Vinton Public Library Newsletter

July 31st through August 5th, 2023

Happy August!

Our Summer Reading Program ends July 31st, but there's still plenty of things happening at the Vinton Public Library! We've got the first in a series of Library After Hours events for adults, with our community discussion of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey, and our Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up party featuring live music, face painting, bubbles, cotton candy and more! See you at the library!

August Programming Calendar

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Library After Hours: Big Library Read of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey

Thursday, Aug. 3rd, 6-8pm

510 2nd Avenue

Vinton, IA

Join us for a community discussion of "A Very Typical Family" by Sierra Godfrey. Bring your own drink, along with a snack to share! This title is available as an ebook and an audiobook on Libby from July 15 through July 27th.
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Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party for Kids

Friday, Aug. 4th, 10am

510 2nd Avenue

Vinton, IA

Let's celebrate a wonderful summer of reading at VPL! We'll have face painting, cotton candy, bubbles, live music, and more! We'll also be drawing for our Summer Reading Program prizes! You won't want to miss!
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VPL Limousine Ride Fundraiser!

The Oscars are Sunday, March 10th, 2024 and we're ready to celebrate in style! We're hosting a Red Carpet Arrivals party here at the library, and one lucky patron will win a limo ride to our special event! Limo raffle tickets are $10 each, and all proceeds will benefit the 2024 Children's Summer Reading Program. Thank you for your support of our library!
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An Open Book: A Library Blog by Kelly Henkle, Library Director

Spotlight on Library Services: Community Bulletin Board

The next time you visit us, be sure to check out our Community Bulletin Board! It's located on our upper level by the elevator and contains current flyers and pamphlets for a variety of events and services in the greater Vinton and Benton County area and beyond.
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