August 2024
Keep the summer fun going at the Ely Public Library!
One Book One Community Discussion and author visit!
This year our One Book One Community discussion will be joined by the author! Come discuss The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair by Amy Makechnie, available for free at the library.
Refreshments will be served!
NEW! Privacy Booth
Thanks to a grant from Libraries Transforming Communities, we were able to purchase and now install a privacy booth in the library! It comfortably fits two people and is a perfect quiet space for everyone. Call us at 319-848-7616 or email rachel@elyiowa.com to reserve time in the booth. We also accept walk-in use as long as there is no current reservations.
Children's Events
Inside Out
August 2 at 2 pm; Rated PG, 95 minutes, 2015
Guardians of Time
Dreambuilders
Lego Hour
The library’s huge Lego collection will be out for free play on Tuesday, August 6 from 2-3 pm in the library conference room. Drop in for a little while or spend the whole hour building-it’s up to you!
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, 02:00 PM
Chocolate Bingo
Join us for Chocolate Bingo! Be the first to get to Bingo and your prize is chocolate. We will play as many games as we can in a half an hour.
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024, 02:00 PM
Mr. Sandwich Back to School Party
Mr. Sandwich Back to school party – We’ll read about going back to school on August 15 at 11:30 am with the funny story, Mr. S. We’ll also serve some sandwiches to match our theme. RSVP is appreciated but not required. 319-848-7616
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024, 11:30 AM
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Mixed Age Events
Pokémon Card Trading!
Do you collect Pokemon Cards or any other cards (like baseball cards or magic cards)? Bring your collection to the library to trade the extra cards you have for the cards you’re looking for.
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024, 02:00 PM
Barbie Movie Showing!
Who dosen't like watching a feel-good girl-power movie with your friends and family? Come watch Barbie with us and we will provide the popcorn and M&Ms!
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
Teen Events
Just Dance Party
Show off your moves and have fun with your friends while we play a mock-version of Just Dance!
Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024, 05:00 PM
Adult Events
Chatty Crafters
Tuesdays 5-7pm
Crafters are invited to bring your own crafts and socialize with other crafters.
Thirsty Thursday Trivia at House Divided Brewery
Thursdays
7:30pm
Join us over at House Divided Brewery for a fun night of trivia! Play for a chance to win House Divided gift cards!
Banned Book Club
Thursday, August 22
7pm
Join us as we peacefully discuss challenged and banned books. In person and on Zoom.
This month we will be discussing "Push" by Sapphire.
Early Childhood Literacy
Toddler Time
Mondays 10am
Toddler Time features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed to get babies and toddlers acclimated to loving the library. Big siblings are welcome to join the fun!
STEAM Cart
Wednesdays 10am
Explore the library's new STEAM products with free play. This is an independent, exploratory time between parents and children; no librarians will be present for this event.
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays 10am
Come listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft! Preschool Story Time is intended for ages 3-5, but younger siblings are welcome to join the fun!
Exercise
GeriFit
Mondays and Wednesdays
8am and 1pm
This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity. Geri-Fit classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays 8am
Come gather with Tom for a relaxing morning session of Tai Chi! Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. Zoom Link
Morning Stretch
Thursdays 8am
Paula is back with Morning Stretch on Thursday mornings. This group exercise will incorporate elements of yoga in a way that can be accommodated to any mobility level. Please bring your own yoga mat if possible as we have a limited number.
Celebrating 50 Years!
Snag Some Swag
Every month we will be giving away Ely Public Library branded items while supplies last. Ask at the desk for your free swag!
Year Long Reading Challenges
Still want to participate in a reading challenge after summer reading? We have two going on until the end of the year!
Cupcake Reading Challenge
Read 10 books and come in to receive a prize!
50 States Reading Challenge
Read across the country, every time a character in your book visits a state, mark it off. We will have prizes all year!
Estimation Jar
Changes Every Month
Every month guess how much candy is in the jar for a chance to win the candy! You can guess every day that you come into the library.
Tuesday Tidbits
Every Tuesday on Facebook
Throughout the year, we will be sharing facts about our library's history, what we offer our community, and so much more through our Facebook page!
Looking Ahead
Harry Potter Trivia
Thursday, September 5
6pm
Dive into the magical world of Hogwarts at our Harry Potter Trivia Night! Test your wizarding knowledge, compete for enchanting prizes (gift cards), and relive the epic adventures of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Grab your wands and join us at House Divided Brewery for a spellbinding evening of fun!Teen Slang Kahoot
August 11 5pm
Think you know the latest lingo? Join us for a Teen Slang Trivia Night and prove you’re the ultimate word wizard while competing in our Kahoot!
How to Create Your Family Tree
Wednesday, September 25
6pm
Unearth your roots and connect with your heritage at our Family Tree Creation Event! We will cover free ways to access documents, as well as other software that allows you to create an extensive family tree for all sides of your family.
Star Wars Trivia
Thursday, October 10
6pm
May the Force be with you at our epic Star Wars Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of the galaxy far, far away, and relive the adventures of your favorite characters. Join fellow fans for a night of fun, laughter, and Jedi-level challenges!
Oppenheimer Movie Showing
Saturday, October 19
12pm
Join us for a captivating showing of "Oppenheimer," a gripping journey into the life of the man behind the atomic bomb. Witness the groundbreaking science, intense drama, and moral dilemmas that shaped history. Don't miss this thought-provoking film that explores the brilliance and controversy of J. Robert Oppenheimer's legacy.
Library Meetings
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wednesday, August 14
7:30pm
We are looking for some good friends to help us plan some fun upcoming programs! We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 7:30pm. Join us and learn how you can be involved!
NEW to Our Library: Vox Books!
Vox Books are books that talk! Combining audiobooks with traditional books, vox books read the story to you as you follow along. Our library has picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade chapter books of amazing stories!
Ely Seed Lending Library
The Ely Public Library is open and that means our seed lending library is available for self service. Free garden seeds are available and you simply sign out the number of seeds you take. We do take seed packet donations .