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July 2022
Movie Day @ Camp
Stop on by for a movie and camp snacks! Our movie will be camp themed and appropriate for most ages, generally rated G or PG. We do ask that parents or a responsible caregiver attend with younger children. Movie will be approximately 90 minutes in length.
Find out more »Fantastic Foam & Summer Picnic
Our final program of Summer 2022! Come out and celebrate all of your hard work this summer with Absolute Science and their Fantastic Foam Show! This show will make your hair stand up! You will experience items disappearing in clear liquids and see the power of a Van De Graaff generator, but no show is complete without foam, LOTS of foam with our fantastic foam experiment where the children are the stars! After the program, the library will provide picnic lunches for children and…
Find out more »September 2022
Tiny Tots
A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
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A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
Find out more »October 2022
After School Adventures
A variety of programs for school age children on early out days. Held from 1:30pm - 2:15pm.
Find out more »Tiny Tots
A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
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Spooky Delights Ceramic Painting @ the Library
Looking for something fun and different to do? Sign up for the library's ceramic painting night with D&L Ceramics. All painting supplies are free of charge, just pay for the ceramic that you'd like to paint. To find out more information, visit the library's website or call 364-2306.
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Movie Day @ the library
Swing by for an afternoon movie and snack on no school days! Movies will be rated PG or G and are generally 90-120 minutes long.
Find out more »Tiny Tots
A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
Find out more »Movie Day @ the library
Swing by for an afternoon movie and snack on no school days! Movies will be rated PG or G and are generally 90-120 minutes long.
Find out more »November 2022
After School Adventures
A variety of programs for school age children on early out days. Held from 1:30pm - 2:15pm.
Find out more »Tiny Tots
A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
Find out more »After School Adventures
A variety of programs for school age children on early out days. Held from 1:30pm - 2:15pm.
Find out more »Movie Day @ the library
Swing by for an afternoon movie and snack on no school days! Movies will be rated PG or G and are generally 90-120 minutes long.
Find out more »December 2022
Tiny Tots
A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
Find out more »After School Adventures
A variety of programs for school age children on early out days. Held from 1:30pm - 2:15pm.
Find out more »Tiny Tots
A new twist on storytime! Join us at the library every-other Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for stories, crafts and activities for preschool age children. Each week will be different.
Find out more »June 2023
Tale Spinner Darrin Crow
Join us in kicking off the summer program with our favorite tale spinner Darrin Crow. Darrin will share wonderful stories from the magic of fairy tales to Iowans who changed the world when they found their unique voice.
Find out more »Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show
All the tricks of a bubble show (giant 20-foot-long soap bubbles, bubble volcanoes and more) with circus stunts like fire eating and magic, this wacky and humorous family show will surely entertain. Be sure to join us in welcoming Logan Jimenez and his Circus Pop! show during our summer programs!
Find out more »Mimes, Masks, & Magic
Join us in welcoming Fax Gilbert and his Mimes, Masks & Magic show! We'll see a reckless robot, a wacky weightlifter, jerky jester, and plenty of masks and magic you won't believe!
Find out more »Summer Reading with Laura!
Join Laura from the ISU Extension office for a fun summer program! Laura does not disappoint, and her programs are always tons of fun. Not a bad way to spend some time in your library.
Find out more »July 2023
Pint Size Polkas!
Get ready for singing, clapping, dancing, and yes, even yodeling along to songs with Mike Schneider and his Pint Size Polkas program. Comedy and magic guaranteed to make you smile!
Find out more »Summer Reading Pool Party and Picnic
Come out and celebrate summer with a pool party summer picnic! We'll be at the Recreation Center's Outdoor pool. Picnic lunches will be provided for children and families signed up for the summer program. Open Swim will be from 10:30 am to noon for registered children and their parents/caregivers/guardians. Following open swim, the library will provide picnic lunches along with certificates and incentives for completing the summer reading program.
Find out more »May 2024
City Wide Garage Sales
Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st.
Find out more »June 2024
Jedi Adventures
What could be more exciting than a battle for the planet’s ecosystems, especially when it happens in the Ida Grove Library? Master Jedi Toby-Wan Ka-Toby is in search of younglings and requests that they gather at the Jedi Temple, temporarily the Ida Grove Library, on June 6th at 10:30 am for a special summer library program. We hope you’ll join us at 10:30 am on June 6th to kick off our summer library program to share laughs, good times and…
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Movies @ The King: Read, Renew, Repeat
Join us in celebrating summer with a special family movie series! Movies will showcase the "Read, Renew, Repeat" summer reading theme and have been selected to bring awareness to protecting natural resources and wildlife. Movie admission is free, concessions will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Ida Grove Public Library through generous donations to the library's summer reading program. This week's movie is:
Find out more »Adam White Magic Show
On June 13, 2024, Master Magician, Adam White, will entertain at Ida Grove Public Library to help promote this year’s Summer reading program, Read, Renew, Repeat with his unique blend of family fun, comedy magic & audience participation! This show has been seen by audiences the world over and is sure to enchant all that come out to enjoy the 10:30am show. Adam White, a professional magician since 1993, is a Nebraska magician who has traveled the country. He will…
Find out more »Movies @ The King: Read, Renew, Repeat
Join us in celebrating summer with a special family movie series! Movies will showcase the "Read, Renew, Repeat" summer reading theme and have been selected to bring awareness to protecting natural resources and wildlife. Movie admission is free, concessions will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Ida Grove Public Library through generous donations to the library's summer reading program. This week's movie is:
Find out more »Storyteller Darrin Crow
Stories spark connections, build bridges, bring joy, and stir memories. With a wide and growing repertoire of stories, Iowa storyteller, Darrin Crow knows how to captivate his audience and keep them on the edge of their seats. This summer, the library is excited to host Darrin Crow for delightful stories and tall tales as part of the summer program. Darrin will return to the Ida Grove Library at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 20th for the Read, Renew, Repeat summer library…
Find out more »Movies @ The King: Read, Renew, Repeat
Join us in celebrating summer with a special family movie series! Movies will showcase the "Read, Renew, Repeat" summer reading theme and have been selected to bring awareness to protecting natural resources and wildlife. Movie admission is free, concessions will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Ida Grove Public Library through generous donations to the library's summer reading program. This week's movie is:
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Circus Pop! The Big Bubble Show
Love bubbles? Love circus stunts? Then, you do not want to miss Circus Pop, The Giant Bubble Show! The Ida Grove Library is excited to announce the return of Circus Pop on June 27th at 10:30 am as part of the summer library program. Please be sure to mark your calendars and join us for this unique and amazing show, with a mix of circus stunts, fire-eating, daring escapes, with world-class bubble artistry. Regardless, if you are 3 or 103…
Find out more »July 2024
Movies @ The King: Read, Renew, Repeat
Join us in celebrating summer with a special family movie series! Movies will showcase the "Read, Renew, Repeat" summer reading theme and have been selected to bring awareness to protecting natural resources and wildlife. Movie admission is free, concessions will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Ida Grove Public Library through generous donations to the library's summer reading program. This week's movie is:
Find out more »Movies @ The King: Read, Renew, Repeat
Join us in celebrating summer with a special family movie series! Movies will showcase the "Read, Renew, Repeat" summer reading theme and have been selected to bring awareness to protecting natural resources and wildlife. Movie admission is free, concessions will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Ida Grove Public Library through generous donations to the library's summer reading program. This week's movie is:
Find out more »Summer Library Program Pool Party!
It's time for our final Summer Library Program...a pool party! We'll be at the Recreation Center's Outdoor Pool. Admission is free for all registered summer readers and picnic lunches will be provided for children attending!
Find out more »September 2024
Preschool Story Time
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, we'll gather to share a story and craft activity. Ages 0-4 and caregivers are welcome.
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After School Adventures
Join us for the after school program featuring a special guest presenter. Today's special guest is Danielle, Ida County Naturalist, with a program about Monarch butterflies. Program starts at 1:30pm.
Find out more »Preschool Story Time
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, we'll gather to share a story and craft activity. Ages 0-4 and caregivers are welcome.
Find out more »October 2024
After School Adventures
Join us for the afterschool program on early out Wednesdays! Today we will host Lisa from the ISU Extension Office - Ida County for a fun filled program. Starts at 1:30pm.
Find out more »Preschool Story Time
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, we'll gather to share a story and craft activity. Ages 0-4 and caregivers are welcome.
Find out more »Preschool Story Time
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, we'll gather to share a story and craft activity. Ages 0-4 and caregivers are welcome.
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Movie Afternoon
Stop in the library for a family movie afternoon. Movies start at 1pm. All movies are rated G or PG, and runtime is approximately 90-120 minutes, depending on the movie shown. Snacks are provided as well.
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Explore Iowa’s Amazing Barn Quilts
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. Following the program, Maulsby will sell and sign copies of her non-fiction, illustrated Iowa history books, including Iowa Agriculture: A History of Farming, Family and Food; A Culinary History of Iowa; Calhoun County; Dallas County; Classic…
Find out more »Movie Afternoon
Stop in the library for a family movie afternoon. Movies start at 1pm. All movies are rated G or PG, and runtime is approximately 90-120 minutes, depending on the movie shown. Snacks are provided as well.
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November 2024
Preschool Story Time
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, we'll gather to share a story and craft activity. Ages 0-4 and caregivers are welcome.
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After School STEM
Foster creativity with fun STEM challenges from the library's maker cart! Today we'll be exploring electricty and making an electromagnetic crane. Program is hands-on making and suitable for most elementary aged children.
Find out more »Preschool Story Time
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, we'll gather to share a story and craft activity. Ages 0-4 and caregivers are welcome.
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After School STEM
Foster creativity with fun STEM challenges from the library's maker cart! Today we'll be learning about air pressure and making straw rockets. Program includes hands-on making and is suitable for most elementary aged children.
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