Heyworth Public Library

06/19/2026

We had a fantastic paleontology program this morning with T-Rexplorers. Thanks to all who made it out to learn more about dinosaurs and fossils! Thank you to First State Bank & Trust for co-sponsoring this program with us!

06/18/2026

Tonight, free music to the public!

The Freedom Sings USA Event is tonight at 7:00 PM at the Heyworth American Legion, Post 624.

Freedom Sings USA provides songwriting and music-arts therapy programs for Veterans and Military families. We proudly work with Veterans across our great nation, partnering with award-winning and Grammy-nomined songwriters to lead workshops, classes, and events that help America’s heroes share their stories and find healing through music. Whether you’re a Veteran seeking connection, a songwriter wanting to give back, or an organization ready to support our mission, we invite you to join us—because Music is Good Medicine™.

06/17/2026

We are closing at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 17, out of an abundance of caution due to the predicted storms for this afternoon/evening.

We want to ensure the safety of staff. Take care, everyone!

06/08/2026

Spots still available.

Children, grade 3 – 6, are invited to tour Simpkins Military History Museum with the Library on Friday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Registration is required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/cV6ugSu1KMbGfQmP9

This is an offsite program. We will meet at Simpkins Military History Museum located at 605 E Cole St, Heyworth. Due to space constraints, registration is required.

Let's celebrate America's 250th by learning more about our country's military history.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Karen Schieler for spotting the Library's Eagle at the Hornet's Nest last week! The Eagle is now off to its final location before finding its permanent home with one of our four weekly winners. Let us know if you see it!

We're celebrating America's 250th this summer! Beginning May 18, keep an eye out for the Library’s eagle as it travels to a different local business each Monday. If you spot the eagle, stop by the Library, tell us where you found it, and enter your name into that week’s prize drawing.

Weekly winners will be drawn each Friday afternoon through June 12 and will receive a small prize, and all four winners will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win the eagle itself! The grand prize drawing will take place before the Freedom Sings U.S.A. concert at the American Legion on June 18 at 7 p.m.

06/03/2026

Thank you to Mary Jane Zook for sharing Gary Sigler’s story of his time in Vietnam which included six years being held as a POW at Hanoi Hilton.

The Voices of Valor series has been very insightful. We’re so grateful for our veterans and their service to our country. Be sure to attend the Freedom Sings USA concert at the Legion on June 18 at 7 p.m. to hear stories and songs of other local veterans.

06/01/2026

The last Voices of Valor presentation is Tuesday, June 2, at 6:00 p.m. Mary Jane Zook will present, Vietnam pilot and POW, Gary Sigler's story.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Sophia M. for spotting the Library's Eagle at Trimble's Produce Farm last week! The Eagle has flown to another location in town. Have fun looking! If you spot it, be sure to come to the Library and let us know!

We're celebrating America's 250th this summer! Beginning May 18, keep an eye out for the Library’s eagle as it travels to a different local business each Monday. If you spot the eagle, stop by the Library, tell us where you found it, and enter your name into that week’s prize drawing.

Weekly winners will be drawn each Friday afternoon through June 12 and will receive a small prize, and all four winners will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win the eagle itself! The grand prize drawing will take place before the Freedom Sings U.S.A. concert at the American Legion on June 18 at 7 p.m.

06/01/2026

Reading for prizes starts Monday, June 1!

AGE 3 – GRADE 6
Kids will receive a book bag and a button when they sign up to read for prizes. A reading log will be provided to record minutes or books read. For every level completed, collect a button, a prize, and three tickets to put into a prize drawing.

GRADE 7 – 12
Teen readers will receive a Bingo challenge to record books read and other activities. Collect a small prize for the first three bingos completed. For each bingo, collect a ticket to put into a prize drawing.

ADULTS
For each book, audiobook, magazine, or eBook checked out, collect a ticket to put into a prize drawing. Earn extra tickets by participating in the Bingo challenge.