Labor Day Closure* All six locations will be closed Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6. *Employees will take one of these days as a furlough (unpaid) in conjunction with the city's budget reductions for FY 2010-2011.

New School Year Hours Begin September 7 at North Side Library and Forest Avenue Library. Sunday hours begin at Central Library (1:00 to 5:00 PM) on September 12. details.

Teens-searching for a good book, great programs, and other fun things to do? Take a look at the cool new TEEN BLOG we have created JUST FOR YOU!

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month in September.  Dual library cards (one for your wallet and one for your key chain) now available for new card-holders.  Active card-holders can purchase the dual card for just $1. 

Celebrate Community Literacy! Wednesday, September 8
at 6:30 PM, Central Library Meeting Room.

The AViD Author Series We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions about this popular annual program. survey

Readers and Book Club Members!  Join in a community read of The Big Sort!  The library recently received extra copies of the book and a book discussion set is now available.  www.BetterTogetherIowa.com