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Join our Virtual Storytime Club

WHO: Toddlers and preschoolers

WHEN: Tuesdays beginning February 2 through May 26, 2021, at 10:30 am

WHERE: Virtual Storytime Club is a virtual program that requires registration. Register here.

STORYTIME CRAFT KITS: Are available on a first-come, first- served basis starting Monday, February 1, through Curbside Pickup. Please call the youth department at 319-287-3976 when you arrive at the library to receive your Virtual Storytime Craft Kit.
Let WPL's Staycation Packages help you explore the world and beyond from the comfort (and safety) of home.

Discover far and not so far away places when you unwrap your surprise Staycation Package from WPL. Each package will contain an assortment of 4 items (books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, you choose) all relating to travel. Request as many Staycation Packages as you'd like until March 10. Packages may be picked up via curbside service March 13-19. Simply fill out this form and we will contact you by email when your package(s) is available for pickup.

Staycation Packages are available for youth, teen and adult readers. Enjoy your round trip ticket to destinations unknown when WPL's travel agents are in charge of your staycation itinerary.
Does the idea of curling up with a good book make you happy? Join WPL’s Adult Winter Reading Challenge taking place January 15 - March 1, 2021. Logging reading minutes and completing “cozy-themed” activities will earn you chances to win prizes, including an Echo Dot. There's still plenty of time, click here to register.
Join us Mondays beginning February 1 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm for a 9-week virtual Choose Your Own Adventure® read-aloud book club. Perfect for readers ages 4th - 6th grade.

Sign up is easy: To join in on the fun, register with the following link https://tinyurl.com/yyffr6m2. Space is limited.

Once registered, you will receive a link to the materials as well as to the virtual meeting. Each week library staff will select a Choose Your Own Adventure® book to read. Club members will read and vote together to decide which path the group will take. If the group can’t agree, a dice will be rolled. If you can’t make each session, no problem. Take part when you can. Let the adventure begin!
February is Black History Month! To celebrate, we have planned a special virtual Storytime series featuring guest readers from around our community and fun craft kits that go with each story!

WHEN: Saturdays in February

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Fill out this form and to receive an email with the link required to view these storytimes.

STORYTIME CRAFT KITS: You may pick up a craft tote containing four themed crafts beginning February 1, via the library's curbside service. Please call the youth department at 319-287-3976 when you arrive at the library to receive your Black History Month Storytime Craft Kit. While supplies last.
Beginning February 13, WPL will offer a monthly Coding Club designed to introduce the coding used in developing apps and games. Whether you’re new to coding or just want to brush up on your skills, this virtual meet-up is for you. Participants will use Python, an open source programming language, to create basic programs and advance to graphic projects and games. WPL’s Coder Club will meet on the second Saturday of the month at 2:30 pm through July 10. The club is open to those fourteen years and older and registration is required. Click here to sign up.