Ringsted Public Library

06/03/2026

Happening Monday, June 8th at 1:30 in the Ringsted Legion!

🦖 Look out! A dinosaur is loose in the library, and he has razor-sharp claws, bone-crushing jaws, and…feathers??? Come and see for yourself!

Join Iowa author Kelly Crull for a silly, surprising STEM storytime adventure based on his new book, The Chick-o-saurus, from National Geographic Kids.

This one-of-a-kind program features:
🦕 An energetic read-aloud packed with science, silliness, and surprises
🐔 A guest appearance from the Chick-o-saurus himself
🧠 Tons of dinosaur facts
🦴 A hands-on fossil digging station
🥚 A hatch-your-own dinosaur egg activity
🎁 And giveaways

Perfect for ages 4–10 and their families, this program blends storytime, science, and plenty of giggles into one unforgettable experience that will get kids excited about books, thinking like a scientist, and leave everyone roaring with delight.

05/30/2026

If you want to order pies please do so today or tomorrow

05/29/2026

NEW BOOKS FOR MAY 2026

Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams

You With the Sad Eye by Christina Applegate (BIO)

Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict

Bloodlust by Sandra Brown

I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig

Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbi Macomber

When I Kill You by B. A. Paris

Judge Stone by James Patterson

Free Falling by Jill Shalvis

Grandma’s Little Secret by Becca C. Smith

Felicia’s Favorites by Danielle Steel

05/28/2026

Most of the Ringsted community have not heard of this amazing lady. Norma Jean Warner was born in 1937 and was know for her quiet strength, sharp intellect, and deep compassion for others. Throughout her life, she believed firmly in the power of education and the dignity of aging with support and connection. These values guided her personal life and her remarkable action of giving. Norma passed away in Des Moines in 2023. Her husband predeceased and she had no children. In an extraordinary final gift, Norma donated the bulk of her wealth to charities throughout the state of Iowa. One of her bequest was a majority of her wealth go to libraries and senior centers in Iowa towns with a population of 7000 or less. The Ringsted library was blessed to receive $941.69. A total of 485 libraries in Iowa under with a town population under 7,000 received checks. Thank you to Norma Jean, she will be remembered!

05/22/2026

Quilt on display this month at the Ringsted Library was made by Janell Lindell. Stop in the library to see it!

05/22/2026

Summer Reading Schedule for Ringsted Library

05/15/2026

Friends of the Ringsted Library presented scholarship to Raegan Nielsen

05/13/2026

Four new patriotic puzzles were given to the Ringsted Library. These were purchased with proceeds from Monday lunch at the legion. With America celebrating their 250 birthday this would be a great time to check out patriotic puzzle

05/04/2026

04/23/2026

National Library Week. Stop in the library and check it out