Events around the Tri-States

Upcoming Events at the
James Kennedy Public Library
​in Dyersville: January 2020

Thursday, January 2: Quilting Bee with the Dyersville Layette Ladies Begins. The Layette Ladies will be gathering in the library January 2-31 to work on a quilt, demonstrate quilting, and encourage others to lend a hand. A quilting rack will be set up under the library skylight and ladies from the Layette Group will be present to quilt weekday afternoons from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Members of the community are encouraged to stop in and observe, ask questions and help with the quilting. Once completed the quilt(s) will be auctioned off to raise money for the Dyersville Relay For Life or other local organizations.

Mondays and Thursdays, January 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30: Strength Training for Older Adults @ 9:30 am. Older adults of any age and fitness level are invited to join this special exercise program made possible through a partnership with the Geri-Fit® Company. Participants will exercise to a Geri-Fit® DVD and most of the exercises will be performed seated in a chair. There is no dancing or aerobics involved. Some supplies are needed. Space is limited so registration is required. 

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29: Sit and Stitch from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Bring your hobby or craft and join other crafters for lots of laughs, food, great company and experienced help at this weekly gathering. New members are welcome to join at any time. 

Thursday, January 16: Soup Supper Fundraiser from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Join us for soup, crackers, bread, brownies, and beverages starting at 4:30 pm until we run out! This year’s soups are chicken noodle, chili (gluten free), and potato (vegetarian). Price is $6.00 per person with soup refills for $2.00 each. Carry outs available. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support the library’s collections and services.

Friday, January 17: Coffee and Creating @ Your Library from 9:30 – 11:30 am. Come join us for a time of coloring, crafting, creating, chatting as well as coffee or other morning beverages. The library provides miscellaneous coloring and craft supplies along with the beverages. This group meets the third Friday of each month. This program is open to adults 18 and older. 

Friday, January 24 – Monday, January 27: Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. Join us for the Friends of the Library used book sale, which will be held in the basement of the James Kennedy Public Library. Bags of books are $2 on Monday, the last day of the sale. Hours are: Friday, January 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, January 25: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Sunday, January 26: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Monday, January 27: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm.

​Friday, January 31: Final Friday Tech featuring Overdrive from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. This month’s topic is how to use Overdrive, one of the apps that allows patrons to check out eBooks for their devices! Other technology questions are welcome if time permits. 

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

Fabulous Fridays Artist Series 2020 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church  1199 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa

Fabulous Fridays return to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on January 10, 2020, for our 29th season. This popular series began in 1992 with musicians from St. Luke’s and grew to include locally and nationally recognized artists. Since the inception of Fabulous Fridays, more than 100 artists have performed for these informal downtown concerts.

​St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is located at the corner of 12th and Main in Dubuque, Iowa. Performances begin at 12:05 p.m. and conclude at 12:35 p.m. Many in the audience bring their lunch and enjoy time together after the concert in the church Fellowship Hall, where coffee and desserts are available. The concert, coffee, and desserts are free, but baskets are available for contributions to People In Need and the church’s Jesus Fund. Metered street parking is available. The alley entrance to the church is accessible for those with accessibility needs. Our winter weather policy is that if the artist can get there, the show is on.

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