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Summer Reading Bingo; For all Ages; From May 1st to August 15th; Click Here to get your bingo sheet; Underwater themed with the words in bubbles and jellyfish and coral around
Latest News: For Faculty and Staff! The Calmar and Peosta Libraries are now offering an extended routing program for easier access to our periodicals! The journals, magazines, and newspapers that pique your interests can cycle your way with just the filling of a single form. CLICK HERE for more info!
The Peosta Library is participating in: Libraries with Heart- Blood Pressure Home Monitoring Kit. We will have accredited blood pressure monitors available for use in the library and for check out! This program is provided by the American Heart Association- Live Fierce, Reduce Your Risk.

Both Libraries will be CLOSED on July 4th | Peosta will reopen on the 5th and Calmar will reopen on the 7th

Happy 4th of July with small fireworks going off in the backround

4th of July!

In the early days of the United States, it actually took quite a bit of time (and paperwork) to get our country going. CLICK HERE to find out how we became independent, how celebrations differ from the past, and learn some fun facts along the way!

a drawing coming together to make a flying saucer

World UFO Day

What is a UFO really? Are all UFOs linked to otherworldly life? Is there an actual history of UFOs?

Well, CLICK HERE to find out and learn so much more!

A shark poking its head out of the water to bite

Shark Week!

Did you know that this year is the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws?

To celebrate, why not CLICK HERE and gather the fun facts about Shark Week!

The Non-Binary Pride Flag blowing in the wind

International Non-Binary People's Day

What does the term 'Non-Binary' mean? How can I help by being an ally?

CLICK HERE for information about the non-binary world and how you can help fight for their rights.

An example of a zine as it is looked through

International Zine Month

Ever need an outlet to show your work and creativity, but putting together a diary or a scrapbook seemed too time-consuming?

That's where the Zine comes in! CLICK HERE to get all the info on what they are, how to make one, and even examples to make your own Zine.

Fish swimming around a coral reef in the Blue Planet Documentary scene

Coral Reef Awareness Week

Ever wondered what exactly makes up a coral reef? Like, it's not just coral, right? There was definitely more than coral in Finding Nemo...

CLICK HERE to find out what they are made of, why they are important, and why they need our awareness.

Pixar short scene of the old man playing chess in the park against himself

International Chess Day

If you remember the Pixar Short from the picture above, did you know the old man has a name?

It is Geri.

Learn how to play chess like Geri by CLICKING HERE!

Burt and Ernie from Sesame Street on a pool floaty drinking juice with 'Summer Life' captioned beneath them

More Holidays!

Why stop the partying during these hot months?

CLICK HERE for more reasons to celebrate!

A cartoon of a person literally diving into a open book

Librarians Choice

More of an AC dweller?

Check out this month's book recs to keep you preoccupied on the inside. CLICK HERE!

Library Summer Hours: May 19th - May 22nd: Calmar; Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8 am - 12 pm (noon): Peosta; Monday - Thursday 7 am - 7pm Friday 7 am - 3 pm Saturday 9 am - 1 pm

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