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KYL July adult library programs announced

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having adult programs throughout the month of July. Adult Summer Reading Program —Adults are invited to join in a variety of “Level Up At Your Library” summer programs. There is an adult reading challenge, voting for a Mini Art Show, and a scavenger hunt throughout the library still available throughout July. Details and resources to participate are available at the adult checkout desk. All entries are due July 31. Adult Daytime Book Club — Kendall Young Library invites you to join for the July Book Club discussion about “The ...

KYL July teen events announced

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having variety of teen events throughout July. Teen Summer Reading Program – Patrons, sixth to 12th grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Level Up At Your Library” summer programs. There is a 10-day reading challenge along with both scheduled and “on your own time” programs each week. Detailed information is available at the adult checkout desk or in the teen Area. Please make sure to get all entries in by July 31. Game of the Week – Each week throughout the summer there will be new game featured as the “Game of the ...

KYL children’s department weekly summer library programs scheduled

WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be having story/activity programs for all ages throughout July. Children’s Summer Reading Program — Patrons, birth to fifth grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Level Up At Your Library” summer programs. There is a reading challenge, activity bingo, and great programs each week. Please make sure to return entries by July 31 for the summer drawings. Children’s Special Events Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m. – Family Pool Party at the Webster City Outdoor Pool, free event for the whole family Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — ...

FDPL Children’s Department Adventure is Tuesday

Join the Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave., at 10 a.m. Tuesday for an educational program with Erin Ford from Webster County Conservation. Ford will be in the library’s main space to talk about everyone’s favorite subject — pollinators. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult. Adventures are sponsored by the Friends of the Library and are free of charge. For more information about Adventures or the children’s summer reading program, visit the library website at www.fortdodgeiowa.org/library or contact the library at 515-573-8167, ext. 6242.

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection brunch set for July 8, reservations requested

Fort Dodge Women’s Connection will meet at 9:30 a.m. July 8 at Tea Thyme, 2021 Sixth Ave. S. Reservations must be made by July 4 by calling Kathy Meinders at 515-408-7981 or Marcia Johnson at 515-571-5443. Cost is $15 inclusive. The speaker will be Beverly Turnwall Swenson of Lincoln, Nebraska. The title of her talk is “A Recipe for a Fulfilling Life.” She shares the most important ingredient that you need for a fulfilling life. She is a retired caterer and has won a Crisco baking contest with her “Go Big Red Apple Pie.” She may bake a pie to show. The special feature will be ...

Springvale Amateur Radio Club holding ARRL field day Saturday and Sunday

HUMBOLDT — Springvale Amateur Radio Club invites both licensed radio operators and unlicensed community members interested in radio, electronics or emergency communication to participate in the ARRL field day from 10 a.m. Saturday until noon Sunday at Joe Sheldon County Park, 2250 Sheldon Ave., Humboldt. This is a national event. For more information, message the club on Facebook or via email at kf0hlc@gmail.com.