Mission Statement

The James Kennedy Public Library provides traditional and innovative library resources, programs and services for the Dyersville community.

Check out these upcoming special events!

Sep 21

Checker’s Library TV for Kids Watch Party presents Fruits & Vegetables

Sep 21, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us at the JKPL to learn about fruits and vegetables at this week’s Checker’s Library TV watch party. Guests will be able to watch the program and then complete some fun related activities. This weekly program is intended for those in kindergarten thru fourth grade. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. This video can also be watched on demand on the JKPL Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

Sep 21

Chat and Doodle Too!

Sep 21, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us for this new monthly arts and crafts social gathering. Relax together in person, or via Zoom, by drawing, coloring, doodling, working on puzzles, crafting or anything you enjoy doing. Guests will work independently on their own projects while enjoying the companionship of others, either together in the library Hoffman Room or virtually via Zoom. If wanted, the library will provide colored pencils, markers, coloring pages, and misc. activity pages for participants to enjoy in the library or they can be picked up in advance. Call or stop in the library to register to attend in person, or sign up at https://bit.ly/ChatDoodle to receive a zoom link to attend virtually.

Sep 23

Euchre Card Party

Sep 23, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Join us Thursday afternoons for cards in the Hoffman room. Come meet, teach, and play with other players. If interested please contact the library to register to save your seat, as space is limited. Walk-ins welcome, if space allows. Those attending are encouraged to wear a mask.

Sep 24

Final Friday Tech Help

Sep 24, 2021, 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! The library has a few laptops and tablets available to use but guests are encouraged to bring their own device if they have one. Final Friday Tech is held on the last Friday of each month.

Sep 24

S.T.E.A.M. Fun Fridays

Sep 24, 2021, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Children and families are invited to come every Friday afternoon to this weekly program to discover and create in the Library.

Sep 26

Banned Books Week

Sep 26, 2021 – Oct 2, 2021

Banned Books Week (September 26-October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. This year’s theme is Books Unite Us, Censorship Divides Us.

Sep 27

Cricut with Christopher presents Leather Earrings

Sep 27, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come learn about the Cricut Maker from local expert Lisa Christopher and make a special project. This month participants will make a pair of leather earrings! Participants should be 14 or older but children age 8 and up are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Registration is required as attendance is limited. Walk-ins welcome if space and materials allow.

Sep 28

Checker’s Library TV for Kids Watch Party presents Science Experiments

Sep 28, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us at the JKPL to learn about science experiments at this week’s Checker’s Library TV watch party. Guests will be able to watch the program and then complete some fun related activities. This weekly program is intended for those in kindergarten thru fourth grade. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. This video can also be watched on demand on the JKPL Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

Sep 29

National Coffee Day Celebration!

Sep 29, 2021, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The JKPL is excited to partner with Brew and Brew to celebrate National Coffee Day. This annual event, also known as Coffee Day or International Coffee Day, is held annually on September 29 and celebrates this hot beverage and the joy it brings to people all over the world. Show your JKPL library card at Brew and Brew anytime on September 29 to receive $1.00 off on the purchase of any coffee beverage. Pick up a take-and-make kit at the JKPL to make a coffee cake in a mug. Kit will include recipe and most needed ingredients. Kits available while supplies last.