Dows Community Library

06/01/2026

📚✨ Pick Up Your Summer Reading Log at the Dows Community Library!

Let your kiddos get a head start on earning prizes for our Summer Reading Program, kicking off July 8th. This year’s reading log is packed with three fun ways for kids to earn points all summer long:

1. Follow the reading path to track how many minutes they read.

2. Complete summer challenges to score bonus points toward prizes.

3. Attend library programs—including our June adventure, 'Camp Read S’more'—to earn even more points.

Stop by the library today to grab a reading log and start the summer reading fun. Let’s make this a season full of stories, learning, and big rewards for our young readers.

05/30/2026

When Hoppy finds himself lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's up to his new owner to track him down before bedtime!

"Hoppy" is a reminder of favorite childhood comfort items and the cherished memories they hold.

Amanda Rink is the author of “Hoppy”. She is known for creating stories relating to real life while capturing children’s attention and inspiring their imagination. With a background in library science, psychology, and journalism, she brings a unique approach to children’s literature. Amanda shares four kids with her husband, who has inspired most of her children’s stories. When she isn’t avoiding laundry or writing for The Wright County Monitor, you can find her hiding in the forest with a novel and a cup of coffee.

Hoppy is the true-to-life story about how Willow, Amanda Rink’s younger daughter, obtained her stuffed bunny from her older sister, Hayden, that would later become a treasured comfort item. The story is special to share because it shows the love between siblings, and highlights the importance of comfort items, like Hoppy, to children. (amazon.com)

05/29/2026

New at the library!

05/29/2026

🎬 Join Us for a Special Movie Event!
In celebration of 250 years of American independence, the Dows Community Library will be hosting a showing of the classic 1972 musical film, '1776' at the Dows Legion.

📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Dows Legion

Enjoy an afternoon of history, music, and community as we revisit the story of America’s founding. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Everyone is welcome—come celebrate this milestone with us!

05/27/2026

☀️ 🦖 Reading Program 2026: Unearth a Story

🦖Who is summer reading for? School Aged children Kindergarten through 14 years old. We have amazing programs, activities, and prizes for these ages.

🦕How do I sign up? Register at the Dows Community Library in person, call directly at 515-852-4326, or email [email protected]

🦖When does it start? Wednesday, July 8th at 10AM with a Dino Fiesta! Bouncy House, T-Rex Race, Dino Maze, Ice Cream, and more!

🦕When does it end? Wednesday, July 29th with a Pizza Pool Party at the Dows Swimming Pool.

☀️Find more information on our website: https://www.dows.lib.ia.us/services/children

Children must register to attend. 🦖🦕

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

This Wednesday at the Library we will be showing, 'GOAT' for our After School Children's Program at 3pm. The kids can unwind and welcome summer vacation with a movie and popcorn!

05/23/2026

Coffee & Book Club has been rescheduled to March 30th at 10AM!

05/23/2026

Check out all of these excited summer reading programs! Keep the kids reading this summer. Stop by the library, we have some amazing junior fictions books ready for check out.