Events And Activities

Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our theme is, "School." This can include books, teachers, college and more! Get creative with it!When? Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.Where? The Vinton Public Library, 510 2nd Ave., Vinton, Iowa

Join us for our Silent Book Club! Bring your own book to read and relax in the quiet comfort of the library. We will meet on the following dates and times:Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, 6-8pmTuesday, October 7th, 2025, 6-8pmTuesday, November 4th, 2025, 6-8pm

Mark your calendars for the Annual Benefit Ride for our local Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Team! All PROCEEDS REMAIN WITH OUR LOCAL VSU TEAM!!!The event will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The cost is $15 per person or $20 per coupleRegistration begins at 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the Ron-Da-Voo Deli and Lounge, located at 414 1st Ave.

Adventures in Bookclubbing - 'School' themeJoin us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our theme is 'School' - that can include books, teachers, college, and more! Get creative with it!When? Thursday, Aug 21, 2025, 11:30 AMWhere? Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA, USA

Community Book Club discussion of 'The Last Thing He Told Me' by Laura DaveJoin us for our monthly Community Book Club for adults. This month we're reading 'The Last Thing He Told Me' by Laura Dave. We have a limited number of copies available to check out at the Vinton Public Library.When?Saturday, Aug 9, 2025, 09:15 AMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public Lib

You're Invited!Join us as we welcome Al Perales from the Iowa Attorney General's Office for an important presentation on Scam Awareness and Prevention.Benton County has seen a steady rise in scam-related incidents, and we want to do our part to keep our community informed and protected. During this session, Mr. Perales will share:How common scams o

Vinton will come together to read and celebrate “Bewilderment” by Richard Powers The Vinton Public Library will launch its Vinton’s Big Read program exploring ‘Bewilderment’ by Richard Powers with a kick-off event on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at  1 pm at the Vinton Public Library. The Vinton’s Big Read is presented in partnership with Benton County Conservation, the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts and the Vinton Palace Theatre, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Midwest, The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation, and the Friends of the Vinton Public Library.

This monthly Community Book Club for adults will include the book "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave. There is a limited number of copies available to check out at the Vinton Public LIbrary. We will be meeting on Saturday, August 9 at 9:15 a.m. 

On Sunday, August 17, the Center Point Historical Society is throwing itself a 50th birthday party. From 2 to 5:00 pm the party will be held at 700 E. Washington St. in Center Point. The Depot Museum will be open and there will be activities for kids of all ages at the Strait Log Cabin.  The Westcott Barbecue food truck will be on the grounds. There will be free lemonade, and Heather’s Cake Studio birthday cookies.