Nothing says freedom like the great American road trip, especially when you cruise the historic Lincoln Highway in Iowa. Better known today as Highway 30, the Lincoln Highway revolutionized Iowa and America when the historic route was developed more than a century ago. “If you’ve ever traveled on an interstate—or any paved road, for that […]
Hello from the Ida Grove Library! Spring is here, and so are plenty of new books! This month, we’ve got fun activities, fresh reads, and a dash of library magic to keep you entertained. So grab your reading glasses, and let’s leaf through this month’s newsletter! Feel free to print a copy to share with […]
Happy February! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest edition of The Word on the Shelves. As winter settles in (maybe…finally…it sure has been tough to tell), this month’s newsletter is filled with exciting updates, upcoming events, and, of course, plenty of book recommendations to keep you warm and cozy. In this February edition, you’ll […]
Greetings and Happy New Year! We’re excited to kick off 2025 with the first ‘official’ edition of The Word on the Shelves! This monthly newsletter will keep you up to date on all things library, from new book releases to upcoming programs and library news. In this January edition, you’ll find: A preview of exciting […]
Greetings from the Ida Grove Library! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re excited to reflect on the memorable moments we’ve shared and look forward to the opportunities the new year will bring. In this special holiday edition of The Word on the Shelves, we’re not only celebrating the past year but also launching our […]
Greetings from the Ida Grove Library! As we quickly approach the end of 2024, we’re excited to share some upcoming events and updates. Although it may seem early to think about year-end festivities, we’re eagerly preparing! Our annual Holiday Raffle kicks off on November 11th, with all proceeds supporting essential technology updates at the library. […]
Lake City author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will visit the Ida Grove Public Library on October 22nd to share her expertise on Iowa. You’re invited to attend her 5:30 p.m. program “Explore Iowa’s Amazing Barn Quilts”. This event is free and open to the public. During her fun, interactive program, Maulsby serves up fascinating tidbits about […]
Happy almost September! Welcome fall, although the last few days haven’t been very fall-like. And welcome to the start of a brand new school year! We hope you’re loving these first few days of back to school and soaking in the excitement that fall and fresh starts always bring. Now’s the perfect time to build […]
The Ida Grove Library is thrilled to announce “Movies @ The King: Read, Renew, Repeat” as a special addition to the library’s summer programs. This 5-week summer movie series, hosted at The King Theater, is sure to captivate audiences of all ages! Expect fun, animated films with themes tied to conservation, personal growth, and resilience. […]
Read, Renew, Repeat 2024 Summer Program to be held at the Ida Grove Library The Ida Grove Library is thrilled to announce our upcoming six-week summer reading program, which will run from June 6 to July 11, 2024. Our theme this year is “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Our mission? Keep children reading during the summer, ensuring […]
Jerry Harrington, the author of Thunder from the Prairie: The Life of Harold Hughes, will speak at the Ida Grove Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7. A native of Ida Grove, Harold Hughes overcame severe alcoholism to become governor of Iowa from 1963 to 1968 and Iowa’s US senator from 1969 to […]
The Ida Grove Library will launch the Find Your Voice! summer reading program on June 8. During June and July, the library will host a range of free activities for children to encourage and support a love of reading. Programs will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 am, starting June 8th and running […]
The library will be hosting a holiday ceramics class with D & L Ceramics out of Everly, Iowa. The class will be held on Tuesday, November 15th from 5pm – 8pm. Cost is dependent upon which ceramic you choose to paint, prices range from $5 to $60. Supplies and instruction are provided free of charge. […]
The Ida Grove Library is excited to announce a special Spark Joy! virtual program with Shannon Huneycutt. Shannon is the founder of Spark Joy® Charlotte and a certified Gold level KonMari® Consultant trained by tidying expert Marie Kondo. Marie is the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the creator of the KonMari Method®, which is a style […]
We are excited to celebrate the end of the year with a Holiday Open House on December 11, 2021, from 10 am to 2 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at the library from 11 am-noon. Children visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus will also receive a make and take craft bag, while […]
The Ida Grove Library will host author Cullen Vane on Thursday, August 5, 2021, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Heritage Room at the library. Vane will provide a short presentation on his writings and experience as a missionary in Haiti, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Books will be available […]
The Ida Grove Library is pleased to announce two special events to add to this year’s Heritage Days festivities. First, stop by the city park for a FREE, fun, family event with the Iowa PBS STEAM trailer. All ages are invited to join us for exploration and play as we host the STEAM Trailer filled […]
On Monday, April 12, 2021, the Ida Grove Library Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss modifying library operating hours to maintain a more consistent, easy to remember schedule for our community and patrons. The board voted, and unanimously approved to make a permanent change to library hours of operation. New […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ida Grove Library closed our building to the public on March 17, 2020. To minimize the impact that our closure is having on our community, we will begin offering an alternative way to check out materials for patrons who wish to utilize library service while maintaining a minimal […]
Starting Tuesday, March 24, the Ida Grove Library will be offering digital cards for residents of Ida Grove and Ida County who currently do not have a valid Ida Grove Library Card. This digital card will allow access to online resources available through the library, including access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, databases, and other resources during […]
Author Cheryl Mullenbach will be visiting the Ida Grove Library at 6pm on March 26th for a special program highlighting Iowa’s Misbehaving Women. It’s been said that well-behaved women seldom make history. Author Cheryl Mullenbach has uncovered the stories of Iowa’s intriguing women and invites you to meet these heroic, amusing, imaginative, nervy individuals. Learn […]
Due to the weather conditions, the Ida Grove Library will be closing at noon today. We will open on Saturday at 9 am, weather permitting. Stay safe and warm on this snowy day!
The Ida Grove Library will be hosting a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7, from 9 am – 2 pm. Included in the open house is a bake & book sale in the Heritage Room and holiday raffle fundraiser. The holiday raffle fundraiser will run through December 14, and winners will be drawn on […]
What comes to mind when you think of Iowa food? Everyone has an Iowa food story, and Lake City, Iowa, author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will bring these stories to life on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at the Ida Grove Public Library in Ida Grove for a free Adventures in Iowa’s Culinary History program and book […]
The Ida Grove Library is honored to host guest speaker, Douglas Clough, on Thursday, November 7th at 6:30 pm. Clough, local author, and Ida Grove resident will speak about his newly published books, Colorful Characters from Our Backyard: 2009-2019 and Life, Love, and Laughter from My Backyard: 2009-2019. Clough, a freelance writer since 2009, has […]
Reserve your time now! The library will be hosting a murder-free, family-friendly mini-mystery party on Friday, October 25th, from 11 am -3 pm. Friendly monsters work together to solve a Halloween mystery. Every year, the monsters open their home on 213 Elm Street to the public on Halloween for a fright-filled haunted house tour. […]
The Ida Grove Library will host Iowa author, Linda McCann, for a special program about POWs in Iowa on Wednesday, October 23rd at 2 pm. From 1943-1946, Iowa housed approximately 25,000 German, Italian, and Japanese prisoners of war. While Algona and Clarinda were the main camps, and there were about 17 branches or short-term camps […]
The Ida Grove Library will host special guest speaker, Barbara Lounsberry, for “Nancy Drew: Iowa’s Heroine to the World” on Thursday September 19th at 6:30pm in the Heritage Room of the Ida Grove Library. Nancy Drew is the most popular female detective in fiction. Today she even outsells Miss Marple, Agatha Christie’s venerable heroine. More […]
The Ida Grove Library will be hosting a special event during Heritage Days weekend with Dan Kaercher, retired founding editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine and Iowa Public Television host. The event will take place on Sunday, June 30th at the Depot in Moorehead Park with a start time of 2pm. The Ida County Historical Society […]
Look no further than your Ida Grove Library Card! The library has purchased annual memberships to four organizations in Iowa that will jumpstart your weekend (or weekday) adventures! The Iowa Libraries Adventure pass is available free of charge to Ida Grove library cardholders and will allow admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children […]
Ida Grove Library presents…A Universe of Stories! The Ida Grove Library is getting ready to kick off the 2019 Summer Library Program on June 11, 2019. This year we will explore the universe and all things related to space! The Summer Library Program is open to all ages and is provided free of charge. We […]
Ida Grove Library to host Antique Expert Mark Moran for a “What’s It Worth?” Appraisal Event Join us for an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on Saturday May 11, 2019 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause […]
The Ida Grove Library is accepting applications for a part time Library Assistant to work eighteen hours per week; including day, evening and weekend hours. The person in this position will provide our community with outstanding patron services and be committed to promoting the services the library offers. Candidates must have knowledge of current technology, […]
Ida Grove native and Noted Northwest Iowa photographer Don Poggensee is scheduled to visit the Ida Grove Library on Thursday November 15th.
The Ida Grove Library is set to host the University of Iowa’s Mobile Museum on Monday, September 24th from 10:30am – 4pm. The Mobile Museum will feature three physical exhibits for visitors to enjoy. The three featured exhibits are: Discover, Develop, Deploy This exhibit highlights work on nutrition, hearing loss, and supporting healthy families. From […]
The City of Ida Grove will be starting sewer line work at the library at 7:30am on Thursday, August 23rd. Please be advised that the library will not have open public restrooms while this work is being completed. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The Ida Grove Public Library Board and Staff would like to extend our sincerest thank you to the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation for the $7,000 grant we recently received to help update and modernize the children’s and young adults spaces at the Ida Grove Public Library. The grant award will be combined with donations […]
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites. Delicious and nutritious meals are provided to all children age 1 to […]
Are you signed up for the Summer Library Program? We are currently accepting registrations and encourage all children to attend, we have some great programs lined up for this summer and can’t wait to see all of our summer readers! The children’s summer library program will kick off on Tuesday, June 12 and includes […]
Library users in 16 cities and towns statewide will soon have the option to take advantage of an extraordinary new program, the Iowa Libraries AdventurePass. As a partner of the Iowa Libraries AdventurePass program, the Ida Grove Library will offer all cardholders the option to check out a free family pass to participating museums […]
The Ida Grove Library has joined more than 1,000 libraries across the country to participate in the celestial event of the century, the August 21, 2017 Solar Eclipse. During this national event, the shadow of the moon will sweep across the United States in a narrow band from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean […]
