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Featured Events

Oct 21

Monticello Reads

Oct 21, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us to to discuss this month's book News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Copies are available at the front desk.

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

Oct 29

Teen Halloween Party

Oct 29, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us for a screaming good time!

Nov 03

Boast and Toast

Nov 3, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us to discuss what great books you have read this month!

Nov 05

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

Nov 5, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the release of Big Shot, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 16.

Nov 06

Fantastic Beasts Escape Room

Nov 6, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Time slots available between 9 AM -1 PM.

Nov 09

Home-School Group STEAM Activity

Nov 9, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us for some fun hands-on learning!

Nov 10

Teen Story Time

Nov 10, 2021, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers are encouraged to join Molli for a nostalgic experience back to a simpler time, with snacks, circle time, and stories.

Nov 12

Presenting Local Music Artists

Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us for a night of music and melody!

Nov 18

Monticello Reads

Nov 18, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Join us to discuss this month's book Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Discussion will be held in the City Council Chambers, a viewing of the film will be available afterward upstairs in the library.

Nov 20

Fantastic Beasts Escape Room

Nov 20, 2021, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Reserve a time slot for your group to see if you can escape!

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

Nov 24

Teen Book Club

Nov 24, 2021, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Join us to discuss this month's book Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay. This is part on an All Iowan Reads. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

Nov 25

Closed for Holiday

Nov 25, 2021, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Nov 27

Holiday Card Making

Nov 27, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Join Miss Penny in making some festive holiday cards.