Events And Activities

Join us for a free tour of three Eastern Iowa Carnegie Libraries!We will depart from the Vinton Public Library on Thursday, September 25th at 9:00 am and will visit Carnegie Libraries in Monticello, Dubuque and Manchester. Dr. Shana Stuart with the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa Project will provide fascinating details about the history of these libraries and the legacy of Andrew Carnegie.

Summer Guided Journaling for adultsBring your own journal and join us for an hour of writing. The Library Director provides writing prompts. This is a great opportunity to begin or expand your personal journaling practice.When? Thursday, Jul 31, 2025, 09:30 AMWhere? Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton

Join us for a fun morning on the library lawn! Grab a tasty treat and groove to the awesome sounds of Todd Frank. Get your face painted, play lawn games, show your creativity with sidewalk chalk, or craft your very own cool bracelet!We’ll wrap up the party with an interactive read-aloud adventure —and yes, there will be prizes! Don’t miss

ECICOG will present the book 'Too Much Stuff' by Emily Gravett at the Vinton Public Library. The program will feature the book 'Too Much Stuff!' by Emily Gravett. Participants will learn how to positively impact the environment and their community when they have too much stuff!This program is sponsored by your local solid waste commission, so it’s free of charge.

The Iowa Master Gardener Program, along with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will launch Garden Academy in September 2025, providing high-quality gardening education in a refined format for both aspiring Iowa Master Gardeners and home gardening enthusiasts.Garden Academy, previously known as Iowa Master Gardener training, offers a comprehensive approach to consumer horticulture education.

Join the Lutheran Home Communities for an afternoon of fun and ICE CREAM!!!On Sunday, July 27 from 2-4:00 p.m. you can join the community for some homemade pie, ice cream, baked goods, a petting zoo, kids area, bingo, face painting, raffle drawings and more!There will also be dthe famous Drive thru burgers and malts for sale while supplies last!Cheeseburgers and hamburgers are $7.

Join us for a morning full of STEAM fun for kids at the Vinton Public Library! We have a wind tunnel, keva planks, a magnet wall and more!Join us on Saturday, July 26 at 9:00 a.m.!

SATURDAY AUGUST 16th 2025Mark your calendar's for our Annual Benefit Ride for our local Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Team!All PROCEEDS REMAIN WITH OUR LOCAL VSU TEAM!!!$15 per person or $20 per coupleRegistration is at 10am-11am at Ron-Da-Voo Deli and Lounge, 414 1st Ave Vinton IA*Kick Stands up at 11am135 mile Route:Ron-Da-Voo (Vinton) Lunch Stop: Wild Hogs (Walford), Front Street Tap (Brooklyn), Keystone Turner Hall (Keystone), Hitchen Post (Garrison) Final stop, Vinton American Legion (105 North R Ave Vinton) 5:30pmFood will be provided at the Final Stop at the American Legion along with 50/50 poker hand, Dollar Raffle prizes and Live AuctionGrand Prize Raffle Tickets Available$5 each or 5 for $20 for a chance to win $1500 CashMoney raised goes strictly to our team for equipment, transportation, lodging, uniforms, food and drinks.

Hey adults! Join us for some Summer Guided Journaling on Thursday, July 24th beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library.Bring your own journal and join us for an hour of writing. The Library Director provides writing prompts. This is a great opportunity to begin or expand your personal jounaling practice!