Fort Madison Public Library

08/21/2026

THURSDAY CRAFTERNOON 🧶🪡
Join Thursday Crafternoon during September and explore the art of Kinusaiga!

📆 Every Thursday (3:30pm)
👥 Ages 14+ (including adults)

‼️For more information, please visit the library or call us at (319) 372-5721.

08/20/2026

Backpack? ✔️ Notebooks? ✔️ Don’t forget your library card!

At the Fort Madison Public Library, we've got everything you need for a successful year, from online tools to books that enhance your learning, obtaining a library card is free and can be a valuable tool this school year!!

08/20/2026

We have a delicious new program cooking up this fall! 🍫🫕

Craft and Snack is here to stay! Join us every Wednesday to learn how to make easy snacks at home and express your creativity with both crafts and other creative outlets.

Join us in September to learn how to prepare a variety of dips, ranging from savory to sweet! Along with that, participate in creating your very own book nook featuring a custom scene. This craft will take approximately one month to complete, and all materials will be provided by the library.

📆 September 2nd, (3:30-5:00PM)
👥 Ages 12-19

‼️For more information, please visit the library or call us at (319) 372-5721.

08/19/2026

We have an exciting NEW PROGRAM kicking off this Fall! 🍂

Discover the treasures of our community with Find Your Fort Madison. This program offers a chance to explore local businesses, attractions, and services that you may not yet know about.

To kick us off, Hinterland Dairy will be stopping by to share information about their business and give out samples. 🐄🧀

📆 September 8th, (6:00PM)
👥 ALL AGES

‼️For more information, please visit the library or call us at (319) 372-5721.

08/18/2026

The library board meets on Thursday, find the agenda here:
https://www.fortmadison-ia.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=2888

08/18/2026

Trying to get rid of those first day jitters? 🌞📚

We have the perfect book for you! Here’s a selection of school themed titles tailored for our Easy Fiction readers. Do you see something that piques your or your child's interest? All these books are available for checkout directly from our library. 😄

08/18/2026

Elizabeth Lim’s Fishbone Cinderella is a haunting and poignant exploration of mother-daughter relationships, told through lush, gorgeous prose.

Grab your copy of the August Bookpage at our Library! 📚https://www.bookpage.com/?p=229393

Send a message to learn more

08/17/2026

The audiobook of Katherine Arden's The Unicorn Hunters overflows with intrigue, magic and tantalizing romance.

Grab your copy of the August Bookpage at our Library! 📚

08/17/2026

Visit us for Kids Day at the Farmers Market! 🚜🌞

We will be hosting a variety of fun games and giving out books to any attending kids and teens.

📆 Monday, August 17th (4-6:00PM)
📍 CB&Q Depot.

We hope to see you there! 😄

08/17/2026

Summer Reading 2026 is coming to a close.. 🌞
August 21st is the FINAL DAY to collect your Summer Reading prizes.‼️
If you have a reading log that you haven’t submitted yet, please be sure to hand it in by Friday! We still have some awesome prizes, so make sure to collect the credit you deserve.

‼️For more information, please visit the library or call us at (319) 372-5721.