Game Night
Join us on the first Monday of each month for games!
Bookin' It @ the Drake
Join us for our bi-monthly book discussion. New readers are always welcome to attend. Both non-fiction and fiction titles are chosen. The library purchases several copies of each title for general circulation so that anyone wanting to participate may do so. Ebook, eaudiobook and large print versions may be available.
You can call us at 641-236-2661 or email library@grinnelliowa.gov to be added to the email list to receive a reminder for the meeting.
Distant Sons by Tim Johnston
Discussion on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 7 pm
Experience the gripping narrative of Distant Sons, the 2025 All Iowa Reads adult selection. Set in a small Wisconsin town haunted by the unsolved disappearance of three boys in the 1970s, this literary crime novel delves into the intertwined lives of two young men whose unexpected friendship unearths long-buried secrets. Tim Johnston masterfully explores themes of friendship, love, and the lasting impact of past tragedies. Join us for this character-driven suspense novel.
New readers are always welcome to Bookin’ It @ the Drake. Questions? Call 641-236-2661. If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, you are also encouraged to call the library in advance of the program.
Prairie Walks
Led by Poweshiek County Conservationist Amy Andrews Durbin, free, guided walks will be held on Thursdays at 6:00 PM on the following dates: June 12, July 10, and August 7. Each walk offers a unique chance to observe how the prairie evolves throughout the summer, showcasing native wildflowers, grasses, and the wildlife they support.
Book Nerd Challenge
Can you read twenty books in a year? How about forty? Maybe even sixty? What if they had to fill specific categories? Register for DCL Book Nerd to see how many categories you can fill in our year-long reading challenge! Register on the Beanstack website or download the mobile app to your device.
Bucket Courses
Join us for a series of weekly classes explores specific topics taught by experts in their fields, including Grinnell College professors, medical professionals, and career scientists. Topics have included history, psychiatry, music, science, biotechnology, philosophy, theatre, astronomy, religion, and classics.
The courses are held from 10-11:30 pm on each Wednesday morning during two semester-like terms. The fall term begins in September and ends in November or December; the spring term begins in January and ends in May. The classes are held in the Caulkins Community Room. No registration necessary. Free will donations appreciated.
For recordings of past courses and a list of current ones go to the Bucket Course website.