FALL in Love With Reading!

Hello Erin,

Over the past 1.5 years, the board, staff, and select stakeholders have worked hard on our new strategic plan, which you can find on our website under the “About Us” section. We are working to meet the needs of our community in a variety of ways. We plan to add a Maker Cart, a Library of Things, enhanced services like notary and lamination services, as well as offering more resources for Spanish-speaking individuals. Check out our strategic plan on our site and let us know what you think!

Strategic Plan

Midwest Author Talk:

Chuy Renteria

Chuy Renteria was raised in West Liberty, a small town known for being Iowa’s first majority Hispanic town. Chuy’s “We Heard It When We Were Young” is a memoir detailing his upbringing in a vibrant, complicated meatpacking community. His memoir was featured on The Today Show, Chicago Review of Books and NPR.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Nevada Public Library Meeting Room

Mental Health Conversation

with Susan Moore

Come and join Susan for interactive learning about mental health! We will talk about the most common mental health disorders and how you can help someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. Susan will also have information regarding community resources available.

Susan Moore is a Behavioral Health and Community Outreach Social Worker at MGMC.

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Nevada Public Library Meeting Room

Homeschool Explorers:

Fire Safety and Prevention

The Nevada Fire Department will be at the Library to teach about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week! You are more than welcome to bring a sack lunch to eat while learning!

This event is open to patrons of all ages!

Friday, Oct. 11, 12:00 p.m.

Nevada Public Library Meeting Room

REGULAR YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

Weekly Youth Programs will run from September through November

Tuesdays at

10:30 a.m.

For babies and toddlers ages 0-3

This storytime uses simple books, rhymes, and music, to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Join us for a story followed by freeplay and make some new friends!

Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

For children in K-3rd grade

Explore a different STEAM concept every Thursday after school! Children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade will be exposed to a wide range of topics through hands-on activities.

Wednesdays from

3:30-5:00 p.m.

For children in 4th-6th grade

This new after school program at the library will feature different snacks and activities each week for tweens in our community. TALES will allow tweens to decompress and socialize after school while finding new ways to express themselves.

Wednesdays from

3:30-5:00 p.m.

For children in 7th-12th grade

Each week will feature a different activity for teens, which may include games, crafts, experiments, or food. Even if you are not participating in the activity, you are welcome to stay and hang out!

631 K Ave

Nevada, IA 50201