Friend Your Library! This National Friends of Libraries Week we're celebrating all that our wonderful Friends do! Our Friends group supports the Library with funding for summer reading prizes, special...

Earlier this year we announced we were awarded a grant from the third round of funding through ALA LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities. We're delighted to share that thanks to this grant and...

Make plans now to attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show this Saturday, October 4th at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa. This is the area's largest show, with over 125...

Each year, the American Library Association and libraries across the country join together to shine a spotlight on Banned Books Week. This annual event is not a celebration of book banning, but a reminder...

COVID Vaccine/Flu Clinic Your Solon Senior Advocates and Towncrest Pharmacy are holding a COVID vaccine/Flu clinic Monday, October 20 at the Solon Methodist Church, 10-11:00 a.m. Schedule an appointment...

IOWA CITY — What is the role of surveillance in a democratic society? Join ACLU of Iowa representatives for a deep dive into how state and local governments are surveilling their own residents, often...

The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest is right around the corner. Pick out your pumpkin (8 inch diameter or smaller) and get it all dressed up for the contest. This is some creative fun for all-ages,...

Join Iowa state park and forest staff Saturday, Sept. 27, for Statewide Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand and help care for Iowa’s natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities,...

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Back in 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month began with a simple but powerful idea: every child should have a library card–and use it! That message still rings...

Join Iowa state park and forest staff Saturday, Sept. 27, for Statewide Volunteer Day, when Iowans are invited to lend a hand and help care for Iowa’s natural areas, freshen up campgrounds and facilities,...

Things are getting spooky! The Friends of the Library will host their annual Halloween Costume & Decor Sale Saturday, October 4, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in the community meeting room. All items available...

Advocate 2025 trips The Solon Advocates have been organizing bus trips since 2007 and one of our favorite journeys is to Breitbach’s Restaurant in Balltown. Breitbach’s opened in 1852 and has been...