Calendar of Events
The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library. —Albert Einstein
November
Holidays & Observances
Our goal is to gather a list of days celebrated every month for you to learn about, celebrate and have fun. We will highlight as many bookish or library related observances as possible.
Aviation Month
Historic Bridge Awareness Month
Native American Heritage Month
Novel Writing Month
1st – Authors’ Day & Family Literacy Day
2nd - Day of the Dead
4th - Stress Awareness Day
8th – STEM/STEAM Day
9th-13th – National Young Readers’ Week
11th - Veteran's Day
17th – Take a Hike Day
26th – Thanksgiving
27th - Native American Heritage Day
28th – Small Business Day
The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man. —T.S. Eliot
Story Time continues with Virtual Story Time on Facebook every Thursday. In-house programs are suspended until further notice. When regular Story Time returns, it will be held every Thursday (except on major holidays) at 10 AM.
Regular Program: Books & Babies/Story Time is held every Thursday from 10:00am - 11:00am. Books & Babies/Story Time, is held throughout year on Thursday's.
Along with stories, children participate in singing, dancing, and coloring activities. Starting in September 2019 - May 2020, story time will be at Valley View Nursing Home on the 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.
November Valley View Outreach - Book Swap at curbside when requested.
Regular Visits:
Valley View Outreach ~ Tuesdays: 2 pm - 3 pm
Location: Valley View Homes
Hosted by Karen Anderson from the library.
Nemont Outreach - November 4 & 18
Nemont Manor Book Swap ~ 3:00pm
Location: Nemont Manor
Hosted by Janet Eidson from the library.
November Prairie Ridge Outreach - Suspended visits but still offering book swap.
Location: Prairie Ridge Village
Hosted by Karen Anderson from the library.
Day of the Dead - November 2
Election Day - November 3
Veteran's Day - November 11
Library Closed
City Council Meetings - November 2 & 16
City Council Meeting ~ 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Location: City County Chambers, Civic Center
Hosted by: Mayor Becky Erickson
GCCL Book Club - November 17
Library Book Club ~ 1:00 - 2:00 pm
TBD - Location: Horizon Room at the Library or online.
Hosted by: Megan Haddix from the library.
Board Meeting - November 18
Library Board Meeting ~ 1:00 pm
TBD - Location: Horizon Room at the library or held over zoom.
Hosted by: Library Board of Trustees.
Thanksgiving EVE - November 25
Open from 9 am - 12 pm.
Thanksgiving Day - November 26
Library Closed