Programs

The Oelwein Public Library offers programs to further the library's mission to serve the needs of the community.

 

                                                          

Pages & Play Club
The Oelwein Public Library offers a weekly Pages & Play Club for 3-5 year olds with Miss Katie on each Wednesday at 10:00 am. This event meets in the library's meeting room.  Contact Katie by email at kschuelke@oelwein.lib.ia.us or by calling the library at 319-283-1515 with any questions.
We will read a story and share fun activities.

 

Theme Thursdays
This is an after school program every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
Theme Thursdays is intended for elementary and secondary children. Each week will be different theme and activity. Lego Club will feature the 2nd Thursday of the month.
 

Summer Reading Program is offered every year in June.
Find more information here.

 

Book Talk
Join Book Talk. Contact Deann at dfox@oelwein.lib.ia.us or by calling the library at 319-283-1515 with questions. This group meets on the last Monday of each month at 10:00 am. For more information visit the Book Club page.

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Special Programs:

 

 

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Find a great read & a tasty treat!

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DNA Genealogy Program
Wednesday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m.

You’ve had your DNA tested. Now, how can these results help you with your genealogical search? Carla Anders from the Iowa Genealogical Society will be here with tips on how to put that information to work for you. 
For example:

· How to transfer your DNA results to other sites

· How to figure out family connections

· How to use the DNA Painter website

DNA Painter is a FREE website that helps you to easily demystify your DNA results.
 

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Wreath Making Class
Saturday, November 2nd 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Sponsored by the Fayette County Chapter of Take A Kid Outdoors. (TAKO) Program presented by Ron Lenth, TAKO board member.
Materials are provided and you may bring your own special items to add. This is a nice family project open to the public at no cost.
Please contact the library to reserve a spot at 319-283-1515 or stop by the circulation desk.
A food or financial donation is requested which will be shared with the area food pantry.
 

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Join Iowa historical fiction writer, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she takes you through the early 20th century in her program, Iowa’s Prohibition & Bootlegging Legacy. You’ll discover the state’s Prohibition journey along with why many families turned to bootlegging. Ann takes you through the distant past, beginning with the murder of a pastor in Sioux City, the tarring of an official by the Iowa City Beer Mafia, the rum running of Iowa’s infamous rye whiskey in Templeton, and ending with the current exploits of today’s underground whiskey business.

Ann Hanigan Kotz was born in Denison, Iowa, and lived on a farm southwest of town with her parents and five siblings. During her summers, she spent time at the Carnegie Library, reading becoming a passion early in her life. After high school, Ann attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. She started her education career in 1988 and continued teaching high school English for 33 years, finishing at Waukee High School in central Iowa. She also received a Master of Arts in Education from Viterbo University.As a teacher, Ann was passionate about making her students better writers and readers. She credits her writing ability to studying and teaching the craft. Later in her profession, Ann taught college-level classes to high school students who themselves wanted to become teachers. Ann considers teaching one of the most honorable professions. Retired from teaching, Ann Hanigan Kotz currently resides in Adel, Iowa, with her husband John Kotz.

 

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