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Announcement: Due to impending weather, the Peosta Library will be CLOSED December 14th

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Universal Human Rights Month

Here is your chance to learn the principle of Human Rights and how this recognition came to be. Read about why you should care and whose rights have recently been on the line. You can even delve further into the different types of rights with books from our collection.

To start, CLICK HERE.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. -Lao Tzu

National Day of Giving -3rd

Happy Day of Giving!

There can be many ways for you to give to your friends, family, or even your community.

Don't know where to start? Try CLICKING HERE!

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Krampusnacht -5th

You may be wondering "What the heck is Krampusnacht?"

Well, here is your chance to find out!

CLICK HERE to learn all about this wild holiday.

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Dewey Decimal System Day! -10th

It is every library's favorite holiday: Dewey Decimal Day!

What is the Dewey Decimal? Why do we use it? Isn't it super confusing??

Learn all about the Dewey System HERE.

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Bill of Rights Day -15th

What, exactly, is the Bill of Rights?

Learn all about the US Bill of Rights, its Amendments, modern politics that may impede it, and even the Library's Bill of Rights. To start, CLICK HERE.

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Winter Solstice -21st

Winter is officially here with the Winter Solstice on the 21st of December!

We have reached the shortest day of the year (also known as the longest night). CLICK HERE to get all the facts about the winter solstice and some fun book recs to read into the night with.

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National Resolution Planning Day -30th

It is not too late to think about what you want to accomplish in the next year. However, it may prove more difficult than you originally think.

CLICK HERE for tips and tricks on how you can plan for your New Year's Resolution, get some examples, and even learn a fact or two!

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New Year's Eve -31st

3... 2... 1... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Have a look at some of the shenanigans that has happened in the previous New Year's and how you can celebrate this one! CLICK HERE!

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Religious Holidays in December

'Tis the season to be jolly!

Learn about the different seasonal holidays that are celebrated in December! Maybe, you'll even find out something new! CLICK HERE to begin.

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2024 Rewind!

What. A. Year.

CLICK HERE to look back at some of the major events and news that has happened each month up to December this year.

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Other Holidays!

You had a chance to look at some of the most popular holidays in December, but what about the not-so-popular?

CLICK HERE for a look into some classic and strange holidays that you won't want to miss this season.

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Librarian Picks

Here is your chance to finish your reading goal for the year!

CLICK HERE for the final recommendations of 2024 from your very own librarians!