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Our hours have changed starting July 1!

Our new hours are:

Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm

Friday: 9am-5pm

Saturday: 9am-3pm

Sunday: 1-4pm

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Summer Reading Programs for All Ages!

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The library is happy to host summer reading programs again this year for all ages. Please visit our program page for all the details on the three programs!

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

There are currently several vacancies to fill terms that begin July 1, 2022.

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!

Jul 03

Library closed

Jul 3, 2022 – Jul 4, 2022

The library is closed Sunday, July 3 & Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

Jul 05

Checkers Library TV

Jul 5, 2022, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Join us weekly this summer as Checkers and Snoozer embark on a reading road trip through the wilderness!

Jul 07

Wapsi River Wildlife Rehabilitation Project

Jul 7, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Gayla and her DNR wildlife rescue team care for injured, orphaned or displaced wildlife in an effort to release healthy individuals back into their natural habitats. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and meet some of her current wildlife guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Jul 07

Art in the Park

Jul 7, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The farmer’s market is full of delicious vegetables to eat. But did you know you can make art with them, too? Kids who come to the market on July 7 will use vegetables and ink to create beautiful art prints. All ages welcome.

Jul 07

Wild Edibles Hike at New Wine Park

Jul 7, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Step off the beaten path with a naturalist from Dubuque County Conservation and join us for a hike in search of wild edibles

Jul 07

Camp NaNoWriMo Support Group

Jul 7, 2022, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Here at the library we are going to meet weekly, in person and over Zoom, to share and also encourage each other with our writing goals. If you prefer to join via Zoom, register at https://bit.ly/JKPLwriting so the link can be emailed to you.

Jul 08

TACKL Fun and Games @ Downtown Summer Nights

Jul 8, 2022, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Join the Teen Advisory Council to the Kennedy Library (TACKL) at Downtown Summer Nights for fun, free games for kids. Everyone walks away with a prize for playing! This event is sponsored by the Dyersville Chamber of Commerce.

Jul 09

Mountain Climber Jen Loeb

Jul 9, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Jen Loeb is the only woman from Iowa who has climbed the highest mountains on all seven continents (the Seven Summits), and she is coming to the Library to share her adventures.

Jul 11

Off the Beaten Path Food for Adults

Jul 11, 2022, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us at this special program for adults featuring foods from Korea, India, Vietnam, and Germany.