Fort Madison Public Library

05/29/2026

📷 FMPL Summer Reading 2026 Photo Challenge 📸

🌳 This year’s theme revolves around plants and growth. Grab your camera and capture moments that reflect this summer’s reading theme: “Plant a Seed, Read.”

❓ Look for images that represent growth, plants, reading, or any combination of the three. This challenge is all about creativity and enjoyment, so feel free to interpret the prompt as literally or abstractly as you wish!

❗Share your photos in the Photo Challenge Event on our page.

05/29/2026

(‼️After June 4th, Geri-Fit will no longer get together on Mondays for the duration of the Summer Reading Program.‼️)

Join us and exercise with Geri-Fit, a health promotion program for older adults! 🏋👈

📆 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

05/28/2026

Join us at the library next week for a discussion about our May book, Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep! 📖💬

📆 Thursday, June 4th

‼️ Don’t have our book of the month? Visit the library to grab a copy made available by local libraries.

05/27/2026

🌈 Kick off our Summer Reading Program by bringing along an item to tie-dye and soaking up the warm weather! 🌈

📆 Wednesday, June 3rd (1 - 2:00PM)
*This is the accurate time. Corrections to our calendar have been made. (5/27)

❌ DO NOT bring items larger than a standard t-shirt, and steer clear of anything made from terry cloth or sweatshirt material. To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate, items that are too large or made from unsuitable materials will not be allowed.

‼️ Please AVOID wearing nice clothes if you are worried about getting dirty or getting stains.

05/26/2026

Enjoy the Spring weather and get ready for Story Hour this Wednesday, May 27th! 📚🌈

05/26/2026

Join us and exercise with Geri-Fit this Tuesday, and Thursday! 🏋👈

05/26/2026

🌈 Summer Reading Sign Up is here! ☀️

Here’s the information you’ll need to register for our Summer Reading Program this week. 👉

❗️The Challenge is LIVE NOW! Come into the library to sign up in person or register online @ (FortMadison.Beanstack.org)!

❓Never signed up before? Find our Patron Cheat Sheet here! →
(https://www.fortmadison-ia.com/DocumentCenter/View/1649/How-to-Sign-Up-for-Beanstack?bidId=)

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can call us at (319) 372-5721.

05/25/2026

🌳 Here's additional information about our programs for children, teens, and adults for this year's Summer Reading! 🌻

✔️ To stay informed about our activities, including dates, locations, and more, be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and details.

🔜 There are more specifics to come the closer we get, so stay excited and keep an eye out! 🤩

05/22/2026

Reminder that we will be closed next Monday, the 25th, for Memorial Day.

The library will be closed on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, the 26th.

Thank you!

05/20/2026

Tomorrow, join Thursday Crafternoon in doing embroidery for the month of May! 🌻✂️
(This group is for all ages 14+, which includes adults!)