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!

Jun 18

Skribblio for Teens

Jun 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Teens are invited to come have some fun doodling up stories with the library! Skribblio is a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. One game consists of a few rounds in which every round someone has to draw their chosen word and others have to guess it to gain points. Register at http://bit.ly/SRPDOODLE before 8:00 pm on June 17 to receive a link and join the fun! This program is for those that have completed 6th-12th grade.

Jun 19

Wild Edibles: Nature’s Treat

Jun 19, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Naturalist Megan Willenbring from the Dubuque County Conservation Board will guide you through foraging wild edibles around the Dubuque County area. This Zoom program will be recorded and posted on the JKPL Facebook and YouTube channel so those that are unable to attend in person may enjoy at their leisure. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/DCWildEdibles by 10 am the date of the event to receive your invitation to the Zoom room. A minimum of 15 people must be signed up by 3:00 pm on Friday, June 4 for the program to be held.

Jun 23

Whimsical Illustrations Part 2 with Dianne Kramer

Jun 23, 2021, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Dianne Kramer for this follow-up Zoom session. Learn how to draw additional whimsical characters and various backgrounds for your drawings. Participants should have attended or viewed the first presentation prior to attending this second part. Pre-registration by 4:00 pm on June 23 at http://bit.ly/ASLP-Whimsical2 is required in order to receive the Zoom link. A free packet of materials needed for the class, including pen, paper, and colored pencils, will be provided to all participants who register before June 21. Materials will be provided to later registrants while supplies last. Barring technical difficulties, this presentation will be recorded and posted on the library's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Jun 26

World of Bubbles with Absolute Science

Jun 26, 2021, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! Join us at the Dyersville Downtown Market and celebrate summer reading with over 10 bubble stations. Kids of all ages are invited to come and blow bubbles of all sizes. Stations will be socially distanced and wands disinfected between uses. Sponsored by the Friends of the James Kennedy Public Library.

Jun 26

Virtual Open Mic Night for Teens

Jun 26, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Teens are invited to join us on Zoom for a virtual night of music, poetry, reading, and much more! Participants can register for an opportunity to showcase their talents for a 10 minute time slot. Read something you wrote, sing a song you love, or any other type of performance! Or feel free to just watch all the talent. Register at http://bit.ly/SRPOPENMIC before 8:00 pm on June 25 to get the link.

This program is for those that have completed 6th-12th grade.

Jun 28

Color in the Universe

Jun 28, 2021

Have you ever wondered what’s on the dark side of the moon? Or whether space dust is clouding our view of the universe? Everything we see when we look through a telescope or at pictures of stars, planets, and galaxies is made up of electromagnetic radiation and we can only see a fraction of this radiation. But even with our human limitations, there’s plenty to see and explore in our universe! Join Miss Kim on Facebook and the Library’s YouTube channel as she demonstrates a fun Color in the Universe take-and-make kit. Kit will include all supplies needed except for scissors and clothing to paint in. Kits available while supplies last. **Allergen alert: Kit will include sandwich cookies. All ages welcome.

Jun 29

Young Adult Social Issues Book Club

Jun 29, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The library is proud to announce our limited edition Social Issues Book Club for Young Adults. In this 6 month series, participants will read one book each month that highlights a particular social issue we are currently dealing with and discuss it at a meeting. The goal of this series is to help teens and young adults understand major social issues that affect their lives and communities and to help teach them how to hold a civil discussion about these topics. While this program is designed for young and emerging adults, 15 to 25 years of age, teens and adults of all ages are welcome.

At this meeting, we will gather feedback from participants about topics of interest and best times to meet. This program will be held via Zoom and participants need to register at bit.ly/YASOCIALISSUES in order to receive a link to the session. This program series was made possible by the Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries Grant from the American Library Association.