Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon May 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 12 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Tues May 13 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues May 13 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Wed May 14 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 14 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed May 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 14 at 2:00 ISU Extension “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”
Wed May 14 at 2:30 Early Out Activities Stained Glass chalk Art -grades 3rd-6th
Wed May 14 at 4:00 Down and Dirty - Raised Planters- Traer Public Library
Thur May 15 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 15 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Thur May 15 at 5:00 Spoken Rhymes – Creative Writing/Poetry Group
Fri May 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 19 at 2:00 BINGO
Mon May 19 at 3:00 Monday Book Club
Tues May 20 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues May 20 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Wed May 21 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 21 at 2:00 Around the World – Serbia with Pete & Kristin
Wed May 21 at 2:30 Early Out Activities – Lego Challenges - for grades 3rd-6th
Wed May 21 at 3:30 Garden Walk
Thur May 22 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 22 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Fri May 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
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Open House:
Judy Mitchell is retiring and her last day is May 16th. The Library is hosting an open house in her honor today Monday, May 12 from 1–5 PM. Stop in for cookies and punch to celebrate and send her your best wishes!
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Yarn Works Social Club:
Join us today Monday, May 12 at 2:00 for a fun and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We meet monthly on the 2nd Monday at 2:00 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage.
Someone will be available to answer questions or show you how to get started. We have yarn and hooks and needles you can use, or bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
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Book Clubs:
Join us Wednesday, May 14 at 11:30 for our informal book club Scones & Tomes. We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage. Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.
The Monday Book Club will meet Monday, May 19 at 3:00 to discuss One Two Three by Laurie Frankel, while enjoying a hot beverage. We will also hand out next June’s book selection Breaking Out of Bedlam by Leslie Larson.
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Early-Out Program:
Join us for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.
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Iowa State Extension Program:
“Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”
Join us Wednesday, May 14 at 2:00 for a program that addresses the issues of passing on personal possessions.
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Down & Dirty: Traer Public Library Garden
Do you love gardening? Please join us Wednesdays, May 14 at 4:00 as we plant the Traer Public Library raised bed garden. Come join the fun. Many hands make work light!
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Spoken Rhymes:
A Creative Writing and Poetry Group
If you are interested in becoming better at writing essays, writing prose pieces, or interested in poetry, please come and join us for an hour or so on the 3rd Thursday of the Month. Our first meeting will be Thursday, May 15 at 5 pm.
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Around the World in 8 Months: Serbia
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there.
Our next destination is Serbia with Kristin & Pete on Wednesday, May 21 at 2:00. Join us to learn more.
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Garden Walk:
If you love seeing other people’s gardens or getting gardening ideas from others, you won’t want to miss our Garden Walks and tours. Our Garden Walks will be Wednesdays at 3:30 during the months of May, June and July.
Our Next Garden Walks will be Wednesdays, May 21 at 3:30.
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Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring and visiting,
May 27 at 1:05.
We provide bookmarks and greeting cards for all occasions for you to color. We also provide colored pencils and markers, or bring your own! There is no cost or sign up required.
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2025 Book Challenge:
Our 2025 Reading Challenge focuses on books about Iowa or Iowans! During 2025, read one book that would be:
· by an Iowa author (born and/or resided in) or
· set in Iowa or
· connected to Iowa or Iowans.
Stop in the library to pick up a log sheet, and one of our librarians will be happy to help you with suggestions for book ideas!
There is no set time frame to follow when completing this challenge. You have the entire year to complete at least one book from each category.
Expand your literary experience, and try something new!
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Summer Reading Program:
Mark your calendar for the Summer Reading Program at the Traer Public Library!
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New Books:
Fiction:
The Tenant by Frieda McFadden
Say You Will Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Two Seconds Too Late - #2 Jeopardy Falls Series by Dani Pettrey
Onyx Storm - #3 Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros
Children’s Fiction:
The First Cat Series Graphic Novels -#1, 2, and 3 by Mac Barnett
P.I. Butterfly Series Graphic Novels #1, 2, and 3 by Karen Kilpatrick
Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Series Graphic Novels #1 and 2
The Bookshop Mice by Robert Starling
Color Makes the World Go Round by Christopher Nielsen
Pun-Of-The-Week:
MY FIRST JOB WAS WORKING IN AN ORANGE JUICE FACTORY, BUT I GOT CANNED: COULDN’T CONCENTRATE.
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Monday, May 5, 2025
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Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon May 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues May 6 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues May 6 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Wed May 7 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 7 at 2:00 Crafty Cards
Wed May 7 at 2:30 Early Out Activities – Watercolor Cards - for grades 3rd-6th
Wed May 7 at 3:30 Garden Walk
Thur May 8 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 8 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Fri May 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 12 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Tues May 13 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues May 13 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Wed May 14 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 14 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed May 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 14 at 2:00 ISU Extension- “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”
Wed May 14 at 2:30 Early Out Activity – Stained Glass chalk Art -grades 3rd-6th
Wed May 14 at 4:00 Down and Dirty- Traer Public Library Garden
Thur May 15 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 15 at 2:00 Chair Yoga
Thur May 15 at 5:00 Spoken Rhymes – Creative Writing/Poetry Group
Fri May 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
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Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Craft a cute greeting card with Laurie on Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00 while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required. We provide all supplies.
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Early-Out Program:
Join us for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.
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Garden Walk:
If you love seeing other people’s gardens or getting gardening ideas from others, you won’t want to miss our Garden Walks and tours. Our Garden Walks will be Wednesdays at 3:30 during the months of May, June and July.
Our First Garden Walks will be at Donna Kersten’s house Wednesdays, May 7 at 3:30.
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Open House:
Judy Mitchell is retiring and her last day is May 16th. The Library is hosting an open house in her honor on Monday, May 12 from 1–5 PM. Stop in for cookies and punch to celebrate and send her your best wishes!
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Yarn Works Social Club:
Join us Monday, May 12 at 2:00 for a fun and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We will meet monthly on the 2nd Monday at 2:00 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage.
Someone will be available to answer questions or show you how to get started. We have yarn and hooks and needles you can use, or bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
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Book Clubs:
Join us Wednesday, May 14 at 11:30 for our informal book club Scones & Tomes. We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage. Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.
The Monday Book Club will meet Monday, May 19 at 3:00 to discuss One Two Three by Laurie Frankel, while enjoying a hot beverage. We will also hand out next June’s book selection Breaking Out of Bedlam by Leslie Larson.
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Iowa State Extension Program:
“Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” Join us Wednesday, May 14 at 2:00 for a program that addresses the issues of passing on personal possessions.
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Spoken Rhymes: A Creative Writing and Poetry Group
If you are interested in becoming better at writing essays, writing prose pieces, or interested in poetry, please come and join us for an hour or so on the 3rd Thursday of the Month. Our first meeting will be Thursday, May 15 at 5 pm.
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Down & Dirty: Traer Public Library Garden
Do you love gardening? Please join us Wednesdays, May 14 at 4:00 as we plant the Traer Public Library raised bed garden. Come join the fun. Many hands make work light!
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Get Active at the Library:
Our Fit & Feisty exercise group meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00. We offer a variety of exercises, and you can participate from either a sitting or standing position, so it’s appropriate for all fitness levels.
We also offer Chair Yoga on Tuesdays &Thursdays at 2:00. (Note the new time.) This is a very basic yoga class that focuses on relaxation, stretching, balance, and breathing. All exercises are done from either from a seated position, using the chair, or beside your chair.
There is no cost for either of these programs. Give one of them a try!
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Summer Reading Program:
Mark you calendars for the Summer Reading Program at the Traer Public Library!
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Pun-Of-The-Week:
YOU’RE THE BEST MOM EVER, ORCHID YOU NOT.
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Monday, April 28, 2025
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Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon Apr 28 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Apr 28 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Apr 29 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Apr 29 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Apr 30 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Apr 30 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Apr 30 at 2:30 Early Out Activities - BINGO - for grades 3rd-6th
Wed Apr 30 from 10-5 Plant Swap Drop Off
Thur May 1 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 1 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thur May 1 from 4:00-6:45 Plant Swap
Fri May 2 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri May 2 at 2:00 Watercolors with Stephenie
Mon May 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues May 6 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues May 6 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed May 7 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 7 at 2:00 Crafty Cards
Wed May 7 at 2:30 Early Out Activities – Watercolor Cards - for grades 3rd-6th
Wed May 7 at 3:30 Garden Walk
Thur May 8 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 8 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri May 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
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BINGO:
Join Laurie today, April 28 at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the Talen Community Room.
There is no cost or sign-up. You can win exciting prizes!
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Story Time:
Join Miss Sue for Story Time every Wednesday at 10:15 as we listen to stories, make crafts, sing songs and have play time! Check out our website to learn more!
In June, we will meet at 10:00 for special Summer Reading Programs.
Please note: We do not meet in August, and we do not meet during the school year on days North Tama Schools are closed or have a late start.
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Early-Out Program:
Join us for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.
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Spring Plant Swap:
Who’s excited to start planting? The Library is hosting a Spring Plant Swap! Mark your calendars for April 30 and May 1! If you would like to share your extra seedlings, starter plants, slips or cuttings from your indoor or outdoor plants, bring them to the Talen Community Room on Wed. April 30 from 10:00-5:00. Plants will be sorted with like kinds.
Then stop in on Thursday, May 1 between 4:00 and 6:45 to take home some new plants!
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Watercolors with Stephenie:
Join Stephenie on Friday, May 2 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for another watercolor painting class. We focus on learning a different painting technique each month.
Newcomers are welcome! You do not need any prior painting experience to enjoy her classes! All supplies are provided
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Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Craft a cute greeting card with Laurie on Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00 while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required. We provide all supplies.This is a text block, edit the text here.
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Garden Walk:
If you love seeing other people’s gardens or getting gardening ideas from others, you won’t want to miss our Garden Walks and tours.
Our Garden Walks will be Wednesdays at 3:30 during the months of
May, June and July. More information on locations coming soon!
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Stay Sharp Memory Kits available for checkout:
The Library has 3 Stay Sharp Memory Kits available for check out. The kits help support those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, and other cognitive impairment, or those just wishing to keep their minds sharp.
Each kit is intended to help you interact, converse, or reminisce with others, including those with cognitive decline. The kits include items that stimulate memory and help spark conversations about life experiences, such as books, photos, sensory tools, puzzles and games.
We have 3 kits available: Garden, Handyman, and Birds & Butterflies.
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Please mark your Calendar:
Judy Mitchell is retiring and her last day is May 16th. The Library is hosting an open house in her honor on May 12 from 1–5 PM.
Stop in for cookies and punch to celebrate and send her your best wishes!
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New Books:
Fiction:
Eyes Turned Skyward by Rebecca Yarros #2
Beyond What is Given by Rebecca Yarros #3
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
Junior Fiction:
Soul of the Sword- Shadow of the Fox Series #2 by Julie Kagawa
Night of the Dragon- Shadow of the Fox Series #3 by Julie Kagawa
Wings of Fire: Darkstalker –Legends Series by Tui Sutherland
New DVD:
Mufasa: The Lion King
Dog Man
Pun-Of-The-Week:
NEED AN ARK? I KNOW A GUY.
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Monday, April 21, 2025
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Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon Apr 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Apr 21 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Apr 21 at 5:30 Chat n Chew Book Club
Tues Apr 22 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Adult Coloring
Tues Apr 22 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Apr 23 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Apr 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Apr 23 at 2:00 Coffee Talk with Tama County Nurse
Wed Apr 23 at 2:30 Early Out Activities – STEM activities - for grades 3rd-6th
Thur Apr 24 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur Apr 24 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Apr 25 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Apr 28 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Apr 28 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Apr 29 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Apr 29 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Apr 30 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Apr 30 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Apr 30 at 2:30 Early Out Activities - BINGO - for grades 3rd-6th
Wed Apr 30 from 10-5 Plant Swap Drop Off
Thur May 1 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thur May 1 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thur May 1 from 4:00-6:45 Plant Swap
Fri May 2 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri May 2 at 2:00 Watercolors with Stephenie
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Book Clubs:
The Monday Book Club will meet Monday, April 21 to discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, while enjoying a hot beverage. We will also hand out next May’s book selection One Two Three by Laurie Frankel.
Our Chat & Chew Book Club also meets Monday, April 21 at 5:30. This is an informal group that gathers to discuss books we have been reading lately or have heard about, while munching on a snack.
Please join us for a Book Club! Newcomers are always welcome!
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Early-Out Program:
Join us for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.
April 23- STEM activities - for grades 3rd-6th
April 30- BINGO - for grades 3rd-6th
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Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring and visiting this Tuesday, April 22 at 1:05. We provide bookmarks and greeting cards for all occasions for you to color. We also provide colored pencils and markers, or bring your own! There is no cost or sign up required.
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Coffee Talk w/ Tama County Public Health:
Join us this Wednesday, April 23 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room.
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet treat as we learn more with
Tama County Public Health.
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BINGO:
Join Anne, April 28 at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the
Talen Community Room.
There is no cost or sign-up.
You can win exciting prizes!
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Spring Plant Swap:
Who’s excited to start planting? The Library is hosting a Spring Plant Swap! Mark your calendars for April 30 and May 1!
If you would like to share your extra seedlings, starter plants, slips or cuttings from your indoor or outdoor plants, bring them to the Talen Community Room on Wed. April 30 from 10:00-5:00. Plants will be sorted with like kinds.
Then stop in on Thursday, May 1 between 4:00 and 6:45 to take home some new plants!
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Watercolors with Stephenie:
Join Stephenie on Friday, May 2 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for another watercolor painting class. We focus on learning a different painting technique each month.
Newcomers are welcome! You do not need any prior painting experience to enjoy her classes! All supplies are provided.
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Garden Walk:
If you love seeing other people’s gardens or getting gardening ideas from others, you won’t want to miss our Garden Walks and tours.
Our Garden Walks will be Wednesdays at 3:30 during the months of May, June and July. More information on locations coming soon!
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Get Active at the Library!
Our Fit & Feisty exercise group meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00. We offer a variety of exercises, and you can participate from either a sitting or standing position, so it’s appropriate for all fitness levels.
We also offer Chair Yoga on Tuesdays &Thursdays at 2:15. This is a very basic yoga class that focuses on relaxation, stretching, balance, and breathing. All exercises are done from either from a seated position, using the chair, or beside your chair.
There is no cost for either of these programs. Give one of them a try!
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New Books:
Fiction:
The Last Chance Cowboy #5 Colorado Cowboys Series by Jody Hedlund
Lost Hours by Susan Sleeman
The Lodge by Kayla Olson
The Hidden Girl by Lucinda Riley
Junior Fiction:
Ditching Food Waste by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett
Animal Engineers 5 book Series
Endangered Animals 6 book series
Pun-Of-The-Week:
PARALLEL LINES HAVE SO MUCH IN COMMON….IT’S A SHAME THEY’LL NEVER MEET.
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