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The JKPL Board of Trustees is seeking 1 candidate to serve on the Library Board!

Information about the responsibilities of the Library Board Trustees are available at the library or on the library website: https://www.dyersville.lib.ia.us/about/library-board

Applications are available at both the library and city hall or you can download here.

Completed applications should be returned to City Hall

James Kennedy Public Library

Welcome to the James Kennedy Public Library! The library is your one stop source for all of your informational needs. We have a large selection of books, audiobooks, magazines (both print and digital), newspapers, DVDs, console games, and downloadable music and movies available to be checked out by our library card holders. Here you will also find electronic resources, news, information about our Creation Station and Library of Things, and a calendar of upcoming library events!

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Check out these upcoming special events!

Aug 14

National Ice Cream Day

Aug 14, 2022, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Join us as we use the Ice Cream Maker from the Library of Things to make ice cream, and offer a Sundae bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day! There will also be some related activities to enjoy while eating your treat, or to take with you to enjoy at home.

Aug 15

Bingo Party

Aug 15, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Come enjoy bingo at the James Kennedy Public Library. There will be a two-card limit, there is no cost to play, and there will be prizes! Registration is recommended as space is limited.

Aug 15

Building Creativity One Block at a Time: a LEGO® program

Aug 15, 2022, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

This LEGO® program is part of a monthly LEGO® building block program at the library sponsored by DuTrac Community Credit Union.

Aug 18

Art in the Park

Aug 18, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bring your kids to the Farmer’s Market for fun art activities. In August we will be creating with clay. You may do art with your children or let them create on their own while you shop. Children under age 6 need to have an adult companion.

Aug 18

Unraveling Yarns about the First Ladies

Aug 18, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Lou Henry Hoover and 17 other first ladies who, at one point in their lives knitted, crocheted, embroidered, quilted, cross-stitched, or sewed, are the focus of a new book, “Ladies, First: Common Threads,” by Debra Scala Giokas.

Aug 19

“Among Us” Virtual Game Night

Aug 19, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for this game night where everyone will join together to play Among Us!

Aug 20

Summer Movies @ Your Library presents “Calendar Girls”

Aug 20, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Rated PG-13 (109 minutes).

Aug 20

Tween Nerf War

Aug 20, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Bring your Nerf gun and ammo and head to the library for this Tween Nerf War!

Aug 26

Final Friday Tech Help

Aug 26, 2022, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Looking for help with your computer or device? Schedule a time with Paul to come in and have your questions answered!