TAX FORMS

Tax season is here and the library can help you get the tax forms you need.  Click here for more information about how the library can help you with your taxes this year.

EBOOKS & E-READER HELP

Do you have an e-reader? Need some information and help using your e-reader and borrowing books from the library? Stop by the library for help during our E-reader Open Houses during January and February. Click here to get the Open House schedule.  Also, check out our ebook & e-reader page for information and downloadable instructions for your e-reader.

REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN FOR PRESCHOOL STORY TIME AND WEE READS PROGRAMS FOR THE SPRING

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to sign up their preschoolers and toddlers for the spring programs. Story Time is open to 3, 4 and 5 year olds who have not started kindergarten. Times are Wednesdays at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm as well as Thursdays at 9:30 am.  Wee Read is for infants and toddlers up to age 3. Times are Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 6:00 pm as well as Thursdays at 10:30 am.  Both programs start February 1 and end April 26. Registration is required for both of these programs as space is limited and a minimum of four is required for each session to be held. Call the library at 875-8912 or stop in soon to find out what times are available and reserve your space.

PARANORMAL BOOK CLUB

The paranormal book club is a meeting of people who enjoy the creepier side of life. Discussions will cover books, movies, comicbooks, etc. - anything dealing with the supernatural. Topics will range from oddball styles of media to horror. Some of the material will have adult themes and may not be appropriate for the young or squeamish. Meetings will be on the last Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm from January to June. Registration is requested.

BEAR CREEK CARVING DEMO

JKPL is pleased to once again host a wood carving display and demonstration by the members of the Bear Creek Woodcarving Club on January 28 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  They will have some of their carvings on display and will be demonstrating their carving techniques. Questions are welcome. Everyone is invited to stop in during this open house and view the carvers and their works.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE

Join us January 27 & 28 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm and January 30 from 12 noon to 8:00 pm for the bi-annual used book sale located in the library's basement.  Books will be $1 per bag on January 30.

OSCAR NOMINATED MOVIES @ YOUR LIBRARY

The 84th Annual Academy Awards are February 26 and to celebrate the library is showing several of this years nominees during the month of February.  Click here for the list of movies we are going to show.

BORROWING EBOOKS @ YOUR LIBRARY

Do you have an e-reader? Do you want to know how to borrow ebooks from the library? Join us for one of the classes listed below.  You must have a library card to borrow ebooks so be sure to get one, if you don't have one, before the class! Please bring your library card, your laptop, your e-reader + the cord that plugs into the computer. Registration is requested.

Tuesday, February 7 @ 11am - iPad users

Saturday, February 11 @ 11am - all Nook users + Sony without WiFi

Tuesday, February 14 @ 6:30 pm - Kindle users + Sony with WiFi

UNIVERSAL CLASS @ YOUR LIBRARY

Universal Class is a new service being offered by the James Kennedy Public Library. Card holders have free access to over 500 online continuing education courses with subjects ranging from computer training to pet and animal care to music and painting to GED training. Click here for more information about Universal Class or click on the icon to go to the website.

If you would like to print a copy of our Calendar of Events for the month please click on calendar.

We hope you find this site helpful.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email: dschrandt@dyersville.lib.ia.us.