Vinton Public Library

06/01/2026

Check out our curated list of book titles shared with and/or inspired by poems, stories and songs. Have one to add? Let us know!

*'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' by Amanda Flower, also a poem written by Emily Dickinson
*'A Box Full of Darkness' by Simone St. James, a line from the poem 'The Uses of Sorrow' by Mary Oliver
*'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' by Ace Atkins, also a song by Tears for Fears
*'Life, & Death, & Giants' by Ron Rindo, also a poem written by Emily Dickinson
*'Firestarter' by Stephen King, also a song by The Prodigy
*Not Pictured: 'Enormous Wings' by Laurie Frankel, from 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Looking for an emotional and thought-provoking read? 📚❤️

One of the latest books I read by Katie Powner follows the lives of two very different women whose paths become connected through a baby named Providence.

Laura is a wife and mother of three who has completed her foster parent training and is anxiously waiting for a placement call. Bri is an 18-year-old new mother struggling to navigate adulthood and parenthood alongside her boyfriend, AJ. When Child Protective Services steps in and removes their newborn son, Bri is told she can work toward reunification by following the required steps.

As a first-time foster mom, Laura wants to do everything she can to care for baby Providence while respecting the difficult situation surrounding his placement. Through both women's perspectives, the story beautifully explores the joys, fears, doubts, and sacrifices of motherhood.

This heartfelt novel offers a compassionate look at foster care, family, and the difficult choices people face. Be prepared—you may not want to put this one down! 💕

05/30/2026

Did you know Norman Maclean, author of 'A River Runs Through It,' lived in Iowa as a young boy? He wrote the story in his 70s after retiring from a career as an English Professor at the University of Chicago. The story turned 50 earlier this year and was adapted into the 1992 film of the same name, directed by Robert Redford, starring Brad Pitt and Bob Skerritt. We have both the book and the movie available for checkout at the Vinton Public Library.

05/29/2026

📚✨ Want to reserve books that are COMING SOON to the library?

🎥 Check out our short video to learn how to reserve titles through the Librista app!

🔑 Your library card number is both your username AND password.

❓ Don’t know your library card number?
📞 Give us a call at 310-472-4208 today!

🚀 Start reserving new titles before they even hit the shelves! 📖

05/29/2026

🔥📚 COMING SOON ALERT! 📚🔥

These hot new titles are coming soon to the library — and you don’t have to wait to grab them! 👀✨

Reserve your favorites NOW in the Librista App before they even hit the shelves!

✅ Your library card number = your username & password
❓ Don’t know your card number? Give us a call at 319-472-4208 and we’ll help you get started!

05/29/2026

We are so excited for the Vinton Public Library Summer Reading Program! ☀️📚🎉

Make sure to stop by on Monday, June 1st for our Kick-Off Party! Enjoy hotdogs and chips while getting signed up for this summer’s reading adventures. 🌭📖

We’ll help you get registered through the Beanstack app so you can easily track your reading — or you can choose to use a paper tracker instead. Plus, you’ll receive your first prize AND your Benton County Library Adventures Passport! 🗺️✨

We can’t wait to read, learn, and have fun with you this summer!

05/29/2026

Did you participate in Vinton's Big Read? We'd love to hear about your experience; share your thoughts in our annual community survey. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZN62DT7 today!