Friends of the Van Meter Public Library

02/13/2026

EDIT--ALL BAGS HAVE SOLD! Thank you so much for supporting our Blind Date with a Book fundraiser!

Day 5 of our Blind Date with a Book fundraiser! We have 3 bags left! Each bag contains a brand new paperback book, a free drink coupon from 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, and other bookish goodies! Your $30 donation will help support summer reading programming. Help us make Summer Reading special for our community!

Please comment sold and which number you would like! Thank you for supporting us!

02/12/2026

It’s Day 4 of Blind Date with a Book! Comment “sold” and which number you would like! Remember, each bag has a brand new paperback book, a free drink coupon from 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, and lots of other bookish goodies! A great Valentine’s gift for that special someone!

Your $30 donation will go towards summer reading programming!

Good luck!

02/11/2026

It’s day three of Blind Date with a Book! Comment “sold” and which number you would like!

Good luck!

02/10/2026

Here are your next two Blind Date with a Book bags! Comment “sold” and which number you would like! Donation is $30! Bags can be picked up at the library!

02/09/2026

Didn't snag a Blind Date with a Book bag today? Never fear! Two more bags will be posted every day through Friday! Keep your 👀 on the Friends page and be ready to comment "sold"!

What a great Valentine's gift for that special someone in your life!

Once bags are purchased, please pick up at the Van Meter Public Library. Currently only accepting cash. Your $30 donation will go towards Summer Reading programming for both kids and adults!

Good luck!

02/09/2026

Here are your first two Blind Date with a Book Bags! Each bag contains a brand new paperback book, 1 free drink ticket generously donated by 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, bookmarks, pens, and other bookish goodies.

Bags are $30 with the money going towards Summer Reading programming. Comment “sold” and the number that you would like! Good luck!

02/06/2026

Blind Date with a Book is BACK! Follow the Friends of the Van Meter Public Library page for an exciting fundraising event starting Monday, February 9th!

01/06/2023

VMPL is hiring!

Careers and Volunteering at the Library Careers Circulation and Cataloging Assistant Hours: 20 - 25 hours including some evenings and Saturdays Pay: $15 - $17 Due to the recent resignation of our Assistant Director we are seeking resumes for the position of Circulation and Cataloging Assistant. Cust...

06/01/2022

Where will you read this summer?

Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.

05/13/2022

Do you think that Van Meter is overdue for a new library? Meet like-minded folk at the library at 7:00pm on Wednesday May 18.

A nonprofit group of community volunteers dedicated to soliciting funds for the growth and enhancement of the Van Meter Public Library program for all members of our community.