Friends of the Vinton Public Library Present: A Fireside Read Aloud Series

VINTON TODAY
December 6, 2024 1:17 pm

Join us for a special Fireside Read-Aloud Series in the Vinton Public Library Reading Room:Tuesday, December 10th at 6pm, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, Part ITuesday, December 17th at 6pm, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, Part IICookies and Hot Chocolate will be provided.

Santa's Coming to Vinton: A Holiday Tradition

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2024 7:48 pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Vinton, especially at the home of Greg and Jen Svoboda! This holiday season, the couple has arranged for a very special guest—Santa Claus himself—to spread cheer and joy right from their front yard.

Community Quilt Project - Through February 1st, 2025

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 5, 2024 11:51 am

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.

It's Gingerbread House Contest Time!

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 4, 2024 1:55 pm

Let's get creative and have some fun this holiday season with a Gingerbread House contest!!*Contest open to readers of all ages*Entries will be accept

Community Book Club discussion of 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 3, 2024 3:31 pm

Join us for our monthly Community Book Club for adults. This month we are discussing 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon, a historical fiction novel based upon the diary entries of Martha Ballard.

Experience the Magic of Christmas at the Tannenbaum Forest!

VINTON TODAY
December 3, 2024 12:46 pm

November 29-December 22, each Friday to Sunday, get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the Amana Colonies' Tannenbaum Forest. This enchanting Christmas tradition transforms the Festhalle Barn into a winter wonderland brimming with holiday cheer.

Open Craft Night/Gift wrapping night at the Library

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2024 11:42 pm

Our Open Craft Night will be a night of crafting and gift wrapping. Materials will be provided. Bring your gifts to wrap! We will also be making button ornaments while supplies last.

'Eight Books' Winter Reading Challenge for Adults Dec. 1-Jan. 31

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 2, 2024 9:12 am

Who's ready to read this winter?Read 8 books from our library's physical and digital collections during December and January, log your titles in Beanstack or on your own book log, and earn a new set of badges! The books can be paper books, audiobooks and eBooks or any combination of the three.

Santa to Visit the Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 26, 2024 4:21 pm

Santa has scheduled a visit at the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.Join Santa Claus for a special Storytime and make a puzzle craft while you're there.

Iowa Equestrian Center to Host 3rd Annual Deck the Stalls Holiday Event Dec. 15

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
November 26, 2024 3:38 pm

 Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Equestrian Center will host the third annual Deck the Stalls event on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.