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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.