Sandy Hanson
The Solon Public Library was delighted to host Doris Montag, curator of the History of Ordinary Things, and her magnificent collection of cans and openers Thursday, April 3rd. If you missed the storytelling you can still take a look at the history in the Library display case through the end of April.
Thanks to everyone who contacted legislators and shared their opinions, he two bills in Iowa Legislation (HF880 and HF521) that would have negatively impacted library services, did not pass the second funnel.
Libraries across the country still need your support as we monitor the situation with the Executive Order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and future federal funding for library services. In Iowa, this funding provides interlibrary loan services, Bridges (Libby app), and website hosting, to name a few of the programs that rely on federal funding.
Additional information can be found on our website, www. solon.lib.ia.us, by clicking on the “Advocacy & Legislation Updates” button.
Library Events
The benefits of chair yoga continue to amaze us all! Patrons have remarked about increased range of motion, improvements to quality of life, and enjoyed the social interaction.
You can join us to see what the fuss is all about! Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Please note the class size is capped at 25 to allow adequate space and optimal instruction.
It’s time to get your Solon Area Garage Sale registered with the Friends of the Library. The annual sale is hosted by the Friends Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. You can find the registration details and form on our website, www.solon. lib.ia.us, and click on the “Solon Area Garage Sale” button. Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to join the fun of the 2025 Teen Reading Challenge in three easy steps. Read a book, fill out the Google form, and claim a prize! Each participant is entered to win an Amazon Fire Tablet for each form completed.
Pick up a bookmark to keep track and complete the challenge by the end of the year.
Looking ahead to May!
Save the date and join us at the Library for some of these exciting programs. We’re celebrating Star Wars Day Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. we’ll watch Return of the Jedi [PG] and make Star Wars themed crafts. Star Wars Day is for all-ages to enjoy, no registration required.
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. Please always refer to our website calendar or call to check hours as weather may impact our ability to be safely open.
We are open Friday, April 25, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to allow time for our monthly staff in-service.
Everyone is welcome at the Library and our programs. Please contact us with access needs.
Did You Know?
Did you know the Solon Public Library offers a streaming service? Using your Solon Public Library card, you can access over 30,000 films with Kanopy. The diverse collection offers timely films, documentaries, and kids content. With easy to use apps available on your favorite device(s), including smart TV’s, you can enjoy this amazing collection anytime!