Crafty Monday: Rock Painting
(Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to attend this program)

Join us in the community room for a morning craft of rock painting, available while supplies last.
Monday, July 15th
@10:00 AM
Move & Groove Storytime
(Ages 0-5 years old)

Join us in the storytime room for a morning of music, movement, rhythm, instruments, and fun!
Every Tuesday in July
@9:30 AM
My First Storytime
(Ages 0-36 months & caregivers)

Join us for songs, rhymes, bounces, and a story.
Every Wednesday in July
@9:30 AM
Preschool Storytime
(Ages 3-6 years old)

A topical themed story time consisting of books, music, movement, & crafts.
Every Thursday in July
@9:30 AM
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!
Tuesday, July 16th & 30th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Trinket/Travel Boxes
(2nd-5th grade)
 
In this program, we will teach you how to turn a discarded wooden box into a trinket/travel box for all of your treasures and special collections. All supplies are provided and children will leave with a finished box for use at home!
Click here to register
Tuesday, July 16th
@2:00 PM
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.
Register for July 17th
Register for July 24th
Register for July 31st
@5:45 PM
Teen Book Club: One
(6th-12th grade)
 
This month, we will be reading and discussing the book, One by Sarah Crossan. Tippi and Grace share everything, clothes, friends . . . even their body. A story of conjoined twin sisters. This book is available for check out at the front desk.
Thursday, July 18th
@1:00 PM
Interactive Movie & Sing-along: Encanto
(Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to attend this program)

Travel to South America with us and become a part of the action as we watch Disney's Encanto! Families will receive props to use to react throughout the movie and a guided script to aid in participation. Singing and costumes are strongly encouraged! This movie is rated PG.  *Interactive movie scripts/props available while supplies last*
Friday, July 19th
@10:00 AM
Brown Bag Book Club 
July 11th @12:00 PM
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Currently reading:
Cult classic
by Sloane Crosley

As her wedding day approaches, Lola is surprised and suspicious when she begins running into all of her exes.
Evening Book Club
July 25th @6:00 PM
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Currently Reading:
The seed keeper : a novel
by Diane Wilson

A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family's struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.
Rumble in the jungle
by Giuseppe Ferrario

Traveling to Brazil to locate a rare crystal treasure being guarded by a native tribe in the Amazon jungle, Geronimo Stilton and his friends navigate a treacherous route filled with crocodiles, giant rats and piranhas.
Cemetery boys
by Aiden Thomas

Determined to prove himself a real brujo to the traditional Latinx family that does not accept his true gender, a trans boy summons the ghost of the resident bad boy, who refuses to return quietly to death.
Love in the time of cholera
by Gabriel Garcâia Mâarquez

In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career, he whiles away the years in 622 affairs yet he reserves his heart for Fermina. Her husband dies at last, and Florentino purposefully attends the funeral. Fifty years, nine months, and four days after he first declared his love for Fermina, he does so again.
Questions? Email us at librarian@adeliowa.org
By Olivia Osborn
Adel Public Library
303 S 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
(515) 993-3512

https://adelpl.org/