ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE WITH SUSAN MILLER
Join us Tuesday, May 22 at 2pm as we step back in time and reminisce with Susan Miller, the last teacher of the McGee/Brick School located northwest of Manchester. The McGee School was used from 1846 to 1952 and is one of three brick one room schools left in Iowa. Susan will show photos and talk about a typical day of a student. She will also share some of her delightful memories from teaching in the schoolhouse.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER GRADE SCHOOL ART SHOW 
The JKPL is pleased to display the art works of St. Francis Xavier Grade School students at the library from May 26th through June 9th. Stop in anytime to enjoy the artworks created by the kindergarten through sixth grade students. To close the art show there will be a reception at the library on Saturday, June 9 from 6-7pm. Stop by and meet the kids who created the beautiful works of art. Everyone welcome.
REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 20 FOR SUMMER WEE READ & STORY TIME PROGRAMS
Parents and babysitters are encouraged to sign up their preschoolers for the summer sessions of Preschool Story Time and Wee Read. Story Time is open to 3, 4 and 5 year olds who have not been in Kindergarten. Wee Read is for children under 3 and their caregiver. Programs will run June 13th through July 19th and will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call the library for times and to register as space is limited.
INSPIRATIONAL FICTION: A NOVEL APPROACH TO FAITH BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES 
Join us on alternating Tuesdays from July 10 thru September 18 @ 7:00 pm for a book discussion series featuring Inspirational Fiction. This six-book series, developed and facilitated by Dawn Schrandt, Assistant Library Director, will include books that weave religious faith into the characters and storylines. The books to be read are to be determined. Registration begins May 17.
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: DYERSVILLE
The zombies are coming, are you prepared? Join us Friday, June 22 at 12 noon at West Side Park to find out. Players will be split into two teams - zombies and humans- where the humans must evade the zombies and complete several objectives within a certain amount of time. Games will last 30 minutes each with a break between each one and will continue until everyone wants to go home. Players will rotate through the different teams. Players may bring any type of nerf-esque gun and/or foam weapons they want to (all gear must be approved before use). 13 and older are permitted. Spectators welcome. There will be pre-event classes on June 19 and 20 to cover the basics of how to play, the rules of the game, safety, and provide a list of items participants need to bring. The Teen Advisory Council will be selling snacks and drinks at this event as a fundraiser. Registration is required and begins May 19.
eBOOKS & eREADER HELP
Do you have an eReader? Need some information and help using your eReader and borrowing books from the library? Check out our eBook & eReader page for information and downloadable instructions for your eReader
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UNIV
ERSAL 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.
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