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50's Plus Senior Gathering
This all-inclusive seniors group will be meeting in the Adel Public Library Community Room for cards, coffee, and connection. Meet new people or spend time with old friends, the goal is to enjoy some social time! First and third Tuesday of the month 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Yoga at the Library (Adult program) Free will donations are accepted for this program. A licensed yoga teacher leads a class to help you relax in the middle of the work week. All skill levels are welcome. Every Wednesday in May @5:45 PM |
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Teen Advisory Board (6th-12th grade) We want youth input for our programming! Students on the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) develop leadership skills and meet monthly to help plan teen programs, sign up for volunteer opportunities, give input regarding the teen area of the library, and suggest teen books to be purchased by the library. Volunteer hours may be earned for these meetings. @4:00 PM |
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Star Wars Storytime (Created for ages 4-7)
Join us on May the 4th for a Star Wars themed story-time! Miss Paula, our favorite former librarian, will be leading us in stories, games, and crafts.
Thursday, May 4th @4:00 PM |
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Therapy Pets (All ages) The A.R.L. brings small pets to the library. All ages are welcome! Please do not bring your own pets.
Thursday, May 4th
@4:30 PM |
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Library Landscaping Day
Let's make the library beautiful this summer! We are asking for volunteers to help us do some weeding and general maintenance on the flower beds and patio around the library. We will be continuing this project on the first Saturday of the month May-October.
Saturday, May 6th 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Free Comic Book Day
Come to the Adel Public Library and snag a free comic book (while supplies last). We will also have a special super-hero guest (The Dark Knight) from the Iowa League of Super Heroes joining us. Don't forget your camera and feel free to dress up as your favorite super-hero pal!
Saturday, May 6th @10:00 AM |
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Little Mermaid: Find Your Voice Party Calling all princes & princesses! We are having an under the sea party full of stories, crafts, snacks, and activities. Our special guest, the Little Mermaid, will be joining us to read a few books, sign some autographs, and pose with you! Make sure to bring your camera! Wednesday, May 31st @10:00 AM |
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Under the whispering door
by TJ Klune
"When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead. And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he's definitely dead. But even in death he's not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days."
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Vegetables unleashed : a cookbook
by José Andrés
A world-renowned Spanish chef and an award-winning food author present a collection of tricks and tips that focus on the vibrancy and diversity of vegetable-based dishes such as lentil stew, vegetable paella and the classic Spanish gazpacho.
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How high we go in the dark : a novel
by Sequoia Nagamatsu
"Beginning in 2030, a grieving archeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased daughter at the Batagaika crater, where researchers are studying long-buried secrets now revealed in melting permafrost, including the perfectly preserved remains of a girl who appears to have died of an ancient virus. Once unleashed, the Arctic Plague will reshape life on earth for generations to come, quickly traversing the globe, forcing humanity to devise a myriad of moving and inventive ways to embrace possibility in the face of tragedy."
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The loud librarian
by Jenna Beatrice
Hilarious and heartwarming, this picture book follows Penelope as she sets out to prove she's perfect for the job of student-librarian despite her LOUD voice, learning to stay true to herself along the way.
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The summer of broken rules
by K.L. Walther
Even though she is still grieving over her sister's death, eighteen-year-old Meredith Fox plans to reconnect with family and friends when they gather on Martha's Vineyard for her cousin's big wedding--unless she gets distracted by a week-long game of Assassin and a handsome groomsman.
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Yours truly
by Abby Jimenez
When Dr. Jacob Maddox, whom she is prepared to hate, sends her a letter, which leads to sharing lunch dates in her “sob closet,” Dr. Briana Ortiz tries not to fall hard for this sexy new doctor, especially when he gives her the best gift imaginable? A kidney for her brother.
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