March 29, 2024

Henna tattoo history, how-to Monday at NPL

Henna Tattoo

History & How-To

Learn the history and art of Henna at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Participants will see a demonstration by Henna Tattoo Artist Sarah Norman, receive a Henna tattoo, and practice the art of Henna themselves.

Register at the information desk or by calling 641-792-4108, only open to the first 20 reservations. Open to adults only.

IPART: Paranormal Investigators

Get your spook in before Halloween at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Iowa Paranormal Advanced Research Team will be at the library to present findings on haunted houses and businesses they have investigated in the past. Stop in to see photos, videos and more. The team will also discuss the technology they use to investigate. Open to all ages.

Book Character

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Enter a pumpkin in our Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Decorate a pumpkin as a book character: paint, dress, and/or accessorize it, but do not carve it.

You can enter as a family or as an individual. Winners will be determined by popular vote. Entries will be accepted Oct. 20 to Oct. 24 and will be displayed in the children’s library. The public will vote ballot-style for their favorite entry.

The winner will be announced Oct. 31 and will win a gift basket of children’s books, DVDs and other Halloween treats. Entry forms are available at the youth services librarian’s desk.

Library Tour & Orientation

The library is offering monthly tours and orientation for new cardholders or potential card holders. Join us at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the checkout counter. No registration is needed. Bring your questions, we will have answers.

Lego Donations

Phyllis Peter is looking to add a Lego playtime but is in desperate need of Legos. If you have any you would be willing to donate, please drop them off at the library.

Free Music Downloads

Freegal Music now allows five free song downloads a week. These songs are yours to keep and all you need is a library card. Go to www.freegalmusic.com to download music today. Find today's newest hits along with hits from the past. Songs are MP3 and iTunes compatible.

Library closed all day Thursday for staff development. The meeting room and lobby will open at 5:30 p.m. for the paranormal program.