July

The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan (Clarion Public Library, from Jul 23, 2009 11:55 AM to Jul 23, 2009 01:00 PM)

The Clarion Public Library on Central Ave. E. will host a discussion of "The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan on July 23.

Book Discussion of On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan. (Waterloo Library - Conference Room, from Jul 21, 2009 06:00 PM to Jul 21, 2009 07:00 PM)

The Waterloo Public Library monthly book discussion group will discuss On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan on July 21.

All Iowa Reads 2009 "The Rope Walk" at Polk City (Polk City Community Library, 1500 W. Broadway, Polk City, Iowa 50226 , from Jul 11, 2009 09:00 AM to Jul 11, 2009 10:00 AM)

The Saturday Book Club at the Polk City Community Library will discuss the 2009 All Iowa Reads selection "The Rope Walk" by Carrie Brown on July 11.

"Sunflower" book discussion (Spirit Lake Public Library, 702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa, from Jul 07, 2009 10:30 AM to Jul 07, 2009 11:30 AM)

The Spirit Lake Public Library will have an open book discussion about "Sunflower" by Richard Paul Evans on July 7.

"The Rope Walk" book discussion (Spirit Lake Public Library, 702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa, from Jul 21, 2009 02:00 PM to Jul 21, 2009 03:00 PM)

The Spirit Lake Public Library will have an open book discussion about the 2009 All Iowa Reads selection "The Rope Walk" by Carrie Brown on July 21.

Williams Public Library Open House (Williams Public Library, from Jul 04, 2009 08:30 AM to Jul 04, 2009 10:30 AM)

We will have an Open House to show our newly acquired prints and books from the National Endowment for the Humanities. We will also display summer art work.

Williams Public Library "Patriotic Songs and Stories" (Williams Public Library, from Jul 03, 2009 01:00 PM to Jul 03, 2009 02:00 PM)

Join us as we celebrate patriotic songs and stories at the library.

Literacy in a Different Way: Book discussion of "Dewey - The Small-Town Library Cat" (Des Moines Central Library, from Jul 21, 2009 06:00 PM to Jul 21, 2009 07:00 PM)

Come to Des Moines Central Library for a discussion of the book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, by Iowa author Vicki Myron. The discussion will be led by Michelle Pritchard. Also available as an audio book. Books available to borrow at second floor reference desk. Discussion group will meet in Meeting Room Two. Preregister by calling 515-283-4152 ext. 3 or by signing up online.

Author Visit: Peter Carlson (Des Moines Central Library, from Jul 28, 2009 06:30 PM to Jul 28, 2009 07:30 PM)

Learn the inside story of Khrushchev’s U.S. visit as told by writer Peter Carlson in his new book, K Blows Top: A Cold War Comic Interlude Starring Nikita Khrushchev, America's Most Unlikely Tourist. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Book Discussion: "Time and Tide," by Frank Conroy (Des Moines Forest Avenue Library, 1326 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, from Jul 20, 2009 07:00 PM to Jul 20, 2009 08:00 PM)

Join in a discussion of the book Time and Tide: A Walk Through Nantucket by Frank Conroy. The book is a description of the author's personal experience of living on Nantucket Island.

Book Discussion: Water for Elephants (Des Moines South Side Library, 1111 Porter Avenue, Des Moines, from Jul 02, 2009 02:00 PM to Jul 02, 2009 03:00 PM)

Join us for a discussion of Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen. Stop by the information desk of the Des Moines South Side Library to borrow a copy of the book.

Discussion of books by Steve Berry (Des Moines East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, from Jul 15, 2009 02:00 PM to Jul 15, 2009 03:00 PM)

Read any book by author Steve Berry and come join our disccussion of his books at the East Side Branch of the Des Moines Public Library. Treats provided.

Author B.J. Betts at Mondamin Public Library (Mondamin Public Library, from Jul 08, 2009 06:00 PM to Jul 08, 2009 08:00 PM)

Meet Iowa author B. J. Betts at the Mondamin Public Library Wednesday, July 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ms. Betts will present and sign her new book Saigon Moon. The story revolves around main character, Rick Jameson, and his trials and joys during and after serving in Vietnam. Refreshments will be served.