Musser Public Library

NaNoWriMo Write-Ins
2017-11-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2017-11-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2017-11-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2017-11-20 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
November is National Novel Writing Month! Have you ever wanted to write a novel? This is your chance! The library is here to help with a space to write, motivational support, and snacks! A demo of our free self-publishing service, Self-E and the book formatting software, Pressbooks, for those interested will also be shown. Drop in anytime to write or view the new services on the dates and times below! It will all be in the conference room.

Adult Book Club
2017-11-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
Adult Book Club meets the 1st Monday of the month.
Copies of the current title that the book club is reading are available at the circulation desk.
The club meets in the Board Room on the 2nd floor.

Julie's Kitchen Table
2017-11-07 14:30 - 15:30, 2017-12-05 14:30 - 15:30, 2018-01-02 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
This program is for Homeschool kids grades K-3.

Sparkplugs--Native Iowa
2017-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
Sparkplugs starts up a new 6-week session tonight called “Native Iowa.” Tonight features Coralville’s Devonian Fossil Gorge. Children 4-8 plus their families are invited to attend.

ArtsBuzz
2017-11-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2017-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
ArtsBuzz for the whole family (hands-on experience of the arts)

Mother/Daughter Book Club
2017-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
Mary Jemison – A Native American Captive
by E. F. Abbott

The Murder of Eunice Rockefeller
2017-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
The richest man in US history. Wounded Confederate soldiers. Jealousy. MURDER.
On May 12, 1864, Edward Rockefeller returned to Keokuk, Iowa from a nine-month trip. Two days later, Eunice Rockefeller was dead from a gunshot wound.
The Murder of Eunice Rockefeller provides a historical account of events, as well as a unique look at justice and the status of women when Iowa was on America’s frontier. Join Russ Fry as he delves into every detail on November 15th at 6:30 right here at Musser Public Library.

Sparkplugs--Native Iowa
2017-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
Join us for a good, solid snack (featuring lots of fruits and vegetables), followed by a book or story, then hands-on activities. This six-week session is called “Native Iowa” and touches on the plants, animals, and people of our great state. Sparkplugs targets children ages 4-8, but the whole family is invited to attend and enjoy.

Dance Me A Story with Ballet QC
2017-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
Join Maggie, outreach educator from Ballet QC, as she helps children re-tell the story of the Nutcracker through dance and movement. This is a fun, participatory introduction to the concept of the ballet, complete with costuming pieces for kids to wear as they act out story elements. “Dance Me A Story” is made possible through a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.

Library Closed - Thanksgiving
2017-11-23 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will re-open on Friday, November 24, 2017. Thank you and have a great holiday!

Skeleton Key Adventure Club
2017-11-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
Dissection is back, with science instructor Andi Martinez!

NaNoWriMo Final Write-In
2017-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
November is National Novel Writing Month! Have you ever wanted to write a novel? This is your chance! The library is here to help with a space to write, motivational support, and snacks! A demo of our free self-publishing service, Self-E and the book formatting software, Pressbooks, for those interested will also be shown. Drop in anytime to write or view the new services on the dates and times below! It will all be in the conference room. This is the final day to write-in! Make it count!

Mother/Daughter Book Club
2017-12-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
Horse Diaries – Jingle Bells
By Cathy Hapka

Library Closed - Christmas
2017-12-24 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
The library will be closed on Sunday, December 24, 2017, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The library will re-open on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Thank you and have a great holiday!

Library Closed - Christmas
2017-12-25 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
The library will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The library will re-open on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Thank you and have a great holiday!

Library Closed - Christmas
2017-12-26 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The library will re-open on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Thank you and have a great holiday!

Library Closed - New Years Eve
2017-12-31 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
The library will be closing on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 2 p.m., in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The library will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2017. Thank you and have a great holiday!

Library Closed - New Year's Day
2018-01-01 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
The library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2017, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2017. Thank You and have a great holiday!

Mother/Daughter Book Club
2018-01-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Contact Us
Little House in the Big Woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder

A Feast of Flavor- Musser Middle School Role Playing Game
2018-01-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
Journey to the Feyweald to help the kingdom of Threll take back the mountain pass for the survival of all the residents. Ages 6th-8th grade. Space is limited so please rsvp to kbridgewater@muscatineiowa.gov to secure your spot. All participants who rsvp will receive a free dice set.
The meeting will be at the new library building at 408 east second street.

Library Closing - Staff Development Workshop
2018-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
The library will be closed from 10 am to 11 am, for a staff development workshop. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

CLOSING AT 4 PM
2018-01-11 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Due to inclement weather, the library will be closing for the day at 4 pm. We will open tomorrow at our usual time, 10 am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

No children's activities this evening
2018-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Contact Us
Though we usually LOVE to see you here with your families, we will NOT be holding any children’s activities this evening. Stay safe and warm!
