could draw between their library and ours.

Our book club is a wonderful way for us to connect with each other as staff members and we look forward to our next book.

Happy reading!

~Kelly Henkle, Library Director

Upcoming Programming Events

Join us at Vinton's Celebration Park for lunch with the library staff! Bring a sack lunch and join us for a casual conversation about books; we’ll have a limited number of adult fiction titles available for checkout. We'll meet every Monday in September and October, beginning September 9th, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Scheduling subject to staff availability and the weather.


  • Monday, September 9th
  • Monday, September 16th
  • Monday, September 23rd
  • Monday, September 30th
Event Information

Mongol Derby Presentation featuring Shelby Van Weelden

Join us as Shelby Van Weelden shares pictures and stories from her recent 10-day horse race in Mongolia. This event is free and open to the public.

When?

Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024, 06:00 PM

Where?

510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

Tai Chi

When?

Thursday, Sep 12, 2024, 10:00 AM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

VPL Memory Cafe

Individuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join our newly formed Memory Cafe. We will serve coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room. We will provide dementia-friendly activities and conversation starters.

When?

Friday, Sep 13, 2024, 10:00 AM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

Community Book Club discussion of 'The Soloist' by Steve Lopez

Join us for our monthly Community Book Club for adults. This month we're discussing 'The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music' by Steve Lopez. We have a limited number of copies at the library available for checkout.

When?

Saturday, Sep 14, 2024, 09:15 AM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Join us for our monthly Adventures in Bookclubbing, where you pick the book! This month's theme is 'Football.' We're now meeting two times each month; choose your book, and then choose the time that works best for you.

  • Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm
  • Thursday, September 19th at 12pm
Event Information

Author Visit: George Khal

Join us for a special presentation from author George Khal. He will be talking about his book 'The First Night of the Crescent Moon: My Journey from Palestine to Iowa.' Mr. Khal has spoken at several libraries throughout the state of Iowa and beyond and comes highly recommended to us by library staff and patrons. He will share a 90-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Everyone is welcome!

When?

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, 05:30 PM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

Community Quilting Series: Tools

Join us for an introduction to quilting tools. Community quilters will be on hand sharing the tricks of the trade. This event is part of our library's new Community Quilt Project. Stay tuned for details!

When?

Saturday, Sep 21, 2024, 09:00 AM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud

'Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud' is part of the ISU Extension Stay Independent series on healthy aging for adults aged 60 and over. Our library is offering this program at no cost, but preregistration is required. Spaces are limited; reserve your spot today by visiting https://go.iastate.edu/TPTDS1 or call the library at 319-472-4208.

When?

Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024, 10:00 AM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

Joined Forces Book Club

This new book club is for children aged 7-12 and a special adult in their life. The adult and child pair choose a book to read together and come to our library to discuss the book with others. We will meet once a month during the school year on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm.

When?

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024, 06:00 PM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Event Information

Origami Papercrafting Night for Adults

Join us for a night of origami at the library! Emily's Papercrafts will be onsite teaching us how to make the origami flowers pictured. All materials are provided; space is limited so email library@vintonia.gov to reserve your spot today! This event is for adults; children 12 and up may also attend with an adult partner.

When?

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024, 06:00 PM

Where?

Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA

Recent Social Media Posts

Stop by the Children's Library to see Athena's beautiful masterpiece! Athena has volunteered her time and creativity to put our vision on this door. Stay tuned for more photos from start to finish.

Take a look at this Fairy Village door!

Have you checked for your overdue books lately? Kindly return so they're ready for the next patron; our convenient 24-hour drop box is located outside of our library's North entrance.

Make sure to stop by and check out Quinn's book display!

In last week's poll Iced Coffee beat out Hot Coffee...Next up it's Hawks vs Cyclones! Cast your vote in the library today at our latest 'This or That' display!

VPL has several large type books written by Nancy Mehl available for checkout, including the Quantico Files series and the Ryland & St. Clair series. Happy Reading!

Meet our September Kid Librarian!

We're pleased to announce that our library will be hosting another Escape Room this October!

Check out Tinley's September Kid Librarian display!

Connect With Us!

Hours of Operation:

Mondays: 9a-5p

Tuesdays: 9a-8p

Wednesdays: 9a-5p

Thursdays: 9a-8p

Fridays: 7a-4p

Saturdays: 9a-Noon

Sundays: Closed


Copy services: $0.20 per black and white, $0.25 per color

Fax services: $1.00 for 1-2 pages, $2.00 for 3+ pages

Notary services: No charge, call 319-472-4208 for availability

Free Wifi

Boardroom available at no charge; reservations required

Email: library@vintonia.gov
Website: vinton.lib.ia.us
Location: 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 472-4208
Facebook: facebook.com/heartofvinton

Kelly Henkle
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