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What We're Reading: Fourth Wing
'Fourth Wing' by Rececca Yarros is a book that doesn't sit on the shelf for long due to its high demand. With patrons checking it out over 20 times since we received it, I tried my shot at Libby ... Hawkins Memorial Library May Newsetter
{{{HML_Newsletter_May2025.pdf}}}... Hawkeye Community College Commencement set for Friday, May 9
The Hawkeye Community College commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the McLeod Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus, located at 2501 Hud...
Treasurer Smith Reminding Iowa Students to Complete Robert D. Blue Scholarship
Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education in Iowa, there is still time to apply for the Robert D. Blue ...
What We're Reading: The Paris Express
I recently read 'The Paris Express' by Emma Donoghue. Donoghue is an accomplished author of fiction, film and theater, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and other awards for her novel 'Roo... What We're Reading: Rock Paper Scissors
Hello fellow readers!! Are you looking for a book about deception, love, and an overall thriller? Then check out the book 'Rock Paper Scissors' by Alice Feeney. I found it to be a quick read. The... What We're Reading: Back When We Were Grownups
I am currently reading 'Back When We Were Grownups' (love that title!) by Anne Tyler and there's just something about Tyler's writing style that I absolutely adore: the ordinary becomes extraordi... What We're Reading: Impossible Creatures
I recently read 'Impossible Creatures' by Katherine Rundell. The Vinton Public Library offers a selection of juvenile fiction large type books, so don't let the size of the book intimidate you. I... What We're Reading, VPL Chats: Emma Madison Master Meddler
Emma Madison Master Meddler is a fantastic book!!! When I read it, it was very long - in fact no publisher would touch it. I am so glad someone did. I don't know if they shortened it for publicat... What We're Reading: The Light Pirate
My choice for this month’s Adventures in Bookclubbing ‘Winds of Change’ theme was ‘The Light Pirate’ by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Dark skies warn of an incoming hurricane in a small town in Florid...