Third Annual Tiny Art Show
The third edition of the Tiny Art Show, a month-long community art exhibition, is open to individuals aged 13 and up. Participants are challenged to create a piece of art no larger than 4 inches cubed for display at the library throughout April. Starting Monday, February 24th, a 4 by 4-inch canvas with paint and a brush can be picked up at the library desk. Art submissions will be accepted at the library desk until Monday, March 24th, and the library reserves the right to display works at its discretion.
Participation in the Tiny Art Show is free and open to all without pre-registration. There is no limit to the number of submissions allowed, and the library kindly requests that each individual take only one canvas/paint kit.
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.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Discussion on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 7 pm
This beautifully written novel weaves together themes of loss, healing, and the power of connection. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of whimsy and a lot of heart. You’ll find yourself captivated by the unique bond that forms between the characters.
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.
Winter Reading Challenge
December 1 to February 28
Complete activities and track the days you meet your personal reading goal to fill in a bingo card. You’ll earn prizes for getting your first bingo and for blacking out your bingo card! Download the Beanstack app to your mobile device or sign up on our Beanstack site.
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.