Ida Grove Public Library

06/01/2026

Tomorrow’s the day!

Join us for our Garden Critter Encounter with Danielle from Ida County Conservation Center as we kick off our “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program!

📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 1 PM

Come meet some amazing garden creatures and start your summer reading adventure with us! 🌼

05/30/2026

Only 3 days until Summer Reading begins! ☀️

Our “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program starts Tuesday, June 2, and we can’t wait to grow a summer full of stories, fun, and adventure with you!

✨ Programs
📖 Reading challenges
🏆 Prizes
🌼 Fun for all ages

What’s the FIRST thing on your summer reading list?

05/29/2026

🔥 Library Grill Out Fundraiser!

Join us Friday, June 12 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Ida Grove Food Pride for a delicious lunch in support of your library!

We’ll be grilling up pork tender sandwiches for a quick and tasty meal, and all proceeds will go directly toward funding library programs and services that benefit our community year-round.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Food Pride and the Ida County Pork Producers for their generous support in making this fundraiser possible!

Come enjoy lunch and support your local library! ❤️📚

05/29/2026

🌼🐞 Summer Reading starts with critters and creatures!

Kick off Summer Reading with a special Garden Critter Encounter with Danielle from Ida County Conservation Center!

Get up close with fascinating garden creatures and discover the tiny critters that help our gardens grow and thrive. It’s the perfect way to start our “Plant a Seed, Read” summer adventure! 📚🌼

📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 1:00 PM

Perfect for curious kids and nature lovers of all ages!

05/28/2026

🌞📚 Why join Summer Reading? Because reading grows BIG things! 🌱

Summer reading helps:
🌼 Kids keep learning and build confidence
🌼 Teens discover new interests and creativity
🌼 Adults relax, recharge, and explore new ideas
🌼 Families spend time together through stories

And the best part? Reading can happen anywhere:
☀️ At the pool
🌳 Under a shady tree
🚗 On road trips
🛋️ Curled up at home

Whether you read one book or one hundred, every page helps imagination grow

Join us for our “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program beginning June 2!

05/26/2026

☀️📚 Summer Reading starts NEXT TUESDAY! 📚☀️

Get ready for a summer full of books, prizes, programs, and fun at the library!

Sign up now for our Summer Reading Program and start tracking your reading beginning June 2. Whether you love graphic novels, mysteries, audiobooks, or bedtime stories — every page counts!

✨ Open to all ages
🎉 Fun events all summer long
🏆 Reading prizes & challenges
📖 A great excuse to visit the library even more

Stop by the library or sign up online today!

Who’s ready for summer reading ?!

05/26/2026

🌲🦉 Book Trailer Tuesday

A dark, atmospheric tale of mystery and secrets in the wild… The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow is now available and perfect for fans of suspenseful storytelling.

Stop by to check it out!

05/21/2026

The library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 AM.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

05/19/2026

🏡 Book Trailer Tuesday

Family, mystery, and stories that linger long after the last page… All the Little Houses is now available and perfect for fans of heartfelt suspense.

📖 Stop by or place a hold online: https://igpl.booksys.net/opac/igpl/ #/menuHome

05/15/2026