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October 2018
After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be learning all about animals and nature with Danielle, Ida County's Naturalist. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »City Council Meeting
Council Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 6 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend City Council Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Council in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the "Appearances" portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas help the City Council make the vital…
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll meet Laura from the ISU Ida County Extension office, she'll have a great program for you to participate in. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »November 2018
Photography of Don Poggensee
Join noted Northwest Iowa photographer Don Poggensee for a special guided exhibit of his work on Thursday, November 15th at 6:30 pm. The exhibit will feature a variety of photographs taken throughout his career, including photographs of the Amish, northern lights, star trails, wildlife, nature and other special images. The exhibit will be held in the Heritage Room of the Ida Grove Library; admission is free, coffee and cookies will be served.
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be getting creative with Thanksgiving themed arts and crafts. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be exploring the library's new maker space and trying out our new creativity kits. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »December 2018
After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be sharing a special holiday movie and snacks. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »May 2019
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »What’s It Worth? With Antiques Expert Mark Moran
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 Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine;…
Find out more »The Kaiser, the Killer, the Klan, and the Cow War: Iowa’s Hidden Histories
These and other of “Iowa’s Hidden or Forbidden Histories” will be revealed by Iowa-born historian, Michael Luick-Thrams, during a multiple-venue, Midwest-wide speaking tour. He will share stories of Iowa’s hidden histories at the Ida Grove Library from 6:30-8pm on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Besides popularizing stories facing extinction, these case studies offer a rich resource to those across the region who seek to build and sustain civic-minded, critically-thinking and caring communities. From March to July 2019, TRACES Center for History…
Find out more »Ida Grove Library Fundraiser
The Ida Grove Library will host a grill-out fundraiser at Food Pride on Friday May 31, 2019. We will be serving both pork burgers and tenders, along with chips and a drink for $5. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support library programming and events. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »June 2019
2019 Summer Library Program welcomes Sanford Museum
Kick off the 2019 Summer Library Program with us! To start summer right, we will be joined by staff from the Sanford Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, leading to man's first steps on the moon. Join us for games, activities, and more as we celebrate this historic mission.
Find out more »ISU Extension Ida County to visit Library for 2019 summer program
Join library staff and Laura from the ISU Extension Ida County office to learn about astronauts! Laura will be here as part of the 2019 summer library program. During the program we will read a story and build straw rockets. We'll also have a challenge to see how high your straw rockets will go (weather permitting). Make sure to join us for this great event!
Find out more »Ida Grove Library welcomes storyteller Darrin Crow
There's a universe of stories out there, and storyteller Darrin Crow is blasting off to bring them to you. This summer's stories will feature tales of the sun and moon, constellations, and people who reached for the stars. Make sure to join library staff and Darrin to hear his amazing, one of a kind stories!
Find out more »Stuffed Animal Sleepover
We will be hosting our very first stuffed animal sleepover on June 27th. Bring your stuffed animals to spend the night at the library; we'll have plenty to entertain them and keep them busy! To participate: drop off your stuffed friends by 7pm on June 27th; we will keep them entertained all evening with games, movies, crafts, and plenty of fun. On Friday morning, stop by the library to pick up your stuffed animal and join us for a family…
Find out more »Iowa’s Hidden Treasures with Dan Kaercher
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 will be providing tours of the Stagecoach Inn, Barn and School on Sunday afternoon as well. Mr. Kaercher spent years traveling in almost every one…
Find out more »July 2019
Science Center of Iowa to visit Ida Grove Library for 2019 summer program
Join the Science Center of Iowa for an Outer Space Odyssey! Ever wonder what it's like to visit other planets in our solar system? Together, we'll follow the amazing journey of the Voyager spacecraft, see awe inspiring images and attempt some out-of-this-world experiments.
Find out more »Special Guest to visit Ida Grove Library for the summer party!
Join library staff and special guest Jim Perry to celebrate the 2019 summer library program! Jim Perry will present his amazing magic show at 10:30 and a picnic will follow. Hotdogs, chips, juice and cookies will be served. Make sure to stop by to pick up summer reading incentives too! Can't wait to see you there!
Find out more »September 2019
After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be hosting a Lego Building Challenge, hop on over to the library and show us your building talents. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »Coffee & Coloring
Join us for a fun, unique way to unwind and express your creativity! Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own if you would like.
Find out more »Nancy Drew: Iowa’s Heroine to the World
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. Join us to learn more about Nancy Drew, the most popular female detective in fiction and her creator, Mildred Augustine of Ladora, Iowa. Augustine’s authorship of the first Nancy Drew mysteries—and single-handed creation of Nancy’s admirable character—were kept secret for more than 50 years. Equally…
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Storytime is a fun and rich experience that builds a love of books, libraries, and reading that will stay with children for a lifetime. Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and more that will educate and entertain, as well as build early literacy skills to help children get ready to read, giving them a greater probability of school success.
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be learning with Laura from the ISU Extension Office - Ida County. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »October 2019
After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be learning about animals and nature with Danielle from the Ida County Conservation Center. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »Paws to Read!
Encourage a love of reading - stop by to check out Paws to Read! Paws to Read is a special after school adventure welcoming Loger Comfort/Therapy Dogs. Children will have an opportunity to strengthen reading and comprehension skills while reading, or listening, to a story. All are welcome to attend and reading times will be divided to accommodate all children. We hope to see you there!
Find out more »POWs in Iowa
The Ida Grove Library will host Iowa author, Linda McCann, for a special program about POWs in Iowa on Wednesday, October 23th 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 throughout Iowa; including a camp in Storm Lake. The POWs worked in farm fields and canning factories, often taking the place of young men off…
Find out more »The Thing in the Cellar
A mini-mystery at the library! Help us solve the mystery of the thing in the cellar, a frightfully scary thing that has gone missing at the Monster's haunted house. We need your help to find it so the Monster's can open their haunted house on Halloween! Sign up required to reserve your time slot, and groups must contain 8 or 16 players. Give us a call at 364-2306 to reserve your time!
Find out more »November 2019
Movie Afternoon
No school means a fun filled afternoon at the library! Stop by for a movie and snacks today!
Find out more »Ida Grove Library to host local author, Douglas Clough
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 been published in multiple local and regional publications, including the Ida County Courier, The Iowan, Farm News, Boating World, and Midwest Living magazine. Colorful Characters…
Find out more »Adventures in Iowa’s Culinary History at the Ida Grove Library
Savor Iowa’s Culinary History in Ida Grove on November 14! 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 signing starting at 6:00 p.m. During her interactive program, Maulsby serves up fascinating tidbits and…
Find out more »December 2019
Ida Grove Library Holiday Open House
Join us for a Holiday Open House at the Library! During the open house will be hosting a bake and book sale and will be selling chances for our holiday raffle. We have many great donated items on the raffle table. Make sure to stop in and see what's available.
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be sharing a special holiday movie and snacks. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »There Might Be No Christmas
A mini-mystery @ the library. We need your help to figure out who stole Santa's magic bag of gifts! Without your help finding that bag, Christmas may be cancelled. Sign up is required to reserve a time slot, each group must have 8 or 16 players.
Find out more »Library Mini-Golf
Read Hard. Play Hard. Stop in for a one of a kind mini-golf experience @ your library! Our six hole mini-golf course may not challenge your golf skills, but it sure will be a lot of fun and you may find some new reading adventures along the way. No registration is required, just stop in between 1pm and 3pm to participate. All supplies provided, no need to bring your own clubs.
Find out more »Holiday Stuffed Animal Sleepover
A special holiday edition of our stuffed animal sleepover! Bring your stuffed animals to spend the night at the library! To participate: drop off your stuffed friends by 6pm on December 30th; we will keep them entertained all evening with plenty of New Year's shenanigans. On Tuesday morning, stop by the library to pick up your stuffed animal and join us for a family movie, juice and snacks. The movie will start at 11:30am. You will also receive a photo…
Find out more »Stuffed Animal Pick-Up and Movie
Pick up your stuffed animal and stay for a family holiday movie, snacks and juice!
Find out more »March 2020
Canceled — 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 about Iowa’s female riverboat captain, livery manager/cigar seller, and Cedar Rapids’ “girl in the trenches.” And, of course, there’s Iowa City’s “first woman executive,” who boasted, “I am 52 years old, don’t care who knows it; and I’m going to clean up this town and then run it…
Find out more »December 2020
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »January 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »February 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »March 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »April 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »May 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »June 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »Iowa PBS STEAM Trailer
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 with activities centered around science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The Iowa PBS STEAM trailer will be located in the city park from 12 pm -4 pm on Saturday, June 26th.
Find out more »Guest Speaker Dr. John Chase
Stop by the King Theater to meet special guest speaker, Dr. John Chase. Dr. Chase will share memories and stories from his book “You What!? Humorous stories, cautionary tales, and unexpected insights about a career in medicine”. Dr. Chase will speak at 3:30 pm and a book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available to purchase at the event for $15 each. Thank you to the King Theater for allowing us to utilize the theater for this program!
Find out more »July 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »August 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
Find out more »Author Cullen Vane
Stop by the library for an evening with author Cullen Vane. 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 for sale after the presentation.
Find out more »September 2021
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (except Holidays) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at Ida Grove City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend Commission Meetings and participate in their local Government. Any citizen can address the Commission in reference to any item on the agenda, or during the “Appearances” portion of the meeting. Community input, insight and ideas are helpful to the Commission as they work together…
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