Kendall Young Library Children’s Department events scheduled

January 31, 2026

Kendall Young Library, 1201 Willson Ave., will hold a variety of events in February. LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30-4:30PM throughout February there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. Each week will have a building theme or you can use your imagination for your creation. We have a variety of Legos, so the possibilities are endless. Bring a friend and get building. Tales Around the Town — Kendall Young Library invites patrons to a Family Storytime each Monday Evening from 5 to 6 p.m. Along with local Webster City ...

Kendall Young Library to show free movie

January 31, 2026

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library is offering a public screening of the movie “Free for All: The Public Library” at 2 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the meeting room. This movie tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who serve the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. This screening has been made possible for 1,000 small and rural ...

Kendall Young Library to hold teen events

January 31, 2026

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold a variety of teen events throughout February. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited each Tuesday in February from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us weekly for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event. Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to Engineer Your Imagination on Feb. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., patrons will have the opportunity to free build using supplies from the STEM Cart. A ...

Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs

January 31, 2026

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold adult programs throughout the month of February. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the February Book Club discussion on “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 to discuss. A book for the March Book Club will be announced at this time. Adult Evening Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult Evening Book Club ...

CCS athletic department pancake breakfast is today

January 24, 2026

Community Christian School Athletic Department is holding a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. today in the school gym, 2406 9 1/2 Ave. S. The menu is all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 3 to 10. Proceeds go to the CCS athletic department.

Adult Winter Reading Challenge at the Fort Dodge Public Library

January 24, 2026

The Fort Dodge Public Library is having an Adult Winter Reading Challenge this year. The challenge runs through Feb. 28. Pick up reading logs at the library and turn them in for a chance to win weekly prize drawings from Dariette/Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert, Stella’s Coffee Bar, and Bloomers Coffee. We also have reading challenge prompts to help you find new amazing books in 2026. For more information contact us at 515-573-8167 ext. 6233 or visit our website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.