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Kendall Young Library January adult libary programs announced

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having adult programs throughout the month of January. Resume Workshop — Kendall Young Library will be hosting a Resume Workshop, presented by Iowa Works on Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone looking for tools, tips or a critique of a resume is invited to join. This is a great resource if you are needing to start a resume from the beginning or just need an update. All ages are invited. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the January Book Club discussion on “How To Read A Book,” by Monica Wood. ...

KYL children’s department January events scheduled

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library children’s department will be having a variety of events in January. Cooking with Miss Doreen — On Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., third through fifth graders are invited to stop in and make a Pizza in a Mug with Miss Doreen. This activity is a great little lunch for kids on their last winter vacation day. Weekly Programs LEGO Build (Children’s Department) — Each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. throughout January, there is the opportunity for kids to test their building skills. We have a variety of Legos and would love to see your ...

KYL announces January teen events

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout January. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited each Tuesday in January 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 build a projectile launcher and explore different design options. On Thursday, Jan. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., patrons will have the opportunity to follow ...

Go and Do: Jan. 2, 2026

Around the area WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, is holding Drop-In Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the library. There will be a come-and-go activity available for kids and fam ilies. This Saturday’s activity is beads and bracelets.

KYL announces holiday closures

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library, Webster City, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday for the holiday season.

Parkinson’s disease educational series begins Jan. 13, registration required by Jan. 2

“A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease” educational series begins Jan. 13, 2026, at Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road. The series runs every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. through Jan. 27 and is from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. There is no cost to attend. Register by Jan. 2, 2026, at https://go.iastate.edu/AOWLGN. For more information, contact Linda Cline at lcline@iastate.edu or 515-576-2119. If you are struggling with Parkinson’s disease or know someone who is, it is helpful to know where to find support on the journey. The series will cover causes, symptoms and ...