Embark on a chilling adventure with “Iowa Haunted Corridor,” a spine-tingling presentation that maps out the Corridor’s most haunted locations. Discover the eerie tales and ghostly legends behind each stop on this haunted road map.
From abandoned asylums to historic inns, this journey uncovers the dark history and supernatural occurrences that make Iowa a hotspot for paranormal activity. Perfect for ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this presentation offers an engaging blend of local folklore and intriguing insights into Iowa’s haunted past.
Buckle up and prepare for a spine-chilling exploration into the unknown! Local Author Katie Hopkins will share the paranormal experiences and the journey’s she has taken Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Library Events
We’re hosting another Homeschool Meetup Friday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. Join us to meet other homeschoolers in the area and learn about resources that the public library offers to your household. We will start with introductions, hear from our Youth Services Librarian about helpful resources in the library and surrounding area, and have time to socialize with each other.
Unable to make it to this program but want to know more? Email [email protected] for more information. Cookbook Club is Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. This month, we’re diving into the cozy, comforting world of pumpkin. We’re excited to host a potluck where every dish will feature the rich flavors of pumpkin or pumpkin spice. Bring your favorite pumpkin-inspired dish to share—whether it’s a savory pumpkin soup, sweet pumpkin pie, or a creative pumpkin-spiced treat.
It’s a chance to explore new recipes, enjoy great food, and connect with fellow food lovers. LEGO Night is for all-ages! We’ll have fun prompts, STEM challenges, and of course many, many LEGOs to build with. Bring your family or just bring some friends, who says adults can’t play with LEGOs?
Join us in the community meeting room for LEGO Night Monday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Library Access
Regular Library hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. Closed Sundays.
We will be closed for our annual staff safety training Friday, October 25. Thursday, October 31, we will be open 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. to allow staff and community members time to safely travel home before trick-or-treating begins.
Don’t forget, the digital library is always available! Find an eBook, eAudiobook, magazines and more with Bridges, or with the Libby app on your favorite smart device. You can even stream classic films, discover new favorites, and more with Kanopy on your favorite smart device.
Everyone is welcome at the Library and our programs. Please contact us with access needs.
What’s New?
Discover forgotten history, learn something new, or be surprised by one of these new nonfiction titles at the Library!
America’s Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History by Dana Bash with David Fisher. The Election of 1872 was the most contentious in American history.
After both parties complained of corruption, neither candidate would concede, two governors claimed office and chaos erupted. Rival newspapers engaged in a bitter war of words, politicians plotted to overthrow the government, and their supporters fought in the streets an attempted assassinations.
The entire country watched in grim fascination as the wounds of the Civil War were ripped open and the promise of President Grant’s Reconstruction faltered in the face of violent resistance and the birth of the Ku Klux Klan.
The Great River: The Making & Unmaking of the Mississippi by Boyce Upholt. The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life force that is intertwined with the nation’s culture and history.
Its watershed spans almost half the country, Mark Twain’s travels on the river inspired our first national literature, and jazz and blues were born in its floodplains and carried upstream. In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of this wild and unruly river, and the centuries of efforts to control it. Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of Indigenous people who regarded “the great river” with awe and respect, adorning its banks with astonishing spiritual earthworks.
The river was ever-changing, and Indigenous tribes embraced and even depended on its regular flooding. But the expanse of the watershed and the rich soils of its floodplain lured European settlers and American pioneers, who had a different vision: the river was a foe to conquer.
Iowa Haunted Corridor by Josh & Katie Hopkins. Learn about the urban legends and real ghost storiesof the many locations they, as paranormal investigators, have researched. Discover the hidden charms of many well-known historic locations through the Corridor with a number of surprises Iowa has in store. Includes…* The Granger House Victorian Museum* Coe College* The Old Capitol (Iowa City)* Slater Hall at the University of Iowa* The “Outskirts” of the Corridor…and more! Without documented history, was paranormal investigators would go into an investigation blind and would not have documentation to validate our experiences. With a field that is already not scientifically proven, we need history to back-up our experiences. History provides a catalyst for haunt- ings; it is the fuel and we, as investigators, are the flame. Let’s explore Iowa’s Haunted Corridor and join us for our program with the author on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m.
Trash Talk: An Eye-Opening Exploration of Our Planet’s Dirtiest Problem by Iris Gottlieb. In a world of mass consumption and busy schedules, taking the time to understand our own trash habits can be daunt- ing. In Trash Talk, the ever-curious and talented Iris Gottlieb pulls back the curtain on the intricacies of the global trash production system and its contribution toclimate change. From the history of the mafia’s rule of the New York sanitation system to orbital debris (space trash) to the myth of recycling, Gottlieb will help readers see trash in a whole new way. Complete with beautiful illustrations and several landfills’ worth of research, Trash Talk shines a much-needed light on a system that has been broken for far too long, providing readers with surprising, disgusting, and insightful information to better understand how we affect garbage and how it affects us.