Build-A-Basket Fundraiser
Organizations, businesses, and individuals have donated some amazing baskets this year and now is your opportunity to bid on them. All items are on display in the library or visit the Basket Fundraiser page to photos and current bids. Bids can be placed in person at the library, by calling the library, or emailing librarian@dyersville.lib.ia.us. Bidding in the Silent Auction runs March 2-29. Bidding by email and phone ends at 12:00 pm on Sunday, March 29 while in-person bidding ends promptly at 3:00 pm on March 29. All funds raised are used to support library programs, collections, and services.
Friends of the Library Bus Trip Fundraiser
- Wednesday, May 6 @ Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
- Tickets are $130 per person and include transportation, gratuities, gourmet lunch, and matinee performance.
- Seats are limited and tickets are on sale now at the JKPL! Tickets are almost sold out!
- View the event poster here for more details.
Dubuque County Reads
The James Kennedy Public Library is participating in the fourth annual Dubuque County Reads (DCR) book discussion along with other libraries and organizations in the county.
DCR book discussions and events will happen at various locations around the county between February 28—April 23. There will be 12 book discussions, 2 special events, and 4 related storytimes for children. Feel free to attend any and all discussions and events, at any location. All events are free and open to the public. For more information about the book, a full list of participating libraries, and a schedule of all events go to: www.DBQREADS.org
The JKPL will hold a book discussion on Monday, March 16 at 6:00 pm.
The JKPL will hold a children’s storytime with the book Berry Song by Michaela Goade on Wednesday, March 25 @ 10:30 am. A limited number of copies of Berry Song are available to give away to those attending storytime.
Author Diane Wilson will be at Steeple Square in Dubuque (101 East 15th Street) on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 pm.