Story Time

Join us for a fun and engaging Story Time designed to inspire a love of reading and imagination! Our interactive sessions include read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy skills in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect f......More

Join us for a fun and engaging Story Time designed to inspire a love of reading and imagination! Our interactive sessions include read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy skills in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect for children and their caregivers, Story Time encourages social interaction and helps build language and pre-reading skills.No registration required - just drop in and join the fun!Our Story Times happen on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Thursdays at 10 am.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

A Look Behind Orson Welles' War of the Worlds Broadcast

Tonight marks 87 years since the infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast. Attend this illustrated lecture with historian Laura Keyes and learn the real story! On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: ......More

Tonight marks 87 years since the infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast. Attend this illustrated lecture with historian Laura Keyes and learn the real story! On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: The War of the Worlds. While the original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had, and continues to have, on American culture is staggering. But how much of that impact was reality and how much has been exaggerated over the years? Were there riots in the streets from panicked listeners or did most of the audience simply enjoy a well-done piece of theatre? Did Orson Welles know he would frighten listeners or was this an unintended accident? Join in person at the Carroll Public Library, or register to attend this event online at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HHUSHSRlQKCWQoMD9R5_hg. This presentation will NOT be recorded, so please plan on attending in person or online.

Cards & Conversation: Cribbage

As part of our continuing adult Level Up programming, we will be offering opportunities to play cards for entertainment and socialization. This week will be cribbage, but if you have a suggestion for another game you would like to see offered let us know at the circulat......More

As part of our continuing adult Level Up programming, we will be offering opportunities to play cards for entertainment and socialization. This week will be cribbage, but if you have a suggestion for another game you would like to see offered let us know at the circulation desk!Cribbage is a card game played between 2 or 3 players with a standard 52-card deck. The objective is to be the first to reach 121 points through making pairs, runs, or cards that add up to 15. Players will be on hand to help you learn the game if you are new to cribbage or offer a challenge to the experienced players.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Lessons of the Holocaust

Brad Wilkening joins us at the Carroll Public Library for a program on Lessons from the Holocaust. He'll show listeners how we can build a more compassionate world by studying this terrible period of human history. The program will include a history of the Holocaust, s......More

Brad Wilkening joins us at the Carroll Public Library for a program on Lessons from the Holocaust. He'll show listeners how we can build a more compassionate world by studying this terrible period of human history. The program will include a history of the Holocaust, survival stories, a short video of a survivor uniting with the person that rescued them, and ways we can become upstanders in today's world.  We look forward to having you attend this impactful program here at the library!

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Crafty Ladies

Looking for a creative break and some good company? Join us for Crafty Library Ladies, a laid-back crafting session where you can work on simple DIY projects while socializing with fellow makers. Whether you're knitting, coloring, scrapbooking, or just looking to try so......More

Looking for a creative break and some good company? Join us for Crafty Library Ladies, a laid-back crafting session where you can work on simple DIY projects while socializing with fellow makers. Whether you're knitting, coloring, scrapbooking, or just looking to try something new, this is your time to relax, create, and connect.   No pressure, no perfection—just crafting in great company.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Blood Pressure Clinic

Stay on top of your health! The Carroll Public Library is partnering with Garden View Assisted Living to offer a free blood pressure clinic to have your blood pressure checked by a trained health professional. No appointment needed - just stop by for a quick screening, ......More

Stay on top of your health! The Carroll Public Library is partnering with Garden View Assisted Living to offer a free blood pressure clinic to have your blood pressure checked by a trained health professional. No appointment needed - just stop by for a quick screening, get your results, and learn more about managing your heart health.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Read-a-Loud Stories

Come gather ‘round for Read-a-Loud, a cozy and interactive story session designed to spark imagination and bring stories to life! Whether it’s a silly tale, a heartwarming adventure, or a classic favorite, each session invites listeners of all ages to experience the jo......More

Come gather ‘round for Read-a-Loud, a cozy and interactive story session designed to spark imagination and bring stories to life! Whether it’s a silly tale, a heartwarming adventure, or a classic favorite, each session invites listeners of all ages to experience the joy of being read to. Perfect for developing listening skills, vocabulary, and a love of books—one page at a time.

Carroll Public Library

Crochet Creations: Towel Holder

Level up your crafting with Crochet Creations!  We will provide all the materials needed for you to create your very own kitchen towel holder! Whether you are a pro, new to crochet, or you would rather do a simpler weaving pattern - you will leave here with a homemade c......More

Level up your crafting with Crochet Creations!  We will provide all the materials needed for you to create your very own kitchen towel holder! Whether you are a pro, new to crochet, or you would rather do a simpler weaving pattern - you will leave here with a homemade creation.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group

Peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.This event is led by the Carroll chapter of NAMI - National Alliance on M......More

Peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.This event is led by the Carroll chapter of NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

2000s Trivia Night

Calling All Millennials & 2000s Kids: It's 2000s Trivia Night! Continuing with our decades theme for trivia, the 2000s trivia is coming in HOT! This night is all about flip phones, MySpace, early memes, iPods, reality TV, AIM messaging, and all the throwbacks you forg......More

Calling All Millennials & 2000s Kids: It's 2000s Trivia Night! Continuing with our decades theme for trivia, the 2000s trivia is coming in HOT! This night is all about flip phones, MySpace, early memes, iPods, reality TV, AIM messaging, and all the throwbacks you forgot you remembered.... including the moment you realized Pluto's not a planet anymore. :(  Compete in groups of up to 5 players. No experience necessary!  Winners get their picture taken with our Trivia Trophy and bragging rights until our next Trivia Night.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Live Virtual Author Talk: Joseph Lee

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Se......More

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard. You have some options on how you would like to participate in this author talk: live, in-person at the library with our watch party in the large meeting room, live at home on your own device, or register for this event and you can get the link emailed to you to watch it at a later time. Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, Joseph Lee grappled with what it means to be an Indigenous person in the world today, especially as tribal land, culture, and community face new threats. Starting with the story of his own tribe, which is from the iconic Martha’s Vineyard, Lee tackles key questions around Indigenous identity and the stubborn legacy of colonialism. Lee weaves his own story—and that of his family—with conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, and scholars from around the world about everything from culture and language to climate change and the politics of belonging. As he unpacks the meaning of Indigenous identity, Lee grants us a new understanding of our nation and what a better community might look like. Register now at www.libraryc.org/carroll-library/upcoming to join the author online as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land.  About the Author: Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Vox, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist. *Our virtual author talks are made possible through the Library Speakers Consortium, sponsored by Commercial Savings Bank.

Read, Talk, and Grow Together Family Literacy Program Workshop

As part of Project PLEDGE, a collaboration between the Danielson Group and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), we are offering free, virtual Family Literacy Workshops designed for parents and caregivers of multilingual learners in grades 3-8. The goal of these se......More

As part of Project PLEDGE, a collaboration between the Danielson Group and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), we are offering free, virtual Family Literacy Workshops designed for parents and caregivers of multilingual learners in grades 3-8. The goal of these sessions is to equip families with tools and strategies to support their child’s literacy development and engagement at home. These sessions are open to all families, regardless of whether their school is participating in Project PLEDGE. The Carroll Public Library will be hosting these Zoom sessions for any families who would like to participate. Session 1: Communicating with Your Child's School (K-8 grades) Session 2: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Literary Text (Grades 3-5) : Discover strategies to engage with your child in reading and discussing literary texts to support their literacy growth. Session 2: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Literary Text (Grades 6-8) Session 3: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Informative Text (Grades 3-5) Session 3: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Informative Text (Grades 6-8)

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Story Time

Join us for a fun and engaging Story Time designed to inspire a love of reading and imagination! Our interactive sessions include read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy skills in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect f......More

Join us for a fun and engaging Story Time designed to inspire a love of reading and imagination! Our interactive sessions include read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy skills in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect for children and their caregivers, Story Time encourages social interaction and helps build language and pre-reading skills.No registration required - just drop in and join the fun!Our Story Times happen on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Thursdays at 10 am.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Story Time

Join us for a fun and engaging Story Time designed to inspire a love of reading and imagination! Our interactive sessions include read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy skills in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect f......More

Join us for a fun and engaging Story Time designed to inspire a love of reading and imagination! Our interactive sessions include read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy skills in a playful, welcoming environment. Perfect for children and their caregivers, Story Time encourages social interaction and helps build language and pre-reading skills.No registration required - just drop in and join the fun!Our Story Times happen on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Thursdays at 10 am.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Brown Bag Book Club

Strangers in Time by David Baldacci From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Calamity of Souls comes David Baldacci's newest novel, set in London in 1944, about a bereaved bookshop owner and two teenagers scarred by the Second World War, and the healing and ......More

Strangers in Time by David Baldacci From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Calamity of Souls comes David Baldacci's newest novel, set in London in 1944, about a bereaved bookshop owner and two teenagers scarred by the Second World War, and the healing and hope they find in one another. Fourteen-year-old Charlie Matters is up to no good, but for a very good reason. Without parents, peerage, or merit, he steals what he needs, living day-to-day until he's old enough to enlist to fight the Germans. After barely surviving the Blitz, Charlie knows there's no telling when a falling bomb might end his life. Fifteen-year-old Molly Wakefield has just returned to a nearly unrecognizable London. One of millions of children to have been evacuated to the countryside Molly has been away from her home for nearly five years. Her return, however, is not the homecoming she'd hoped for as she's confronted by a devastating reality: neither of her parents are there. Without guardians and stability, Charlie and Molly find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and solace at his bookshop, The Book Keep. Mourning the recent loss of his wife, Ignatius forms a kinship with both children, and in each other they rediscover the spirit of family each has lost. But Charlie's escapades in the city have not gone unnoticed, and someone's been following Molly since she returned to London. And Ignatius is harboring his own secrets, which could have terrible consequences for all of them. As bombs continue to bear down on the city, Charlie, Molly, and Ignatius learn that while the perils of war rage on, their coming together and trusting one another may be the only way for them to survive. *Summary from BookClubs.com. Strangers In Time questions are courtesy of HatchettBook Group. URL: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/STRANGERS-IN-TIME-enhanced-reading-group-guide-2.pdf

Dungeons & Dragons

Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeons & Dragons program and dive into a world of imagination, teamwork, and storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the game, everyone is welcome. We’ll provide everything you need—just bring your creativity and ......More

Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeons & Dragons program and dive into a world of imagination, teamwork, and storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the game, everyone is welcome. We’ll provide everything you need—just bring your creativity and get ready to roll the dice!  This is the start of a new D&D program with a new program leader. Get ready to kick off this new campaign!

Carroll Public Library

Read, Talk, and Grow Together Family Literacy Program Workshop

As part of Project PLEDGE, a collaboration between the Danielson Group and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), we are offering free, virtual Family Literacy Workshops designed for parents and caregivers of multilingual learners in grades 3-8. The goal of these se......More

As part of Project PLEDGE, a collaboration between the Danielson Group and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), we are offering free, virtual Family Literacy Workshops designed for parents and caregivers of multilingual learners in grades 3-8. The goal of these sessions is to equip families with tools and strategies to support their child’s literacy development and engagement at home. These sessions are open to all families, regardless of whether their school is participating in Project PLEDGE. The Carroll Public Library will be hosting these Zoom sessions for any families who would like to participate. Session 1: Communicating with Your Child's School (K-8 grades) Session 2: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Literary Text (Grades 3-5) Session 2: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Literary Text (Grades 6-8): Discover strategies to engage with your child in reading and discussing literary texts to support their literacy growth. Session 3: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Informative Text (Grades 3-5) Session 3: Read, Talk, and Grow Together with Informative Text (Grades 6-8)

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Coffee and Coloring

Need a little break and a creative boost?  Join us for Coffee & Coloring, a relaxing event where you can sip, socialize, and de-stress. We'll provide the coloring pages, pencils, markers, and of course—coffee! Whether you're a budding artist or just in it for the calm......More

Need a little break and a creative boost?  Join us for Coffee & Coloring, a relaxing event where you can sip, socialize, and de-stress. We'll provide the coloring pages, pencils, markers, and of course—coffee! Whether you're a budding artist or just in it for the calm vibes, this is your time to unwind and connect.   No experience necessary - just bring yourself and your creativity.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA

Tiger Mentoring Presentation with New Opportunities

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the community? Curious about where to start? Stop in to learn more about the Tiger Mentoring Program with New Opportunities and the Carroll Public School system. Mentoring coordinator Ann Willison will explain the progr......More

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the community? Curious about where to start? Stop in to learn more about the Tiger Mentoring Program with New Opportunities and the Carroll Public School system. Mentoring coordinator Ann Willison will explain the program, requirements, and the benefits for everyone involved! Get the information, ask questions, and get registered to be a mentor all in one location.

Carroll Public Library, 118 E 5th St, Carroll, IA 51401, USA