The History Center named 2024 People's Choice Site of the Year

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2024 6:18 pm

The History Center in Cedar Rapids has been named the Silos & Smokestacks 2024 “People’s Choice Site of the Year.” The Scenic City Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls and the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids were both honored as being one of the top three sites.

All the Details you need to know about the Library

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2024 1:29 pm

Hours of Operation:Mondays: 9a-5pTuesdays: 9a-8pWednesdays: 9a-5pThursdays: 9a-8pFridays: 7a-4pSaturdays: 9a-NoonSundays: ClosedCopy services: $0.20 per black and white, $0.

What We're Reading: Into the Uncut Grass

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 13, 2024 7:31 am

"Into the Uncut Grass" by Trevor Noah:This beautifully illustrated book by Trevor Noah brings out the playfulness we sometimes forget as adults. It is an easy and quick read with a friendly reminder to make time to be curious and open to others’ perspectives in life.

What We're Reading: The Only Survivors

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 7, 2024 8:55 pm

I recently read 'The Only Survivors' by Megan Miranda and it was a big miss for me. This book had a lot of potential with its large cast of characters to have more but it wasn't giving it.

What We're Reading: Cabin 23 The Boo Hag Flex

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2024 7:02 pm

All right, all of you readers out there, I've got something special this time! I just discovered a brand-new book, the first in a series, and I think you're going to love it.

Community Quilt Project

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2024 7:02 pm

To encourage a sense of community and creativity, our library is holding a community quilt project. The blocks will be assembled into a finished quilt that will be auctioned off in the Spring/Summer of 2025.

What We're Reading: Paper Boat

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 6, 2024 11:39 am

Fans of poetry will enjoy this collection that delves into themes of loss, yearning, and how time passes ever so quickly spanning a career of over 60 years.

College Savings Program for Iowa Students and Parents Closes Soon

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
November 4, 2024 10:59 pm

 Iowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account.

What We're Reading: A wish in the dark

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 1, 2024 9:04 am

Children's literature contains some of my favorite adventure stories; Christina Soontornvat's novel 'A Wish In The Dark' is no exception! It's a retelling of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' set in Thailand.

Hawkins Memorial Library November Newsletter

HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
November 1, 2024 9:04 am

The Hawkins Memrial Library is located at 308 Main Street in La Porte City.