• 'Deep Cuts' by Holly Brickley
• 'Jane and Dan at the End of the World' by Colleen Oakley
• 'Far From Home' by Danielle Steel
• 'The Boxcar Librarian' by Brianna Lubuskes
• 'Blood Moon' by Sandra Brown
• 'The Flower Sisters' by Michelee Collins Anderson
• 'Wild Dark Shore' by Charlotte McConaghy
• 'The Girl from Greenwich Street' by Lauren Willig
• 'All the Other Mothers Hate Me' by Sarah Harman

• 'Junie' by Erin Crosby Eckstine
• 'The Dressmakers of London' by Julia Kelly
• 'Time of the Child' by Niall Williams
• 'Something in the Walls' by Daisy Pearce
• 'The Instrumentalist' by Harriet Constable
• 'When We Grow Up' by Angelica Baker

Check out 'Beautiful Ugly' by Alice Feeney if you're in the mood for a locked room thriller (only it's on a little Scottish island) & delight in:

~Dual perspectives

~Entwined timelines

~Intricate plot twists that are almost unbelievable

~Dark themes

~An unreliable narrator shrouded in enigma

~A spouse mysteriously vanishing

We have several other titles by Alice Feeney as well: 'Sometimes I lie,' 'Daisy Darker,' 'Rock paper scissors,' & 'Good bad girl.' Happy reading, friends! ~Heather

I recently read '48 Clues Into The Disappearance Of My Sister' by Joyce Carol Oates. This novel is narrated by Gigi, a quiet and at times dreamy character. She is unraveling the mystery surrounding her sister Marguerite, a woman we learn more about as the story unfolds.

Oates is such an iconic, highly lauded author and I really wanted to like the book, but unfortunately I found it too ethereal, leaving me with more questions than answers. Based on some online reviews I have other books by Oates in mind for my future reading, but I can't say I'd recommend this one.

Happy reading!
Kelly Henkle, Library Director

It will be Spring before we know it & our "Green Thumbs" landscaping program will need volunteers! We need help with basic gardening (watering, weeding, etc.) Call us @ 319-472-4208 for more information!

We are excited to announce that ‘The Queen of Sugar Hill’ by ReShonda Tate is the featured title for #TogetherWeRead! Together We Read is a digital book club connecting readers to the same ebook & audiobook at the same time - no waitlists, no holds.

"The Queen of Sugar Hill" tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to win an Academy Award, focusing on her life after her Oscar win for "Gone With the Wind" and the challenges she faced as a Black actress navigating Hollywood's challenging social landscape, particularly highlighting her struggles with restrictive housing covenants in a neighborhood called "Sugar Hill" where she bought a home despite facing backlash from white neighbors; the book explores her personal life, friendships with other Hollywood figures, and her fight for racial equality.

More info: www.togetherweread.com/US/

Thank you to our friends at the Libby App for sponsoring Together We Read 2025!

VS Seniors: Stop into the Vinton Public Library to work on your college and trade school scholarship applications! We’ll have free printing, free envelopes, snacks, and experienced professionals on hand to help answer your questions and provide essay feedback.

We're holding several sessions for your convenience:
Saturday, 3/15/25 from 9am-12pm
Saturday, 3/22/25 from 9am-12pm

Join Jean Wilson (writing as J L Wilson) to discover the steps that go into crafting a novel. J L has 40 books in print and can give you an idea of the who, what, where, and how of publishing. Join her in one or all of these workshops, each 60-90 minutes long:

*Saturday, March 15th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 1
Gives you the basic tools of the trade: what goes into a novel, how to determine point of view, your author voice, software to use - the nitty-gritty.

*Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 @ 9am: Class 2
Digs into the Who and Why of your book. This is all about creating characters and finding their goals and motivations.

*Saturday, March 29th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 3
The Where and When of your book. Choose your setting and time period wisely because you will be living there with your characters as you write.

*Saturday, April 5th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 4
Jumps into Plots and Pacing, making sure your plot lines hang together and your pacing keeps your audience engaged.

*Saturday, April 26th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 5
Gives you an overview of publishing: where and how do you submit your work or self-publish it? What goes into that?

Space is limited: RSVP to library@vintonia.gov to reserve your spot today! This event is intended for adults and is offered at no cost.

Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our chosen theme is 'Winds of Change.' Get creative and have fun with it! We will meet two times; pick the time that works best for you!

• Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 11:30am
• Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 6:00pm

Thank you to this hard-working team of ladies!! We had a fun night at our 2nd Annual Red Carpet Party! We raised approximately $300 for our 2025 Children's Summer Reading Program!! More pics to come!!

Thank you to everyone who came to our Red Carpet Party last evening!! We enjoyed a glamorous night full of delicious refreshments, Hollywood Trivia, and great company! We raised approximately $300 for our 2025 Children's Summer Reading Program--this will directly benefit area children!! Thank you for your support of our library!!

Check out our latest community puzzle!! This was a challenging one, with unique shapes! Stop by the library and check out our latest puzzle!

This friend has read 300 books! Keep up the great work!

Kellie loves joining the friends at Tot Lot on Monday mornings for Storytime!

If a Bibliophile is a lover of books, is a Libriophile a lover of libraries? Here I am back in 1987 in my snappy sweater set, performing a violin recital with my instructor Mary Zoe Nolte and fellow student Brian Burroughs. We played in the library reading room, and I remember being excited that my name was up on the lighted sign at what is now Farmer's Savings Bank in Vinton! My family and friends came to watch, including Amy Knaack and Luke Henkle.

I've loved this library my whole life, and I am proud to serve as the Director. Libraries are wonderful community centers, providing space, books, computers, Wi-Fi, friendly faces, programs, and sometimes even concerts!

You can find a link to this Cedar Valley Times article and many more by visiting our website at www.vinton.lib.ia.us and accessing our digital archives.

Kelly Henkle, Library Director

The winner of our last "THIS or THAT" challenge was "Star in a Comedy!" Check out the St. Paddy's Day Edition for this week: Leprechauns or Gnomes! Stop in and vote or comment below!

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