The JKPL is happy to announce it has unlocked its doors effective April 1!

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The library is still following COVID-19 safety guidelines in order to keep our staff and patrons safe. Guidelines in place are:

Masks are required! Everyone aged three and older must wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth while in the library, unless they are exempt due to health issues (per the Dubuque County Mask Mandate).
The number of patrons allowed in the library at one time for any purpose is limited to 21 individuals.
If capacity is reached, the library doors will be locked until someone leaves.
All visits will continue to be limited to 1 hour.
We will continue to take appointments for those who want a guaranteed time to visit, use a computer, or use the study room.
Curbside service will continue.
Everyone is expected wash or sanitize their hands upon entering the library.
Reusable bags will be provided upon entry for patrons to use to hold their library materials.
Returned / handled items will be quarantined for a minimum of 24 hours before being checked in and shelved.
Events will continue to be virtual.

Patrons are Welcome in the Library:

Monday—Thursday from 9:00 am—7:30 pm

Friday—Saturday from 9:00 am—4:30 pm

Sunday from 1:00—3:30 pm

The James Kennedy Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking one candidate to serve on the Library Board!

Information about the responsibilities of the Library Board are available on the library board page. Applications are available at city hall or can be downloaded off the library’s website.

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!

Apr 16

Virtual Money Smart Week 2021

Apr 16, 2021, 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

This week-long free virtual campaign aims to help people better manage their personal finances with a focus on those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. On each day of Money Smart Week a 10-15 minute live streaming class will occur. Classes are free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Questions for the panelists can be submitted during the registration process. General information on each class and a button to register can be found at www.moneysmartweek.org.

Today’s class is: Housing Protections + Resources by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau @ 12:00 pm

Apr 16

Virtual Movie Night

Apr 16, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us on Zoom each month for a fun time of watching movies together but apart! For this event we will watch Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010, Rated R). Each participant will log on to Kanopy from home to watch the chosen movie, at the same time, they will log on to our Zoom room so participants can see each other and chat during the movie. Interested participants will need access to Kanopy, the free streaming service for full service patrons, and will need to download Zoom on their computer or Smart device. If interested, please register at https://bit.ly/JKPLMOVIE by 4:00 pm the day of the event in order to receive the link to the Zoom room that we will chat in. This program is open to all ages but movie selections will most likely be PG-13 or R.

Apr 17

Virtual Money Smart Week 2021

Apr 17, 2021, 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Today’s class is: Budgeting by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension @ 10:30 am

Apr 17

Virtual Minecraft Build-A-Thon for Teens

Apr 17, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join our virtual Minecraft server and play in the game’s creative mode, work together, and build whatever you want. Participants are encouraged to work as a group to achieve as much as possible by 8:00 pm. All creations will be posted on the library’s social media. To participate, you must have a Discord account and will need to download the game on your computer or a smart device. Participants must register at https://bit.ly/3k1TKGE by April 15th at 8:00 pm in order to receive the server invite. This program is for those that have completed 6th-12th grade.

Apr 23

“Among Us” Virtual Game Night

Apr 23, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for this game night where everyone will join together virtually to play Among Us. To participate, you must have a Discord account and will need to download the game on your computer or a smart device. Note: The device app version is free but there is a fee for the computer version. Please register at https://bit.ly/38YKgZh by 2:00 pm the day of the program in order to receive the server invite. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Apr 24

Virtual Teen Lip Sync Battle

Apr 24, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Hey Teens! Want to show off your lip syncing skills to your favorite song? Show us what you got! Participants ages 12-18 are invited to have some fun pretending to sing and being goofy to music they love. Interested participants must register at https://bit.ly/LSBATTLE by 5:00 pm on April 23rd in order to receive the link to the Zoom room.

Apr 30

Final Friday Virtual Tech Help

Apr 30, 2021, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Having tech problems? Or just have some general technology questions? Join librarian Paul live on Zoom and get the help you need. If you want to attend, please register at https://bit.ly/3frDGMh and a link to attend will be emailed to you.

May 28

Final Friday Virtual Tech Help

May 28, 2021, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM