| The theme for 2024 is Adventure Begins at Your Library! This summer, teens and adults ages 12+ can have the adventure of a lifetime right here at your library! Join us for a variety of adventures including a pirate-themed puzzle room where you have to figure out the clues to open the treasure of the famed Captain Carnegie Norelius and a comic book creation workshop! You can also fill out your "Passport to Adventure" to earn a yummy snack and an entry into our grand prize drawing! |
2024 Summer Library Program Events
Events are subject to change.
June
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
| Monday, June 3, 2024 | All Day | Giant Coloring | Collaborate with fellow library patrons on our giant coloring sheet. Snacks will also be provided! |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Color Me Calm | A relaxing evening of adult coloring! Coffee and light refreshments provided. Ages 19+ |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Anime Club | Join us as we watch "BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense" and make our very own slime! Ages 12-18. |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 | All Day | Scavenger Hunt | It's scavenger hunt day! Follow the clues to solve the riddle and take home a prize! |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Cards & Coffee | Play cards with other library patrons! Coffee, tea and light refreshments are provided. Ages 19+ |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Grim Readers | A true crime and true mystery book club for teens and adults. Register at https://norelius-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5230327 and pick up your copy of the book at the circulation desk. |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | All Day | 3D Puzzle | Collaborate with other library patrons to put together a 3D puzzle! Snacks will also be provided! |
| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 4:00 PM | Crafternoon | Join us to make mermaid or pirate themed lantern jars! Coffee and light refreshments provided. |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Game Night | A game night for teens and adults ages 12+. We will have snacks and a variety of adventure-filled board games to choose from. |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | Starting at 3:00 pm, Register for your time! | The Treasure of Captain Carnegie Norelius | Only the cleverest of mateys will be able to unlock the puzzle of the Treasure of Captain Carnegie Norelius! Groups of eight will solve the clues to unlock the treasure! Pirate garb encouraged but not required! Ages 12+. |
| Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 2:00 PM | Fireside Book Discussion | Stop by the library or call 712-263-9355 for this month's book. |
| Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 5:30 PM | The Library Book Club | A book club about books! Each book we read is library or book themed. Register online at https://norelius-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5230338 and pick up your copy at the circulation desk. |
July
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 | All Day | Collaborative LEGO | Build a LEGO world with other library patrons! Snacks will also be provided. |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Color Me Calm | A relaxing evening of adult coloring! Coffee and light refreshments provided. Ages 19+ |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Closed | Library Closed! Happy Independence Day! |
| Monday, July 8, 2024 | All Day | Shredded Book Contest | Can you figure out what book we shredded? Look at the jar with the pieces and enter in your guess! Correct answers will win a prize! Contest will be open until Saturday, July 13th at 5:00 pm and winners will be contacted the following Monday. |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Cards & Coffee | Play cards with other library patrons! Coffee, tea and light refreshments are provided. Ages 19+ |
| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Grim Readers | A true crime and true mystery book club for teens and adults. Register at https://norelius-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5230328 and pick up your copy of the book at the circulation desk. |
| Monday, July 15, 2024 | All Day | Board Games | Play a variety of board games in the Main Library! Snacks will also be provided. |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 4:00 PM | Crafternoon | This month we'll be making adventure-themed paper art! |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Game Night | A game night for teens and adults ages 12+. We will have snacks and a variety of adventure-filled board games to choose from. |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Movie Night | Join us for an adventure-filled movie and popcorn! Bring your own covered drink! |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Comic Book Workshop | Learn how to create your own comic book with this fun and informative workshop. Ages 12+. |
| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 2:00 PM | Fireside Book Discussion | Stop by the library or call 712-263-9355 for this month's book. |
| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 5:30 PM | The Library Book Club | A book club about books! Each book we read is library or book themed. Register online at https://norelius-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5230339 and pick up your copy of the book at the circulation desk. |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | 5:00 PM | Deadline to turn in Adventure Passports | Get your final prizes and entries for the grand prize drawing in by 5:00 pm! |