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Ongoing Events

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Angels Care Home Health Classroom
Tonda from Angels Care Home Health will be here on the 4th Monday of the month to discuss a health topic of interest to older adults. The programs can be attended at the library in the Carnegie Room or on Facebook Live on the library's Facebook page. For more information, contact Bevin Anderzhon at 712-246-2315.

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Book Club
The Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am in the Carnegie Room. Each month a new book will be selected for discussion during the following month's meeting. For more information, contact Bevin Anderzhon at 712-246-2315.

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Create with Carole

Librarian Carole has a monthly craft or cooking project to share. See her on an early-out Wednesday. Contact Carole at 712-246-2315 for more information.

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Homebound Delivery
The Shenandoah Public Library offers homebound delivery of library materials to patrons in Shenandoah city limits who can't get to the library because of temporary hardship due to major illness or an ongoing need due to disability. Delivery will be made on the 1st and/or 3rd Friday of the month. Check out ourHomebound Delivery Service for more information.

Library Book Club

Fantasy Book Club
The Fantasy Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm in the Carnegie Room. This book club focuses on Fantasy and Romantasy titles. Each month a new book will be selected for discussion during the following month's meeting. For more information, contact Bevin Anderzhon at 712-246-2315.

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Lego Club
Kids & teens ages 5 and up can come to the library auditorium on an early-out Wednesday at 2pm for Lego building fun during Lego Club. Build your own design out of Legos from the library's extensive collection. Contact Carole at 712-246-2315 for more information.

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League of Human Dignity Office Hours
Jacklynn From the League of Human Dignity will be available to tell you how they can help with independent living and disability accommodations. For more information, contact Carrie Falk at 712-246-2315.

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Life History Workshop
The Life History Workshop meets on the last Thursday of each month at 2pm in the Carnegie Room. They discuss the process of writing memoirs and encourage each other. For more information, contact the library at 712-246-2315.

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Magic: The Gathering Casual Play
Come to the library auditorium on the 3rd Thurs. of odd-numbered months from 5-8pm to play the trading card game Magic: The Gathering.  you'll need to bring your own deck or borrow one from someone in the group.  Contact Joy Stortvedt at 712-246-2315 for more information.

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Page Turners
This weekly radio spot on KMA Radio features Carrie Falk and Bevin Anderzhon sharing a book review of a title available at the library. Visit this blog to see what's been featured recently.

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Sit & Crochet
Bring your current fiber arts project to show off or troubleshoot with a group of fellow crafters! Held on the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 pm in the Carnegie room. Contact Bevin Anderzhon at 712-246-2315 for more information.

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Teen Time
Teens grades 6-12 can come to the Carnegie Room on the 4th early-out Wednesday at 2pm for a fun activity with Bevin - crafts, games, cooking, and more! Contact Bevin Anderzhon at 712-246-2315 for more information.

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What's On Your Nightstand?
What's On Your Nightstand? is a book club with a twist.  All the participants have a chance to share about the books that they have been reading lately.  Held on the last Wednesday of the month at noon, everyone can bring a sack lunch and the stack of books from their nightstand or beside their armchair or... For more information, contact Carrie Falk at 712-246-2315.

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WISC Office Hours
Kris Richey with Western Iowa Services Collaborative will have office hours to help people find the services and support they need - both short-term and long-term. For more information, contact Carrie Falk at 712-246-2315.

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Writing Group
Dr. Marinda Liming and Bevin Anderzhon host a monthly writing group for established or aspiring authors. Please bring no more than 3 pages double-spaced or 3-5 poems of an existing work for others to review. For more information, contact Bevin Anderzhon at 712-246-2315.

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