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Kendall Young Library announces teen events

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout November. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Nov. 17. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to explore and build with Snap Circuits from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday. This is designed for youth 2nd-12th grade and will be held each month in the Teen Area. Parent participation is encouraged.

KYL adult programs scheduled for November

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having Adult Programs throughout the month of November. Special Adult Programs Puzzle Exchange — Bring in your “like new” puzzles that you are looking to exchange with others to Kendall Young Library. Puzzles will be collected through Nov. 7. You can receive up to five puzzle vouchers for the puzzle pick-up beginning Monday through Nov. 14. We ask that puzzles be a minimum of 300 pieces. It is a great way to get some “new to you” puzzles. Learn to play Mah Jongg — Patrons ages 13-plus are invited to register for a ...

Some days, you need a castle

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You always did want a turret. Yeah, a big tower, maybe just off the bedroom. One that allows you to avoid being sacked while you oversee your neighborhood kingdom from on high. You could do the Rapunzel bit. You could fortify it! Yeah, a turret, that would be great. As in the new book, ...

CDA meeting set for Thursday

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The Catholic Daughters Court 216 New Member Initiation Mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Holy Trinity Church, 2501 Sixth Ave. N. (NOTE: change of location for Mass). Mass will be followed by dinner at the Corpus Christi Center, 403 N. Eighth St., a special presentation of Veterans Honor Quilts to honor our veterans, and a short CDA business meeting. Please remember to bring winter coats, socks, blankets, etc. for the November project. Members who would like to attend, RSVP for dinner by calling Kitty Nilles at 515-206-5496 by noon on Tuesday. New members are welcome. RSVP ...

KYL schedules children’s programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will hold a variety of programs in November. Weekly Programs Children’s Mini Makerspace (Family) stop in from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays in November to get creative. This come-and-go time will offer a variety of craft supplies to make creations on your own or the option of a special craft activity to get you started. Families are invited to color, paint, and glue together. Dates are Monday, Nov. 16 and 30. Wild Things (TK to second grade) will meet from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays in November. This time ...

Come From Away

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Comedia Musica Players is set to present its annual fall musical “Come From Away,” this month at the Historic Phillips Auditorium in Fort Dodge. “Come From Away” is based on the true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What ...