The Adult Nonfiction section now has a Spanish Section! It is located at the end of the Adult Nonfiction on the top floor. Please see a librarian to suggest other titles. The library will continue to work to expand this collection.
We will be closed on July 4. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July from the Cresco Public Library staff!
July 6, 10 AM
Arizona Birds During Summer Monsoons
Join Larry Reis from Winneshiek County Conservation on July 6 at 10 AM as he leads a talk on Arizona birds during the summer monsoons. Target audience: adults, but open to all ages.
July 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hospice Grief Series
Each lunch and learn will take place 11:30 AM - 12: 30Â PM. Programs will include a half hour presentation on the topic and a half hour of discussion. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. These sessions are for ages 18 and older and are appropriate for anyone grieving a death (does not have to be hospice related) or interested in more information on the topic. Pre-registration is optional. Sessions presented by Brecka Putnam, LMSW, HCCH Bereavement Coordinator. Attendees are welcome to participate in as many or as few sessions as desired. Sessions are free and open to the public.
July 15, 9:30 - 11 AM
Paper Crafting with Susan
Join Susan Keith as she leads the group on how to create unique cards with popouts and other designs for any occasion. Registration is required and limited to 8. Call the library at 563-547-2540 to register or for more information.
July 28, 2-3:30 pm
Calm and Color with Roxie
The library will play calming music as people gather to relax and color with friends in the Library's Program Room. Supplies will be provided by the library.
Tuesdays. 12-1 PM
Booked for Lunch
Bring a sack lunch and discuss your current or most recent read with Jordyn, the Director in the Program Room.
Tuesdays, 1-3 PM
Community Art Group
Bring your art projects and supplies to work on amongst other artists in a relaxed, social environment on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm in the Program Room.
Wednesdays, 4-6 PM
Technology Help
Problem
with technology? The library is here to help! Walk-ins are welcome each
Wednesday from 4-6 pm in the public computer section.
Librarians can help with tablets, phones, laptops, computers, and more!
The Young Adult room also holds Spanish materials. Books include novels written in Spanish, and children's Spanish books for high schoolers or other young adults learning to read in Spanish.
Come see it today!
Iowa Awards Section
The Young Adult room has a section for the Iowa Award Winners and Nominees. Stop by to see these high-quality reads!
The Cresco Public Library's children's department now has a visual 1000 Books Before Kindergarten tracker. Come to the library to have your child's name up on the wall!
