• Lego Saturdays

    Lego Saturdays

    Come hang out at the library and build with Legos. Every week there’s a different challenge to meet, or build whatever your imagination can create! Drop in between 10:30-1:30 p.m. every Saturday. Lego Saturdays is for all ages. Children under the age of 8 need a caregiver present

  • Game Day

    Game Day

    On Wednesday, August 24, at 2:45 p.m., join us in playing a variety of games all over the library, from New Playground to Chess. For ages 6-16.

  • Toddler Time

    Toddler Time

    Join us for Toddler Time every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday of the month a 10:15 a.m. For ages 0-3.

  • Mah-Jongg

    Mah-Jongg

    Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. join us in learning to play the game, Mah-Jongg. 

    Beginners are welcome. For adults. 

  • Back to School

    Back to School

    On Tuesday, August 25, at 10:15 a.m., join us for a storytime about going back to school! For ages 3-6. 

  • Fish

    Fish

    On Wednesday, August 26th, at 2:45 p.m., Kylie Holdorf, O'Brien County Naturalist, will be educating us about Iowa's fish as well as doing a craft. For ages 6-11. 

  • S.E.L.F

    S.E.L.F

    On Tuesday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., join our O'Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf to learn about flies and mosquitos. For Seniors

  • Storytime-To-Go Kits

    Storytime-To-Go Kits

    Pick up a storytime-to-go kit with early literacy activities and crafts for ages 3-6. New kits are available on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Kits are available every day. 

  • Sports Storytime

    Sports Storytime

    Get in the game by joining us for this storytime all about sports!  Tuesday, September 1st at 10:15 a.m.

  • Steam, Birdhouses

    Steam, Birdhouses

    Join us after school to build and decorate bird houses.  For ages 6-16.  Wednesday, September 2nd at 2:30 p.m.

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day

    The library will be closed on Labor Day.

  • Storytime Crayons

    Storytime Crayons

    Join us for a storytime centered around some really cool crayons!  For ages 3-6.  Tuesday, September 8th at 10:15 a.m.

  • Crafternoon Flowers

    Crafternoon Flowers

    Stop in and do a variety of crafts centered around flowers.  For ages 6-16.  Wednesday, September 9th at 2:30 p.m.

  • Game Night

    Game Night

    Join us on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for our monthly game night. For all ages. 

  • Game Day

    Game Day

    Join us after school to play a variety of games throughout the library, from the Nex Playground to traditional board games like chess.  For ages 6-16.  Wednesday, September 16th at 2:30 p.m. 

  • September Book Club

    September Book Club

    The book for September is The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.  We will meet, Monday, September 21st at 6:30 pm to discuss this book.  For ages 16 and up.

  • Kylie's Fall Equinox

    Kylie's Fall Equinox

    Learn all about the fall equinox and how humans and animals respond to seasons changing.  Kylie Holdorf, our O'Brien County Naturalist, will lead this session.  For ages 6-11.

  • Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship ( S.E.L.F.), Life on the Prairie

    Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship ( S.E.L.F.), Life on the Prairie

    Join Kylie Holdorf, our O'Brien County Naturalist, to learn all about life on the prairie, followed by conversation and treats.  For Seniors.  Thursday, September 24th from 10-11 a.m.

  • Steam, Your Choice

    Steam, Your Choice

    Join us after school and build whatever your heart desires.  Monday, September 28th at 3:45 p.m.  For ages 6-11. 

  • How Money Works Workshop

    How Money Works Workshop

    Learn all about budgeting, managing debt effectively, saving for your goals, and building long-term financial confidence in this free workshop led by Jessica Henninger, a financial advisor with Primerica.  For adults.  Monday, September 28th at 6 p.m.

  • Storytime Camping

    Storytime Camping

    Explore the great outdoors with us in this storytime, which is all about camping.  For ages 3-6.  Tuesday, September 29th at 10:15 p.m.

  • Crafternoon Perler Beads

    Crafternoon Perler Beads

    Join us after school to have some fun with Perler beads!  For ages 6-16.  Wednesday, September 30th at 2:30 p.m.

Sheldon Public Library

 

Welcome to the Sheldon Public Library! Sheldon Public Library's mission is to enrich its community by providing information, serving as a gathering place, fostering readers, and stimulating creativity. Sheldon Public Library is located at 925 4th Avenue in Sheldon, Iowa 51201. You can contact us at 712-324-2442. 

Sheldon Public Library is open Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Tuesday through Friday, we are open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays, we are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and on Sundays, we are closed.