Events around the Tri-States

Upcoming Events at the
James Kennedy Public Library
​in Dyersville: June 2019

Sunday, June 2: Miniature Golf @ Your Library. For one night only we’ll turn the library into a mini-golf course! Come in from 5:00-8:00 pm to tee off between the stacks and navigate our book obstacles. All ages welcome but those under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for fun, refreshments, and door prizes! If you’re interested in helping to design the course, come to the library from 2:00-4:00 pm. Challenge your creativity to turn plastic cups, blocks, boxes, books, stuffed animals, and more into obstacles for this fun event. Golfers will vote on their favorite hole with the winning designer receiving $50.00 in Dyersville Dollars.

Monday, June 3: Lifelong Learners @ 6:30 pm. Come join this monthly gathering for imaginative people who can learn from and feed off each other’s creativity! Participants are encouraged to bring books they are reading or things they are currently working on to share with the group. Open to ages 17 and up. Registration encouraged but not required.

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25: Chair Yoga with Karen Kramer @ 10:00 am. Karen Kramer, a registered yoga instructor, will teach this four class course on chair yoga. Registration is encouraged as participation is limited to 20, but walk-ins available if space allows. 

Friday, June 21: Coffee and Creating @ Your Library from 9:30-11:30 am. Come enjoy coloring, crafting, creating, chatting and enjoying coffee or other morning beverages in the library’s Creation Station. The library provides miscellaneous coloring and craft supplies along with coffee and the makings for other hot beverages. This program is open to adults 18 and older. 

Monday, June 24: Strings Club @ 6:00 pm. Join this monthly jam session for string musicians! This is not a class but a jam session so participants should know basic chords. This group meets the fourth Monday of each month. Registration requested. 

Tuesday, June 25: A Universe of Stories Sci-Fi Summer Book Club @ 6:00 pm. Teens and adults are invited to participate in a special summer three-session book club. Join us on the 4th Tuesday of June, July and August where we will discuss a science fiction book and watch a related film. Titles to be selected. Copies of the books will be available to check out from the library 3 or 4 weeks before the discussion date. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Friday, June 28: Final Friday Tech featuring Mango Languages from 3:00—5:00 pm. This month’s topic is Mango Languages, an online language learning program the library has available for full-service patrons. Other technology questions are welcome if time permits. 

​Friday, June 28: Game Night @ Your Library @ 6:00 pm. Bring your favorite game (card game, board game, role playing game, or video game) and meet, teach, and play with others! Game night is held on the 4th Friday of every month. All ages welcome.

Library programs are free unless otherwise noted. For information on these and other library programs please call 563-875-8912 or go to www.dyersville.lib.ia.us 
or contact Dawn Schrandt via email at dschrandt@dyersville.lib.ia.us

enVision Mental Health

Our mission is to bridge mental health service gaps.

enVision Mental Health Endowment Fund is a
foundation committed to improving mental health by providing grants to local agencies who provide mental health services.

Words from a grant recipient:

“enVision funds played a significant role eliminating barriers that our clients face accessing mental health services. The funds also provide a pathway for safe and stable housing.”

The donations provide:

• Transportation to appointments
• Access to quality mental health care
• Medication costs
• Housing supports

The need is great.
— 1:5 adults are living with a mental illness.
— 1:10 children report depression.
— At least 50% do not receive care.

​Your support will have a positive impact on those with a mental illness. For more info call: 563-588-1692.

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