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Kendall Young teen events scheduled

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold teen events this summer. Teen Summer Reading Program — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a seed, Read” 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. Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth through 12th grades are invited from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a great time to hang out with friends and join us ...

Fonda Arts Center hosts Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke

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FONDA — Enjoy an afternoon of unforgettable songs from the ’50s and ’60s when Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke take the stage at the Fonda Arts Center at 3 p.m. on June 21. Long time favorites of the Fonda Arts Center, these two will usher in the first days of summer with hits from Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and many others, stirring memories for many of us of where we were when. All this happening at the Fonda Arts Center on the northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Fonda. As always, refreshments (root beer floats) and admission are free, and ...

KYL to hold children’s programs

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WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will hold story/activity programs for all ages throughout June and July. Children’s Summer Reading Program — Patrons from birth to fifth grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Plant a Seed, Read” summer programs. There are reading challenges, adventure maps, and great programs each week. Details and resources to participate are available at the Children’s Checkout Desk. Children’s Special Events ∫ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday — Mini Golf by Wandering Greens at Webster City Market Night — sponsored by Kendall Young ...

Excape to rural Iowa

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School’s out, the weather is on its best behavior, and the family’s ready for a road trip. If your plans involve air travel, AAA warns domestic airfares are 9% to 20% higher than last summer. High jet fuel costs, strong demand, and the closure of budget carrier Spirit Airlines, all ...

Adult and teen coloring at the Fort Dodge Public Library

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Celebrate the start of summer with adult and teen coloring at Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave. Join us for our next coloring session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the library’s large meeting room. Choose from hundreds of coloring sheets and enjoy complimentary coloring supplies provided by the library. Experienced coloring enthusiasts are also welcome to bring their own projects and materials to work on while enjoying a relaxing and social atmosphere. For more information call 515-573-8167, ext. 6229, or visit the library’s website at www.fortdodgelibrary.org.