Programs for Adults & Teens

Book Discussion Group:

Book discussions take place at 4 pm on the third Tuesday of each month.

Everyone is welcome to participate as we read a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, biography, young adult, and middle grade books. Discussions will either be in person or online using Zoom.

Contact the library at 563-245-1446 or elkaderpubliclibrary@gmail.com to get the current month's title information and stop in to check out the book.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club:

Share a book or two at 10 am on the first Saturday of each month.

Anyone is welcome to share something they've read or are currently reading.

Contact the library at elkaderpubliclibrary@gmail.com to get email reminders before this club meets.

Teen are welcome to register for the 2023 Summer Reading Program, which is has a DIY format. Plans and supplies are available to do on their own. Once completed, they are eligible for any prize drawings or other rewards. Registration form can be found here.

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Featured Events

Sep 29

Early Out Friday Fun Day

Sep 29, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Children in 2nd grade and above are invited to the library from 2-3:30 pm (after the school's early dismissal) to join in some fun activities, such as crafts, games, and more!

Oct 02

Story Time for Toddlers & Preschool Ages

Oct 2, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and other activities that promote reading and learning. Each child will also get a craft to take home and make.

Oct 07

BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club

Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

This is a new book club! Instead of having everyone read the same book and discuss it, this is more like a "show and tell"--bring a book that you've read and tell everyone else about it.

Oct 09

Story Time for Toddlers & Preschool Ages

Oct 9, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and other activities that promote reading and learning. Each child will also get a craft to take home and make.

Oct 10

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Oct 10, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The library board of trustees will meet for their regular monthly meeting.

Oct 12

Friends of the Library Meeting CANCELLED

Oct 12, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The October Friends of the Library has been cancelled. The next regular monthly meeting is Nov 9.

Oct 16

Story Time for Toddlers & Preschool Ages

Oct 16, 2023, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and other activities that promote reading and learning. Each child will also get a craft to take home and make.

Oct 17

Monthly Book Discussion

Oct 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us for lively book discussions at 4 pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Inquire at the front desk to check out a discussion book.

Oct 20

Early Out Friday Fun Day

Oct 20, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Children in 2nd grade and above are invited to the library from 2-3:30 pm (after the school's early dismissal) to join in some fun activities, such as crafts, games, and more!

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