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CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS!
(for information on all library events click on the link to the calendar at the bottom of this page or click on the Upcoming Events link in the right-hand column. Or download a copy of our monthly events calendar.
Double Creature Feature
Come join us for our yearly double creature feature on Friday, October 18 at 6:00 pm. This program is for those age 13 and older, however, younger participants are welcome if they have an adult to accompany them. Us follows a family on vacation that is suddenly attacked by dopplegangers with murderous intent (Rated R). Unfriended is about a group of friends chatting online when a mysterious presence forces them to confront their past sins (Rated R).
Frankentoys
Come join us in the Creation Station on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 am to stitch, glue and connect broken toys into new creations! The library will provide the toy parts for you to frankenstein together, but feel free to bring any from home. This program is intended for ages 10 and up, but those under the age of 10 may attend if they have an adult companion.
Wreath-It-Up Donor Reception
Join us Sunday, October 20 from 2:00-4:00 pm for this reception to recognize those who have donated wreaths to the Wreath-It-Up Fundraiser. Come view the wreaths, meet some of the crafters, and enjoy refreshments. Voting for the wreaths will start today and run through November 3 with the ribbons being on display with the winning wreaths from November 4-10. The silent auction ends on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 pm promptly.
Cricut with Christopher presents Making a Fall Banner
Come learn about the Cricut Maker from local expert Lisa Christopher and make a special project on Monday, October 21 at 6:30 pm. This month participants will make a fall themed banner! Participants should be 14 or older. Children 8 and up welcome if accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested as attendance is limited to 20. Walk-ins welcome if space and materials allow.
Building Creativity One Block at a Time: a LEGO® program
Join us Tuesday, October 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm for our monthly LEGO® series. This month’s theme is "What’s under my bed?". This program is for all ages but children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult or older partner. This LEGO® program sponsored by DuTrac Community Credit Union.
Remembering the Apron
Sheila Craig is a grandmother with a collection of aprons and her program takes a nostalgic look at the apron in this interactive, hands-on program that will be on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm. The program will look at the fabrics, trims, styles, and uses of aprons over the years. She even has aprons for men! Sheila will bring about 100 aprons with her (of her 400 item collection). Refreshments provided.
S.T.E.A.M. Fun Fridays--Robots
Children and families are invited to come Friday, October 25 (and every Friday afternoon) to this new weekly program to discover and create in the Creation Station. Participants are welcome to come anytime between 3:30-5:00 pm to participate in the selected activity. All ages welcome. Join us this week to play soccer with our robots Dot and Dash.
Final Friday Tech featuring Kanopy
Join us Friday, October 25 from 3:00-5:00 pm for our Final Friday Tech. This month’s topic is Kanopy, a service the library offers that allows users to stream movies for free. Other technology questions are welcome if time permits. The library has a few laptops available to use but guests are encouraged to bring their own, if they have one. Final Friday Tech is held on the last Friday of each month.
Kids Halloween Party
Come to the library on Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 am for a costume and craft party for children of all ages. Plus we’ll trick-or-treat at some of the businesses on First Avenue! Children of all ages are welcome, but children younger than 6 years old should be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Sponsored by Spoden Construction.
Decorative Bow Making
Have you ever looked at a beautifully wrapped package and wished you could make a bow like that? Here is your chance to learn how! Sue Engelbrecht will demonstrate how to make a beautiful bow on Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 pm. Bring your own materials and work through the steps together. Participants are also invited to stay after the presentation to help make bows for the JKPL Cookie Walk coming in December.
Books for Treats Halloween Pop-Up Library
The JKPL will have a pop-up library on the lawn at 610 1st Ave. W. (Pat and Betty Anne Scherrman’s house) and families are invited to Trick-or-Treat for a book instead of candy on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Books for all ages will be available. This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the Dyersville Area Community Foundation and partnership with the Dyersville Campaign for Grade Level Reading and the Friends of the JKPL.
