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Monticello, IA  52310

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Featured Events

May 11
Abraham Lincoln : A new birth of freedom
May 11, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 12
Toddler Story Time
May 12, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Story time will be held in the City Council Chambers to allow for social distancing.

May 14
Teen Game Night
May 14, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
May 19
Toddler Story Time
May 19, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Story time will be held in the City Council Chambers to allow for social distancing.

May 19
Virtual Author Visit with Nickolas Butler
May 19, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May 20
Monticello Reads
May 20, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us as we discuss the Iowa Reads book Little Faith by Nickolas Butler.

May 24
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
May 24, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

May 26
Toddler Story Time
May 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Story time will be held in the City Council Chambers to allow for social distancing.

Jun 01
Boasts & Toasts
Jun 1, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us to discuss everyone's favorite reads this month!

Jun 28
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
Jun 28, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

Jul 26
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
Jul 26, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

Aug 23
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
Aug 23, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

Sep 27
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
Sep 27, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

Oct 25
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
Oct 25, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

Nov 22
HACAP Mobile Food Pantry
Nov 22, 2021, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

 Due to COVID-19 the Mobile pantry is currently a drive-thru. Pull in to the right when you arrive.

A volunteer will direct you thru the pick-up line.

Remain in your vehicle and volunteers will place items in the backseat or trunk of your vehicle

Jones County Fairgrounds

700 N. Maple Street

Monticello, IA 52310 

Library Hours
Monday - Thursday       9 am - 7 pm
Friday                           9 am - 6 pm
Saturday                        9 am - 1 pm

   Curbside pickup and home delivery are also available

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