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• November StoryWalk: “The Acorn and The Oak.” Visit the StoryWalk on the Raccoon River Valley Trail in Panora for a beautiful story about the wonder of nature with lessons about love, strength and endurance.
• Wednesdays, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. Storytime for youth up to age 5, 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Nov. 4 the topic is Mooo! Cows while Nov. 18 is Food and Family.
• Monday through Sunday, Nov. 9-15. Children’s Book Week. Stop by the library to pick up a free mini-journal to log books read and anything else that sparks curiosity.
• Monday, Nov. 9. Snow Spectacular presented by ISU Extension Guthrie County or youngsters ages 6-11 years of age 2-3 p.m. Youth will learn about blizzards and explore how meteorologists use tools to forecast weather and help people prepare for severe weather. Youth will also make their own snowman measuring stick to take home. Registration required. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.
• Thursday, Nov. 12. Card making class for adults with Judi Zimmerline, 2-3 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 16. Join this STEM: Cardboard Construction program 2-3 p.m. Use our kid-friendly tools to construct a cardboard masterpiece. All creations will be showcased at the library in a special display.
• Monday, Nov. 16. Library Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 17. Page Turners Book Club, 9:30 a.m. Pick up a copy of “The Quiet Librarian” by Allen Eskens. This is the All Iowa Reads book. Everyone is invited to participate.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18. BINGO for youngsters ages 6-11 years of age, 4-4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25, 26 and 27. The library will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Open normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28.
• Monday, Nov. 30. Card making class with Judi Zimmerline, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 1. Lego Club for youth ages 6-11, 4 p.m. Choose to participate in build challenges or informal builds of your own design. There are DUPLOs and LEGOs available. Registration required. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.
• Wednesday, Dec. 2. Storytime for youth up to age 5, 10:30 a.m.
• Monday, Dec. 7. STEM: Catapult challenge. For youngsters who want to build and test a simple catapult while learning about force, motion and engineering.
• Monday, Dec. 28. Gingerbread Time Club for youth ages 6-11, 2 p.m. Youth will use the engineering design process to design and build a gingerbread house. They’ll also make their own gingerbread playdough for even more hands-on fun. Registration required. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.
• EVERY DAY. Access Ancestry Library Edition. User-friendly search tools and comprehensive indexing make it easy to start discovering your personal family histories.

Convenient hours:

• Monday and Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.
• Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon

Phone 641-755-2529 or email pnralib@netins.net to contact the library. 

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Monday, Oct. 5: Civil War presentation and reenactment by Barry Grove, 6:30 p.m. This program depicts the day-to-day experience of a common soldier, including uniforms, music, food, personal belongings, weapons, medical treatments and equipment. He utilizes audience participation. Call 641-755-2529 to save your spot or visit www.panoralibrary.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 6: LEGO Club for youth ages 6-11 years old, 4 p.m. Build challenges or informal building on your own with both DUPLOs and LEGOs. Registration required. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.

Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21: Storytime for youth up to age 5, 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Oct. 7, the topic is trees while buttons will be discussed on Oct. 21.

Thursday, Oct. 8: Card making class for adults, 2-3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12: Join ISU Extension and Outreach Guthrie County for Rainbow Fish and Stained Glass 2-3 p.m. Youth ages 6-11 years will learn about fractions while creating their own stained glass window-inspired piece. This program combines math and hands-on creativity. Registration required. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 14: BINGO for youngsters ages 6-11 years of age, 4-4:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 19: Library Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 20: Popcorn tasting for youth ages 9 and older. 4 p.m. Registration required. Call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.

Friday, Oct. 23: Page Turners Book Club, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 26: Interactive kids movie, 2 p.m. Evening card making class, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3: Lego Club for youth ages 6-11, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4: Storytime for youth up to age 5, 10:30 a.m.

CREATIVE CORNER: We’ve designated a table for crafts and fun activities in October. Get creative with screen-free coding, a Halloween garland, coloring pages and more.

EVERY DAY: Access Ancestry Library Edition. User-friendly search tools and comprehensive indexing make it easy to start discovering your personal family histories.

Convenient hours:

Monday and Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.

Friday, 9:30 a.m. t0o 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon

Phone 641-755-2529 or email pnralib@netins.net to contact the library. 

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• Monday, Sept. 7 – The Panora Public Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
• Wednesdays, Sept. 9 and 23 – Storytime for youth up to age 5, 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and activities.
• Wednesday, Sept. 9 – BINGO for youngsters ages 6 to 11 years of age, 4-4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 10 – Card making class for adults, 2-3 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 21 – Library Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 25 – Suffrage and WWI, The Iowa View, 9:30 a.m. Join Iowa historical fiction author Ann Hanigan Kotz as she explores two transformative periods in Iowa history: the women’s suffrage movement and World War I. Save your seat by calling 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com. This program is funded by the Panora Library Foundation. This activity will include the Page Turners Book Club.
• Monday, Sept. 28 – Evening card making class 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Join ISU Extension and Outreach Guthrie County for Lots of Layers. Youth will learn about collages while creating their own paper pizza. This fun activity will get youth thinking about layers, textures and how individual pieces come together to create something unique. Registration required. Please call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.
• Monday, Oct. 5 – Civil War presentation and reenactment by Barry Grove, 6:30 p.m. Please call 641-755-2529 to save your spot or visit www.panoralibrary.com.
• Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Lego Club for youth ages 6 to 11 years old, 4 p.m. Registration required. Please call 641-755-2529 or visit www.panoralibrary.com.
• Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Storytime for youth up to age 5, 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs and activities.

Check out the new book on the StoryWalk: “The Super Students First Day of School.” Capes, chaos and class pets — the first day of school just got super! Thank you Panora Fiber for sponsoring this StoryWalk book. Find the StoryWalk on the bike path near Pedal In.

EVERY DAY – Access Ancestry Library Edition. User-friendly search tools and comprehensive indexing make it easy to start discovering your personal family histories.

 

Convenient hours:

Monday and Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.

Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon

Phone 641-755-2529 or email pnralib@netins.net to contact the library. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Panora Public Library Director Molly Allen recently shared details on a few new options available through the library.

 

Iowa Adventure Pass

Local cardholders of the Panora Library (those with a home address zip code of 50216 or 50277) who are at least 18 years old can request a free pass to any of these attractions:

• Blank Park Zoo
• Science Center of Iowa
• Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
• Des Moines Performing Arts

Each free pass will grant admission for up to two adults and two children. A patron can request a free pass to each destination once per calendar year. To request a free pass, go to www.iowaadventurepass.org or call the library at 641-755-2529.

Kanopy

Kanopy is a free, on-demand video streaming service with thousands of high-quality movies, TV shows, documentaries and more. Included in Kanopy’s extensive collection is Kanopy Kids, a dedicated section with ad-free, educational, and age-appropriate programming for children, including animated stories, early learning content, STEM videos and literary adaptations.

Children’s Audio Collection 

The library now also offers screen-free learning with Toniebox and Yoto. Panora Library now has two Tonieboxes, two mini Yoto Players, and a variety of Tonie figures and Yoto cards available for check-out.

To learn more about any of these offerings, stop in to the library at 102 North First St. or call 641-755-2529.

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A special program is planned on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Panora Public Library. Road Trip Trivia with author Angela Youngers will entertain adult guests with lively discussion beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Youngers will intersperse discussion of her newest novel, “Road Maps,” with trivia and anecdotes about Iowa and her experience growing up in and traveling the state of Iowa.

Refreshment and party games are planned with prizes to be earned. Register by calling 641-755-2529 or on the website: www.PanoraLibrary.com.

Convenient hours:

• Monday and Wednesday: noon to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday: noon to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to noon

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July events:

• Monday, July 6 — Reading Dragon Party, 4-5 p.m., ages 6 to 11. Have you been collecting Dragon Reading Cards? Come to the library and play with your fellow reading dragon friends. Participants will make a deck box to hold their cards, enjoy tasty dragon snacks, test their card playing skills against other dragon opponents and receive an exclusive set of Reading Dragon cards available only at this program.
• Thursday, July 9: Card-making class for adults, 2-3 p.m.
• Monday, July 20: Library Board meeting. 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 23: The Beeman presented by ISU Extension, 2-3 p.m., ages 6 to 11. Learn all about bees while building a honeycomb and making your own beeswax candle. Pre-registration is required.
• Friday, July 24: Page Turners Book Club, 9:30 a.m. July selection: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
• Monday, July 27: Interactive Movie, 2-4 p.m., ages 6 to 11. Join us for the movie “Jumanji” with audience participation, props and snacks. Bring a stuffed animal or pillow and join the fun.
• Tuesday, July 28: Evening card-making class, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 31: Turn in Summer Reading logs.
• Friday, July 31: Reading Dragon Party, 10-11 a.m., ages 6 to 11. Have you been collecting Dragon Reading Cards? Come to the Library and play with your fellow reading dragon friends. Participants will enjoy tasty dragon snacks, test their card playing skills against other dragon opponents and receive an exclusive set of Reading Dragon cards available only at this program.

August events:

• Saturday, Aug. 1: The library will be closed in observance of Panorama Days.
• Wednesday, Aug. 5: Wax to Crayons, presented by ISU Extension, 2-3 p.m., for children ages 6 to 11. See how crayons are made and enjoy a colorful crayon melt activity. Pre-registration is required.
• Thursday, Aug. 6: Road Trip Trivia with local author Angela Youngers. She will intersperse discussion of her newest novel, “Road Maps,” with trivia and anecdotes about Iowa and her experience growing up in and traveling the state of Iowa. Enjoy lively discussion, refreshments and party game prizes. Register by calling 641-755-2529.

Convenient hours:

• Monday and Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.
• Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon
• Phone 641-755-2529 or email pnralib@netins.net to contact the library.