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VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 11th, 2026 7:32 pm

I recently read 'Tilt,' the debut novel from climate journalist Emma Pattee. This book was recommended to me by Ellen Szabo during our library's recent Writing Cli-Fi workshop, and I'm so glad I read ...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 10th, 2026 11:47 am

'Ella was supposed to have fun night with her friends until a crippling headache tied to a recent diagnosis cancels her plans and leaves her babysitting her cousin instead.But when she arrives at the ...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 9th, 2026 2:03 pm

Have you ever read something that captured the most painful moment of your life?There was a time when I thought divorce was worse than death. When the person you loved and trusted most suddenly delete...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 6th, 2026 3:28 pm

Review of 'Beth is Dead' by Katie BernetBeth is dead — and everyone is a suspect.When Beth March is found on New Year’s Day, her three sisters — Meg, Jo, and Amy — begin searching for the trut...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 5th, 2026 3:50 pm

Review of 'Forrest Gump' by Winston Groom:**This review contains spoilers**My last challenge for Adventures in Bookclubbing was to read a book that had been made into a movie. Since I hadn't read 'For...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 4th, 2026 5:21 pm

“Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in gothic romance and simmering tension.” —GoodreadsJ. Sheridan Le Fanu’s 'Carmilla' is a short but str...
VINTON TODAY - February 4th, 2026 5:20 pm
The Hoover Presidential Foundation is now accepting nominations for its annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Awards, recognizing one member of the Iowa House of Representatives and one member...
VINTON PARKS & RECREATION - February 2nd, 2026 3:13 pm
Applications are available at the Vinton Recreation Center, www.vprdzone.com, and at the
V/S High School Guidance Office. For more information, contact Vinton Parks and Recreation
Department at 31...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - February 2nd, 2026 3:13 pm

I chose my latest novel based upon its book cover and title. The cover states “A deadly rivalry. A chilling secret. One woman who can decipher the truth.” 'The Burning Library' by Gilly Macmillan ...
STOREY KENWORTHY & WORKPLACE FOUNDATION - February 2nd, 2026 1:50 pm
Applications accepted February 1st-March 31stStorey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving is pleased to announce that they are now accepting grant applications from eligible non-profit organ...